BMW X5 2008 , fix broken suspension or swap car

ttam · 06-07-2011, 10:19 AM

Define "broken suspension"?
Did your strut tower snap in half?

Its really hard to gauge the amount of damage without going into detail about what exactly happened during your accident. Also, the lack of pictures to show the exact damage you are referring to. There are multiple components to your suspension and each part varies in price.

edirtaynine · 06-07-2011, 12:27 PM

might have plans so i put maybe.

JGMODS · 06-07-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

might have plans so i put maybe.

Just a new member who needs help and didn't know how to create a regular thread.

OP:

Pics would help for us to help give you advice, there are a lot of educated members on this forum so I'm sure someone can chime in and help you out once there is more details on the actual amount of damage and what parts were damaged.

Express · 06-07-2011, 12:57 PM

long drive from CO... sorry bud.

Infamous · 06-07-2011, 01:05 PM

Negotiate a good total loss offer since it looks like they don't want to fix it and get rid of the car. I don't care what options are on it. This will save you long term hassle.

JGMODS · 06-07-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Infamous

Negotiate a good total loss offer since it looks like they don't want to fix it and get rid of the car. I don't care what options are on it. This will save you long term hassle.

Same thing that came to my mind. Honestly the car may never drive the same... If the damage is as bad as it seems i would recommend getting a different car that hasn't been in a collision.

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ttam Major 39 Rep 1,111 Posts Drives: Chevrolet movie theater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (19)	Define "broken suspension"? Did your strut tower snap in half? Its really hard to gauge the amount of damage without going into detail about what exactly happened during your accident. Also, the lack of pictures to show the exact damage you are referring to. There are multiple components to your suspension and each part varies in price.
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edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	might have plans so i put maybe.
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Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	long drive from CO... sorry bud.
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Infamous Secret Asian Man 80 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (6)	Negotiate a good total loss offer since it looks like they don't want to fix it and get rid of the car. I don't care what options are on it. This will save you long term hassle.
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