E90 crushed from behind - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

coco · 06-09-2005, 10:46 AM

Man, already seeing wrecks out there. The driver who hit this car musta been admiring the car from the back too much to remember to break.

I joke, but I hope this driver's ok. Man alpine white looks good.

lumberman · 06-09-2005, 10:51 AM

poor dude

I would have kill the driver behind!!!

coco · 06-09-2005, 11:45 AM

Yea these cars haven't even been out for that long.. couldn't have had many miles on it.

MarkE90M3 · 06-09-2005, 12:05 PM

well, atleast he has clears now

E90Newbie · 06-09-2005, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkE90M3

well, atleast he has clears now

his taillights actually does look pretty cool... maybe someone will see this and produce that for an aftermarket taillight

bozo5521 · 06-09-2005, 04:23 PM

LMAO!! You guys are true fanatics! I love it! :rocks: Only on this board could we comtemplate a new tailight design as a result of rear-ender...Let me know when the lights come out!

LEDZEP · 06-09-2005, 07:44 PM

That's my car in the photo. I posted it on another board. This just happened Tuesday - the car is just one week old TODAY (Thurs). Still had the dealers gas in the tank and about 350 miles. It was all I could do not to kill the bastard. :mad:

RedStripe · 06-09-2005, 08:04 PM

Thanks for sharing with the community your experience, though I want to express my empathy that this unfortunate incident had to occur.

If you wouldn't mind, could you please share with us how you will now resolve a situation like this. I would be curious to know what happens if such an unfortunate thing happened to me. (knocks on wood)

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

That's my car in the photo. I posted it on another board. This just happened Tuesday - the car is just one week old TODAY (Thurs). Still had the dealers gas in the tank and about 350 miles. It was all I could do not to kill the bastard. :mad:

KUweatherman · 06-09-2005, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

That's my car in the photo. I posted it on another board. This just happened Tuesday - the car is just one week old TODAY (Thurs). Still had the dealers gas in the tank and about 350 miles. It was all I could do not to kill the bastard. :mad:

That sucks man.

I noticed the dealer tag was still on it.

LEDZEP · 06-09-2005, 08:36 PM

I'm still a little too upset about this to say much without it just profane ranting, so I will do that later. You order a dream car just the way you want it, wait anxiously for it to arrive, feel the exitement when you finally receive it, and then some dipshit takes all that away from you.

Jason · 06-09-2005, 08:43 PM

I feel for ya LEDZEP. Feel free to rant, it may actually be cathartic. *jwocky turns censors off* Let us know how it gets resolved with insurance (hopefully smoothly).

RichReg · 06-09-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I'm still a little too upset about this to say much without it just profane ranting, so I will do that later. You order a dream car just the way you want it, wait anxiously for it to arrive, feel the exitement when you finally receive it, and then some dipshit takes all that away from you.

LedZep;

I am truly, truly sorry that this happened to you.

It actually made me remember what had happened to my father in the mid-80's. He had just received European Delivery of a Mercedes Benz 500SEL and my Mom took it out for groceries the very second day that the car had come back to the States.

She came back in tears with a police officer that had made a report at the scene where someone had done the same to Dad's MB. Slightly less damage, it being a larger car, but a paint job required nonetheless. It was doubly upsetting to have to see her tell my father what had happened. 'Twas a very unsettling day @ RichReg's parent's house, 20 some odd years ago.

Don't fret and be thankful no one was hurt in some way other than emotionally. On the bright side, once my father's car was repaired, it was good as new. Good luck.

LEDZEP · 06-09-2005, 09:53 PM

Thanks. I appreciate the sympathies. At least here, I think people understand how it feels... I'll keep everyone posted on the progress while it's in the hospital.

ogrady · 06-09-2005, 10:34 PM

Damn I guess the other driver was doing something stupid while driving? Looks like he plowed into you without braking much at all.

imagefreak · 06-10-2005, 08:51 AM

It brakes my heart, man!

So sorry! Alpine White is my favourite! I think i would have kicked ass, if it was me! Good luck with the 'recovery'!!!

Maybe will see some pics when she gets out of the hospital!

LEDZEP · 07-08-2005, 10:34 PM

Thanks to everyone for the sympathies and words of encouragement. After being without the car for almost a month (five times longer than I had it to start with), it has been returned to me! I actually got it back a week ago today. I've held off on posting because I wanted to give it some time to assess how good the repairs are.

The body shop did a very good job! I was fortunate that it was only body damage and no mechanical parts (not even exhaust) were touched. While they did the 4 wheel alignment as the last step before giving it back, I was able to walk around under the car and see for myself - everything was untouched, unmoved and perfect. No adjustments were required - they said it was "dead nuts perfect".

Rather than replace the rear quarter (ref. photo at top of thread) they "pulled" it. Replacement would have required cutting the uni-body and I'm kinda glad that didn't happen. There is a slight noticable difference to me in the way the rear quarter's tip (above the tail light) lines up with the trunk lid, I'd say maybe 1/8". I'm thinking of asking them to try and move that up - which would probably require using hydraulics or something to "bend" the quarter again. So far I don't think anyone else has noticed unless I point it out. I'm interested in your opinions...

I'm also thinking of trying to sue the other driver for the lost value, but my understanding is that it is not easy to do. It seems to me that it should be - it is a tangible loss and completely his fault. Opinions?

The good news is that the car feels and drives wonderful, with no problems at all. It is soooooo nice to have her back! Still getting a little "body shop dust smell" from my vents - any advice on making that go away?

I'll try to get a couple of pics this weekend of the post-repair condition to put up.

romeo26 · 07-09-2005, 01:58 AM

did the other guyes insurence pay for the damage?

LEDZEP · 07-09-2005, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by romeo26

did the other guyes insurence pay for the damage?

Yes. The accident was completely his fault.

LEDZEP · 07-09-2005, 03:01 PM

I'll do this last post - and then let it go... Before and After... what do you think??

Spaceman · 07-09-2005, 04:33 PM

haha, looks awesome.. if only we can fix damaged cars via photoshop...

AssassinGT · 07-09-2005, 05:31 PM

Sucks to hear, yeah the trunk looks like it could be pushed down a little or somthing on the left side. I'm not too sure. Anyways, its a good repair job. If I didn't know it was in a wreck, i'd think it was brand new.

ogrady · 07-09-2005, 11:02 PM

Looks great.. glad to see you have it back and enjoying it finally.

06-09-2005, 10:46 AM	#1
coco First Lieutenant Drives: Bimmmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	E90 crushed from behind Man, already seeing wrecks out there. The driver who hit this car musta been admiring the car from the back too much to remember to break. I joke, but I hope this driver's ok. Man alpine white looks good. Attached Images
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06-09-2005, 12:05 PM	#4
MarkE90M3 Administrator Drives: E46 / E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 3,507 iTrader: (1) View MarkE90M3's Garage	well, atleast he has clears now __________________ BMWJOY

07-08-2005, 10:34 PM	#16
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2007 E90 & 2009 E70 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 11,231 iTrader: (0) View LEDZEP's Garage	Update Thanks to everyone for the sympathies and words of encouragement. After being without the car for almost a month (five times longer than I had it to start with), it has been returned to me! I actually got it back a week ago today. I've held off on posting because I wanted to give it some time to assess how good the repairs are. The body shop did a very good job! I was fortunate that it was only body damage and no mechanical parts (not even exhaust) were touched. While they did the 4 wheel alignment as the last step before giving it back, I was able to walk around under the car and see for myself - everything was untouched, unmoved and perfect. No adjustments were required - they said it was "dead nuts perfect". Rather than replace the rear quarter (ref. photo at top of thread) they "pulled" it. Replacement would have required cutting the uni-body and I'm kinda glad that didn't happen. There is a slight noticable difference to me in the way the rear quarter's tip (above the tail light) lines up with the trunk lid, I'd say maybe 1/8". I'm thinking of asking them to try and move that up - which would probably require using hydraulics or something to "bend" the quarter again. So far I don't think anyone else has noticed unless I point it out. I'm interested in your opinions... I'm also thinking of trying to sue the other driver for the lost value, but my understanding is that it is not easy to do. It seems to me that it should be - it is a tangible loss and completely his fault. Opinions? The good news is that the car feels and drives wonderful, with no problems at all. It is soooooo nice to have her back! Still getting a little "body shop dust smell" from my vents - any advice on making that go away? I'll try to get a couple of pics this weekend of the post-repair condition to put up.

07-09-2005, 03:01 PM	#19
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2007 E90 & 2009 E70 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 11,231 iTrader: (0) View LEDZEP's Garage	Before and After I'll do this last post - and then let it go... Before and After... what do you think?? Attached Images

07-09-2005, 05:31 PM	#21
AssassinGT ///Andrew Alewine Drives: 2000 323Ci, 2007 335i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Diamond Bar, California Posts: 682 iTrader: (0)	Sucks to hear, yeah the trunk looks like it could be pushed down a little or somthing on the left side. I'm not too sure. Anyways, its a good repair job. If I didn't know it was in a wreck, i'd think it was brand new. __________________

06-09-2005, 10:51 AM	#2
lumberman Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau Posts: 110 iTrader: (0)	poor dude I would have kill the driver behind!!!

06-09-2005, 11:45 AM	#3
coco First Lieutenant Drives: Bimmmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 287 iTrader: (0)	Yea these cars haven't even been out for that long.. couldn't have had many miles on it.

06-09-2005, 04:23 PM	#6
bozo5521 First Lieutenant Drives: '04/E53/X5/3.0/PP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 336 iTrader: (0)	LMAO!! You guys are true fanatics! I love it! :rocks: Only on this board could we comtemplate a new tailight design as a result of rear-ender...Let me know when the lights come out!

06-09-2005, 07:44 PM	#7
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2007 E90 & 2009 E70 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 11,231 iTrader: (0) View LEDZEP's Garage	That's my car in the photo. I posted it on another board. This just happened Tuesday - the car is just one week old TODAY (Thurs). Still had the dealers gas in the tank and about 350 miles. It was all I could do not to kill the bastard. :mad:

06-09-2005, 08:36 PM	#10
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2007 E90 & 2009 E70 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 11,231 iTrader: (0) View LEDZEP's Garage	I'm still a little too upset about this to say much without it just profane ranting, so I will do that later. You order a dream car just the way you want it, wait anxiously for it to arrive, feel the exitement when you finally receive it, and then some dipshit takes all that away from you.

06-09-2005, 08:43 PM	#11
Jason Administrator Drives: 4 wheels on the bus go round.. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 7,129 iTrader: (0) View Jason's Garage	I feel for ya LEDZEP. Feel free to rant, it may actually be cathartic. jwocky turns censors off Let us know how it gets resolved with insurance (hopefully smoothly).

06-09-2005, 09:53 PM	#13
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2007 E90 & 2009 E70 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 11,231 iTrader: (0) View LEDZEP's Garage	Thanks. I appreciate the sympathies. At least here, I think people understand how it feels... I'll keep everyone posted on the progress while it's in the hospital.

06-09-2005, 10:34 PM	#14
ogrady Lieutenant Drives: TiSilver 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 459 iTrader: (0)	Damn I guess the other driver was doing something stupid while driving? Looks like he plowed into you without braking much at all.

06-10-2005, 08:51 AM	#15
imagefreak Private Drives: none Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Romania (Eastern Europe) Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	It brakes my heart, man! So sorry! Alpine White is my favourite! I think i would have kicked ass, if it was me! Good luck with the 'recovery'!!! Maybe will see some pics when she gets out of the hospital!

07-09-2005, 01:58 AM	#17
romeo26 First Lieutenant Drives: e30 325 (no lette) Join Date: May 2005 Location: anaheim, cali Posts: 348 iTrader: (0)	did the other guyes insurence pay for the damage?

07-09-2005, 04:33 PM	#20
Spaceman Private First Class Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 91 iTrader: (0)	haha, looks awesome.. if only we can fix damaged cars via photoshop...

07-09-2005, 11:02 PM	#22
ogrady Lieutenant Drives: TiSilver 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 459 iTrader: (0)	Looks great.. glad to see you have it back and enjoying it finally.