You Guys Think My 335D Is Totaled??

mact3333 · 01-24-2014, 10:17 AM

update...so total cost was 19,500.00!...they should have totaled this car...I am sure the auto body guys do this on purpose to low ball estimate at first to get repairs started and not be a total loss, then they add things as they go slog...first estimate was 11K...then 16K...final 19.5K...a joke.

To top of off, I refused to take the car as many seams were inconsistent(i.e.-by headlight assembly and corner of trunk lid) and paint blemishes on hood.

This was at the BMW dealerships auto body shop...moral of story, never trust any repair shop and go over the car with fine tooth comb...if someone like me can find these imperfections in 2 minutes you are telling me the pro's didn't see it?

mact3333 · 01-24-2014, 10:18 AM

look at the pics at top of thread...19.5K to fix that...dont think anyone could have guessed that.

and the shop has had the car for over 70 days!

mact3333 · 02-04-2014, 10:56 PM

Finally got car back after 80 days!...who wants the white one?...

I like the M wheels a lot better...never really noticed the exterior fascia differences until i had the two cars side by side.

Bavarian Black · 02-05-2014, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mact3333

look at the pics at top of thread...19.5K to fix that...dont think anyone could have guessed that.

and the shop has had the car for over 70 days!

TBH, that's a lot of cash to pay for cosmetic damage, expert wash, clay polish etc. did they at least give you a check list on everything they repaired with a breakdown on each and every bolt n nut n part...? if not, I would certainly ask..

I trust your ride still feels the same.

BB

FormerRotor · 02-05-2014, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mact3333

Finally got car back after 80 days!...who wants the white one?...

I like the M wheels a lot better...never really noticed the exterior fascia differences until i had the two cars side by

I really need to floor my garage. Jealous.

How is that flooring for when you're rolling around on a creeper?

mact3333 · 02-05-2014, 11:24 AM

Yup, I have everything itemized...way more than cosmetic damage...even the urea tank and exhaust had to be replaced...new trunk and hood too...just the drivers side headlight assembly was 1200.00.

Car drives rock solid...funny this car is stiffer and has heavier steering feel when compared to the M Sport car...handles perfectly...only negative is the interior smell from recent paint job.

The flooring is great...can be abit noisy though...glad I didn't do epoxy cause thats too risky...when I damage a tile I just pull it out and replace.

I have no idea what a creeper is...

01-24-2014, 10:17 AM	#45
mact3333 Captain 121 Rep 876 Posts Drives: 16' YMB/Blk F82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland Area iTrader: (1)	update...so total cost was 19,500.00!...they should have totaled this car...I am sure the auto body guys do this on purpose to low ball estimate at first to get repairs started and not be a total loss, then they add things as they go slog...first estimate was 11K...then 16K...final 19.5K...a joke. To top of off, I refused to take the car as many seams were inconsistent(i.e.-by headlight assembly and corner of trunk lid) and paint blemishes on hood. This was at the BMW dealerships auto body shop...moral of story, never trust any repair shop and go over the car with fine tooth comb...if someone like me can find these imperfections in 2 minutes you are telling me the pro's didn't see it?
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01-24-2014, 10:18 AM	#46
mact3333 Captain 121 Rep 876 Posts Drives: 16' YMB/Blk F82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland Area iTrader: (1)	look at the pics at top of thread...19.5K to fix that...dont think anyone could have guessed that. and the shop has had the car for over 70 days!
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02-04-2014, 10:56 PM	#47
mact3333 Captain 121 Rep 876 Posts Drives: 16' YMB/Blk F82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland Area iTrader: (1)	Finally got car back after 80 days!...who wants the white one?... I like the M wheels a lot better...never really noticed the exterior fascia differences until i had the two cars side by side. Last edited by mact3333; 02-09-2014 at 07:49 PM..
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02-05-2014, 11:24 AM	#50
mact3333 Captain 121 Rep 876 Posts Drives: 16' YMB/Blk F82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland Area iTrader: (1)	Yup, I have everything itemized...way more than cosmetic damage...even the urea tank and exhaust had to be replaced...new trunk and hood too...just the drivers side headlight assembly was 1200.00. Car drives rock solid...funny this car is stiffer and has heavier steering feel when compared to the M Sport car...handles perfectly...only negative is the interior smell from recent paint job. The flooring is great...can be abit noisy though...glad I didn't do epoxy cause thats too risky...when I damage a tile I just pull it out and replace. I have no idea what a creeper is...
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