335d take a hit...ugh

PJPHughes · 03-08-2012, 02:47 PM

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of being in one of LA's WORST intersections for stupid accidents where people drive like stupid idiots and cause them. Some a$$hole decided to run a red light as I was turning left...he cut around a stopped car and floored it, right towards me. The guy nearly T boned me but amazingly managed to stop in time...then he drove around me and sped off! The Toyota Camry behind me hit my left rear...not hard, maybe 5-8mph, but enough to do way more damage than I had thought. So the guy that hit me technically is at fault, which sucks since i don't really blame him.

Needless to say, my car will be in the shop for a while. The Camry actually hit underneath the bumper support bar. Needs to be put on a jig to straighten the left rear of the car. Rear suspension must come out, interior, etc. UGH!

I would be less annoyed if I could replace it with an F30 335d, but I can't. So, fingers crossed the repairs are spot on. I've used this shop for two of my older Saabs, and they do STELLAR work (Final Touch Collision, West Hollywood, CA if anyone needs a recommendation), so I'm not overly worried. Their paintwork is just impeccable.

Send happy thoughts to my d....

cssnms · 03-08-2012, 02:51 PM

Sorry to hear about! Time for an M-tech rear bumper!

Julesandtrish · 03-08-2012, 09:38 PM

Sorry to hear about the collision. Glad nobody was seriously injured. I'm sure the D will be resurrected in no time. Kudos to driving and reacting defensively as you could.

IndianaBahn · 03-09-2012, 10:00 AM

Another success for BMW - occupants safe due to good responses and a machine that can do the job :-). Still, the cleanup is never any fun. Good luck!

Concentric190 · 03-09-2012, 03:43 PM

perfect time to add an M-tech bumper!

PJPHughes · 03-09-2012, 04:30 PM

Just got the estimate for repairs. $8,036.

Well built pricey cars are pricey to fix....

Julesandtrish · 03-09-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PJPHughes

Just got the estimate for repairs. $8,036.

Well built pricey cars are pricey to fix....

Yikes! I'll correct you by saying, extremely well built cars are pricey to fix. Ug.....I hope the insurance company covers most of it. =-)

03-08-2012, 02:47 PM	#1
PJPHughes Private First Class 34 Rep 173 Posts Drives: '10 335d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	335d take a hit...ugh Yesterday, I had the pleasure of being in one of LA's WORST intersections for stupid accidents where people drive like stupid idiots and cause them. Some a$$hole decided to run a red light as I was turning left...he cut around a stopped car and floored it, right towards me. The guy nearly T boned me but amazingly managed to stop in time...then he drove around me and sped off! The Toyota Camry behind me hit my left rear...not hard, maybe 5-8mph, but enough to do way more damage than I had thought. So the guy that hit me technically is at fault, which sucks since i don't really blame him. Needless to say, my car will be in the shop for a while. The Camry actually hit underneath the bumper support bar. Needs to be put on a jig to straighten the left rear of the car. Rear suspension must come out, interior, etc. UGH! I would be less annoyed if I could replace it with an F30 335d, but I can't. So, fingers crossed the repairs are spot on. I've used this shop for two of my older Saabs, and they do STELLAR work (Final Touch Collision, West Hollywood, CA if anyone needs a recommendation), so I'm not overly worried. Their paintwork is just impeccable. Send happy thoughts to my d.... Attached Images
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03-08-2012, 02:51 PM	#2
cssnms Brigadier General 219 Rep 3,174 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Murland iTrader: (4)	Sorry to hear about! Time for an M-tech rear bumper!
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Julesandtrish Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 335D [10.00]	Sorry to hear about the collision. Glad nobody was seriously injured. I'm sure the D will be resurrected in no time. Kudos to driving and reacting defensively as you could. __________________ Enjoy what you drive.
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IndianaBahn New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335d Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [9.00]	Another success for BMW - occupants safe due to good responses and a machine that can do the job :-). Still, the cleanup is never any fun. Good luck! __________________ 2 Diesels and a gasser - good odds! 2011 BMW 335d 2002 Mercedes C230 Coupe 2006 Jeep Liberty CRD
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Concentric190 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Willowbrook, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 1997 BMW M3 [0.00] 2009 BMW 335d [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 [0.00]	perfect time to add an M-tech bumper! __________________ ///Andres 09 335d evolve tuned - 327whp / 490wtq -- 13.0@105 95 M3 Turbo - Built 3.0l s52, PTE74GTQ, AEM EMS & CDI 97 M3 NASA TTB build for 2014!
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PJPHughes Private First Class 34 Rep 173 Posts Drives: '10 335d Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Just got the estimate for repairs. $8,036. Well built pricey cars are pricey to fix....
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