Is it totalled or not? I don't think so...but what do you guys think?

trick50 · 12-11-2007, 04:19 PM

January 4th, 2008 UPDATE******************************************** ************************************************** *

Got a call from the body shop..they said that they had stripped off the nose of the car (they have been waiting for the battery cable to come in from BMW to get the car running) and found a small casting (bolt hole on the engine block for bracket mount) broken off the engine (which could be easily repaired) but they also found a crack in the actual engine block on the front and also noticed that the harmonic balancer (or dampener) which is supposed to have a pinky's width between it and the block was pushed back touching the engine block so that means that the crank was pushed back and there is probably also a crack in the back of the block.

So basically it is going to be totalled just waiting for Allstate to come out on Tuesday and make it official. I'm just wondering and maybe someone on here can help...how does it work with my rims...I just put them on a month ago..and I do not have the stock ones..will they cut me a seperate check for them? I mean they didn't cost me a ton but they were still 1800 and I just got them and since I am going to get another 335i coupe I would like to have them back or at least the money so I can just buy another set.

Also do I get any of my money back for other mods? Like Tints, carbon roundels, euro headlight switch, pedals etc. Or am I just assed out?

******************************************UPDATE** *********UPDATE********************UPDATE********* ******************

I received a call from the adjustor today from allstate. He was at the body shop today looking at the car and said that for now the car is not being deemed a total loss for now, however the adjustor told the body shop to dig into it further, and see if there is any engine damage. If there is any engine damage it will most likely be a total loss. So this week the body shop will try to get it running after removing the body parts etc. and if the engine internals are okay, it will be repaired however if the engine internals have ANY damage it's a goner.

For now it is $11,863 however the adjustor told me that he is 99% sure that once they really get into the car that he will be back for more. The first number is only what they can see on the surface.

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A guy blew a stop sign and when he finally saw me coming he stopped in the middle of the intersection...I couldn't swerve to the other side of the street cuz there was a school bus stopped..so I swerved to the right hit the brakes and skidded on to the sidewalk into a tree.

The guy came over to me said "sorry man I didn't see you" I said "well apparently you didn't see me or the stop sign" as I was on the line with BMW assist I got out of the car to put my coat on and look at the car and the guy took off while I had my back turned.

Didn't get his plate as it was bent downwards and while I was chasing him on foot he saw me chasing and took off in his lesbian green saturn.

Really sucks my car was supposed to go to the shop next week to install the Vorsteiner Decklid and OEM aero lip...looks like I might be getting a Rieger front bumper now..

Anyone know how much the Rieger bumper is compared to the stock bumper.?

Leesi · 12-11-2007, 04:22 PM

OMG... that's suck! push for totalled

VDPHB · 12-11-2007, 04:22 PM

Dude, I am so sorry about your accident and the other guy. If anything, be glad you're ok. Were there any other witnesses?

To answer your question, I don't think it's totaled. If it was a 5 or 6 series with the bonded aluminum front end, maybe, but not in this case. That's just my guess.

trick50 · 12-11-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by VDPHB

Dude, I am so sorry about your accident and the other guy. If anything, be glad you're ok. Were there any other witnesses?

To answer your question, I don't think it's totaled. If it was a 5 or 6 series with the bonded aluminum front end, maybe, but not in this case. That's just my guess.

no witnesses that i know of. I mean two women came out and said that they saw the guy leave but that was it.

montreal red · 12-11-2007, 04:40 PM

i am pretty sure it wont be totaled... did you check your engine and see it there's any damage to the block itself ?? if there isnt any damage there, the insurance company most likely wont regard it as a total loss...

just be glad that youre ok... and it sucks that the guy just left like that ...

trick50 · 12-11-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal jet black

i am pretty sure it wont be totaled... did you check your engine and see it there's any damage to the block itself ?? if there isnt any damage there, the insurance company most likely wont regard it as a total loss...

just be glad that youre ok... and it sucks that the guy just left like that ...

i don't think there is any damage to the block although I did not open the hood...the car spewed antifreeze all over the place though...and the exhaust pipes look to me as if they are pushed out a little more not sure though could just be my imagination

JacobT · 12-11-2007, 04:46 PM

Sorry about your bad accident. Looks like a very expensive damage, I'd say at least $12k to get it back to normal

Good luck!

trick50 · 12-11-2007, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JacobT

Sorry about your bad accident. Looks like a very expensive damage, I'd say at least $12k to get it back to normal

Good luck!

yeah thats what I was thinking...merry xmas to me!!

woody2223 · 12-11-2007, 04:48 PM

whats up frame damage!

trick50 · 12-11-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by woody2223

whats up frame damage!

not sure...body shop hasn't looked at it yet...I towed it in and I have to call my insurance company.

Xiaofeng · 12-11-2007, 05:08 PM

Holy crap! Sorry to hear about your accident, but I'm glad that you're doing alright. From initial looks, I don't think the car will be totaled, and insurance will cover the damage, but I hope someone finds that @$$hole. Did you file an official police report? Sometimes, if you remember enough details, you can still nail the guy, although chances are rather slim without the plate numbers.

All in all, just glad you're safe.

mrbrett · 12-11-2007, 05:09 PM

That sucks. Feel your pain, been through that before.
That is way more than 12K in damage. My guess is just 15K in body work. Plus whatever engine compartment damage and airbag replacements. My guess is 25K?

TTG · 12-11-2007, 05:22 PM

Dude, this sucks..... Really sorry for you and your car.....

trick50 · 12-11-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiaofeng

Holy crap! Sorry to hear about your accident, but I'm glad that you're doing alright. From initial looks, I don't think the car will be totaled, and insurance will cover the damage, but I hope someone finds that @$$hole. Did you file an official police report? Sometimes, if you remember enough details, you can still nail the guy, although chances are rather slim without the plate numbers.

All in all, just glad you're safe.

I filed a police report I have to go and pick it up tomorrow at the precinct. Going to call my insurance right now.

technik111 · 12-11-2007, 06:00 PM

For your sake I hope it's totaled. If someone managed to fix the car it will never be the same. Regardless of how attached you may be to the car, the best thing is to get a new one if possible. Sorry to hear about the accident. I hope you don't run into any problems with your insurance co.

Arustik1 · 12-11-2007, 06:07 PM

wow sorry to see this...im thinking damage would amount to 20K total! I cant believe this happened, your car was looking awesome... Keep us posted.

Joonsup · 12-11-2007, 06:10 PM

I don't get one part. You said when you had your back turned he took off and you started to chase him on foot, and when he realized you were chasing him he got in his car and sped away? Did he run in a circle and hop back in his car?

Rusty's508whp · 12-11-2007, 06:15 PM

Ouch!

ADHD · 12-11-2007, 06:16 PM

how fast were u going?? sad to say but i got u beat!!

RIP-A4 · 12-11-2007, 06:20 PM

Damn!! bro sorry to see that....luckily no one was walking in your way.....there looks to be significant frame damage....I hope that prick doesnt change his story. Or else you need to conduct your business with him directly...catch my drift?

thekurgan · 12-11-2007, 06:27 PM

Pray it's totalled, because even if it's fixed, it will never be the same.

kevE90 · 12-11-2007, 06:28 PM

sorry bout you and your car. people drive like idiots around here especially around the holidays. my mom got into an accident with a truck on northern blvd/dunkin donuts the other day. if she wasn't in an suv she'd probably be under the truck. not sure if this helps but...very similarly damaged. complete front damaged (xenons, hood, etc.) but no engine damage other than to radiator. drive train and suspension completely fine. Lexus RX. surprisingly only $11k (for now). $22 for it to be totalled.

people love to run stop signs around here don't they. GF family got tboned on Bell a few years ago.

BTW, The car will not be totalled. and don't worry it will drive fine after it's fixed. it seems to be mostly cosmetic damage. I hate when people think the car will never be the same. true in some cases. but cars aren't made to last forever anyway.

12-11-2007, 04:19 PM	#1
trick50 Major 57 Rep 1,047 Posts Drives: E92 335i Space Gray Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Douglaston, New York iTrader: (1)	UPDATEIs it totalled or not? I don't think so...but what do you guys think? January 4th, 2008 UPDATE****************************************** ************************************************ * Got a call from the body shop..they said that they had stripped off the nose of the car (they have been waiting for the battery cable to come in from BMW to get the car running) and found a small casting (bolt hole on the engine block for bracket mount) broken off the engine (which could be easily repaired) but they also found a crack in the actual engine block on the front and also noticed that the harmonic balancer (or dampener) which is supposed to have a pinky's width between it and the block was pushed back touching the engine block so that means that the crank was pushed back and there is probably also a crack in the back of the block. So basically it is going to be totalled just waiting for Allstate to come out on Tuesday and make it official. I'm just wondering and maybe someone on here can help...how does it work with my rims...I just put them on a month ago..and I do not have the stock ones..will they cut me a seperate check for them? I mean they didn't cost me a ton but they were still 1800 and I just got them and since I am going to get another 335i coupe I would like to have them back or at least the money so I can just buy another set. Also do I get any of my money back for other mods? Like Tints, carbon roundels, euro headlight switch, pedals etc. Or am I just assed out? ****************************************UPDATE *******UPDATE****************UPDATE***** ************** I received a call from the adjustor today from allstate. He was at the body shop today looking at the car and said that for now the car is not being deemed a total loss for now, however the adjustor told the body shop to dig into it further, and see if there is any engine damage. If there is any engine damage it will most likely be a total loss. So this week the body shop will try to get it running after removing the body parts etc. and if the engine internals are okay, it will be repaired however if the engine internals have ANY damage it's a goner. For now it is $11,863 however the adjustor told me that he is 99% sure that once they really get into the car that he will be back for more. The first number is only what they can see on the surface. ********************************************** ********************************************** ************** A guy blew a stop sign and when he finally saw me coming he stopped in the middle of the intersection...I couldn't swerve to the other side of the street cuz there was a school bus stopped..so I swerved to the right hit the brakes and skidded on to the sidewalk into a tree. The guy came over to me said "sorry man I didn't see you" I said "well apparently you didn't see me or the stop sign" as I was on the line with BMW assist I got out of the car to put my coat on and look at the car and the guy took off while I had my back turned. Didn't get his plate as it was bent downwards and while I was chasing him on foot he saw me chasing and took off in his lesbian green saturn. Really sucks my car was supposed to go to the shop next week to install the Vorsteiner Decklid and OEM aero lip...looks like I might be getting a Rieger front bumper now.. Anyone know how much the Rieger bumper is compared to the stock bumper.? Attached Images __________________ "If you're not intense..you're past tense" "..Greed is good, greed works.." 07 E92 335i,Sport,I-drive,Cold Weather,Bluetooth,Beyern Mesh 19",M-Pedals,Rear Fogs,Gp Thunder,Carbon Roundels,Coming Soon JB2,Vorsteiner Decklid,OEM Aero LipRIP9/8/06-12/11/07 Gone but never forgotten Last edited by trick50; 01-04-2008 at 09:01 PM.. Reason: ***UPDATE****************
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Leesi Good Student Driver 11 Rep 589 Posts Drives: Black BMW Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	OMG... that's suck! push for totalled __________________ Right E92 sideskirt for sale $50 Jet Black color with minor scratches PM ME!
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VDPHB Private 19 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2016 F30 340i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Dude, I am so sorry about your accident and the other guy. If anything, be glad you're ok. Were there any other witnesses? To answer your question, I don't think it's totaled. If it was a 5 or 6 series with the bonded aluminum front end, maybe, but not in this case. That's just my guess.
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i am pretty sure it wont be totaled... did you check your engine and see it there's any damage to the block itself ?? if there isnt any damage there, the insurance company most likely wont regard it as a total loss... just be glad that youre ok... and it sucks that the guy just left like that ... __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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woody2223 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 2007 black sapphire coupe JB+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i coupe [0.00]	whats up frame damage!
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Xiaofeng Captain 35 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2007.5 E90 335xi Montego/Lemon Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E90 335xi [0.00] 1991 325iX [0.00]	Holy crap! Sorry to hear about your accident, but I'm glad that you're doing alright. From initial looks, I don't think the car will be totaled, and insurance will cover the damage, but I hope someone finds that @$$hole. Did you file an official police report? Sometimes, if you remember enough details, you can still nail the guy, although chances are rather slim without the plate numbers. All in all, just glad you're safe. __________________
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12-11-2007, 05:09 PM	#12
mrbrett Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	That sucks. Feel your pain, been through that before. That is way more than 12K in damage. My guess is just 15K in body work. Plus whatever engine compartment damage and airbag replacements. My guess is 25K?
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technik111 Private First Class 12 Rep 179 Posts Drives: E92 328i - Delivered 7/24 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	For your sake I hope it's totaled. If someone managed to fix the car it will never be the same. Regardless of how attached you may be to the car, the best thing is to get a new one if possible. Sorry to hear about the accident. I hope you don't run into any problems with your insurance co.
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Joonsup Lieutenant General 322 Rep 17,316 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	I don't get one part. You said when you had your back turned he took off and you started to chase him on foot, and when he realized you were chasing him he got in his car and sped away? Did he run in a circle and hop back in his car?
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RIP-A4 estudioG design+interiors 20 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: whittier, CA iTrader: (0)	Damn!! bro sorry to see that....luckily no one was walking in your way.....there looks to be significant frame damage....I hope that prick doesnt change his story. Or else you need to conduct your business with him directly...catch my drift? __________________ visit my want to be site: http://estudiog.wordpress.com/ gino@estudioG.biz
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thekurgan Bad Lieutenant 233 Rep 3,517 Posts Drives: E90M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Pray it's totalled, because even if it's fixed, it will never be the same. __________________ 02 E39M5 \| TiAg/Schwartz \| Tubi Rumore \| Ultimate Ti Pedals \| E60 SSK \| Jim Blanton 3.45 40/100% \| Coby Alcantara \| StrongStrut STB
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12-11-2007, 06:28 PM	#22
kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	sorry bout you and your car. people drive like idiots around here especially around the holidays. my mom got into an accident with a truck on northern blvd/dunkin donuts the other day. if she wasn't in an suv she'd probably be under the truck. not sure if this helps but...very similarly damaged. complete front damaged (xenons, hood, etc.) but no engine damage other than to radiator. drive train and suspension completely fine. Lexus RX. surprisingly only $11k (for now). $22 for it to be totalled. people love to run stop signs around here don't they. GF family got tboned on Bell a few years ago. BTW, The car will not be totalled. and don't worry it will drive fine after it's fixed. it seems to be mostly cosmetic damage. I hate when people think the car will never be the same. true in some cases. but cars aren't made to last forever anyway.
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