a bit pissed

evicfinite · 02-11-2011, 04:07 PM

so i took my car into the BMW shop on 2 February, to get a front end damage fixed. cause some asshole backed up into my car while i was in school. anyways guy told me it would be done by thursday, its now friday. he calls me back saying the bumber arrived damage, and they now have to reorder a new one. so once that gets in and they put it on paint it, etc, check my steering cause its weird. it would all be done by wednesday of next week.

thats 2 weeks of not having my car. and i'm driving a PIECE OF SHIT rental all manual locks, manual windows etc. sorry have to vent.

but i was wondering if thier was anything i could do. i kind of wanted my car back before friday since its today is now my girls bday, and also 14 february is valentines...

dday · 02-11-2011, 04:14 PM

Doesn't really seem like it's the fault of the shop that the bumper arrived damaged so nothing you can really do here. It sucks that you're driving a crappy rental, did your insurance not cover something better? I would just stick it out for a few more days, wed isn't that far away.

What car you drive doesn't really effect v-day...or at least it shouldn't.

mdash · 02-11-2011, 04:19 PM

Thats sh!tty but unfortunately there is much you can do. At least the shop didn't throw on the busted up new bumper just to get it done in time for you.

Cultr · 02-11-2011, 04:19 PM

Since it's just a 328i, you can find a friend that is part of the zip car program and have them rent you one for cheap. It is too short notice for you to join the program now yourself.

Or if the car matters that much, you can rent a much nicer car for the weekend and have more fun with it. We have a shop here that rents everything from a m3 convertible to Ferrari californias.

bsamoul · 02-11-2011, 04:58 PM

Don't worry about it dude. It isn't the shops problem it arrived to them damaged. It was probably the carrier who delivered it to them. Don't be pissed about it, there are many other things to get you angry than something as minor as this. Be there for your girl, she won't care what you're driving.

BMWsky · 02-11-2011, 07:26 PM

How much per day does your insurance company reimburse you for a rental? I just got hit by someone who ran a stop sign so my car is in the shop getting a new rear bumper and wheel panel. The rental company showed up with a Hyundai Accent and I said, "um, no". I get $30 a day, and then USAA gets discounts so I'm currently driving a Dodge Dakota 4x4 until a standard car becomes available. Look into it.

Oh, and the body shop estimates 16 working days which puts me out until March. I'm hoping they're just lowering my expectations; I miss my bimmer.

hipnotic · 02-11-2011, 07:33 PM

sorry to hear

be1ieve1111 · 02-11-2011, 08:34 PM

Sounds like they're bullshitting.

lopealle · 02-11-2011, 08:40 PM

You should be grateful the bodyshop is honest enough to tell you that the part came busted instead of trying to fix something broken. Is a rental without power options really gonna affect your Valentines Day? I definitely think there is more worse things to complain about then your car having to be in the shop a little longer and a cheap rental. BTW not trying to be an ass just saying.

redhors66 · 02-11-2011, 08:43 PM

You are lucky to have anything at all. Get over it and have some patience, you will have your banged up Beamer back in no time.

lawl2ez · 02-11-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lopealle

You should be grateful the bodyshop is honest enough to tell you that the part came busted instead of trying to fix something broken. Is a rental without power options really gonna affect your Valentines Day? I definitely think there is more worse things to complain about then your car having to be in the shop a little longer and a cheap rental. BTW not trying to be an ass just saying.

bumere90 · 02-11-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by be1ieve1111

Sounds like they're bullshitting.

+1
THIS...I deal with body shops a lot and that sounds typical bs....

FVM3 · 02-11-2011, 10:51 PM

enjoy that piece of shit for another week! after that you will find out how nice your car is!

Kowboi · 02-11-2011, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evicfinite

so i took my car into the BMW shop on 2 February, to get a front end damage fixed. cause some asshole backed up into my car while i was in school. anyways guy told me it would be done by thursday, its now friday. he calls me back saying the bumber arrived damage, and they now have to reorder a new one. so once that gets in and they put it on paint it, etc, check my steering cause its weird. it would all be done by wednesday of next week.

thats 2 weeks of not having my car. and i'm driving a PIECE OF SHIT rental all manual locks, manual windows etc. sorry have to vent.

but i was wondering if thier was anything i could do. i kind of wanted my car back before friday since its today is now my girls bday, and also 14 february is valentines...

When I was in school, I did not drive a BMW. Enough said.

Noah@CamberToe · 02-11-2011, 11:25 PM

just deal with the loaner but it sucks, if you want pay the difference for a better loaner....sucks but nothing can be done, shit happens man GL

evicfinite · 02-11-2011, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowboi

Quote:

Originally Posted by evicfinite

so i took my car into the BMW shop on 2 February, to get a front end damage fixed. cause some asshole backed up into my car while i was in school. anyways guy told me it would be done by thursday, its now friday. he calls me back saying the bumber arrived damage, and they now have to reorder a new one. so once that gets in and they put it on paint it, etc, check my steering cause its weird. it would all be done by wednesday of next week.

thats 2 weeks of not having my car. and i'm driving a PIECE OF SHIT rental all manual locks, manual windows etc. sorry have to vent.

but i was wondering if thier was anything i could do. i kind of wanted my car back before friday since its today is now my girls bday, and also 14 february is valentines...

When I was in school, I did not drive a BMW. Enough said.

I'm 25 in the military. and going to school. what u talking bout?

BimmerRob · 02-12-2011, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowboi

When I was in school, I did not drive a BMW. Enough said.

Quote:

Originally Posted by evicfinite

I'm 25 in the military. and going to school. what u talking bout?

ooooooooh burn!

BimmerRob · 02-12-2011, 01:25 AM

enterprise exotic collections offer great rides from e90 m3's to cayman's depending on the location

vinlikesred · 02-12-2011, 04:27 AM

you will appreciate ur bimmer all the more so when you get it back, thanks to that crappy rental haha...

MacR6 · 02-12-2011, 04:41 AM

Same thing happened to me. Same part and all. Ur at the mercy of the shop. It sucks, but when u get ur car back you'll look back and say "it wasn't that bad". Just try to practice patience even though it sucks. Besides, ur in the military, ur used to waiting around.

SFC

bbbradley · 02-12-2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by evicfinite

i kind of wanted my car back before friday since its today is now my girls bday, and also 14 february is valentines...

If you need a car to get laid you might need to work on some other things.

Stuff happens, just be lucky you are getting it repaired on someone else's dime.

ENINTY · 02-12-2011, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bbbradley

If you need a car to get laid you might need to work on some other things.

Stuff happens, just be lucky you are getting it repaired on someone else's dime.

Man, and they tell me I'm mean to people on this place...

02-11-2011, 04:07 PM	#1
evicfinite Private First Class 13 Rep 147 Posts Drives: E92 BMW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: in your mind iTrader: (0)	a bit pissed so i took my car into the BMW shop on 2 February, to get a front end damage fixed. cause some asshole backed up into my car while i was in school. anyways guy told me it would be done by thursday, its now friday. he calls me back saying the bumber arrived damage, and they now have to reorder a new one. so once that gets in and they put it on paint it, etc, check my steering cause its weird. it would all be done by wednesday of next week. thats 2 weeks of not having my car. and i'm driving a PIECE OF SHIT rental all manual locks, manual windows etc. sorry have to vent. but i was wondering if thier was anything i could do. i kind of wanted my car back before friday since its today is now my girls bday, and also 14 february is valentines... __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2007 BMW 328i Coupe\|Sapphire Black\|Gray Poplar Wood Trim\|Premium Package\|Sports Package\|Navigation iDrive\|Park Distance\|Aero Body Kit\|Logic 7
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dday Captain 33 Rep 856 Posts Drives: 2014 Alpine White 335 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA iTrader: (1)	Doesn't really seem like it's the fault of the shop that the bumper arrived damaged so nothing you can really do here. It sucks that you're driving a crappy rental, did your insurance not cover something better? I would just stick it out for a few more days, wed isn't that far away. What car you drive doesn't really effect v-day...or at least it shouldn't.
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mdash Private 1 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Auburn, WA iTrader: (0)	Thats sh!tty but unfortunately there is much you can do. At least the shop didn't throw on the busted up new bumper just to get it done in time for you.
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Cultr Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CA and NYC iTrader: (0)	Since it's just a 328i, you can find a friend that is part of the zip car program and have them rent you one for cheap. It is too short notice for you to join the program now yourself. Or if the car matters that much, you can rent a much nicer car for the weekend and have more fun with it. We have a shop here that rents everything from a m3 convertible to Ferrari californias.
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bsamoul Major General 165 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, California iTrader: (2)	Don't worry about it dude. It isn't the shops problem it arrived to them damaged. It was probably the carrier who delivered it to them. Don't be pissed about it, there are many other things to get you angry than something as minor as this. Be there for your girl, she won't care what you're driving. __________________ -Brian 2X 2006 BMW 325i [Electric Red & Mystic Blue] \| ZPP \| V1 \| Rear Fogs \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| EAS RemoteKey \| BMS Powerbox \| Projector90 Headlights w/ LED AE \| LED plate lights \| OEM Blacklines http://www.tech-shine.com
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BMWsky Major 24 Rep 1,244 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Webster NY iTrader: (1)	How much per day does your insurance company reimburse you for a rental? I just got hit by someone who ran a stop sign so my car is in the shop getting a new rear bumper and wheel panel. The rental company showed up with a Hyundai Accent and I said, "um, no". I get $30 a day, and then USAA gets discounts so I'm currently driving a Dodge Dakota 4x4 until a standard car becomes available. Look into it. Oh, and the body shop estimates 16 working days which puts me out until March. I'm hoping they're just lowering my expectations; I miss my bimmer.
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be1ieve1111 Thread Killer 20 Rep 930 Posts Drives: 2014 EB M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indiana iTrader: (9)	Sounds like they're bullshitting.
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lopealle Resident Black Guy 251 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	You should be grateful the bodyshop is honest enough to tell you that the part came busted instead of trying to fix something broken. Is a rental without power options really gonna affect your Valentines Day? I definitely think there is more worse things to complain about then your car having to be in the shop a little longer and a cheap rental. BTW not trying to be an ass just saying.
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redhors66 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2007 E70/2008 328xi/05 F350 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	You are lucky to have anything at all. Get over it and have some patience, you will have your banged up Beamer back in no time.
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FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	enjoy that piece of shit for another week! after that you will find out how nice your car is!
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vinlikesred Private First Class 47 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 335i '08 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	you will appreciate ur bimmer all the more so when you get it back, thanks to that crappy rental haha...
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MacR6 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Same thing happened to me. Same part and all. Ur at the mercy of the shop. It sucks, but when u get ur car back you'll look back and say "it wasn't that bad". Just try to practice patience even though it sucks. Besides, ur in the military, ur used to waiting around. SFC
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