Someone hit my M3

monsta · 12-01-2008, 12:36 PM

that blows!! in the first couple weeks that I got my car my girl kept fighting w/ me over me insisting on parking far & away from other cars, since then she's stopped b/c I broke it down to her that I wasn't going to stop parking far away....

MMMorish · 12-01-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NYSPEM3

People like these should have their entire families shipped to Somalia and sold as sex slaves.

I wouldn't go so far as saying that but after seeing your car damaged like that, I'm sure the thought crossed your mind.

Really sucks man. Hope it all works out well for you.

BTW

PortoM3 · 12-01-2008, 02:41 PM

one advise, phone camera. always take a pic of each car parked on both sides of your M3 when you leave it some place. make sure you get the plate number of both cars. Also, print some cards that say that if they hit your car, you will kill them, kill their families, and kill their dog. If they didn't have a dog, you will kill their neighbor's dog and leave the cards on their windshield.

Deda · 12-01-2008, 03:36 PM

sorry to hear!

johnL · 12-01-2008, 03:39 PM

The more we try to avoid these incidents, the more they are attracted to us. Sorry to hear. Hopefully the damage is covered under your insurance.

Sedan_Clan · 12-01-2008, 05:40 PM

Sorry to hear. I hope that there were a few cams to record the incident.

2thdr · 12-01-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

That sucks ass.

I know its kinda paranoid, but I've meorized plates before in situations where I am forced to park in a risky fashion, especially when its near an SUV, pickup or minivan. Never had to use it, but I figure its worth the minute to check and make a mental note.

When I had my e46 M3, I religiously took a picture of the license plate of each car that was beside me when I parked. Not foolproof, but certainly its something, especially if there is damage that may have left a mark on the offending vehicle. Being able to place someone's vehicle beside yours if you were to make a complaint could come in handy.

Thoughts?

daphne123 · 12-01-2008, 10:18 PM

Thanks all for commiserating with me. Pics would be a let-down I'm afraid as I was successful in manuevering the bumper back nearly into position visually...it just looks a little off. The bumper appears to be like held together with tab hooks on the body and slotted tabs on the bumper..it reminded me of a model car. The slotted tabs on the drivers side and left rear on the bumper are all ripped out. 1st body shop estimated it at about $1500. Luckily no metal involved at all...other than the bumper being pulled off on one side, there's hardly even a mark on it to show the contact...just a slight rub.

MDCTFTW · 12-02-2008, 12:24 AM

One problem is that most people don't even realize they've delivered a door ding.

spyderco10 · 12-02-2008, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by monsta

that blows!! in the first couple weeks that I got my car my girl kept fighting w/ me over me insisting on parking far & away from other cars, since then she's stopped b/c I broke it down to her that I wasn't going to stop parking far away....

I bet you sure miss her

Big Windy · 12-02-2008, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

One problem is that most people don't even realize they've delivered a door ding.

And the rest that do realize it drive off because 1) they realized that they hit a nice car and don't want to pay or 2) don't think that a door ding is a big deal because its the 650th time they've done it on their car already.

12-01-2008, 12:36 PM	#23
monsta Brigadier General 218 Rep 3,592 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bergen County, NJ/Y.O, NY iTrader: (2)	that blows!! in the first couple weeks that I got my car my girl kept fighting w/ me over me insisting on parking far & away from other cars, since then she's stopped b/c I broke it down to her that I wasn't going to stop parking far away.... __________________ '08 E92 M3 6MT \| IB \| FR \| RAC RG63's \| VRS Ti Exhaust \| Fabspeed HFC & Xpipe '09 X5 35d SG/SB '11 X3 28i AW/CN/FW (wife's car
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12-01-2008, 02:41 PM	#25
PortoM3 M3lover 27 Rep 485 Posts Drives: SSII M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wiesbaden, Germany iTrader: (1)	one advise, phone camera. always take a pic of each car parked on both sides of your M3 when you leave it some place. make sure you get the plate number of both cars. Also, print some cards that say that if they hit your car, you will kill them, kill their families, and kill their dog. If they didn't have a dog, you will kill their neighbor's dog and leave the cards on their windshield.
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12-01-2008, 03:36 PM	#26
Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	sorry to hear!
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12-01-2008, 03:39 PM	#27
johnL Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 290 Posts Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	The more we try to avoid these incidents, the more they are attracted to us. Sorry to hear. Hopefully the damage is covered under your insurance.
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12-01-2008, 05:40 PM	#28
Sedan_Clan Law Enforcer 25039 Rep 22,275 Posts Drives: '22 Chalk Gray Porsche C2S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ..in your rearview!!! iTrader: (26)	Sorry to hear. I hope that there were a few cams to record the incident.
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12-01-2008, 10:18 PM	#30
daphne123 New Member 4 Rep 23 Posts Drives: '08 M3 coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	Thanks all for commiserating with me. Pics would be a let-down I'm afraid as I was successful in manuevering the bumper back nearly into position visually...it just looks a little off. The bumper appears to be like held together with tab hooks on the body and slotted tabs on the bumper..it reminded me of a model car. The slotted tabs on the drivers side and left rear on the bumper are all ripped out. 1st body shop estimated it at about $1500. Luckily no metal involved at all...other than the bumper being pulled off on one side, there's hardly even a mark on it to show the contact...just a slight rub. __________________ '08 E92 M3, melbourne red, black interior, brushed aluminum, 6MT, premium, cold, tech, satellite
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12-02-2008, 12:24 AM	#31
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	One problem is that most people don't even realize they've delivered a door ding. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.
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