It's so hard to say goodbye...

[T3X4S]

I'm glad to hear that you're ok. Despite the costs of these cars, the safety features pay off big time in situations like these.

[Longwong]

Wow I would be devastated. I am sooooooo sorry. My car was in a minor wreck and out for a month and it was unbearable. If I could not have another m3 I would be crushed. I still get in every single time excited after 50k miles to hear the raspy exhaust note and intake howl at 8400 rpms. I could not live without it.

If the car is totaled can't you get another m3?

[1M_@teewhybs]

Ouch. A car is a check a life is priceless. Glad you're ok

[Arben72]

I really don't get why they don't just revoke the cars license plate when someone lets there insurance policy lapse. Would really stop the uninsured driver due to it being extremely easy for the police to pick them out. Well enough of my rant, you should really consider the new boxter s if you don't need the rear seats. I recently test drove the new cayman s and it was amazing.

[beemerdude5150]

Glad youre ok! Sucks! Youll find aanother.

[Disciple7]

Even car threads for wrecked M3's are Alpine White! I don't know how I'd react if that happened to me so close after getting the car, probably in jail for beating the dude senseless with my broken fender.

[auggiem3]

So sorry but look at the bright side - opportunity to get a new one with anything you wish your prior car offered

[canukgtp]

That sucks, but as others have mentioned at least you're still here to go shopping for a new car!

[The Automotive Enthusiast]

Originally Posted by PhoenixRising

Well, after only 6 months of being part of this amazing club I was blindsided by an uninsured a-hole here in Phoenix just a couple miles from my home.

He was coming the other direction and decided about 100 feet from me that he needed to do a u-turn. He turned directly into me - combined speed somewhere around 70mph. I ended up jumping the curb, going across the sidewalk and landing against a parking pole in a near empty parking lot.

I imagine the car will be totaled. If insurance tries to repair it I'm going after diminished value. No one will value this car well after this type of Carfax. Airbags went off and anti-rollover bars deployed. And you can see where the driver door meets the A-pillar it's completely crushed. The door was fused closed.

All in all, this car saved my life. I'm just sad to see it go. It was one of the most fun cars to work on, and this board was amazing to be a part of! I'm having a lot of trouble finding another E93 M3 to replace it. They've really flown off the market since the end of this V8.

Time will tell if I am able to get another one of these fun toys.

BMW of Rockville has a Le Mans Blue Convertible sitting on their lot. Just a heads up.

[exmowner]

Originally Posted by Ghetto2315

Yikes. Happy to hear that you made out okay. Uninsured motorist, eh? Damn...

I have to ask what exactly does the motorist that hit you not having insurance mean for you?

In canada I would still get paid for my claim regardless of the other driver.

[PhoenixRising]

Originally Posted by exmowner

I have to ask what exactly does the motorist that hit you not having insurance mean for you?

In canada I would still get paid for my claim regardless of the other driver.

During an accident, my collision coverage will cover the damage to my vehicle in the event that the other driver doesn't carry liability coverage. Any bodily injury claim would also be subject to the other driver's liability coverage, until it's depleted. If the other driver is uninsured or under-insured, my insurance will invoke my uninsured/underinsured coverage to pay out any bodily injury claims that are over and above any amounts covered by the other driver's policy.

Since he didn't have any insurance, my uninsured coverage is my sole coverage for the entire accident. All claims are being handled with my carrier and my carrier reserves the right to subrogate all claims personally against the other driver.

I hope that makes sense. It's been a while since I worked in auto insurance.

[Ghetto2315]

Originally Posted by exmowner

I have to ask what exactly does the motorist that hit you not having insurance mean for you?

In canada I would still get paid for my claim regardless of the other driver.

I meant that as in he has horrible luck. I did not mean it in the sense of insurance claim situation

[emKel]

Originally Posted by Arben72

I really don't get why they don't just revoke the cars license plate when someone lets there insurance policy lapse. Would really stop the uninsured driver due to it being extremely easy for the police to pick them out. Well enough of my rant, you should really consider the new boxter s if you don't need the rear seats. I recently test drove the new cayman s and it was amazing.

Recommending someone go from an M3 to a Boxter??? I don't know about that one buddy... I know the new S is faster than the old ones, but I think your in the wrong forum.

[PhoenixRising]

Actually, we already have a 911 C4S. Going to a Boxster would be a bit of a step down from that. I did consider the Panamera, although I believe it's just too big for me right now. I do appreciate the recommendations though!

[Arben72]

Originally Posted by emKel

Recommending someone go from an M3 to a Boxter??? I don't know about that one buddy... I know the new S is faster than the old ones, but I think your in the wrong forum.

To be honest I would've recommended the new cayman s, but I noticed he had an e93. You shouldn't ignore other brands, no matter what forum your on, it's nice to change things up a bit. I'm also in withdrawal from not driving my m3 in a month so it's been a bit of time since I enjoyed that glorious engine.

[Antonio1988]

So sorry to hear man, the important thing is that you are indeed ok. The car is replaceable

[PhoenixRising]

Yeah I love the car and the engine, but I'm keeping my options open. I have another car that I may end up getting instead of the M just because ice always wanted one and the owner is a good friend.

And yes, there are way too many AW M's out there! LOL I never realized. I did love mine tho.

This accident WAS on 7th St. Just north of Bethany Home in Phx. It wasn't during the suicide lane traffic hours so that wasn't a factor. I still don't know what drove him to do it. I'm looking forward to reading the police report. As for now, I just have to make sure I don't have any long-term injuries.

[izzyM2]

Glad you're okay.

[lsmkr01]

Glad to hear your alive. Try and switch the AA exhaust for the factory one before insurance take possession of it. Hope to see you back in an M soon.

[And1M3]

Op glad to see that you came out and sorry to see this happen.

[xSOULJAHx]

Always been my #1 fear - other drivers.

[AlteredBe4st]

Sorry for the loss and glad to hear that your ok. I'm sure you'll find another M3 to replace her. Good luck!