Accident Help!!

Skhan109 · 05-19-2020, 07:15 PM

Hey Guys

My E92 M3 got rear ended while at a stop light. The damage looks minimal but I'm worried about things that can potentially arise in the near future. Taking it to the shop Tomorrow just need to know what I should keep a close eye on.

I know for sure a new rear bumper is needed. In addition the trunk won't open with the remote control. I'm really worried about the exhaust as the other car front bumper was dug in to my exhaust. I don't see any damages to it beside the my paint wearing off (from my bad bad paint job) but worried if this damaged the headers etc. If no damage is seen is it worth to argue that this may be an issue in the near future worth changing ?

Any input would be great guys !!!

roastbeef · 05-19-2020, 07:25 PM

It doesn't look terrible. Aside from cosmetics, it looks like it knocked the bumper off the tabs. I doubt the bumper bar is even damaged.

Skhan109 · 05-19-2020, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

It doesn't look terrible. Aside from cosmetics, it looks like it knocked the bumper off the tabs. I doubt the bumper bar is even damaged.

I agree . Minor damage for sure . So not to to worried. Wanted to ride the clean car proof but can't control everything in life

roastbeef · 05-19-2020, 08:12 PM

license plate is also crooked as hell, so make sure it didn't get pushed up and sheered the bolts off in the trunk. that would add to the cost considerably.

Skhan109 · 05-19-2020, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

license plate is also crooked as hell, so make sure it didn't get pushed up and sheered the bolts off in the trunk. that would add to the cost considerably.

Will do. Thanks for the input my friend !!!

JPWEraser · 05-20-2020, 07:45 AM

Just wait until your chosen shop tears it down before coming to conclusions. I was rear ended at low speed (probably less than 10 mph) in my grocery getter and the damage appeared minimal like yours. When it was all said and done the car needed a bumper cover, trunk, trunk mechanism, and absorber. Not trying to induce any kind of panic but just putting my experience out there that you never know the extent of the damage until it's all been taken apart.

Bpark1977 · 05-20-2020, 11:08 AM

Looks totaled to me.

😂

Richneerd · 05-20-2020, 02:01 PM

Don't have the shop just do a visual inspection, they need to take it apart. From the back all the way the way to the front. There is hidden damage for sure.

Happen to my E46 M3 in 2006, that's why it was written off and I got another one. Got more money than I bought it for so I was lucky!

BayE30 · 05-20-2020, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Richneerd

Don't have the shop just do a visual inspection, they need to take it apart. From the back all the way the way to the front. There is hidden damage for sure.

Happen to my E46 M3 in 2006, that's why it was written off and I got another one. Got more money than I bought it for so I was lucky!

no shop is going to disassemble front to back to inspect for damages on a hit like this, thats not a realistic expectation.

i manage an auto body shop, so im not talking out my ass here.

Richneerd · 05-20-2020, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BayE30

no shop is going to disassemble front to back to inspect for damages on a hit like this, thats not a realistic expectation.

i manage an auto body shop, so im not talking out my ass here.

Gottah know peeps!

Skhan109 · 05-21-2020, 11:26 PM

****UPDATE****

Rebar, Bumper and Exhaust bent!

Thanks for the help guys !!

Richneerd · 05-22-2020, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Skhan109

****UPDATE****

Rebar, Bumper and Exhaust bent!

Thanks for the help guys !!

I knew it! happen to my E46 M3!

05-19-2020, 07:15 PM	#1
Skhan109 Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 234 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Accident Help!! Hey Guys My E92 M3 got rear ended while at a stop light. The damage looks minimal but I'm worried about things that can potentially arise in the near future. Taking it to the shop Tomorrow just need to know what I should keep a close eye on. I know for sure a new rear bumper is needed. In addition the trunk won't open with the remote control. I'm really worried about the exhaust as the other car front bumper was dug in to my exhaust. I don't see any damages to it beside the my paint wearing off (from my bad bad paint job) but worried if this damaged the headers etc. If no damage is seen is it worth to argue that this may be an issue in the near future worth changing ? Any input would be great guys !!! Attached Images
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05-19-2020, 07:25 PM	#2
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11585 Rep 12,725 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	It doesn't look terrible. Aside from cosmetics, it looks like it knocked the bumper off the tabs. I doubt the bumper bar is even damaged. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11585 Rep 12,725 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	license plate is also crooked as hell, so make sure it didn't get pushed up and sheered the bolts off in the trunk. that would add to the cost considerably. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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05-20-2020, 07:45 AM	#6
JPWEraser Lieutenant 265 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 2016 Corvette Z06/Z07 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Union, KY iTrader: (8)	Just wait until your chosen shop tears it down before coming to conclusions. I was rear ended at low speed (probably less than 10 mph) in my grocery getter and the damage appeared minimal like yours. When it was all said and done the car needed a bumper cover, trunk, trunk mechanism, and absorber. Not trying to induce any kind of panic but just putting my experience out there that you never know the extent of the damage until it's all been taken apart.
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05-20-2020, 11:08 AM	#7
Bpark1977 First Lieutenant 183 Rep 305 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orange county, ca iTrader: (0)	Looks totaled to me. 😂
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Richneerd The WEEBM3 469 Rep 782 Posts Drives: E90 WEEBM3 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Don't have the shop just do a visual inspection, they need to take it apart. From the back all the way the way to the front. There is hidden damage for sure. Happen to my E46 M3 in 2006, that's why it was written off and I got another one. Got more money than I bought it for so I was lucky! __________________ BMW E90 Alpine White Slicktop Stripped 6M 03/2008 IG: @Richneerd
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Skhan109 Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 234 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	**UPDATE** Rebar, Bumper and Exhaust bent! Thanks for the help guys !!
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