I am 1" away from getting a new M3

Chowster · 10-28-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

You are in Surrey???

Yes, that's what my info says to the left!

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Sam_Fisher · 10-29-2011, 09:29 PM

Guys, I got a 2011 M3.

LOVE IT!!! Car drives like a dream, and can transform from a gent in suite to superman in a press of a button. I made the right choice! Thank you for all your input!

However, I was rear ended by some drunken driver last night.....

See post here: http://www.revscene.net/forums/65651...g-witness.html

No doubt I'm going to sue the bastards. I do have questions for you guys though:

1) DCT car must be towed with gear in neutral to avoid damage to tranny, right?
2) I will upload photos I took with proper camera later, from the photos on the link above, do you think the car is totaled? Or can the frame be fixed?

I am VERY sad. I just got her yesterday.

gthal · 10-29-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

Guys, I got a 2011 M3.

LOVE IT!!! Car drives like a dream, and can transform from a gent in suite to superman in a press of a button. I made the right choice! Thank you for all your input!

However, I was rear ended by some drunken driver last night.....

See post here: http://www.revscene.net/forums/65651...g-witness.html

No doubt I'm going to sue the bastards. I do have questions for you guys though:

1) DCT car must be towed with gear in neutral to avoid damage to tranny, right?
2) I will upload photos I took with proper camera later, from the photos on the link above, do you think the car is totaled? Or can the frame be fixed?

I am VERY sad. I just got her yesterday.

That is terrible!!! So sorry to hear. Is the damage really bad, ie write-off bad or can it be fixed?

Sam_Fisher · 10-29-2011, 10:20 PM

That's what i am going to find out next week.

Man, I should have stayed in the garage to read the manual all night, instead of going out to drive on a halloween weekend.

Smokey · 10-29-2011, 10:35 PM

Wtf?! So, those fools hit your m and fled without their car? That's real smart. I feel for you, man. Hope the cops catch those bastards.

Sam_Fisher · 10-29-2011, 10:43 PM

Yeah...I was shocked. I only just get to know my M3, and hours later she's been hit.

I was devastated. For a few times I could not accept this fact. I saved up three years for her, only to have her smashed by some drunken fool WHO FED THE SCENE, ON FOOT.

I was panicking at the moment, and did not catch them fleeing. Good thing these idiots left their cayenne at the site.

johnwoo19 · 10-29-2011, 11:11 PM

that really sucks...hope your car gets fixed soon

there's no way that ICBC will write it off considering how much the car is worth

did you pick it up from london motorcars?

Sam_Fisher · 10-29-2011, 11:24 PM

How do make sure the body shop would use genuine BMW parts? Should I get the car inspected by BMW after the repair?

I highly suspect the frame was bent. Impact was pretty severe.

Sam_Fisher · 10-29-2011, 11:52 PM

Question: this M3 is DCT. Tow driver towed the car on it's front wheels. Since rear wheels are off the ground, does the car still have to be in neutral when being towed to avoid damage to transmission?

-=Hot|Ice=- · 10-29-2011, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

Question: this M3 is DCT. Tow driver towed the car on it's front wheels. Since rear wheels are off the ground, does the car still have to be in neutral when being towed to avoid damage to transmission?

The car automatically goes to P when it's turned off. Put it into N and turn the car off. It'll automatically go to P. The car is also suppose to be towed on a flatbed....

Sam_Fisher · 10-30-2011, 12:13 AM

Flatbed, because the front end is too low?

Cdnrockies · 10-30-2011, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

Yeah...I was shocked. I only just get to know my M3, and hours later she's been hit.

I was devastated. For a few times I could not accept this fact. I saved up three years for her, only to have her smashed by some drunken fool WHO FED THE SCENE, ON FOOT.

I was panicking at the moment, and did not catch them fleeing. Good thing these idiots left their cayenne at the site.

Super shitty deal dude.

Hope you're doing ok health wise. Been there and it can be a long, slow process recovering.

The car will get sorted out in due time, hopefully to your satisfaction, but take care of yourself, listen to the medical advice and document everything. While our system differs dramatically from the US one, I would highly suggest having some initial conversations with injury lawyers.

Good luck.

Sam_Fisher · 10-30-2011, 12:34 AM

Yeah, I am having scans done up tomorrow, and will keep record of all things. Thanks man for the concern!

M3SQRD · 10-30-2011, 04:41 AM

Oh man, that really sucks! So sorry to hear about your new M and that they fled the scene after the accident. Glad to hear it sounds like you are ok health wise - the car can be replaced/fixed, your health cannot.

I hope they catch the bastards and that you are not injured - please keep us informed.

Chowster · 10-30-2011, 11:04 AM

Really sucks! Doesn't look like a write off though. Good luck with CIBC and get better!

Sam_Fisher · 10-30-2011, 03:13 PM

I just came back from the hospital. CT scan results were good. I am still a bit light-headed, but apparently that should go away in a few days.

Next week I will be dealing with the insurance company and body shop on getting the M repaired.

Chowster · 10-30-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chowster

Really sucks! Doesn't look like a write off though. Good luck with CIBC and get better!

Edit. ICBC. Damn iPhone self correct.

Chowster · 10-30-2011, 08:15 PM

Oh yes forgot to mention... No1 collision is good. I've used their Vancouver location on my M3 with no problems.

Sam_Fisher · 10-30-2011, 08:27 PM

^^^That's good to hear. I know these guys are BMW certified.

How do I make sure they use authentic BMW parts?

Chowster · 10-30-2011, 11:03 PM

Not sure about how to check on OEM parts. Just ask! I would only assume they do since they are recommended by BJ and are BMW certified. Didn't have any parts changed when my car was there. Let us know what the ICBC estimate will be.

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ

^^^That's good to hear. I know these guys are BMW certified.

How do I make sure they use authentic BMW parts?

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Sam_Fisher Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Guys, I got a 2011 M3. LOVE IT!!! Car drives like a dream, and can transform from a gent in suite to superman in a press of a button. I made the right choice! Thank you for all your input! However, I was rear ended by some drunken driver last night..... See post here: http://www.revscene.net/forums/65651...g-witness.html No doubt I'm going to sue the bastards. I do have questions for you guys though: 1) DCT car must be towed with gear in neutral to avoid damage to tranny, right? 2) I will upload photos I took with proper camera later, from the photos on the link above, do you think the car is totaled? Or can the frame be fixed? I am VERY sad. I just got her yesterday.
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10-29-2011, 10:20 PM	#92
Sam_Fisher Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	That's what i am going to find out next week. Man, I should have stayed in the garage to read the manual all night, instead of going out to drive on a halloween weekend.
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Smokey Lucky Lefty 45 Rep 746 Posts Drives: on twisty roads Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: * iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M2 Comp [0.00] 2017 Porsche Macan GTS [8.00] 2011 M3 [10.00] 2013 bmw F25 msport [10.00] 2011 335iS [9.60]	Wtf?! So, those fools hit your m and fled without their car? That's real smart. I feel for you, man. Hope the cops catch those bastards. __________________ The Power of M
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10-29-2011, 10:43 PM	#94
Sam_Fisher Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Yeah...I was shocked. I only just get to know my M3, and hours later she's been hit. I was devastated. For a few times I could not accept this fact. I saved up three years for her, only to have her smashed by some drunken fool WHO FED THE SCENE, ON FOOT. I was panicking at the moment, and did not catch them fleeing. Good thing these idiots left their cayenne at the site.
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10-29-2011, 11:11 PM	#95
johnwoo19 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	that really sucks...hope your car gets fixed soon there's no way that ICBC will write it off considering how much the car is worth did you pick it up from london motorcars?
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10-29-2011, 11:24 PM	#96
Sam_Fisher Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	How do make sure the body shop would use genuine BMW parts? Should I get the car inspected by BMW after the repair? I highly suspect the frame was bent. Impact was pretty severe.
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10-29-2011, 11:52 PM	#97
Sam_Fisher Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Question: this M3 is DCT. Tow driver towed the car on it's front wheels. Since rear wheels are off the ground, does the car still have to be in neutral when being towed to avoid damage to transmission?
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10-30-2011, 12:13 AM	#99
Sam_Fisher Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Flatbed, because the front end is too low?
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10-30-2011, 12:34 AM	#101
Sam_Fisher Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I am having scans done up tomorrow, and will keep record of all things. Thanks man for the concern!
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10-30-2011, 04:41 AM	#102
M3SQRD Major General 2277 Rep 5,712 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	Oh man, that really sucks! So sorry to hear about your new M and that they fled the scene after the accident. Glad to hear it sounds like you are ok health wise - the car can be replaced/fixed, your health cannot. I hope they catch the bastards and that you are not injured - please keep us informed.
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10-30-2011, 11:04 AM	#103
Chowster E60_to_E90 36 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada iTrader: (2)	Really sucks! Doesn't look like a write off though. Good luck with CIBC and get better! __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2 wheels Performance Mods: Dinan St.1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs; BPM St.II, DCT, servo tunes Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console, spoiler; Arkym CF diffuser; LUX; tint
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10-30-2011, 03:13 PM	#104
Sam_Fisher Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I just came back from the hospital. CT scan results were good. I am still a bit light-headed, but apparently that should go away in a few days. Next week I will be dealing with the insurance company and body shop on getting the M repaired.
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10-30-2011, 08:15 PM	#106
Chowster E60_to_E90 36 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada iTrader: (2)	Oh yes forgot to mention... No1 collision is good. I've used their Vancouver location on my M3 with no problems. __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2 wheels Performance Mods: Dinan St.1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs; BPM St.II, DCT, servo tunes Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console, spoiler; Arkym CF diffuser; LUX; tint
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10-30-2011, 08:27 PM	#107
Sam_Fisher Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	^^^That's good to hear. I know these guys are BMW certified. How do I make sure they use authentic BMW parts?
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