[bsmoov]

So this happened last night....WTF!!!






After I spent the course of 2 days doing my VCG, ESS Gasket, VTM Gasket, months after doing my Waterpump/Thermostat, and getting the remus quad exhaust installed. Not to mention LCI carbon trunk and light conversion.

Is it totaled? Will my exhaust be compensated? How about taillights?

Rear quarter, rear bumper, battery compartment got pushed in a little, trunks got pushed a little to driver side, inner taillight clip broke, outer taillight obviously...

SUCKS!!! At a stop light. no cars moving, all stopped. I get plowed by someone obviously not paying attention.

UPDATE: 1/24/17: They declared it a TOTAL LOSS

[tlow98]

Totaled? Maybe. Need more info. Year and mileage?

Sorry about all the work you did. Bummer

[RKP]

Sorry will probably not get totaled.....had someone with a very similar accident but he received a lot of money way more than the actual repair.

[bsmoov]

Originally Posted by tlow98

Totaled? Maybe. Need more info. Year and mileage?

Sorry about all the work you did. Bummer

2007 328i

140k

[bsmoov]

Originally Posted by RKP

Sorry will probably not get totaled.....had someone with a very similar accident but he received a lot of money way more than the actual repair.

I don't really care what happens. If they give me money to fix it, at least the WP/TS is done and VCG and OFHG is done.

What kinda concerns me is the quad exhaust...

[weehe126]

Originally Posted by bsmoov

2007 328i

140k

Yeah thats totalled then. Car is only worth 5-6k. Guessing more than 4k in damage if it rear quarter, bumper, trunk, tail light, internal damage.

[bsmoov]

Originally Posted by weehe126

Yeah thats totalled then. Car is only worth 5-6k. Guessing more than 4k in damage if it rear quarter, bumper, trunk, tail light, internal damage.

How TF is my car only worth 5-6k? Damn, I'm not going to find another NA e90 sport, navigation, and 6 speed MT for that much!

BS!!!

[weehe126]

Originally Posted by bsmoov

How TF is my car only worth 5-6k? Damn, I'm not going to find another NA e90 sport, navigation, and 6 speed MT for that much!

BS!!!

It's a 10 year old BMW with 140k miles on it. What do you expect? The mods haven't added any value. 07-08 335i are going for 8-10k with that mileage.

[n55jb4]

Originally Posted by bsmoov

How TF is my car only worth 5-6k? Damn, I'm not going to find another NA e90 sport, navigation, and 6 speed MT for that much!

BS!!!

10 year old bmw with 140K miles on it dude. Insurance appraisals don't care for mods man. If you sold it privately you could have got more money from a buyer who appreciates 6MT and sport, but not from insurance. Let's hope it won't get totaled and you can fix it - in your case it's best outcome, especially considering you fixed a lot of things already in that car

P.S. If damage wasn't as extensive - I would have just fixed it in some cheap indy shop and call it a day, not even declared it to insurance, but in this case it's a hard call. It's definitely possible to fix it for cheap if you are willing to put up with that, but it's too late now - your insurance will have to decide now

[BravoJohny33]

Originally Posted by n55jb4

10 year old bmw with 140K miles on it dude. Insurance appraisals don't care for mods man. If you sold it privately you could have got more money from a buyer who appreciates 6MT and sport, but not from insurance. Let's hope it won't get totaled and you can fix it - in your case it's best outcome, especially considering you fixed a lot of things already in that car

It is so funny what people think their old BMW is worth on here. That is why I always laugh when a mechanic wants 2-3k to fix things on my car. Ill just junk it instead.

[bsmoov]

Originally Posted by BravoJohny33

It is so funny what people think their old BMW is worth on here. That is why I always laugh when a mechanic wants 2-3k to fix things on my car. Ill just junk it instead.

LOL, I know what my car is worth. Yes, it's a 10 year old BMW.

If it was a BASE and Automatic Transmission, that 5-6 k sounds fair.

I didn't mention anything about my mods making my car worth more LOL, where did I say that? Obviously aftermarket parts drag the price down in many cases.

My thing is, its a SPORT, NAVI, and 6 MT.


Please let me know where I can find another 10 year old e90 with those features for that price. Thanks!!!

[patents]

Originally Posted by bsmoov

Please let me know where I can find another 10 year old e90 with those features for that price. Thanks!!!

Here ya go.

Only difference is that it's an auto. Manuals have no value on a 10 year car with 140k miles. Probably a decrease in value. A car that old isn't bought by enthusiasts, it's bought by people needing cheap transportation. Not everyone can drive a manual.

[N54Luvr]

328i there is your answer, its worth 4-5k Good luck, sorry about your crash.

[N54Luvr]

Originally Posted by patents

Here ya go.

Only difference is that it's an auto. Manuals have no value on a 10 year car with 140k miles. Probably a decrease in value. A car that old isn't bought by enthusiasts, it's bought by people needing cheap transportation. Not everyone can drive a manual.

And beside the fact its Un-moddable

[bsmoov]

Originally Posted by patents

Here ya go.

Only difference is that it's an auto. Manuals have no value on a 10 year car with 140k miles. Probably a decrease in value. A car that old isn't bought by enthusiasts, it's bought by people needing cheap transportation. Not everyone can drive a manual.

same like e91 wagons with manual transmissions, right? Not enthusiasts, just grannys trying to save gas.

I know what youre saying. Market value is a little different tho.

I sold my e91 6MT for 10,000. 2006 pre LCI. Base.

i got a million inquiries offering kbb or lower than kbb. They all used kbb as their reference instead of market value. Those idiots trying to lowball me for my e91 got ignored...

[AWSB328iM]

Originally Posted by bsmoov

same like e91 wagons with manual transmissions, right? Not enthusiasts, just grannys trying to save gas.

I know what youre saying. Market value is a little different tho.

I sold my e91 6MT for 10,000. 2006 pre LCI. Base.

i got a million inquiries offering kbb or lower than kbb. They all used kbb as their reference instead of market value. Those idiots trying to lowball me for my e91 got ignored...

There are a lot more 6MT cars in the pre-LCI years than post LCI.

[n55jb4]

Originally Posted by N54Luvr

328i there is your answer, its worth 4-5k Good luck, sorry about your crash.

Lol if you think same age and mileage 335 is worth more you are delusional bro. Moreover at that age and mileage n52 is probably worth more lol

[mad1stgen]

No reason to be upset. Look at it as a perfect opportunity to get more stuff done to the car if it's so unique to you.

Let them total it. Buy it back. Repair for 2k_ish. Pocket the rest. Live a happy life.

I'd suggest getting an independent appraisal done to get the correct enthusiast market value.

[bsmoov]

Originally Posted by mad1stgen

No reason to be upset. Look at it as a perfect opportunity to get more stuff done to the car if it's so unique to you.

Let them total it. Buy it back. Repair for 2k_ish. Pocket the rest. Live a happy life.

I'd suggest getting an independent appraisal done to get the correct enthusiast market value.

1. Is it enough damage for total loss?

2. Then itll be salvaged, right?

[tcphoto]

Yes, it would get a Salvage Title but you can buy it back, make repairs and mods then drive it till it dies. Or you can take the settlement, try to negotiate a higher payout by showing receipts for work and move on. The car has lost a lot of it's value and that's simple economics.

[Needbmwpartzz]

So sorry for your loss....I'm thinking write-off.
Do as others said....negotiate a decent settlement and buy car back....if you have receipts of recent repairs/parts....get them all collected for their low-ball.

[hassmaschine]

Originally Posted by patents

Here ya go.

Only difference is that it's an auto. Manuals have no value on a 10 year car with 140k miles. Probably a decrease in value. A car that old isn't bought by enthusiasts, it's bought by people needing cheap transportation. Not everyone can drive a manual.

that's like saying it's exactly the same, only it's a VW Bus. Uh, okay..