Bad day in Houston

secretariat · 11-06-2023, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bcparker2

Fucking Houston highways are the worst always trash and shit.

You obviously don't get around much.

smbsocal · 11-06-2023, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RalphT5

Just waiting to hear from insurance. The dealership is still working up a quote to fix everything. The motor is $55k and that is with no labor!

R

No wonder insurance premiums are so high on the M5.

windtendo · 11-06-2023, 11:19 AM

As a fellow Houstonian, I'm really sorry to hear about this. Hopefully they can get you a new engine ASAP and all of this is in the rear view mirror.

GTTC · 11-06-2023, 12:24 PM

My wife and kiddo constantly complain because they feel their neck is going to snap out of place every time I pull the steering wheel to avoid anything on the road. I showed them this post and now they understand why.
Is very sad what you have to deal with because of road conditions. I think we should be able to sue the DPS for this.

norbtx · 11-06-2023, 02:21 PM

Damn. Which dealer did you use?

I've hit debris before, I guess I got lucky.

Greer · 11-06-2023, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by carseatsm5

This might finally scare me into buying the cooler guard.

Yes, it might be that time.

bigmixx11 · 11-06-2023, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RalphT5

Just waiting to hear from insurance. The dealership is still working up a quote to fix everything. The motor is $55k and that is with no labor!

R

Wow! $55k not including labor!

I have a 2019. Insurance would probably total mine.

GTTC · 11-06-2023, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmixx11

Wow! $55k not including labor!

I have a 2019. Insurance would probably total mine.

That’s what I was thinking. Which it sucks, because if ppl are like me…. I tune in with my cars (a bit weird i think) and after you get to love it and care of it, then is gone. Even if you get another one; I believe no two cars are the exact same.

RalphT5 · 11-06-2023, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by norbtx

Damn. Which dealer did you use?

I've hit debris before, I guess I got lucky.

I'm using Advantage. Have had great results getting my car serviced there.

CrashCade · 11-07-2023, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RalphT5

Just waiting to hear from insurance. The dealership is still working up a quote to fix everything. The motor is $55k and that is with no labor!

R

I would be looking to an independent shop to rebuild your engine and fix the other damage. You can do a forged bottom end and 100% fresh rebuild for around $20k. At $55k does that include the other parts that were damaged or is that only for the engine replacement? I’d be willing to be insurance will want to total your car. I would push for a second quote and get with Pure Performance in Texas.

micvite · 11-07-2023, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CrashCade

I would be looking to an independent shop to rebuild your engine and fix the other damage. You can do a forged bottom end and 100% fresh rebuild for around $20k. At $55k does that include the other parts that were damaged or is that only for the engine replacement? I’d be willing to be insurance will want to total your car. I would push for a second quote and get with Pure Performance in Texas.

Well insurance is likely not to even pay for a new engine and probably will pay for a used engine with similar mileage. At that point OP is better off to just get his rebuilt or buy a built motor from a reputable shop.

pbonsalb · 11-08-2023, 02:04 AM

I agree with micvite.

RalphT5 · 11-08-2023, 07:01 AM

Well, nothing is going to happen until Thursday when the adjuster will be out to review everything.

If they don’t spring for a new engine, I will definitely look into getting a built engine locally.

RalphT5 · 11-08-2023, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CrashCade

I would be looking to an independent shop to rebuild your engine and fix the other damage. You can do a forged bottom end and 100% fresh rebuild for around $20k. At $55k does that include the other parts that were damaged or is that only for the engine replacement? I’d be willing to be insurance will want to total your car. I would push for a second quote and get with Pure Performance in Texas.

The $55k quote is only for the new engine. No labor.

pmsteinm · 11-08-2023, 09:10 AM

I wonder if that engine price is from the same "list" that my local dealer pulled the price for 4 789M wheels from. He said it was "list" price, even though it was 50% over the actual list price on every BMW parts site, never mind that those sites had them prices even lower than list.

Maybe your dealer is using the contractor trick of not really wanting a job, so pick a silly price and hope you go away (or make a killing on the job). Like others have said, check some other dealers/shops.

micvite · 11-08-2023, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pmsteinm

I wonder if that engine price is from the same "list" that my local dealer pulled the price for 4 789M wheels from. He said it was "list" price, even though it was 50% over the actual list price on every BMW parts site, never mind that those sites had them prices even lower than list.

Maybe your dealer is using the contractor trick of not really wanting a job, so pick a silly price and hope you go away (or make a killing on the job). Like others have said, check some other dealers/shops.

The insurance adjuster is gonna tell them what the engine is going to cost. And they can either agree to it or try and fight back. They have their own system that they put the quote in and it spits out a this looks fine, or why the fucn is the engine 55k instead of 35k.

That being said I was the victim of road debris too.... happened in PA, lost a few teeth as a result... wish it had just killed the lower grille that's 200$ instead of the carbon one that's 1k....

XX - M5 - XX · 11-09-2023, 07:21 AM

RalphT5 Dude i think you ran over Wolverine. Look at that slash! Good luck w/ it all.

AHall · 11-09-2023, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by micvite

The insurance adjuster is gonna tell them what the engine is going to cost. And they can either agree to it or try and fight back. They have their own system that they put the quote in and it spits out a this looks fine, or why the fucn is the engine 55k instead of 35k.

That being said I was the victim of road debris too.... happened in PA, lost a few teeth as a result... wish it had just killed the lower grille that's 200$ instead of the carbon one that's 1k....

At least you did not total another one.

SpeedProtocol · 11-09-2023, 03:52 PM

i just did this in my f10 m5 and shes fine. Turned her off within 100feet of getting the oil light.

RalphT5 · 11-16-2023, 07:59 AM

Well, I finally heard back from the insurance company. They are paying to replace the engine. Now let's see how long it takes to get the parts and have it back on the road. I plan on installing an oil cooler guard. Fall Line or Turner?

Redacre · 11-16-2023, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RalphT5

Well, I finally heard back from the insurance company. They are paying to replace the engine. Now let's see how long it takes to get the parts and have it back on the road. I plan on installing an oil cooler guard. Fall Line or Turner?

Took my dealership about a month to replace an engine. Also, the Turner skid plate is finally back in stock. I ordered mine back in August and it just arrived yesterday.

smbsocal · 11-16-2023, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RalphT5

Well, I finally heard back from the insurance company. They are paying to replace the engine. Now let's see how long it takes to get the parts and have it back on the road. I plan on installing an oil cooler guard. Fall Line or Turner?

Are they paying for a new engine or a used one with similar mileage?

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GTTC Private 55 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2019 F90 Competition Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	My wife and kiddo constantly complain because they feel their neck is going to snap out of place every time I pull the steering wheel to avoid anything on the road. I showed them this post and now they understand why. Is very sad what you have to deal with because of road conditions. I think we should be able to sue the DPS for this.
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11-06-2023, 02:21 PM	#27
norbtx Lieutenant 337 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Houston Texas USA iTrader: (0)	Damn. Which dealer did you use? I've hit debris before, I guess I got lucky. __________________ 2019 M5 - Marina Bay Blue/Silverstone
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11-08-2023, 07:01 AM	#35
RalphT5 Private First Class 256 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2023 F90 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	Well, nothing is going to happen until Thursday when the adjuster will be out to review everything. If they don’t spring for a new engine, I will definitely look into getting a built engine locally. __________________ 2023 F90
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pmsteinm First Lieutenant 316 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 23 M5C, 19 X5 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M5C [0.00] 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i [0.00]	I wonder if that engine price is from the same "list" that my local dealer pulled the price for 4 789M wheels from. He said it was "list" price, even though it was 50% over the actual list price on every BMW parts site, never mind that those sites had them prices even lower than list. Maybe your dealer is using the contractor trick of not really wanting a job, so pick a silly price and hope you go away (or make a killing on the job). Like others have said, check some other dealers/shops.
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RalphT5 Private First Class 256 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 2023 F90 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	Well, I finally heard back from the insurance company. They are paying to replace the engine. Now let's see how long it takes to get the parts and have it back on the road. I plan on installing an oil cooler guard. Fall Line or Turner? __________________ 2023 F90
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