1200 Mile Service Complete, Rear-Ended On The Way Home

xander569 · 10-02-2014, 07:14 PM

Well this is really not how I wanted my first post to go, hours lurking on here and 1100 miles driven in just 14 days (still on temp tags!) has led to this moment.

Just shortly after my service advisor gave me the go-ahead to open her up a bit, I never got the chance. I was in stop and go beltway traffic as I came to a stop and the lady driving a Solara behind me didn't. It was a pretty awful feeling watching her in my rear view mirror cruise right into me.

A few minutes earlier in traffic, I noticed some guys in a riced up Civic checking out my car. I ended up ahead of them so they cruised past just as I got out of my car on the shoulder... I heard them screaming "noooo" as they went by.

Luckily she has insurance and nobody is hurt so all will be well in my world again, hopefully sooner than later... Anyone else get in an accident? Any idea how long it'll take for replacement parts??

EDIT: Added some good 'before' pictures in post #6.

On to the pics:

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Cold beer and Orioles Playoff baseball to take my mind off of it!

Race_Doc11 · 10-02-2014, 07:25 PM

I'm so sorry to hear but the good news you are OK and no one was hurt. The car will come back as good as new.

tom @ eas · 10-02-2014, 07:31 PM

Man, that sucks. Hopefully she'll be as good as new in no time.

Blindside_137 · 10-02-2014, 07:49 PM

So sorry to see that! I think the turn around should be fairly quick. Although for such a new car I might imagine a few delays for parts. Could be hit or miss but it could have been much worse!

Glad everyone is ok. Is your car mineral white or alpine white?

dawgdog · 10-02-2014, 07:55 PM

I know the feeling well. All will turn out in the end. Might considering filing a diminished value claim with her insurance company.

xander569 · 10-02-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

So sorry to see that! I think the turn around should be fairly quick. Although for such a new car I might imagine a few delays for parts. Could be hit or miss but it could have been much worse!

Glad everyone is ok. Is your car mineral white or alpine white?

Alpine White, here's some pictures from better days (20% 3M tint, gloss black grill and side gills)

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IMG_3239 (Cars and Coffee Hunt Valley)

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/// M sa · 10-02-2014, 08:11 PM

MD drivers they all suck lol

Blindside_137 · 10-02-2014, 08:39 PM

Very nice! I'm sure it will be good as new! Maybe you could cover some of the exhaust repair with some insurance money and upgrade to the MPE.

Good thing you have alpine because they'll have to respray a whole lot and I hear Mineral White is a nightmare to match.

apexit · 10-02-2014, 08:40 PM

Might be a good time for a new exhaust

xander569 · 10-02-2014, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgdog

I know the feeling well. All will turn out in the end. Might considering filing a diminished value claim with her insurance company.

Definitely talking to my insurance guy about this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by /// M sa

MD drivers they all suck lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Very nice! I'm sure it will be good as new! Maybe you could cover some of the exhaust repair with some insurance money and upgrade to the MPE.

Good thing you have alpine because they'll have to respray a whole lot and I hear Mineral White is a nightmare to match.

Part of the reason I opted for AW instead of MW, much thanks to this forum! And good call, I'm working on having the dealership get the M Performance Exhaust and M Performance Diffuser put in

Blindside_137 · 10-02-2014, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by xander569

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawgdog

I know the feeling well. All will turn out in the end. Might considering filing a diminished value claim with her insurance company.

Definitely talking to my insurance guy about this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by /// M sa

MD drivers they all suck lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Very nice! I'm sure it will be good as new! Maybe you could cover some of the exhaust repair with some insurance money and upgrade to the MPE.

Good thing you have alpine because they'll have to respray a whole lot and I hear Mineral White is a nightmare to match.

Part of the reason I opted for AW instead of MW, much thanks to this forum! And good call, I'm working on having the dealership get the M Performance Exhaust and M Performance Diffuser put in

Excellent! There's a silver lining after all! The car will come out much better than it goes in. Just enjoy the beer in the mean time and be sure to give us an update when it's back!

TravyTrav · 10-02-2014, 10:43 PM

That sucks!

Glad youre doing ok

Jaymax85 · 10-02-2014, 10:55 PM

+1 on alpine vs mineral

Tonymiabmw · 10-02-2014, 10:57 PM

My biggest fear

Dave2011M3 · 10-02-2014, 11:10 PM

The good news it looks like its just the bumper cover and the reinforcement underneath it. If you notice the bumper still is aligned nicely.

Dave

RPiM5 · 10-02-2014, 11:23 PM

Nooooo!

Man I feel you! About a month ago my M5 was vandalized so I kind of know what you are going through. I highly recommend Koons down in Alexandria to do your repairs for you. That's who I took my M5 to and they did a superb job in replacing my damaged parts. They work on a lot of BMW's since they are basically down the street from the dealership.

This is reason why I run with my Euro rear fog lights on and my straight piped exhaust on the beltway. Too many idiots out there not paying attention texting and everything. Even tonight I saw some dude holding up his iPhone in front of his face while driving in an SUV, ridiculous.

Good luck hope she's back up soon!

Xenophon · 10-02-2014, 11:28 PM

That feels like a free M sport diffuser and M sport exhaust if you play your cards right.... my _neck hurts_ just looking at that

Seriously though hopefully it's just the bumper and a bent tip.. no huge deal, but definitely diminished value because that's going to == a 4-5K pop at trade in/sale time.

991brothers · 10-02-2014, 11:44 PM

Sorry Op. Glad no ones hurt.
Time for a new exhaust, and carbon fiber diffuser.

haynstyleM2 · 10-03-2014, 12:07 AM

main thing you're ok and nobody got hurt...take it easy!

OneRib · 10-03-2014, 01:13 AM

Heartbreaking

I agree with others that the alpine white shouldn't be a big problem to match.

I see you bought from Apple BMW in York. Their collision shop does good work and if you live near them, I recommend them. Also easy to have the MPE and M perf diffuser put on because its adjacent to the dealership.

Lynchmob6 · 10-03-2014, 04:59 AM

I feel for you…glad everyone is okay, and you will get through this quick, I am sure.

KingsleySmith · 10-03-2014, 05:09 AM

So sorry to hear. This same thing almost happened to me on Wednesday. Just getting back from my 1200 mile service also, and some idiot in a old van almost plowed into the rear end at about 60 mph. I actually had to go down onto the shoulder and off the road a bit to avoid being hit. And then the idiot flipped me the bird as he drove past, like it was my fault. He was not paying attention and I saw him in the rear view mirror, just like you. Had the shakes the rest of the way home.

K

10-02-2014, 07:14 PM	#1
xander569 New Member 28 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Hellrot Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Fells Point, Baltimore MD iTrader: (0)	1200 Mile Service Complete, Rear-Ended On The Way Home Well this is really not how I wanted my first post to go, hours lurking on here and 1100 miles driven in just 14 days (still on temp tags!) has led to this moment. Just shortly after my service advisor gave me the go-ahead to open her up a bit, I never got the chance. I was in stop and go beltway traffic as I came to a stop and the lady driving a Solara behind me didn't. It was a pretty awful feeling watching her in my rear view mirror cruise right into me. A few minutes earlier in traffic, I noticed some guys in a riced up Civic checking out my car. I ended up ahead of them so they cruised past just as I got out of my car on the shoulder... I heard them screaming "noooo" as they went by. Luckily she has insurance and nobody is hurt so all will be well in my world again, hopefully sooner than later... Anyone else get in an accident? Any idea how long it'll take for replacement parts?? EDIT: Added some good 'before' pictures in post #6. On to the pics: IMG_3488 IMG_3487 IMG_3486 IMG_3482 IMG_3481 IMG_3494 IMG_3493 IMG_3492 IMG_3483 Cold beer and Orioles Playoff baseball to take my mind off of it! Last edited by xander569; 10-02-2014 at 08:02 PM.. Reason: Added pics
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	So sorry to see that! I think the turn around should be fairly quick. Although for such a new car I might imagine a few delays for parts. Could be hit or miss but it could have been much worse! Glad everyone is ok. Is your car mineral white or alpine white?
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dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	I know the feeling well. All will turn out in the end. Might considering filing a diminished value claim with her insurance company. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Very nice! I'm sure it will be good as new! Maybe you could cover some of the exhaust repair with some insurance money and upgrade to the MPE. Good thing you have alpine because they'll have to respray a whole lot and I hear Mineral White is a nightmare to match.
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apexit Captain 214 Rep 981 Posts Drives: 15 SO M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: northern nj iTrader: (-1)	Might be a good time for a new exhaust
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Jaymax85 Addicted to Speed. 714 Rep 2,375 Posts Drives: m3 zcp, macan GTS, f15 x5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: 'Murica iTrader: (5)	+1 on alpine vs mineral __________________ 2017 991.2s 2015 F15 35i 2017 Macan gts
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RPiM5 Major General 2873 Rep 7,885 Posts Drives: Black M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth 616 iTrader: (0)	Nooooo! Man I feel you! About a month ago my M5 was vandalized so I kind of know what you are going through. I highly recommend Koons down in Alexandria to do your repairs for you. That's who I took my M5 to and they did a superb job in replacing my damaged parts. They work on a lot of BMW's since they are basically down the street from the dealership. This is reason why I run with my Euro rear fog lights on and my straight piped exhaust on the beltway. Too many idiots out there not paying attention texting and everything. Even tonight I saw some dude holding up his iPhone in front of his face while driving in an SUV, ridiculous. Good luck hope she's back up soon! __________________
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Xenophon Enlisted Member 5 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Virginia iTrader: (0)	That feels like a free M sport diffuser and M sport exhaust if you play your cards right.... my _neck hurts_ just looking at that Seriously though hopefully it's just the bumper and a bent tip.. no huge deal, but definitely diminished value because that's going to == a 4-5K pop at trade in/sale time.
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991brothers Colonel 501 Rep 2,391 Posts Drives: GT3 RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newport Beach iTrader: (1)	Sorry Op. Glad no ones hurt. Time for a new exhaust, and carbon fiber diffuser. __________________ Currently: 2019 991.2 GT3 RS Lizard - 2016 991.1 GT3 RS Lava - 2019 991.2 GTS *SOLD:* 2022 BMW M5 Competition - 2016 GT3 RS UltraViolet -2018 GT3 Chalk - 2016 GT3 Lava - 2015 GT3 Guards Red - 2018 Audi RS7 - 2016 F80 M3 - 2015 GT3 Black - 2015 GT3 Carrara White - 2016 991.1 GTS - 2012 997.2 GTS Cabriolet - 2011 E92 M3 - 2006 E46 M3
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haynstyleM2 Major 358 Rep 1,199 Posts Drives: '24 M2 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	main thing you're ok and nobody got hurt...take it easy!
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OneRib Colonel 1107 Rep 2,448 Posts Drives: 2015 AY M3 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: PA iTrader: (2)	Heartbreaking I agree with others that the alpine white shouldn't be a big problem to match. I see you bought from Apple BMW in York. Their collision shop does good work and if you live near them, I recommend them. Also easy to have the MPE and M perf diffuser put on because its adjacent to the dealership.
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10-03-2014, 05:09 AM	#22
KingsleySmith Nous Defions 58 Rep 284 Posts Drives: M4 vert Join Date: May 2014 Location: Savannah, Ga iTrader: (0)	So sorry to hear. This same thing almost happened to me on Wednesday. Just getting back from my 1200 mile service also, and some idiot in a old van almost plowed into the rear end at about 60 mph. I actually had to go down onto the shoulder and off the road a bit to avoid being hit. And then the idiot flipped me the bird as he drove past, like it was my fault. He was not paying attention and I saw him in the rear view mirror, just like you. Had the shakes the rest of the way home. K
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