Fender Bender :(

vipergts450 · 09-12-2011, 06:16 PM

Well it happened. Mid intersection, someone turned left and I guess didn't see that I was there (How, I don't know). 5MPH collision or so left his Civic untouched but caused some damage to my M Roadster. I'm pretty upset and saddened. Was wondering what you think the repair estimate might be. Looks like I'll need a new bumper and headlight washer cap and some resetting of the front-left headlight assembly. The impact caused the computer to throw a code about the lights, even though they all work, and now I have a "fast-blink" when I try to use the left turn signal.

Sigh. Opinions appreciated...

Mirko · 09-12-2011, 06:22 PM

That sucks. Sorry to read that. A fast blinking turn signal means alive wire exposed somewhere. My e36 did that, fixed by soldiering the wire up. Will their insurance cover it? Sounds like not your fault.

vipergts450 · 09-12-2011, 06:25 PM

Yeah I believe their insurance will cover... I hope... the dude was sketchy.

mikeinsf · 09-12-2011, 07:14 PM

This looks like one of those accidents that will cost much more than the average person would suspect. New bumper, new bumper cover, electrical work, new washer unit, prep, sanding, painting, blending..... I'm betting $2,000 - $2,500.

Sorry to hear about this, sucks.

dorifto88 · 09-12-2011, 08:58 PM

terrible =/

i hope it gets fixed soon

inTgr8r · 09-12-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeinsf

This looks like one of those accidents that will cost much more than the average person would suspect. New bumper, new bumper cover, electrical work, new washer unit, prep, sanding, painting, blending..... I'm betting $2,000 - $2,500.

Sorry to hear about this, sucks.

^ I agree; looks relatively minor but it will add up.

Aries326 · 09-12-2011, 09:21 PM

Good thing is that the person hit you. His insurance should cover it.

chickdr · 09-12-2011, 10:42 PM

Please let us know the final tally. I would estimate $1000-1500. The bumper cover lists for $500($400 from Tischer) and is likely the most costly of what needs replacing...

imom · 09-12-2011, 11:05 PM

the fast blinking means you have a broken light somewhere. You may think you have all your lights working...but you do and that's why you have the light symbol show up in your dash. I had my brake light go out and it always blinked faster than normal until they replaced the bulb.

ZStig · 09-12-2011, 11:10 PM

OT: pretty cool to see a THIRD guy who came from a viper GTS to a z4m

don't worry about the bumper, thats what the insurance is for

psygnosis · 09-13-2011, 12:58 AM

I had similar damage when someone backed into my car in a parking lot. My turn indicator went into ricer mode too, but I had cracks on the shiny part inside the headlight, that was a grand on it's own to replace. Bumper just had to be repainted, but I used it as an opportunity to get the Aero bumper. There insurance covered the light, paint and labor.

vipergts450 · 09-13-2011, 11:01 AM

Thanks for the replies all... unfortunately you were all right in that it will add up. Looks like the headlight assembly will have to be replaced, which, as was said is over a grand on its own. New bumper, prep, paint, install. All in $3K.

Now for the insurance dispute to resolve...

I'm thankful that you guys kinda prepared me for the number I was going to receive, so I walked in there with butt cheeks clenched.

inTgr8r · 09-13-2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by vipergts450

Thanks for the replies all... unfortunately you were all right in that it will add up. Looks like the headlight assembly will have to be replaced, which, as was said is over a grand on its own. New bumper, prep, paint, install. All in $3K.

Now for the insurance dispute to resolve...

I'm thankful that you guys kinda prepared me for the number I was going to receive, so I walked in there with butt cheeks clenched.

ZStig · 09-13-2011, 11:11 AM

most bmw vert owners walk around like that

mikeinsf · 09-13-2011, 07:19 PM

Bummer. Hope things come out well for you.

Jbs · 09-14-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

most bmw vert owners walk around like that

gcochard · 09-14-2011, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

most bmw vert owners walk around like that

...a gay joke?

ZStig · 09-14-2011, 04:00 PM

classy, right?

gcochard · 09-14-2011, 04:09 PM

There were a few guys in a car eyeing me today...maybe that's what they were thinking

mikeinsf · 09-16-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffhopper

...a gay joke?

Hmmm. I'm gay and I don't get it.

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vipergts450 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Roadster [0.00]	Fender Bender :( Well it happened. Mid intersection, someone turned left and I guess didn't see that I was there (How, I don't know). 5MPH collision or so left his Civic untouched but caused some damage to my M Roadster. I'm pretty upset and saddened. Was wondering what you think the repair estimate might be. Looks like I'll need a new bumper and headlight washer cap and some resetting of the front-left headlight assembly. The impact caused the computer to throw a code about the lights, even though they all work, and now I have a "fast-blink" when I try to use the left turn signal. Sigh. Opinions appreciated... Attached Images
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Mirko Major 182 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E86 Z4M, E90 328i, E84 X1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	That sucks. Sorry to read that. A fast blinking turn signal means alive wire exposed somewhere. My e36 did that, fixed by soldiering the wire up. Will their insurance cover it? Sounds like not your fault.
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chickdr Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0)	Please let us know the final tally. I would estimate $1000-1500. The bumper cover lists for $500($400 from Tischer) and is likely the most costly of what needs replacing...
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imom First Lieutenant 29 Rep 313 Posts Drives: Subaru BRZ ....... Z4MR (SOLD) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	the fast blinking means you have a broken light somewhere. You may think you have all your lights working...but you do and that's why you have the light symbol show up in your dash. I had my brake light go out and it always blinked faster than normal until they replaced the bulb.
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psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I had similar damage when someone backed into my car in a parking lot. My turn indicator went into ricer mode too, but I had cracks on the shiny part inside the headlight, that was a grand on it's own to replace. Bumper just had to be repainted, but I used it as an opportunity to get the Aero bumper. There insurance covered the light, paint and labor. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
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vipergts450 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Roadster [0.00]	Thanks for the replies all... unfortunately you were all right in that it will add up. Looks like the headlight assembly will have to be replaced, which, as was said is over a grand on its own. New bumper, prep, paint, install. All in $3K. Now for the insurance dispute to resolve... I'm thankful that you guys kinda prepared me for the number I was going to receive, so I walked in there with butt cheeks clenched.
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