[rice4u]

insurance already paid me $2200 for initial estimate.
after removing bumper estimate adds an ADDITIONAL $13,068.63.

insurance is on the way to discuss with body shop. normal cost for certified bmw bodyshop?

wonder if I can take the money and....






estimate breakdown for anyone interested
Preliminary Estimate
Job Number:
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 335I 2D CPE 63.0LT
Line Oper Description Part Number Qty Extended
Price $
Labor Paint
1 # SUPPLEMENT #1 1
2 REAR BUMPER
3 R&I RT Vent grille
4 R&I LT Vent grille
5 # Refn TOW EYE CAP, DED W/O CLEAR 0.2
6 O/H bumper assy 2.2
7 * Repl Tow eye cap w/o aero pkg., ADD
W/CLEAR COAT
51127161497 1 12.54 Incl. 0.2
8 # CLEAR COAT, ADD 1 0.1
9 Repl Center support coupe 51127128247 1 19.05 Incl.
10 R&I RT Outer support Incl.
11 Repl LT Outer support 51127128245 1 23.10 Incl.
12 # Repl LOWER SUPPORT 1 17.29 Incl.
13 Repl Energy absorber coupe 51127179678 1 227.27 Incl.
14 * Repl RT Energy absorber gasket 51127131741 1 2.26 Incl.
15 * Repl LT Energy absorber gasket 51127131741 1 2.26 Incl.
16 # Repl MOUNTING KIT, RR BUMPER 1 15.10
17 # Rpr PREP RAW COVER, DED 0.8
18 # Rpr REMOVE RELEASE AGENT FROM
CVR, ADD
0.5
19 # Repl PLASTIC ADHESION PROMOTER,
ADD
1 17.95 0.3
20 REAR LAMPS
21 * R&I LT Tail lamp coupe, ADD 4TH
LAMP
Incl.
22 * R&I RT License lamp coupe Incl.
23 * R&I LT License lamp coupe Incl.
24 R&I High mount lamp 0.3
25 TRUNK LID
26 # Rpr TRUNK LID, DED 1.0
2.3
27 # NO BASE COAT REDUCTION,
DELEATE .
5P
1 0.5
28 * Repl Trunk lid, ADD 41617168515 1 651.09 3.2 2.3
29 Add for Clear Coat 0.9
30 Add for Underside(Complete) 1.2
31 # R&I WEATHERSTRIP, DED 0.4
32 * Repl Weatherstrip, ADD 51767166660 1 72.75 Incl.
33 * Algn RT Hinge 1.0
34 * Algn LT Hinge 1.0
35 R&I RT Lift cylinder 0.2
36 R&I LT Lift cylinder 0.2
37 R&I Lock cylinder w/code Incl.
38 # R&I RELEASE ACTUATOR Incl.
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Job Number:
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 335I 2D CPE 63.0LT
39 R&I License bracket Incl.
40 # Repl NAMEPLATE, DELEATE 1 24.87
0.2
41 # Repl EMBLEM, DED 1 27.82
0.2
42 * R&I Emblem, ADD 0.2
43 Repl Emblem grommet 51141807495 2 0.78
44 # R&I TRUNK WIRE HARNESS 0.5 M
45 REAR BODY & FLOOR
46 * Rpr Rear body panel 9.0 1.8
47 Overlap Major Adj. Panel 0.4
48 Add for Clear Coat 0.3
49 * Rpr LT Floor extn 4.0 1.2
50 # CLEAR COAT 1 0.5
51 # Rpr REMOVE UNDERCOAT/CAULK 1.0
52 # Rpr WAX & GREASE REMOVAL 0.5
53 # Repl CAULKING 1 10.00 0.5
54 # Repl CORROSION PROTECTION, DED 1 10.00
0.2
55 # Repl CORROSION PROTECTION, ADD 1 5.00 0.5
56 # Repl COSMALINE COATING 1 8.00 0.5
57 # Rpr SETUP
& MEASURE CHIEF 3.0 S
58 # Rpr PULL & SQ REAR STRUCTURE 3.0 S
59 # Rpr FABRICATE PULL TABS 1.0
60 # Rpr COVER FOR WELDING SPLATTER 0.5
61 R&I Rear body trim 0.3
62 R&I RT Side trim panel w/navigation 0.4
63 R&I LT Side trim panel w/navigation 0.4
64 R&I Battery cover 0.1
65 R&I Floor cover w/storage pkg 0.1
66 # R&I UNDERCOVER, FRONT 0.4
67 # R&I UNDERCOVER, TRANS 0.4
68 # R&I UNDERCOVER EXT, TRANS 0.2
69 # R&I UNDERCOVER, RT FLOOR 0.6
70 # R&I UNDERCOVER, LT FLOOR 0.6
71 # R&I UNDERCOVER EXT, RT FLOOR 0.2
72 # R&I UNDERCOVER EXT, LT FLOOR 0.2
73 # R&I RT JACK PAD (2) 0.2
74 # R&I LT JACK PAD (2) 0.2
75 FENDER
76 * R&I RT Rear LINER extn w/o M3 0.1
77 * R&I LT Rear LINER extn w/o M3 0.1
78 WHEELS
79 R&I RT/Rear R&I wheel m 0.1 M
80 R&I LT/Rear R&I wheel m 0.1 M
81 REAR SUSPENSION
82 * R&I Tension rod 0.6 M
83 Repl Align four wheels 1 m 2.0 M
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Job Number:
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 335I 2D CPE 63.0LT
84 EMISSION SYSTEM
85 R&I Vapor canister m 0.5 M
86 EXHAUST SYSTEM
87 Repl Exhaust manifold gasket 18307553603 2 39.28
88 Rpl exhaust system m 2.0
89 Repl RT Converter & pipe
remanufactured
18307592437 1 1,375.51 m Incl.
90 Repl LT Converter & pipe
remanufactured
18307592448 1 1,375.51 m Incl.
91 Repl RT Converter & pipe clamp 18307560779 1 36.89 Incl.
92 Repl LT Converter & pipe clamp 18307560779 1 36.89 Incl.
93 Repl Center muffler 18307565541 1 582.38 m Incl.
94 Repl Center muffler clamp 18307560779 1 36.89 Incl.
95 # Repl RT REAR MUFFLER, DED 1 417.07
0.8
M
96 * Repl RT Rear muffler, ADD 18307563229 1 417.07 m Incl.
97 Repl LT Rear muffler 18307563228 1 535.78 m Incl.
98 Repl Rear muffler clamp 18307560778 1 36.89 Incl.
99 R&I Changeover valve Incl.
100 # Rpr ADJUST & WELD EXHAUST
SYSTEM
2.0
101 # R&I HEAT SHIELD, RT FRNT 0.4
102 # R&I HEAT SHIELD, MID CENTER 0.4
103 # Repl HEAT SHIELD, RT REAR 1 56.76 0.4
104 # R&I HEAT SHIELD, LT REAR 0.4
105 BACK GLASS
106 R&I Back glass BMW 3.0
107 Repl Reveal molding 51317119713 1 32.92 Incl.
108 # Repl GLASS INSTALL KIT, BACK 1 81.06
109 # Rpr CLEAN URETHANE FROM GLASS 0.5
110 # Rpr ADD TO ATTEMPT TO SAVE
GLASS
0.5
111 QUARTER PANEL
112 Blnd RT Quarter panel w/o M3 1.6
113 * Rpr LT Quarter panel w/o M3 1.0 3.2
114 Overlap Major Adj. Panel 0.4
115 Add for Clear Coat 0.6
116 R&I Fuel pocket 0.5
117 R&I Fuel door 0.3
118 Blnd Fuel door 0.2
119 R&I RT Pillar molding 0.2
120 R&I LT Pillar molding 0.2
121 R&I RT Belt molding w/high gloss 0.3
122 R&I LT Belt molding w/high gloss 0.3
123 R&I RT Splash shield w/o M3 0.4
124 R&I LT Splash shield w/o M3 0.4
125 R&I RT Quarter glass BMW 1.5
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Job Number:
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 335I 2D CPE 63.0LT
126 R&I LT Quarter glass BMW 1.5
127 R&I RT Upper qtr trim gray Incl.
128 R&I LT Upper qtr trim gray Incl.
129 R&I RT Lower qtr trim w/leather black Incl.
130 R&I LT Lower qtr trim w/leather black Incl.
131 FUEL SYSTEM
132 * R&I Filler pipe, PARTIAL m 0.4 M
133 SEATS & TRACKS
134 R&I RT R&I rear seat 1.1
135 * R&I LT R&I rear seat Incl.
136 PILLARS, ROCKER & FLOOR
137 Blnd RT Roof rail s 0.9
138 Blnd LT Roof rail s 0.9
139 R&I RT Rocker molding w/o M3 w/o
aero pkg.
0.8
140 R&I LT Rocker molding w/o M3 w/o
aero pkg.
0.8
141 R&I RT Drip molding w/high gloss 1.1
142 R&I LT Drip molding w/high gloss 1.1
143 R&I RT Center plr trim gray 0.3
144 R&I LT Center plr trim gray 0.3
145 R&I RT W'strip on body 0.5
146 R&I LT W'strip on body 0.5
147 R&I RT Inner trim black 0.1
148 R&I LT Inner trim black 0.1
149 R&I RT Sill plate w/o aero pkg. Incl.
150 R&I LT Sill plate w/o aero pkg. Incl.
151 ROOF
152 R&I RT Roof molding 0.5
153 R&I LT Roof molding 0.5
154 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
155 * R&I RT Seat belt assy black, PARTIAL 0.4
156 Repl LT Seat belt assy black 72119114283 1 169.56 0.9
157 Repl System diagnosis 1 m 0.5 M
158 ELECTRICAL
159 * Rpr Battery D&R 0.3
160 # Rpr DOWNLOAD & STORE CODES 1.0 M
161 # Rpr RESET ELECTRICAL CONNECT 0.5 M
162 # R&I WIRE HARNESS, REAR BODY
SETBACK
1.0 M
163 INSTRUMENT PANEL
164 R&I RT Qtr pnl speaker w/o Harman
Kardon
0.2
165 R&I LT Qtr pnl speaker w/o Harman
Kardon
0.2
166 R&I RT Tweeter quarter panel w/o 0.2
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Preliminary Estimate
Job Number:
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 335I 2D CPE 63.0LT
Harman Kardon
167 R&I LT Tweeter quarter panel w/o
Harman Kardon
0.2
168 WINDSHIELD
169 R&I Windshield BMW w/o climate
comfort
3.0
170 Repl Reveal molding 51317119711 1 34.70 Incl.
171 # Repl GLASS INSTALL. KIT, W/S 1 81.06
172 # Rpr CLEAN URETHANE FROM GLASS 0.5
173 # Rpr ADD TO ATTEMPT TO SAVE
GLASS
0.5
174 R&I RT Wiper arm Incl.
175 R&I LT Wiper arm Incl.
176 R&I RT Washer nozzle 0.2
177 R&I LT Washer nozzle 0.2
178 COWL
179 R&I Cowl grille 1.4
180 R&I Filter housing upper w/o M3 Incl.
181 R&I Filter housing lower w/o M3 Incl.
182 R&I RT Side cover w/o M3 Incl.
183 R&I LT Side cover w/o M3 Incl.
184 HOOD
185 R&I RT Side seal rear 0.1
186 R&I LT Side seal rear 0.1
187 R&I RT Upper seal 0.1
188 R&I LT Upper seal 0.1
189 R&I Rear seal 0.1
190 # Refn COLOR TINT 0.5
191 # Refn TINT PRIMER 0.5
192 # COVER CAR, DED 1 10.00
193 # Repl COVER CAR EXTERIOR, ADD 1 10.00 0.5
194 # Repl 2ND COVER CAR EXTERIOR 1 10.00 0.5
195 # Repl COVER UNDERCARRAGE 1 10.00 0.5
196 # Repl COVER INTERIOR 1 10.00 0.5
197 # Refn MASK FOR PRIMER 0.5
198 # Refn BACK MASK JAMBS 0.5
199 # Rpr DE NIB & POLISH, DED 0.5
200 # Refn COLOR SAND & BUFF 15.6 @
30%, ADD
4.7
201 # Rpr FEATHER EDGE & BLOCK 1.0
202 # Repl CLEAN COLOR SAND RESIDUE 1 0.4
203 # Subl WASH FOR DELIVERY 1 12.00 X
204 # Subl BODY/PAINT LABOR 11.7 @
$3.00, ADD
1 35.10 X
SUBTOTALS 5,610.93 76.2 19.8
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Preliminary Estimate
Job Number:
Vehicle: 2008 BMW 335I 2D CPE 63.0LT
ESTIMATE TOTALS
Category Basis Rate Cost $
Parts 5,563.83
Body Labor 63.8 hrs @ $ 55.00 /hr 3,509.00
Paint Labor 19.8 hrs @ $ 55.00 /hr 1,089.00
Mechanical Labor 6.4 hrs @ $ 180.00 /hr 1,152.00
Structural Labor 6.0 hrs @ $ 75.00 /hr 450.00
Paint Supplies 19.8 hrs @ $ 38.00 /hr 752.40
Miscellaneous 47.10
Subtotal 12,563.33
Sales Tax $ 6,316.23 @ 8.0000 % 505.30
Grand Total 13,068.63
Deductible 0.00

CUSTOMER PAY 0.00
INSURANCE PAY 13,068.63

[rbtamms]

Wow, it doesn't look that serious from the outside but I guess the inside structure of the chassis absorbed all the impact.

[Thrakos]

wow... insurance rip off.. no way is that $15k damage!

..and you wonder why insurance rates are so high..

[caliguy562]

More than one would expect from just looking at the picture. Let me know what happens, as I am in need of a passenger side front fender. Good luck, but that really doesn't look like anywhere near 15k in damage. Some of those recommendations are questionable. For example, is there a reason the trunk needs to be replaced? Looks fine from my perspective.

[avol3xo]

That looks like a couple grand in damage, why on earth are they replacing speakers though? And is the windshield broken too?!

[e92_euro]

My car was hit in the rear as well, damage was worse than this and I paid $250 to fix.

[napeHbNYC]

Why the hell do tail lights need replacement? Insurance rip off looks like.

[CJPatel]

When I rear ended a cab, my damage estimated was at nearly $10k, but it would have cost $3500 if done at an independent shop with used parts. Needless, I took the money, and sold the car as is.

[Antartic]

WTF that looks like no more than $1500 in damages... scamming the insurance is what it is

[135Pats]

I'm seeing things on that part list that have essentially nothing to do with what looks like a fender bender. Speakers? New seats and interior trim?

[Gizm0]

Originally Posted by 135Pats

I'm seeing things on that part list that have essentially nothing to do with what looks like a fender bender. Speakers? New seats and interior trim?

I know, it even mentions windshield wiper arms, windshield washer nozzles... What the hell are they going to do? Completely disassemble the car and put it back together?

[J-Spec Dan]

you need new front wipers?

[SoGood]

dont worry, it will buff out

[rice4u]

Originally Posted by SoGood

dont worry, it will buff out

i laughed this.

-many of the things you see in the estimate are for removal and only labor work.

-trunk is very very very slightly bent.

insurance just called, they don't agree but the guy did say his estimate will probably be around 7-11k

i will probably take the money because the bmw shop will not repair unless done to their spec.

if any vendors see this and want to make money... let me know your cost for a new exhaust system, mtek bumper, and cost to install if possible...

[SoGood]

You parting out? do you have a LED interior lights or anything thats good for a e90?

Originally Posted by rice4u

i laughed this.

-many of the things you see in the estimate are for removal and only labor work.

-trunk is very very very slightly bent.

insurance just called, they don't agree but the guy did say his estimate will probably be around 7-11k

i will probably take the money because the bmw shop will not repair unless done to their spec.

if any vendors see this and want to make money... let me know your cost for a new exhaust system, mtek bumper, and cost to install if possible...

[135Pats]

Originally Posted by rice4u

i laughed this.

-many of the things you see in the estimate are for removal and only labor work.

-trunk is very very very slightly bent.

insurance just called, they don't agree but the guy did say his estimate will probably be around 7-11k

i will probably take the money because the bmw shop will not repair unless done to their spec.

if any vendors see this and want to make money... let me know your cost for a new exhaust system, mtek bumper, and cost to install if possible...

$7K I can believe, $15K is out of this world.

[335Newbie]

I might have missed it. Is the front license plate bracket also listed?

[TwinTuning]

Wow

[galahad05]

That is an amazing bill there.

My car just got out of the dealership for insurance repairs--1/2 the front suspension, one wheel, two tires, the steering rack, and subframe connector (all due to hitting a chunk of ice at speed that lifted the front end of the car off the ground and SLAMMED it back down)......total bill $8600.
One HALF the bill here.


EDIT: Forgot to mention 1 adaptive Xenon HID assembly as well. You know that isn't cheap.

[1slowbmw]

i got hit and it looked very similar to that, cost almost 8k, i was waiting at a light and got hit, his insurance paid so the price was a non issue lol, also got an mtech bumper and blacklines out of it

[CUTigers]

My question is how the insurance company isn't totaling the car when it's an 08. $15k has to be close to 75% value I would think.

[blaster3500]

Wow that one hell of an estimate. Must of taken some time to write that one up lol