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Lost my E39 to a tree this past week

Old 08-30-2010, 10:42 AM
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See attached photos. However, things happen for a reason. I'm taking delivery on a '07 530xi on Thursday!
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Old 08-30-2010, 10:47 AM
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Hmmm, tree branch you say

LOL, just remember the good times and enjoy your "new to you" E60!
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Originally Posted by lightfytr
Hmmm, tree branch you say
...just fell out of the sky. If you look at the pictures, there's no front end damage.
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that's more like a tree than a tree branch!!!
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Tell me about it! It was surreal seeing it come down in front of me! Just lucky it landed across and not end to end. There were no holes in the windshield. They call it safety glass for a reason.
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Damn, how much was the damage total?
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So how far did you have to saw the branch to get it to fall on your car like that???
Enjoy the E60!!
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
Damn, how much was the damage total?
Estimate came in at $6200. Book value was rated somewhere around $5800. Of course, having the car in pristine condition and operational was priceless. It broke my heart to have to total it. I'm sure I'll be over it soon, though.
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Lol keep your cars garaged when hurricane earl comes by
I'm looking at you NYC & DC folks
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Damn man, quite unfortunate. MMMM yea totaled from an insurance point of view. The damage is bad but not irreparable (if you are willing). Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy your new E60.

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