'06 BMW 530i Vs. Schwab ReadyMix Concrete Truck
11-29-2005, 11:33 PM
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My Ride: Cars:2011 - BMW F11 535i, Alpine White, Msport version2009 - MINI COOPER, Mellow Yellow2007 - BMW E61 LCI 530i, Space Gray, Msport version - SOLD2006 - MINI COOPER, Park Lane Version - SOLD2005 - BMW E61 525i, Titan Silver, Msport version - SOLD2003
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I've said it before .. but i doubt that anything but another concrete truck or an original Hummer H1 would protect one from serious injury when getting T-Boned right in the side by such a vehicle.
I appreciate you sharing your story. Hope your family is dealing & coping with the loss well. :-/
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Thank you for the reply. Of course you are right on your judgment on the C class. It was hit on the side right on left side doors. The family is slowly recovering however it is though.
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11-30-2005, 12:06 PM
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My Ride: '06 530i -6speed - Comfort Seats - Premium Package - Premium Sound Package - Cold Weather Package - Ventilated Seats - Xenon -HUD - PDC - Nav
well .. i got some picures from the bodyshop on November 1st ... here are they:
oh ... i don't think i had mentioned this yet ... the car has probably about $15,000 or so worth of water damage now as well ... about 2 weeks ago when i stopped by the bodyshop, there was roughly about 2" of water inside the cabine on the floor, and in the trunk.
I've let insurance know already that I FULLY REQUEST & WILL FIRMLY STAND BEHIND THIS REQUEST that BMW is to replace the ENTIRE wiring harness in the car. as well as other electronics now. the ENTIRE electronics package int he trunk is shot now.
oh ... i don't think i had mentioned this yet ... the car has probably about $15,000 or so worth of water damage now as well ... about 2 weeks ago when i stopped by the bodyshop, there was roughly about 2" of water inside the cabine on the floor, and in the trunk.
I've let insurance know already that I FULLY REQUEST & WILL FIRMLY STAND BEHIND THIS REQUEST that BMW is to replace the ENTIRE wiring harness in the car. as well as other electronics now. the ENTIRE electronics package int he trunk is shot now.
oh ... i don't think i had mentioned this yet ... the car has probably about $15,000 or so worth of water damage now as well ... about 2 weeks ago when i stopped by the bodyshop, there was roughly about 2" of water inside the cabine on the floor, and in the trunk.
I've let insurance know already that I FULLY REQUEST & WILL FIRMLY STAND BEHIND THIS REQUEST that BMW is to replace the ENTIRE wiring harness in the car. as well as other electronics now. the ENTIRE electronics package int he trunk is shot now.
oh ... i don't think i had mentioned this yet ... the car has probably about $15,000 or so worth of water damage now as well ... about 2 weeks ago when i stopped by the bodyshop, there was roughly about 2" of water inside the cabine on the floor, and in the trunk.
I've let insurance know already that I FULLY REQUEST & WILL FIRMLY STAND BEHIND THIS REQUEST that BMW is to replace the ENTIRE wiring harness in the car. as well as other electronics now. the ENTIRE electronics package int he trunk is shot now.
11-30-2005, 08:54 PM
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My Ride: '06 530i Silver Gray/Black, Sport, Prem., Logic 7, Cold Weather, Auto, M Aero package, Nav, Comfort Seats, IPod aux
Originally Posted by wiszmaster' post='205324' date='Nov 30 2005, 04:06 PM
well .. i got some picures from the bodyshop on November 1st ... here are they:
oh ... i don't think i had mentioned this yet ... the car has probably about $15,000 or so worth of water damage now as well ... about 2 weeks ago when i stopped by the bodyshop, there was roughly about 2" of water inside the cabine on the floor, and in the trunk.
oh ... i don't think i had mentioned this yet ... the car has probably about $15,000 or so worth of water damage now as well ... about 2 weeks ago when i stopped by the bodyshop, there was roughly about 2" of water inside the cabine on the floor, and in the trunk.
Not to mention mold damage now..... I lived in South Florida for years, I know what that heat, humidity, and rain can do.
12-01-2005, 08:48 AM
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My Ride: -SOLD- 530i Alpine White. Sport package, comfort seat package, premium sound package, power rear shade, premium package, rear red reflectors, and adaptive headlights with xenon’s
You are hanlding it well.
12-03-2005, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='179454' date='Oct 4 2005, 07:34 PM
Awww man... I remember those Costco Photos... remember me asking... SO sad to see it like this now. :'(
I keep reading comments about costco's photos, what happened there? sorry Junior member here
hey...at least not a newbie
12-03-2005, 07:37 AM
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I keep reading comments about costco's photos, what happened there? sorry Junior member here
hey...at least not a newbie
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It was when he first picked up the car. it was soooo nice and pretty then. I remember it so clearly because of the 3rd pic and the costco entrance looked very similiar to the one I goto ( I guess they're all pretty much the same...)
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?show...3750&hl=Costco
SOoooo sad to see the car in this shape right now.
12-03-2005, 12:26 PM
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glade to hear you're alright! In my opinion you got more value from your car than most owners will (hopefully) ever get but it is still a terrible thing to happen! Just shows that it pays to put your family and yourself in as safe a car as possible!
I have to ask, wat happened to the lower section of your headrest? And are they able to repair doors where the door airbag has detonated because it seems to have caused quite a bit of damage to the leather but the rest of the door seems fine!
I have to ask, wat happened to the lower section of your headrest? And are they able to repair doors where the door airbag has detonated because it seems to have caused quite a bit of damage to the leather but the rest of the door seems fine!
12-06-2005, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by diesel020' post='206716' date='Dec 3 2005, 04:26 PM
And are they able to repair doors where the door airbag has detonated because it seems to have caused quite a bit of damage to the leather but the rest of the door seems fine!
12-06-2005, 08:36 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i with Sport Pkg, Nav, HUD, Cold Weather Pkg, Rear Shades
After all this damage (and the water and mold etc), you would think the insurance company would offer to buy you a new car. Did you try getting a new one with the insurance company??