Do you think this will buff out?
01-15-2010, 11:58 AM
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My Ride: 2012 535i X-driveSpace Grey/Black Dakota, Fineline Anthracite Trim; Executive Package (Rear View, Lumbar, Nav, Voice, SIRIUS, HiFi Pro) Technology Package (Hi Beam Assist, Lane Departure, Blind Spot Detection, Surround View) BMW Apps (Apps, Smart Pho
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I was eastbound (Toronto's Hwy 401) in an exit lane just before an exit ramp. Three live lanes to my left travelling at 100km/hr+ (65mph). Closest lane (#3) had a red minivan that apparently lost control on a bright sunny dry day and ended up hitting me hard in the left rear side bumper and left rear wheel. A perfect hit that sent me spinning 360 degrees out of my lane across live lanes two and three. My left front fender smashed into the right rear bumper of a small silver SUV. The impact stopped my forward spin across the live lanes (2 & 3). Car still running so drove to the side of the road.
Driver of minivan went to hospital by ambulance, her truck was towed away. Small SUV driver was upset and her truck was towed as well. My wife and I were totally unhurt and with permission I drove myself to the auto body shop.
Despite our double hit we were both fine and we are convinced the car was a large part of it. Minimum $5000 for cosmetics, and $5000 more for ruined left rear suspension.
Driver of minivan went to hospital by ambulance, her truck was towed away. Small SUV driver was upset and her truck was towed as well. My wife and I were totally unhurt and with permission I drove myself to the auto body shop.
Despite our double hit we were both fine and we are convinced the car was a large part of it. Minimum $5000 for cosmetics, and $5000 more for ruined left rear suspension.
01-15-2010, 12:07 PM
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WHoa that sucks, glad you and the missus are okay. Will the other drivers insurance cover the damage? It looks like a lot more than $10K to me, those were some hard hits. 
01-15-2010, 12:15 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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Wow, bummer about the car, but glad you and the wife are OK. Huh, what are ya gonna do? Women drivers, right?? 
01-15-2010, 01:05 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Dammit! Sorry about that. GL on the repairs.
01-15-2010, 01:09 PM
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Glad to hear your ok 
Can't believe the sidemarker bulb made it unharmed
Good luck with the repairs
Can't believe the sidemarker bulb made it unharmed
Good luck with the repairs
01-15-2010, 01:18 PM
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[i]Can't believe the sidemarker bulb made it unharmed
Good luck with the repairs
The entire reflector was still intact with only rub marks (no cracks) in the clear plastic. I removed it for a souvenir.
Good luck with the repairs
The entire reflector was still intact with only rub marks (no cracks) in the clear plastic. I removed it for a souvenir.