I had a bad, bad week
Contributors
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,998
Likes: 1
From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
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).
Hey man, I'm really sorry to hear about this. I've had to put a dog down as well, and it's very difficult. You are doing the right thing, of course, but still it's very upsetting. Sorry about the car, too. Hang in there!
Contributors
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,373
Likes: 0
From: Irvine, CA
My Ride: Titanium Gray 550i, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound Package, Sport Package, Shadowline trim, Parking Distance Conrol, Xenon, Adaptive Headlight Control, Navigation System, Satellite
Originally Posted by OverSoft' post='990280' date='Aug 27 2009, 09:16 AM
I had a very bad week (or weeks, as i have all the luck in the world as it comes to my car... see other dent thread...)
I've had 6 cars in my life, all of which i've never crashed or damaged in anyway.
Now with this car, i've had 3 crashes, all of which were not my fault...
Let me explain what happened this week.
Tuesday, I went home early to pick up some dinner and prepare myself for my dog who was going to be put down today.
So, i arrive at the mall parkinglot, looking for a spot and some 20-year old girl pulls out of a space, right into the front of my car...
As you can see, the damage was not that big, but now i have to get it fixed, etc... (her fault, so her insurance pays)
It can drive, as the headlight was not damaged and the bumper just misses the tire (i can hear it when i go over a bump).
It luckily didn't hit the tire/rim, so the steering is still in one piece.
But my biggest let-down this week was my dog dying...
He had cancer for a couple of months now and there was nothing we could do anymore. He was in a lot of pain, and although he didn't want me to know it (he was always happy when he saw me), it was obvious something needed to be done.
After months of going to the vet trying to find something to relieve him of his pain, there was no more going around the fact that the best thing to do, was to put him down.
His name was Zorba, an 8-year old wire-haired dachshund (Teckel). I had him since he was 2 months old and he will be missed.
Below are some pictures of him in his better times and the last one was taken this afternoon (i'm the guy holding his head).
(Sorry for the picture overload, just wanted to get something out of my system)
I've had 6 cars in my life, all of which i've never crashed or damaged in anyway.
Now with this car, i've had 3 crashes, all of which were not my fault...
Let me explain what happened this week.
Tuesday, I went home early to pick up some dinner and prepare myself for my dog who was going to be put down today.
So, i arrive at the mall parkinglot, looking for a spot and some 20-year old girl pulls out of a space, right into the front of my car...
As you can see, the damage was not that big, but now i have to get it fixed, etc... (her fault, so her insurance pays)
It can drive, as the headlight was not damaged and the bumper just misses the tire (i can hear it when i go over a bump).
It luckily didn't hit the tire/rim, so the steering is still in one piece.
But my biggest let-down this week was my dog dying...
He had cancer for a couple of months now and there was nothing we could do anymore. He was in a lot of pain, and although he didn't want me to know it (he was always happy when he saw me), it was obvious something needed to be done.
After months of going to the vet trying to find something to relieve him of his pain, there was no more going around the fact that the best thing to do, was to put him down.
His name was Zorba, an 8-year old wire-haired dachshund (Teckel). I had him since he was 2 months old and he will be missed.
Below are some pictures of him in his better times and the last one was taken this afternoon (i'm the guy holding his head).
(Sorry for the picture overload, just wanted to get something out of my system)
Senior Members
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 452
Likes: 0
From: Scotland
Hey mate, sorry to hear about your dog. I know how you feel I have three dogs (1 Lab and 2 Shepherds), god knows i will be devastated when they eventually go. That last pic breaks my heart, sorry for your loss.
Good luck with getting the car fixed.
Good luck with getting the car fixed.
Contributors
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 491
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, VA
My Ride: 2005 (01/05 Build) Titanium Silver Metallic 530i, Black Dakota Leather Interior w/Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Cold, Premium & Sport Packages, Steptronic, Bluetooth
MODS: OEM 166's (M5 Offset) on General's (245/35 & 275/30), 15mm H&R Spacers, Auxiliary Audio Input, 6000K Xenon Headlights and Matching HID Fogs, AIB v3.0, SprintBooster, OEM LED License Plate Bulbs, Smoked LED Side Markers, Matte Black Kidney Grills
Sorry about your dog man. Hope the week takes a turn and gets better for you
Senior Members
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
My Ride: 06 530i Premium and Cold Weather Package
Orient Blue, Tan Interior
I am terribly sorry to hear about your dog brother. About a month ago I was in San Fransisico on vaca and my Cocker Spaniel died, this is a really difficult thing to deal with so my heart goes out to you.
On the car, at least recent events put things in perspective. No doubt not a cool week.
Again, sorry man, hope your next few weeks are met with some good fortune in contrast to this one.
On the car, at least recent events put things in perspective. No doubt not a cool week.
Again, sorry man, hope your next few weeks are met with some good fortune in contrast to this one.
Contributors
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 5,434
Likes: 0
From: NYC, Rego Park, Queens
My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
My Condolences on what happened to your pup. I can't even imagine when my little boy goes. Its such a scary sight and me and my g/f love him like our child.
I know the decision was for the better and it helped relieve him of his pain. Take care man. Everything is going to be alright.
I know the decision was for the better and it helped relieve him of his pain. Take care man. Everything is going to be alright.
