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Old 07-20-2012, 04:01 PM
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the car can be replaced but u can't be glad u are ok
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Originally Posted by Ricapar


On the plus side, I'm completely unscratched.
On the other said... this fucking blows.
Glad you are ok, most important, also hope insurance treats you well, either in repairs ot totaling the car!
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Originally Posted by Anthracite530i
Glad you are ok, most important, also hope insurance treats you well, either in repairs ot totaling the car!
that car is likely done for. remember, everything in the E60 chassis forward of the cowl is structural aluminum that MUST be replaced if damaged. so basically, that car needs everything in the front.

OP glad you walked away unscathed, threads like this should make everyone feel at ease knowing an E60 can sustain this type of impact and not affect its occupants.
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Here are some last pictures.
I've already gotten a few PMs about parts. I'll let you know what I'm able to part out and what I can't.
I'd really like to get the RPI exhaust back, but that one may not be worth all the effort that'd need to go into getting it out.
Can't really make any promises until I get stuff back from insurance.

I took the day off work, and started looking around. Might hop on a 1-series convertible.... and there's also a beautifully restored 1987 E30 convertible that caught my eye. I'm 50/50 on both, as are my trusted friends/family. Some say get the 1, some say get the classic 3.
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Originally Posted by Ricapar
Some say get the 1, some say get the classic 3.
I say get both.
Old 07-21-2012, 06:48 AM
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Whoops, forgot to link to the pictures:
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I say get both.
I don't think I want to spend that much on cars right now I'd love to, though.
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Sorry for your loss;Glad you're ok, that's most important!!
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Glad to hear you're OK ... accidents happen, In our area (Mid Atlantic States) we've had long stretches of very hot days and nights and some rain. However, while the heat causes road oils to "float" to the surface of asphalt roads ... it takes a lot of rain to wash them away. Thus, the roads have been very very slippery of late. Add a little bit of rain to the mix and it can be very greasy out there.

Drove back from Connecticut to Southern NJ yesterday and there were many accidents. Most were from drivers encountering slippery conditions they weren't "prepared" for!

Drive carefully out there!!
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Glad to hear you're ok. I would choose the classic. I would love to have a BMW 2002 or a BMW e9.
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Originally Posted by Ricapar
Here are some last pictures.
I've already gotten a few PMs about parts. I'll let you know what I'm able to part out and what I can't.
I'd really like to get the RPI exhaust back, but that one may not be worth all the effort that'd need to go into getting it out.
Can't really make any promises until I get stuff back from insurance.

I took the day off work, and started looking around. Might hop on a 1-series convertible.... and there's also a beautifully restored 1987 E30 convertible that caught my eye. I'm 50/50 on both, as are my trusted friends/family. Some say get the 1, some say get the classic 3.
Lemonade!!


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