so i wrecked my 550i :( totaled?
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initial appraisal from the ins adjuster came in at 10800.. this seems really low so for now bad news for me. the body shop is going to tear the car down for their apprasial but i spoke to a certified bmw body shop today it seems there are lots of technical bulletins about which parts can and cant be repaired i think its better off to be taken there.
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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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Fix and sell or keep it for a while and see how it feels. The price seems right subject to any aluminum suspension parts that may need to be replaced.
My 2010 accident involved the replacement of the rear bumper, drivers door, left front fender, left front wheel liner, left rear rim and all left rear suspension. As well, the front bumper, drivers rear door and left rear quarter panel needed body work. Then the entire left side was painted. $14,125 later and the car looked and ran like a dream. I kept it for over two years.
By the way, some insurance companies have limits on alterations to a car from stock. The Dinan may not have been covered. You should be better off fixing it and selling even with the loss of value due to the accident.
GL and I'm glad you're OK.
My 2010 accident involved the replacement of the rear bumper, drivers door, left front fender, left front wheel liner, left rear rim and all left rear suspension. As well, the front bumper, drivers rear door and left rear quarter panel needed body work. Then the entire left side was painted. $14,125 later and the car looked and ran like a dream. I kept it for over two years.
By the way, some insurance companies have limits on alterations to a car from stock. The Dinan may not have been covered. You should be better off fixing it and selling even with the loss of value due to the accident.
GL and I'm glad you're OK.
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ya idk who would buy it with a major accident /air bag deployed carfax i know i wouldnt.. anything will sell of course at whatever the market would bear but i wouldnt even consider buying a car with an accident like that
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Entire front inner structure of E60 is cold bonded aluminum. Aprons, sidemembers, everything. BMW recommends replacement of any structural aluminum component that is damaged, regardless of severity. That's potentially 15-20K worth of damage that you're seeing. I am an appraiser with an insurance company, and I'm at our dealer here at least once per week looking at crash damaged BMWs.
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A lot of people, why do you think copart is a major business. Search eBay and look at the prices for rebuildables and salvaged cars. The car would sell no problem, with or without a salvage title.
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I strongly recommend you having a "CERTIFIED BMW COLLISION REPAIR CENTER" examine and repair (if do-able) your 550. Owners - Certified Collision Repair Centers - BMW North America
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
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I had much less damage recently, no airbag deployment, no frame damage at all, just new bumper, hood and headlights. Even the bumper reinforcement was untouched (hit a trailer hitch tow bar on a truck at less than 15 mph). Still the total damage was nearly $8000, and no, they did not total my car out.
Here's mine: https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...d-ones-127885/
Here's mine: https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...d-ones-127885/
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