Journey to the end? M2 casualty by 3 deer

JustinHEMI · 07-08-2023, 02:38 PM

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I'm ok first.

Second, just an enjoyable drive today when 3 deer decided to appear in front of me. One actually ran itself into the side of the car. Brake and try to avoid rest and I ended up in the woods a bit.

Car isn't happy. Lots of alarms and damage messages. High centered.

I suspect they will total it when all said and done.

Air bags didn't go off though so who knows. I know the lower rad in the front is smashed to shit.

I'll post more damage photos when she's out.

If this is the end of my journey with this car, I will be back again in the future when I can secure an allocation.

It's hard to see but it was high centered and the exhaust is smashed to shit right behind the brace, and even the brace is chewed up a bit. A piece of underneath panel was ripped off too.

Empty hole in my heart.

c1pher · 07-08-2023, 02:50 PM

Glad you’re okay but damn that sucks. I wonder if the stripes drew them in.

c1pher · 07-08-2023, 02:51 PM

What deck spoiler is that?

JustinHEMI · 07-08-2023, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by c1pher

What deck spoiler is that?

Thanks for the chuckle. RW carbon. Avoid them.

M2 CCO · 07-08-2023, 02:57 PM

Glad your okay! Deer can really do some damage that’s for sure.

cmgbk75 · 07-08-2023, 02:58 PM

Holy shit Hemi, glad you’re in one piece.
The Deer up by us are fierce right now with all the fawn. My buddy got broadsided on his motorcycle yesterday.
So sorry that happened. I’ll reach out to my team at Manhattan to inquire about their list.

Any Dash cam video?

JustinHEMI · 07-08-2023, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cmgbk75

Holy shit Hemi, glad you’re in one piece.
The Deer up by us are fierce right now with all the fawn. My buddy got broadsided on his motorcycle yesterday.
So sorry that happened. I’ll reach out to my team at Manhattan to inquire about their list.

Any Dash cam video?

Thanks!

Should be. Gave card to insurance guy. Will post if/when I get it back.

BimmerFix · 07-08-2023, 03:06 PM

Sheesh ! ... most important thing is you're alright
How'd the deer make out , totaled as well ?

JustinHEMI · 07-08-2023, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerFix

Sheesh ! ... most important thing is you're alright
How'd the deer make out , totaled as well ?

Lol one them is. Local actually took it.

cmgbk75 · 07-08-2023, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Thanks!

Should be. Gave card to insurance guy. Will post if/when I get it back.

Email sent. Send me your email so I can connect you guys.

JustinHEMI · 07-08-2023, 04:16 PM

This is not looking good. I don't see how there's not going to be extensive damage underneath. I expect a total.

c1pher · 07-08-2023, 06:42 PM

This seems to be one of those cases where gap insurance might be a good idea.

M_Power Rob · 07-08-2023, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by c1pher

This seems to be one of those cases where gap insurance might be a good idea.

Would not finance a car without it.

JustinHEMI · 07-08-2023, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c1pher

This seems to be one of those cases where gap insurance might be a good idea.

I put 60% down so it wouldn't help me.

Thanks all photos coming shortly.

lux · 07-08-2023, 07:27 PM

Sorry to see your ride end so soon. Main thing you are okay. The M2 can always be fixed or replaced.

GregW / Oregon · 07-08-2023, 07:28 PM

So sorry. Hardly looks totaled from what I can see. $25k should fix it up.

JustinHEMI · 07-08-2023, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

So sorry. Hardly looks totaled from what I can see. $25k should fix it up.

I hope you're right. It's the damage underneath the wrecker was concerned about.

T_U_D · 07-08-2023, 07:36 PM

Well shit!

Glad you are okay. The car can be replaced.

Most insurance companies stipulate that in order to write-off a vehicle the damage needs to amount to 70% of the value of the vehicle.

JustinHEMI · 07-08-2023, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by M2siast

I agree the amount of damage doesn’t seem significant for a total (unless the engine kept running and got damaged as well).

What might total it is some potential frame damage underneath.

Sorry this happened, it sucks.

That's what the wrecker said. Yeah body work and such, not, underneath is bashed in a few locations.

JustinHEMI · 07-08-2023, 07:47 PM

Yinz's comments make me feel better because the wrecker was nothing but doom and gloom lol.

Squidget · 07-08-2023, 08:06 PM

Oh man, that's just terrible, condolences! Hope you are back behind the wheel soon, one way or another!

752002 · 07-08-2023, 08:15 PM

Glad you are ok. Sad about the M2. I was up in Asheville for two weeks and came very close to hitting a deer. Luckily my GF shouted out "Deer!" and I was able to come to a complete stop as it darted across the road three feet in front of the car. We were exploring roads and ended up on Tilson Mountain Rd.

Best of luck with the Insurance.

Please keep us posted.

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