Rear ended someone! FML!!!!

youngnastyman · 11-01-2010, 11:10 AM

Some jackass slammed his brakes in front of me in the middle of an intersection yesterday and I couldn't stop in time.. Fudged up my front bumper and kidney grills (hopefully thats all i messed up )...

I'm hoping this will be less than $500 so I can just pay cash and don't have to involve insurance. I don't want to risk my car taking a hit on its vehicle report.

Wingman335 · 11-01-2010, 11:13 AM

Wow that's unfortunate, but from the picture it does not look bad.

bugsandry · 11-01-2010, 11:14 AM

I don't see any front light/fog light damage as well as no damage on the hood or front quarter panel. Mostly cosmetic on the bumper..Probably would cost around $400-$500 to rebuff and repaint...

youngnastyman · 11-01-2010, 11:16 AM

yea thats what i'm thinking. Theres a crack on the bumper too i'm not sure if its fixable or if it needs to be replaced.

Quick6EF · 11-01-2010, 11:29 AM

Off topic question, but what type of bulbs do you have in the Angel Eyes?

hipnotic · 11-01-2010, 11:33 AM

gl

youngnastyman · 11-01-2010, 11:36 AM

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Off topic question, but what type of bulbs do you have in the Angel Eyes?

alpine hid kit. I love it they are pretty bright too can drive around at night with just the ae

TexasBmw11 · 11-01-2010, 11:41 AM

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yea thats what i'm thinking. Theres a crack on the bumper too i'm not sure if its fixable or if it needs to be replaced.

I had the same thing happen last week, it put a nice size crack in the bumper and insurence told me to go ahead and replace the bumper

So im replacing it with the Bmw perfomence Aerodynamic Kit. The bumber with out paint was $521.

T-MC-G · 11-01-2010, 11:44 AM

Is the guy you hit trying to get any money from you or file an insurance claim?

youngnastyman · 11-01-2010, 01:04 PM

i duno im gona try to contact him today. however i am an idiot and got everything but his phone number!!!

Chriztofor · 11-01-2010, 01:17 PM

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i duno im gona try to contact him today. however i am an idiot and got everything but his phone number!!!

You realize it's your fault. It doesn't matter why he slammed on his brakes you are suppose to keep a safe distance. Now get off my ass.

alex2364 · 11-01-2010, 01:17 PM

Did you give out your insurance info? If so, he can just contact your insurance without going through you.

youngnastyman · 11-01-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chriztofor

You realize it's your fault. It doesn't matter why he slammed on his brakes you are suppose to keep a safe distance. Now get off my ass.

yes i realize its my fault.. jsut in damage control mode trying to get this taken care of under the table so the insurance company is not involved

E46toE90 · 11-01-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Chriztofor

You realize it's your fault. It doesn't matter why he slammed on his brakes you are suppose to keep a safe distance. Now get off my ass.

yes i realize its my fault.. jsut in damage control mode trying to get this taken care of under the table so the insurance company is not involved

It doesn't look to bad I don't think you need insurance go to a local shop. Try and go to a shop where friends go maybe you can get a deal.

Usually when you just walk into a random shop they try to rape you

Chriztofor · 11-01-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by E46toE90

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

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Originally Posted by Chriztofor

You realize it's your fault. It doesn't matter why he slammed on his brakes you are suppose to keep a safe distance. Now get off my ass.

yes i realize its my fault.. jsut in damage control mode trying to get this taken care of under the table so the insurance company is not involved

It doesn't look to bad I don't think you need insurance go to a local shop. Try and go to a shop where friends go maybe you can get a deal.

Usually when you just walk into a random shop they try to rape you

The problem is that the guy he hit might file a claim. He didn't get his tele#. Thinking out loud, Maybe contact other guy's insurance to get contact info or to see if he filed a claim. I doubt they would give out other guy's personal info, but may tell you if he filed a claim.

mike-y · 11-01-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

yes i realize its my fault.. jsut in damage control mode trying to get this taken care of under the table so the insurance company is not involved

It may not be 100% your fault, but it might depend on your state. I had a guy cut in front of me and slam on his brakes to make a right turn a few years back, and I hit him. I told my insurance what happened, and in the end the other guy was found 100% at fault, and I was refunded my $500 deductible after the case was closed.

youngnastyman · 11-01-2010, 02:35 PM

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It may not be 100% your fault, but it might depend on your state. I had a guy cut in front of me and slam on his brakes to make a right turn a few years back, and I hit him. I told my insurance what happened, and in the end the other guy was found 100% at fault, and I was refunded my $500 deductible after the case was closed.

yea i'm not willing to risk that - had a major injury accident a few years ago and it has been a B*@%$ trying to get insurance at a decent rate this will def make it go up.

Side note - Paid $1.95 to get the guys number from a public records website and got ahold of him. He is willing to settle this on the side.

Any advice on making sure he doesnt turn around and still file a claim after everythings taken care of?

Chriztofor · 11-01-2010, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

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Originally Posted by mike-y

It may not be 100% your fault, but it might depend on your state. I had a guy cut in front of me and slam on his brakes to make a right turn a few years back, and I hit him. I told my insurance what happened, and in the end the other guy was found 100% at fault, and I was refunded my $500 deductible after the case was closed.

yea i'm not willing to risk that - had a major injury accident a few years ago and it has been a B*@%$ trying to get insurance at a decent rate this will def make it go up.

Side note - Paid $1.95 to get the guys number from a public records website and got ahold of him. He is willing to settle this on the side.

Any advice on making sure he doesnt turn around and still file a claim after everythings taken care of?

Draft a settlement agreement... Legalforms.com?

vartex · 11-01-2010, 07:55 PM

Do you think having a front license plate would've minimized the impact? I'm guessing probably not. I'm debating on whether or not I should put a front license plate on for this very reason actualy. And man you need to be more careful, this city has way too many idiot drivers.

youngnastyman · 11-01-2010, 08:51 PM

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Do you think having a front license plate would've minimized the impact? I'm guessing probably not. I'm debating on whether or not I should put a front license plate on for this very reason actualy. And man you need to be more careful, this city has way too many idiot drivers.

it may have... maybe the bumper wouldnt have cracked and i wouldnt have to replace it. i did the same thing in my 06 C230 and all it did was mess up the license plate and crack the paint....

i know i know i needa be more careful it sux! this happened in austin tho

username604 · 11-01-2010, 09:15 PM

the 335i has amazing brakes.. you must not have been paying attention

gary88 · 11-01-2010, 09:38 PM

Looks totaled to me, sorry.

11-01-2010, 11:10 AM	#1
youngnastyman Major 227 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	Rear ended someone! FML!!!! Some jackass slammed his brakes in front of me in the middle of an intersection yesterday and I couldn't stop in time.. Fudged up my front bumper and kidney grills (hopefully thats all i messed up )... I'm hoping this will be less than $500 so I can just pay cash and don't have to involve insurance. I don't want to risk my car taking a hit on its vehicle report.
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11-01-2010, 11:13 AM	#2
Wingman335 Lieutenant 53 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Wow that's unfortunate, but from the picture it does not look bad.
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11-01-2010, 11:14 AM	#3
bugsandry First Lieutenant 20 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW e92 328xi Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (5)	I don't see any front light/fog light damage as well as no damage on the hood or front quarter panel. Mostly cosmetic on the bumper..Probably would cost around $400-$500 to rebuff and repaint...
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youngnastyman Major 227 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	yea thats what i'm thinking. Theres a crack on the bumper too i'm not sure if its fixable or if it needs to be replaced.
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11-01-2010, 11:29 AM	#5
Quick6EF Lieutenant 95 Rep 489 Posts Drives: E92 Space Gray Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Off topic question, but what type of bulbs do you have in the Angel Eyes?
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11-01-2010, 11:33 AM	#6
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T-MC-G Captain 78 Rep 671 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trier, Germany iTrader: (5)	Is the guy you hit trying to get any money from you or file an insurance claim? __________________ "tell me what you don't like about yourself..."
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youngnastyman Major 227 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	i duno im gona try to contact him today. however i am an idiot and got everything but his phone number!!!
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vartex Enlisted Member 2 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Do you think having a front license plate would've minimized the impact? I'm guessing probably not. I'm debating on whether or not I should put a front license plate on for this very reason actualy. And man you need to be more careful, this city has way too many idiot drivers.
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username604 Colonel 132 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	the 335i has amazing brakes.. you must not have been paying attention
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gary88 Ikea enthusiast 346 Rep 8,140 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [7.96]	Looks totaled to me, sorry. __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr \| Instagram
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