328xi off the side of a steep hill

ABerry · 04-25-2011, 04:21 PM

It was late on an unfamiliar windy road that was not lit and I just missed a turn and drove off an embankment. Slammed into a tree which stopped me from going 75 ft further. This was my first accident in my life, and it is very disappointing, but they happen and that is why you pay for insurance. This is also a loaner btw. There were not other passengers and I am fine, just some abrasions where the airbag hit me in the face. Otherwise it was kind of interesting to see how these vehicles act in an accident. I'm obviously pretty impressed, the unlocking the doors, the engine shutoff, the hazards and then the immediate call from sos. Here are some pics for your enjoyment. Best part of the story, I get my car back today.

username604 · 04-25-2011, 04:39 PM

that's a hell of a first accident! glad you're okay
just wondering, what happens if your insurance doesn't cover rentals, or does bmw insure the cars themselves (sorry for the insurance newbness)

Atorsesh · 04-25-2011, 04:50 PM

How fast do you estimate you were going?

ABerry · 04-25-2011, 04:53 PM

it's my insurance, there was never a question from state farm about if they would cover it.. issued a claim, it is being towed from a tow yard to a collision center which state farm is paying on top of towing fee to the yard and the two days stowage fees.. once the car is repaired state farm pays the bill except 250 for me... I wasn't going more than speed limit, wasn't pushing corners at all.. it was just an unfamiliar windy unlit road and a freak accident.

IancoleTX · 04-25-2011, 05:02 PM

Glad you're OK and that it wasn't your car lol

kyleJB328 · 04-25-2011, 06:30 PM

Wow, the car absorbed the accident like it was it's job. Glad to see in a real life situation, you are here telling us the story shortly after. Glad you are okay and glad you're getting your car back.

HGreen335 · 04-25-2011, 06:36 PM

not my car, not my problem thats what i say lol

07E92TT · 04-25-2011, 06:43 PM

i'm sure the dealer appreciated this lol, glad you're ok

JayKay335i · 04-25-2011, 07:09 PM

Wonder if they'll give you a loaner next time you go in for service....

username604 · 04-25-2011, 07:35 PM

^lol
at least you'll get your car back and you won't have to drive around in a rental

08Bwags · 04-25-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JayKay335i

Wonder if they'll give you a loaner next time you go in for service....

^
+1 lol. Glad your okay and glad you posted pictures...makes me feel better knowing my car will take impact and keep me safe. So what was the speed limit since you said you were going about that fast?

5tony · 04-25-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ABerry

it's my insurance, there was never a question from state farm about if they would cover it.. issued a claim, it is being towed from a tow yard to a collision center which state farm is paying on top of towing fee to the yard and the two days stowage fees.. once the car is repaired state farm pays the bill except 250 for me... I wasn't going more than speed limit, wasn't pushing corners at all.. it was just an unfamiliar windy unlit road and a freak accident.

Repaired? I have a feeling it won't be.

NoHedge · 04-25-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by IancoleTX

Glad you're OK and that it wasn't your car lol

+1

jopa489 · 04-25-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by IancoleTX

Glad you're OK and that it wasn't your car lol

+2

BMCoupe_782 · 04-25-2011, 09:14 PM

damn - crazy! glad you're ok and praise the Lord that wasn't your ride!

deeslk · 04-25-2011, 09:28 PM

Wild stuff

Quasimodem · 04-25-2011, 09:32 PM

Wow, that was a hard hit, even knocked the license plates off....

spiike32 · 04-25-2011, 09:36 PM

I wonder if your premiums go up more if you wreck a rental vs your own car.

ABerry · 04-25-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 08Bwags

^
+1 lol. Glad your okay and glad you posted pictures...makes me feel better knowing my car will take impact and keep me safe. So what was the speed limit since you said you were going about that fast?

speed limit was 30mph.. I probably gained momentum going off the side but the car absolutely did do it's job. I guess that is part of the reason you get these things.

Want · 04-25-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 5tony

Repaired? I have a feeling it won't be.

Yea. Looks like a write-off.

Weebl · 04-25-2011, 11:17 PM

I suspect that the next time OPs car goes in for an oil change it will accidentally fall off the lift.

sy2767 · 04-25-2011, 11:21 PM

Glad your fine, looks as though the road was lit to me according to the last pic.

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ABerry Banned 17 Rep 592 Posts Drives: e92 \| n54 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	328xi off the side of a steep hill It was late on an unfamiliar windy road that was not lit and I just missed a turn and drove off an embankment. Slammed into a tree which stopped me from going 75 ft further. This was my first accident in my life, and it is very disappointing, but they happen and that is why you pay for insurance. This is also a loaner btw. There were not other passengers and I am fine, just some abrasions where the airbag hit me in the face. Otherwise it was kind of interesting to see how these vehicles act in an accident. I'm obviously pretty impressed, the unlocking the doors, the engine shutoff, the hazards and then the immediate call from sos. Here are some pics for your enjoyment. Best part of the story, I get my car back today.
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username604 Colonel 124 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	that's a hell of a first accident! glad you're okay just wondering, what happens if your insurance doesn't cover rentals, or does bmw insure the cars themselves (sorry for the insurance newbness)
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Atorsesh Private First Class 21 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 123 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: 123 iTrader: (0)	How fast do you estimate you were going?
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ABerry Banned 17 Rep 592 Posts Drives: e92 \| n54 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	it's my insurance, there was never a question from state farm about if they would cover it.. issued a claim, it is being towed from a tow yard to a collision center which state farm is paying on top of towing fee to the yard and the two days stowage fees.. once the car is repaired state farm pays the bill except 250 for me... I wasn't going more than speed limit, wasn't pushing corners at all.. it was just an unfamiliar windy unlit road and a freak accident.
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username604 Colonel 124 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	^lol at least you'll get your car back and you won't have to drive around in a rental
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BMCoupe_782 Bavarian Fever 34 Rep 1,108 Posts Drives: 08' e92 328xi TiAg Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Queens, NY / North NJ iTrader: (4)	damn - crazy! glad you're ok and praise the Lord that wasn't your ride! __________________ \| ESS n52 Tune \| BMW Performance Intake/Exhaust \| LUX H8 v3 AE \| GP Thunder 8500K fogs/corners \| LED: signals/interior \| V1 hardwired \| debadge \| AC pedals \| Performance shift knob/boot \| CF e-brake \| Aero lip \| m3 side skirts/spoiler \| MB kidneys \| Strut brace \| Painted reflectors \| Painted Calipers/Hubs \| 35% 3M tint \| Smoked tails \| CF Roundels \| 19" Miro 942 \| Conti DWS \| H&R Springs for xi \| Bilstein Shocks\| Nxt: Alpine Subs/Amps
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