The Zed is dead
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alex.baker1989
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mpm said:
Had them checked out by my indy and they seemed to think they were genuine, as did I. All of the part numbers etched into the wheels also matched the originals. I've seen reps on cars for sale before and on many you can tell the difference.
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Thrustyjust said:I 'keep' thinking about a car cam to record things , if they unfortunately happen and it would save a lot of backward and forward information and stalling of conclusion from happening, because we all hate insurance companies for dragging their heals. I am sure reliving the same senario again on the video was probably very unpleasant watching. Here's hoping for a speedy conclusion and a quick find of a suitable replacement car.
As for the car. it will end up at Copart and be broken up by a buyer, so although the vultures hover , you will have to wait until it surfaces at a breakers.
Yep you're quite right. Had a call from the contractors who recovered it this morning and they said it's outside, and they put the roof up which surprised me. The guy who called me owns an M4 so I think he appreciated what the car is. He also mentioned that it's due to be collected and taken to copart tomorrow morning first thing, and then would be assessed by an engineer on behalf of the insurance company whilst there.
If it is coming to Greenham Copart , then my neighbour works there, so I may have inside info on it , with its process . I suspect that most vehicles going to Copart end up not going back to the original owner sadly. But its had a nasty time and there maybe undelying problems that haven't been seen currently.
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mpm said:
Well that's a pleasant surprise! I wish you'd replied to my original thread when I bought it. There's so much I wanted to know about it's history. Did you know anything about it having schrick cams by any chance? The specialist that serviced it last year seemed to think it had, but there was no trace of any paperwork to prove it.
alex.baker1989 said:
I don’t own a z4 anymore, so rarely come on here. I only came on as a friend showed me the thread.
No I don’t think there were cams in it. I know the car had a long gap in the service history, and it lived in France for a few years. I hardly used it, never really clicked with it, and bought a Coupe.
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mpm said:
Interesting.
Bloke at the indy who last serviced it mentioned that the cams were done in France so that adds up. Just zero paperwork.
Judging by some of your old posts it looks like you'd spent a few quid on it.
Genuinely surprised about the CSL's being reps but hey ho. If it wasn't for their fantastic looks I would have considered swapping them for 224s, as the ride was often a tad harsh.
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Thrustyjust said:
Spoke to them today and it's highly likely to have gone to Newbury. That depot is usually very busy so if no room, they'll send it to Sandy (about 10 mins from my house).
Quick update on assessment is that the engineer has completed a desktop evaluation and said the car is high value, low mileage. They'd therefore like to complete an on-site assessment when it arrives at copart. Not holding my breath, but might be a hairs width of a chance they decide the car is fit to repair. Cost would need to fall on or below 60% of the book value.
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mr wilks said:
You're probably right.
I'd be amazed if that gets repaired. Too much panel damage, rear suspension damage, exhaust, lights etc etc. It might be repaired by someone with second hand bits, but not through the insurer.
Personally, i'd not want it back after that much damage and after it being shunted around various places after recovery. It'll never drive quite the same and when the diff or some other major part fails 5k miles later you'll struggle to get the insurer to cover it.
Normal insurance process with a multi way shunt like this is that you claim through your insurer, the car that you hit claims through your insurer and your insurer then claims everything back from the car that hit you in the first place. Ultimately, all the claims travel back to the the person that caused the crash in the first place.
Personally, i'd not want it back after that much damage and after it being shunted around various places after recovery. It'll never drive quite the same and when the diff or some other major part fails 5k miles later you'll struggle to get the insurer to cover it.
Normal insurance process with a multi way shunt like this is that you claim through your insurer, the car that you hit claims through your insurer and your insurer then claims everything back from the car that hit you in the first place. Ultimately, all the claims travel back to the the person that caused the crash in the first place.
For insurance purposes it is where you can buy another from a business not private sale so maybe it might work in your favour as coming up to summer.
As said before metal can be replaced you can't at least you have walked away.
As said before metal can be replaced you can't at least you have walked away.
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Double Zero said:
Very true. It could be replaced with this perhaps: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/z4m-roadster/bmw-z-series-z4-m-roadster--------------2006/9700911
Spoke to neighbour and shown him the photos and bear in mind they have 4500 cars on site at the moment and move about 200 a day, he has seen lots and says it wont go back to be repaired , almost guaranteed and will be sold through the system . As to if it is repaired and back on the road , will be debatable. Depends on underlying unknown damage. He will watch in come in and advise me on anything that comes to light on it. He has the reg number and has obviously seen the car.
Think i'd be searching the new one out sadly
Think i'd be searching the new one out sadly
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Thrustyjust said:Spoke to neighbour and shown him the photos and bear in mind they have 4500 cars on site at the moment and move about 200 a day, he has seen lots and says it wont go back to be repaired , almost guaranteed and will be sold through the system . As to if it is repaired and back on the road , will be debatable. Depends on underlying unknown damage. He will watch in come in and advise me on anything that comes to light on it. He has the reg number and has obviously seen the car.
Think i'd be searching the new one out sadly
Thanks very much for looking into this. Sadly I think you and your neighbour are right. Time to move on and wait for dreaded payout haggling with the insurance company. Seen a few horror stories on the forum about them using glasses guide and severely undervaluing low mileage M's.
Been considering options for another car today. Thought of all sorts, but all roads lead back to another MR for me so far. Everything else out there in the same price range is either too slow or too ugly. I think the M's hit the perfect niche so in my current frame of mind, it has to be another
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So, quick interim update for you all.
Received a letter from one of the vehicle's insurers today admitting fault, and offering to cover injury compensation / vehicle repairs / total loss payout - which is a good start.
My insurer has viewed all evidence including dash cam footage from the vehicle in front, and confirmed that I'm not at fault - also great news.
The engineer has seen pictures of the vehicle and has apparently placed such a high value on it, they now think it's repairable (doubtful). They can't 100% confirm until the engineer has properly assessed the vehicle. They've come to this conclusion despite the fact that their engineer placed the damage in one of their highest categories. My insurer has told me that this is a sign that the engineer has placed a significantly high value on my car.
I hope this could mean that if I'm looking at a total loss, they won't mess me around with valuation. I have to say, they've been very pleasant to deal with thus far. They've also reassured me that the engineer probably acknowledges the uselessness of the glasses guide, hence wanting to see the car in the flesh.
Car is currently at ASM auto recycling in Aylesbury, on an un-manned overflow site. Vultures make note for when it goes to auction or is broken for parts
Received a letter from one of the vehicle's insurers today admitting fault, and offering to cover injury compensation / vehicle repairs / total loss payout - which is a good start.
My insurer has viewed all evidence including dash cam footage from the vehicle in front, and confirmed that I'm not at fault - also great news.
The engineer has seen pictures of the vehicle and has apparently placed such a high value on it, they now think it's repairable (doubtful). They can't 100% confirm until the engineer has properly assessed the vehicle. They've come to this conclusion despite the fact that their engineer placed the damage in one of their highest categories. My insurer has told me that this is a sign that the engineer has placed a significantly high value on my car.
I hope this could mean that if I'm looking at a total loss, they won't mess me around with valuation. I have to say, they've been very pleasant to deal with thus far. They've also reassured me that the engineer probably acknowledges the uselessness of the glasses guide, hence wanting to see the car in the flesh.
Car is currently at ASM auto recycling in Aylesbury, on an un-manned overflow site. Vultures make note for when it goes to auction or is broken for parts
Liverpool
Just as a note my previous MR was written off and I was able to buy it back for 20% of the write off value, usually the engine in these is worth more than that alone so if you can be bothered with the hassle you may be able to turn a profit on the salvage.
I sold mine for £2k more than I bought it back for as is and could have probably doubled my money if I had parted it out
I sold mine for £2k more than I bought it back for as is and could have probably doubled my money if I had parted it out