Z4 vs F150

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chailinchou

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Hi All,

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2009 Z4 sDrive 35i

I was heading eastbound at approximately 50km/h and a Ford F150 was going north out of a small street (with a stop sign) and he didn't see me. I braked when I saw about a quarter of his truck in my lane but was unable to stop in time. Fortunately no one was hurt and the other driver's insurance will be claiming full liability. I want to make sure that my car is fully fixed, and that I won't be taking a big ding on resale value later on.I have a few questions regarding the crash and I hope that some of you can offer some insights. The top was down when the accident occurred.

1. As you can see, the impact is on the front right and doesn't seem catastrophic. However, I've noticed that the center storage console does not open as it seems to be stuck. The fuel door is also popped open and unable to close. It seems like the frame of the car has twisted and things don't fit anymore. What needs to be done to fix this?

2. In your experience, what are the key things I need to watch out for to know that the car is properly fixed?

3. Any suggestions on how to negotiate with the insurance company?

4. How much of an impact to resale do you think this would be?

5. If you have a recommended autoshop in Vancouver, Canada, please let me know!

Thanks for your time and I hope all of you will have a fun and safe weekend.

Jack







 
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So sorry about this.

I would usually same these things look worse then they are, but if the center storage doesnt open and the fuel flag is open and doesnt close sounds very sinister. A bent chasis i would walk away from it and get the insurance to buy you a new one.

Possibly the panels along that side of the car got knocked out of alignment (inc the fuel flap) and the jerk locked the center console but i would get it on a rig and get the chassis checked over.

If it is just cosmetic if repaired by BMW (prob cost over £2K sterling) then not sure why it should impact resale value.
 
So sorry.

Unfortunately it looks like it would be beyond economical repair. I for one would not be interested in buying anything that's had that much repair work.

I know it's not what you want to hear but you should be fighting for a payout and replacement car.
 
aquazi said:
If it is just cosmetic if repaired by BMW (prob cost over £2K sterling) then not sure why it should impact resale value.
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The parts alone would be far more than this. :(
 
Sounds horribly like there's a fair degree of chassis damage there. As others have said, better to get money for a replacement car, I'm afraid. Even if the damage is fixed, it's certainly going to affect its long term value... Assuming things are the same as in the UK... :(
 
Sorry to see, A collision at such extremity creates the highest possible torque on the chassis. The repairer will know what to look for and advise accordingly, the chassis can be straightened but once buckled and the elastic limit breached the structure will be weaker.
 
So sorry this has happened.
I agree with the others, I would go for a replacement car. You don't want to be driving around in a car with a weakened chassis.
 
Adamski said:
Nightmare of a first post
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Welcome to the Forum, just a shame it was under such poor circumstances. As others have said, it's only a car and that's what insurance is for. Good luck with getting things sorted out.
 
Hi All,

Really appreciate your inputs! I've found a body shop that specializes in high-end cars, and I'll bring the points that you guys have mentioned to them.

Does anyone want to give me a guesstimate on what the residual loss/diminished value might be?

Thanks!
Jack
 
chailinchou said:
Hi All,

Really appreciate your inputs! I've found a body shop that specializes in high-end cars, and I'll bring the points that you guys have mentioned to them.

Does anyone want to give me a guesstimate on what the residual loss/diminished value might be?

Thanks!
Jack
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I imagine its value would plummit if not repaired by a BMW approved bodyshop, the problem will come resale time as no-one will touch it unless sold dirt dirt cheap, hence why I would be pushing to get it written off and bag the insurance payout :) Don't let your insurers use a cheapo repairshop to keep costs down.

Tim.
 
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