A month of ownership and someone already hit me

mrcysco · 10-07-2013, 10:15 AM

So I'm turning left into my neighborhood the other day and this old guy who was coming out of the neighborhood just decides to go as I'm turning in front of him. I have no idea what he was thinking. It was hard to get mad at him because he is probably in his 80's. He was oblivious to what was going on. Ugh.

New door ordered from Germany and should be here in 1-2 weeks. Lame. I hate people sometimes.

army_men · 10-07-2013, 12:14 PM

ouch. i suppose you have his insurance info and they will take care of the repair?

sorry to hear dude. but it'll be good as new soon!

jparnes1 · 10-07-2013, 02:18 PM

I'm a big proponent of road testing the elderly. Some just shouldn't be out there anymore.

hyper1 · 10-07-2013, 03:21 PM

it's sad but I agree with you.
and we are all going towards that way............

Crazykoh · 10-07-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

I'm a big proponent of road testing the elderly. Some just shouldn't be out there anymore.

There're are a lot of younger ones who need to be off the road (and their cell phones), too. But I don't disagree.

Jay60642 · 10-07-2013, 08:35 PM

If it makes you feel better, 15 hours after picking up our new 135i, my partner was rear-ended on the way to work. But now it means not obsessing about keeping the car perfect.

jts1981 · 10-07-2013, 09:08 PM

You should see my post, "just when you thought it couldn't get worse." I lost my whole car.

Putzo · 10-08-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mrcysco

So I'm turning left into my neighborhood the other day and this old guy who was coming out of the neighborhood just decides to go as I'm turning in front of him. I have no idea what he was thinking. It was hard to get mad at him because he is probably in his 80's. He was oblivious to what was going on. Ugh.

New door ordered from Germany and should be here in 1-2 weeks. Lame. I hate people sometimes.

Yikes. And to think I was angry about a parking lot door ding received about a month into driving the new Z. I'll just sit in the corner now and quietly count my blessings...

mrcysco · 10-08-2013, 11:38 AM

I have to agree about road testing the elderly. This guy couldn't even hear. I had to yell at him when trying to talk to him. I just kept getting "eh?" I handed him my insurance card and he looked at me all confused. He truly was oblivious. He didn't even understand that he should pull off to the side of the road so as not to block it. When he did grasp that concept, he backed up right over the curb.

I have USAA and thank god they're awesome. They're covering all my repairs with no deductible and going after his insurance. His insurance has told mine that they have been unable to get in touch with him for a statement. He's not answered his phone, returned messages or replied to mail.

Thank god there was a witness.

airmarc · 10-08-2013, 12:18 PM

Had my car 3 mos and moved to FL, where I was T-boned and 75 days later and $39k in damages I got my car back.

R1robot · 10-08-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jparnes1

I'm a big proponent of road testing the elderly. Some just shouldn't be out there anymore.

Agreed, although the one's who should be tested first are the ones who put their make up on as they drive.

How bad is traffic in dallas by the way? Any places i should stay away from? I will be moving there in a few months.

nrevezzo · 10-08-2013, 06:28 PM

What was the price tag to get that fixed? I'm asking because I just went through an accident claim for my daughter's car, a 06 PT Cruiser. It didn't look like much but the price tag was $2000. Fortunately the other guy's insurance paid for it. I told my daughter that if just the taillight on my Z is damaged it would probably be $1000.

mrcysco · 10-09-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by R1robot

Agreed, although the one's who should be tested first are the ones who put their make up on as they drive.

How bad is traffic in dallas by the way? Any places i should stay away from? I will be moving there in a few months.

Dallas has four primary highways that surround it.

75 - Running North to South through the city and up to Oklahoma (running through Richardson, Plano, Allen, McKinney)

30 - Running East to West below the city connecting Dallas to Ft. Worth and Passing through Arlington (home of the Rangers, Cowboys and Six Flags)

35 - Running North to South along the west side of the city

635 - Running East to West above the city

There's also a number of tollways, but commuting on them can add up price wise.

Rule of thumb. Rush hour on all four of the major highways is a nightmare, on par with the worst cities I've driven in. Of the four 635 is the biggest ass whip and should be avoided at all costs no matter what time of day it is. They're doing a massive multi-year expansion of 635 and at any given time entire lanes could be shut down.

My suggestion would be to live as close to work as possible. If you're working in Dallas proper, avoid moving up north to the burbs. It's easy to get drawn in by the massive house you can buy for less than 300k up there. You'd be spending upwards of two hours in your car every day for that house.

feel free to drop me a PM with details about where you're working, age, interests etc. I can point you in the right directions about where to look for housing and where to hang out to meet people your age.

Oh, and Dallas kicks ass. It's a great town.

mrcysco · 10-09-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nrevezzo

What was the price tag to get that fixed? I'm asking because I just went through an accident claim for my daughter's car, a 06 PT Cruiser. It didn't look like much but the price tag was $2000. Fortunately the other guy's insurance paid for it. I told my daughter that if just the taillight on my Z is damaged it would probably be $1000.

still waiting for the quote. I can't imagine it's going to be cheap. His insurance is covering it so all I'll be out is the time and hassle to deal with it all.

2011CrazE89 · 10-09-2013, 10:43 AM

That pic is hard to look at

I made the mistake once of going to WalMart here in South Florida. I kid you not. The parking lot was like a game of bumper cars. Luckily I was in a rental.

Lurcher · 10-22-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by R1robot

Agreed, although the one's who should be tested first are the ones who put their make up on as they drive.

How bad is traffic in dallas by the way? Any places i should stay away from? I will be moving there in a few months.

Draw a line from Ft Worth to Mesquite - don't go under. Only kinda kidding

Traffic here bad - na. Unless you drive.....

Just plan on most anywhere taking 45+ minutes and you will be fine. My commute to the airport on Monday mornings is 26 miles and takes ~ 1:15.

Let me know what part of town you will be in and I'll fill you in. I'm up in Plano - a very sterile suburb

fisherman · 10-23-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay60642

If it makes you feel better, 15 hours after picking up our new 135i, my partner was rear-ended on the way to work. But now it means not obsessing about keeping the car perfect.

You guys are all rookies on this....I think I hold the world record . My first sports car was a brand new 1973 240Z. I went to the dealer , signed the papers, got in the car , and immediately got hit in the dealers lot by an old geezer backing out of a parking space. Car was about 10 seconds old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Needed a whole new rear quarter panel.
Now I am almost an old geezer, so I have more sympathy ....

Putzo · 10-23-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fisherman

You guys are all rookies on this....I think I hold the world record . My first sports car was a brand new 1973 240Z. I went to the dealer , signed the papers, got in the car , and immediately got hit in the dealers lot by an old geezer backing out of a parking space. Car was about 10 seconds old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Needed a whole new rear quarter panel.
Now I am almost an old geezer, so I have more sympathy ....

THAT... is sh#tty.

R1robot · 10-23-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lurcher

Draw a line from Ft Worth to Mesquite - don't go under. Only kinda kidding

Traffic here bad - na. Unless you drive.....

Just plan on most anywhere taking 45+ minutes and you will be fine. My commute to the airport on Monday mornings is 26 miles and takes ~ 1:15.

Let me know what part of town you will be in and I'll fill you in. I'm up in Plano - a very sterile suburb

My boss lives in Plano, been there once to see his place, the area is great. My work is at Carrollton, its likely i'll be living close to work, unless its ghetto.

mrcysco · 10-24-2013, 01:20 PM

Well Just got my baby back and she looks good as new! The shop did an amazing job with the paint matching.

For those curious. Total bill to replace door, bottom trim piece and paint - $2,300. I honestly expected it to be higher. (his insurance will pay 100% of that)

One thing's for sure. You want to really appreciate your car? Drive around in a rented Chevy Malibu for a week. Man I missed my car.

Putzo · 10-24-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcysco

I honestly expected it to be higher.

Me too. Wouldn't want to be out of pocket that, but still, not terrible. Congrats on having the car back!

nicknaz · 10-24-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcysco

You want to really appreciate your car? Drive around in a rented Chevy Malibu for a week. Man I missed my car.

Congrats on getting your car back!

On a side note, I rented the newly redesign Chevy Malibu and took it to Toronto Motorsports Park (was visiting TO and wanted something to do with my older brother....) and guess what... it didn't limp mode (it is so easy to get my E89 too hot here in CA)

30 min sessions of 10/10th driving in a crap car was, surprisingly, awesome... I guess that saying about driving a slow car fast really is true!

(hate to say it.. I did not miss my Z as much as I thought I would....)

10-07-2013, 10:15 AM	#1
mrcysco New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2007 Saphire Black E90 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	A month of ownership and someone already hit me So I'm turning left into my neighborhood the other day and this old guy who was coming out of the neighborhood just decides to go as I'm turning in front of him. I have no idea what he was thinking. It was hard to get mad at him because he is probably in his 80's. He was oblivious to what was going on. Ugh. New door ordered from Germany and should be here in 1-2 weeks. Lame. I hate people sometimes.
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army_men Lieutenant 46 Rep 406 Posts Drives: E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW Z4 35i [10.00]	ouch. i suppose you have his insurance info and they will take care of the repair? sorry to hear dude. but it'll be good as new soon! __________________
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hyper1 Lieutenant 31 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2013, Z4/28 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: BC,Canada iTrader: (1)	Some just shouldn't be out there anymore it's sad but I agree with you. and we are all going towards that way............
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Jay60642 Private 2 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	If it makes you feel better, 15 hours after picking up our new 135i, my partner was rear-ended on the way to work. But now it means not obsessing about keeping the car perfect.
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10-08-2013, 11:38 AM	#9
mrcysco New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2007 Saphire Black E90 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I have to agree about road testing the elderly. This guy couldn't even hear. I had to yell at him when trying to talk to him. I just kept getting "eh?" I handed him my insurance card and he looked at me all confused. He truly was oblivious. He didn't even understand that he should pull off to the side of the road so as not to block it. When he did grasp that concept, he backed up right over the curb. I have USAA and thank god they're awesome. They're covering all my repairs with no deductible and going after his insurance. His insurance has told mine that they have been unable to get in touch with him for a statement. He's not answered his phone, returned messages or replied to mail. Thank god there was a witness.
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airmarc Private First Class 22 Rep 190 Posts Drives: '10 BMW Z4,'14 BMW X3, '17 X1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Youre not alone Had my car 3 mos and moved to FL, where I was T-boned and 75 days later and $39k in damages I got my car back.
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nrevezzo New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2013 Z4 sDrive 28i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (0)	What was the price tag to get that fixed? I'm asking because I just went through an accident claim for my daughter's car, a 06 PT Cruiser. It didn't look like much but the price tag was $2000. Fortunately the other guy's insurance paid for it. I told my daughter that if just the taillight on my Z is damaged it would probably be $1000.
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2011CrazE89 Moved on 123 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2011 Z430i & 2015 MB C300 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	That pic is hard to look at I made the mistake once of going to WalMart here in South Florida. I kid you not. The parking lot was like a game of bumper cars. Luckily I was in a rental.
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mrcysco New Member 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2007 Saphire Black E90 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Well Just got my baby back and she looks good as new! The shop did an amazing job with the paint matching. For those curious. Total bill to replace door, bottom trim piece and paint - $2,300. I honestly expected it to be higher. (his insurance will pay 100% of that) One thing's for sure. You want to really appreciate your car? Drive around in a rented Chevy Malibu for a week. Man I missed my car.
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