so, she's gone

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by myavus318ti

The car does NOT have any frame damage, just front fascia and radiator damage predominately. What kills me is that the car CAN be fixed to like new condition, it's just not worth the $ to the insurance company to fix it.

When I totaled my car back in 2000, the car was repaired and sold. Of course it was was only a two year old car back then but the car might go to auction and get a new life.

Sorry for the lose. I remember sitting in my car and apologizing what I had done.
A friend of mine was planning his wedding and talking about it everyday.
When I got back from the body shop after removing some contents I was pretty upset. My 'friend' said, it's only a car. I told him, it's only a wedding. He dis-invited me to the wedding. Worked out anyway since I had a driving school that weekend.

[marleymon]

Originally Posted by 1996Bmw318TI

So its not just me

she said she didn't want to show pics. Get over it.
How about posting pics now of that M3 you don't own...?


that sucks myavusti.....I wrecked my first car beacuse some old lady decided to slam on her brakes to make a turn...I was 2 cars back, the car behind me ran up on the curb. I ran under the car ahead of me and sustained no damage (either of us) until the wrecker yanked me out ripping off the front end off the car...

[myavus318ti]

guys, get over yourselves. I will NOT be posting pics.

[bullmand]

I can understand how upset you are. I've had mine for over 9 years now and I can't imagine how I would feel if something happened to it. So, I'll just give you my opinion at this point. If you love the car and it's that important to you, just have it fixed. It might cost you a bit up front, but what's it worth to you in the long run? The damage is mostly cosmetic from your description. New radiators are not that expensive or difficult to replace. I'd say if you have the money and can live without it for a week or two you should try to save it. I don't know how that would all work with the insurance company, but it really seems like you could get what you needed fixed for less than $7k. I hate to see anyone lose a car they love over such a minor accident. BTW, other than the radiator the parts that are damaged are not ti specific and should be easily obtainable. Good luck and keep us posted.

[318iS]

i dont know how it works over there but over here my mate wrote off (thats the term we use when the insurance scraps it) his car....

they payed out the value of the car and offered him the car back for the value of the excess on the policy (200euro).... basically what would cost them to have it scrapped..........


as bullmmand said its weell worth it if it does mean that much.....

@bullmand

9 YEARS ? ? ? WOW

[bmwracerchick]

Originally Posted by 3DGE

I want to see some pics.

lol les you couldnt just leave that one alone could yea, im gonna go over there to washington and kick you in the bahoot


once again bellavus good luck with the car, like I said before if you dont fix the car I hope you can maybe rejoin us in the ti community one day. Good luck to you, now show that m3 some lovin lol

[myavus318ti]

I don't have a place to store a non-running car right now, nor the $ to fix it. Like I said, I have another car, and I've made arrangements to ship it out to San Francisco so I can have a car to drive around. I'll post pics of the m3 later.

[StealthBimmer]

Sorry to hear about your loss with the ti. I know exactly how you feel about being attached to a car. Some people will never understand it. Look around CA and you might find another ti for sale. This way you can still have a bimmer for daily commute and for your job. Good luck and stick around here even though you might not own a ti anymore. We're all a big family in here!

[marleymon]

Originally Posted by myavus318ti

I'll post pics of the m3 later.

avus- hopefully you know I was talking to Chavez (1996Bmw318TI) about posting pics of an e46 M3 he showed us for...oh, about an hour? and then he deleted them because hmmm...?

We know you OWN an M3...you can still post pics for us though...
but HUGO won't...
josh

[bullmand]

Originally Posted by 318iS

@bullmand

9 YEARS ? ? ? WOW

Yep. I took delivery of the car in October of 1997 but I didn't get to actually start driving it until Thanksgiving weekend that year. I'm thinking about buying something nice for his "birthday" this year since he'll be 10. Maybe some euro angel eyes. Or maybe I'll just get him detailed really well somewhere. I'll keep you up to date.

[myavus318ti]

Here's the M3: (it's avus as well)

[bullmand]

Well, then. I wouldn't be too upset about being forced to drive around in that. Avus blue is such a great color.

[myavus318ti]

the color is what made me fall in love with the ti to begin with. I knew that my next bmw had to be avus. I'm concerned about driving a manual transmission (and the m3) around San Francisco streets.

[96cali]

Maybe someone can store it for you cheap till you get it fixed? Have you inquired at all about buying it back?

[myavus318ti]

Originally Posted by 96cali

Maybe someone can store it for you cheap till you get it fixed? Have you inquired at all about buying it back?

i haven't inquired about buying it back. I don't have the time to fix it myself, nor the manpower. If I could store a non-running car someplace for even free, I'm not sure if I'd be even able to get around to getting it fixed.