Driving home minding my own business last night, and Wham! Slammed in the drivers side by a girl who made a left turn against a red turn arrow right into me. Said she thought she could beat me through the intersection. Guess not. Drivers side front fender caved, both doors and rear quarter panel all trashed. Ripped the front and rear fender trim off as well as the rocker. And of course both wheels on that side are scraped and gouged. They were brand new just 3 weeks ago with the new snows. She was written a ticket at the scene as being at fault.

So can I maybe get some benefit out of this problem? Since the entire drivers's side will need to be replaced, I was wondering if anyone knew if the wheel arch extensions and rockers from the 4.8is are much more money than the stock pieces on my '04 4.4. Obviously I'd have to cover replacing the parts on the passengers side on my own nickel, but I'd like to get some benefit from what I'm sure will be pure hell now dealing with insurance companies.

And any Chicago area recommendations on a quality body shop?

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'04 E53, 4.4 Sport
'97 E39 528i
'86 911 Carrera, track car
'96 BMW R1100R