first ding on my X5m

rbaror · #1 12-31-2009, 01:42 AM

So my X5m lost its virginity and got its rear bumper raped by a large truck on Monday

. My car was parked and a guy backed into it with a ball hitch and almost broke a hole through the bumper...nothing else was touched, but the bumper has to be replaced. Now I have to go through the hassle of getting it all sorted... Anyone have a suggestion for a body shop in CO? I called the dealership and they gave me a suggestion, but wanted to know if people had any personal suggestions.

cmyX6go · #2 12-31-2009, 06:28 AM

Did you see it happen, or was the guy nice enough to leave a note? It sucks but what can you do? I hate parking in public places. Good luck with the repair.

rbaror · #3 12-31-2009, 08:45 AM

Actually the guy who hit it came into the store and asked whose BMW it was...I did not see it, but at least the guy was decent about it. I was not mad at him or anything, its an accident....that's what insurance is for.

cmyX6go · #4 12-31-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rbaror

Actually the guy who hit it came into the store and asked whose BMW it was...I did not see it, but at least the guy was decent about it. I was not mad at him or anything, its an accident....that's what insurance is for.

It's nice to see that some people out there do the right thing.

X5Dawg · #5 12-31-2009, 09:25 AM

Just make sure whatever body shop you take it to has been certified by BMW. We have one here in ATL that I have been to a couple of times and their work has been great.

X-cellent · #6 12-31-2009, 09:26 AM

I feel for you...six weeks ago some kid hit me at a traffic light, gave me all his info, asked me not to call police, said he'd pay me for a new cover..in a bad spot right now but promised to take care of it...still calls me saying "next week"

I was a nice guy..been in a bad place before and wanted to trust this clean cut "kid" (24yrs old)...now I'm a nice guy who needs to spend $600 for a new bumper cover...

Hope it works out better for you, but I feel your pain.

m5james · #7 01-08-2010, 01:38 AM

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I feel for you...six weeks ago some kid hit me at a traffic light, gave me all his info, asked me not to call police, said he'd pay me for a new cover..in a bad spot right now but promised to take care of it...still calls me saying "next week"

I was a nice guy..been in a bad place before and wanted to trust this clean cut "kid" (24yrs old)...now I'm a nice guy who needs to spend $600 for a new bumper cover...

Hope it works out better for you, but I feel your pain.

Damn, that sucks. I'd never have done that. Just like everything else in the world...if you can't afford it, don't do it. In his case he couldn't afford to drive and/or keep a reasonable insurance rates, which sounds like his history is what prompted him to begging for your understanding. Sorry man.

China Man · #8 01-08-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyX6go

It's nice to see that some people out there do the right thing.

ain't happening in NY

m5james · #9 01-08-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by China Man

ain't happening in NY

Just another reason why I'd never go there again. I still fail to see why people love that place so much.

rh71 · #10 01-08-2010, 02:06 AM

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Just another reason why I'd never go there again. I still fail to see why people love that place so much.

I've been looking to move away from the area because we are taxed to death here in the surrounding burbs but there's really nothing like it anywhere else. I looked into NoVA and there's no beaches except a few _hours_ away. DC isn't comparable to NYC... and the traffic is probably worse. Name another place that rivals the area in terms of things to do. Beaches in proximity, city life with endless things to do, great food... what more could you need?