Picked up my car yesterday! But...

TECENG · 10-16-2005, 10:02 AM

I totally fell in love with "my" car as soon as I saw it. I thought after reading all the gushing and hype on this board I would be a bit disappointed. But I was impressed more with the car than I ever thought, it is really truly a remarkable machine. Now, the bad part...a few hours after getting the car I get rear-ended

Unbelievable. I was stopped on the freeway in traffic and I was the 4th car up from a car plowing into the back of stopped traffic. Luckily no one was hurt in the chain of cars, by my kids were freaked out as they were in my car. In reality, it was just a bump at about 10 MPH, enough to scratch and dent the bumper. It's not horrible, but it is noticeable. I just can't believe the thrill of finally driving my car was dampened by this mishap.

But, I'm kind of over it now, what's done is done. I'll post pics of the car soon.

JamieA · 10-16-2005, 10:52 AM

OMG I feel for you mate. After the anticipation I have been experiencing, if that happened to me I would be psycho.

peakpro · 10-16-2005, 11:09 AM

Sorry to hear about your misfortune...glad the kids were alright...it is pretty scary for them...it sounds bad when it happens

I'm sure the car will be fixed good as new.

LEDZEP · 10-16-2005, 11:17 AM

Dude, I know how you feel. I was rear ended when my car was 5 days old and I had to do without it for a month while it was fixed. You're much calmer that I was. I hope everything works out okay - and glad to hear that everyone is alright. Keep us posted.

magmd · 10-16-2005, 11:20 AM

Man! That sucks. But glad everyone is ok!

Sounds like the car is ok also...bodywork, etc...just some paint. Don't worry...all of us will have some dings and scratches as some point to deal with...you just got over the first ding..now its down hill

Enjoy your ride :rocks:

Oz · 10-16-2005, 12:24 PM

Congrats on your new car but sucks to hear about what happened. I hope the kids are alright and don't worry about the car. It will be fixed

CALIF65GM · 10-16-2005, 12:27 PM

Yikes sorry to hear about the accident.

Hmmm the new e90's seem to be magnets for accidents.

I think it's too many people wanting to get a better look at it.

MonacoBlueNJ · 10-16-2005, 01:01 PM

I think some of it may be that the brakes are so good in a car like this that sometimes we can stop when other people can't or don't leave enough distance.

CALIF65GM · 10-16-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MonacoBlueNJ

I think some of it may be that the brakes are so good in a car like this that sometimes we can stop when other people can't or don't leave enough distance.

TECENG · 10-16-2005, 05:35 PM

Thanks for the sympathy guys. I cleaned up the bumper this morning and it doesn't look too horrible. At least it won't look like I'm driving a wreck until I get it fixed.

kt157 · 10-16-2005, 05:44 PM

damn that really sucks. noticed you're in the bay area, where was this? 580 to 680 junction? its always packed right there.
where did you get your car from and how much?

TECENG · 10-16-2005, 05:53 PM

kt157,

Yes, that's exactly where I got hit. 580 West just past the Hopyard exit. I HATE that intersection :mad: .

I bought from East Bay BMW. I have dealt with them on my last 2 cars and all my service. They're top notch. As far as price, let's say I got a good deal but I may have gotten better. But actually, that's not what I was after. These guys have done a lot for me from a business standpoint so I wasn't about to quibble over a few hundred $.

10-16-2005, 10:02 AM	#1
TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	Picked up my car yesterday! But... I totally fell in love with "my" car as soon as I saw it. I thought after reading all the gushing and hype on this board I would be a bit disappointed. But I was impressed more with the car than I ever thought, it is really truly a remarkable machine. Now, the bad part...a few hours after getting the car I get rear-ended Unbelievable. I was stopped on the freeway in traffic and I was the 4th car up from a car plowing into the back of stopped traffic. Luckily no one was hurt in the chain of cars, by my kids were freaked out as they were in my car. In reality, it was just a bump at about 10 MPH, enough to scratch and dent the bumper. It's not horrible, but it is noticeable. I just can't believe the thrill of finally driving my car was dampened by this mishap. But, I'm kind of over it now, what's done is done. I'll post pics of the car soon. __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	OMG I feel for you mate. After the anticipation I have been experiencing, if that happened to me I would be psycho. __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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peakpro Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 290 Posts Drives: ex-Z4; now looking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear about your misfortune...glad the kids were alright...it is pretty scary for them...it sounds bad when it happens I'm sure the car will be fixed good as new.
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 419 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Dude, I know how you feel. I was rear ended when my car was 5 days old and I had to do without it for a month while it was fixed. You're much calmer that I was. I hope everything works out okay - and glad to hear that everyone is alright. Keep us posted. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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magmd Major General 161 Rep 5,271 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Man! That sucks. But glad everyone is ok! Sounds like the car is ok also...bodywork, etc...just some paint. Don't worry...all of us will have some dings and scratches as some point to deal with...you just got over the first ding..now its down hill Enjoy your ride :rocks: __________________ 2006 330i \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Step Auto \| Navi with iDr \| Sports Pkg \|OEM Rear Spoiler \| 3M CS35 Tint \| H&R Sport Springs \| Koni Yellows \| Advan RS Racing Hypersilver: 19x9 et22 19x10 et20
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Congrats on your new car but sucks to hear about what happened. I hope the kids are alright and don't worry about the car. It will be fixed __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Yikes sorry to hear about the accident. Hmmm the new e90's seem to be magnets for accidents. I think it's too many people wanting to get a better look at it. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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MonacoBlueNJ Private First Class 2 Rep 145 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (0)	I think some of it may be that the brakes are so good in a car like this that sometimes we can stop when other people can't or don't leave enough distance.
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10-16-2005, 05:35 PM	#10
TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the sympathy guys. I cleaned up the bumper this morning and it doesn't look too horrible. At least it won't look like I'm driving a wreck until I get it fixed. __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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kt157 Captain 16 Rep 926 Posts Drives: jet black 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BayArea, CA iTrader: (1)	damn that really sucks. noticed you're in the bay area, where was this? 580 to 680 junction? its always packed right there. where did you get your car from and how much?
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10-16-2005, 05:53 PM	#12
TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	kt157, Yes, that's exactly where I got hit. 580 West just past the Hopyard exit. I HATE that intersection :mad: . I bought from East Bay BMW. I have dealt with them on my last 2 cars and all my service. They're top notch. As far as price, let's say I got a good deal but I may have gotten better. But actually, that's not what I was after. These guys have done a lot for me from a business standpoint so I wasn't about to quibble over a few hundred $. __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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