A deer hit me.

[Whitexi]

Of course why wouldn't one take my car out before the trip.:guns

Waiting for cops to arrive.

[bullfrogs_M3]

DAMN! Hope you are alright!!! Cars and parts can be replaced, you however, cannot. Since you are posting here I assume you are alright?

[Johnmadd]

Dude, im so sorry to here that.

[Oli77]

Not another deer thread, nooooooooo. Your OK?

[Mtnman]

Dude! Keep us posted.....

[static667]

That really blows, man. How extensive is the damage?

[danewilson77]

Damn it Whitey! That sux. I share the same feeling of hoping you are ok though. Is there a lot of damage?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Pictures when you have them. I'm betting a dollar that fricken deer was uninsured!

Because you are posting right now, I imagine you are OK. Confirm.

[kayger12]

Sorry to hear. Did it torpedo the side of the car? Those are the worst. Hit before you ever see it coming.

Hope she's not banged up too badly.

[Whitexi]

Thank you everyone, I am fine and the damage is all cosmetic.

War wounds on the passenger side include but are not limited to what can not be seen such as.....

Dented hood, smashed signal, headlight has one broken top tab but is pushed back a bit, grill is poppin....literately!, Bumper tab is broken if I had to guess as it sticks out, Lower splash shield is cracked, bumper has scuffs.

I was driving home thinking how if I didn't have insurance I would have had to pay $485 for my new windshield. I saw two run out and then a third I swerved out of instinct but It was in mid air jumping out the bushes. It was really dramatic and I heard it hit and then barrel roll under the car. I stopped thinking it was on the side of the road and then it was actually under the car.....kicking. I now had to back up and then it got up and walked off into the woods. It was a small doe, so I then pulled off onto my road to my house no less and ran back to see if it was there but it was gone.

Here are two pics

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Glad to hear you are fine. That's all that matters.

[kayger12]

+!

[danewilson77]

Damn. The deer was stuck under the car? That would have faaaareaked me out.

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[Whitexi]

Pictures when you have them. I'm betting a dollar that fricken deer was uninsured!

Because you are posting right now, I imagine you are OK. Confirm.


I bet that deer didn't have insurance which is why it left the scene but its ok I have uninsured motorist coverage :rofl



Damn. The deer was stuck under the car? That would have faaaareaked me out.

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Yea I stopped and was shocked from the impact and then after a few seconds it started kicking around and I just thought WTF why can't this crap end already. I was paranoid because it happened right over a blind hill so I had to back up quick and try and move over before I got hit by a car.

[danewilson77]

Damn brutha...I'm just really happy you're ok.

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[Whitexi]

Ugh this bites bad. Im going to the BMW collision center to see what they say as far as an estimate and then to another shop I like by me.

[Johnmadd]

Man that's crazy. I was driving last week to work on the interstate and looked in my rearview mirror just as a deer was flying in the air off of the van directly behind me, close call for me, it came out of nowhere, it was so crazy seeing the damage created within the blink of an eye. ( sorry but I had to share )

[Whitexi]

Man that's crazy. I was driving last week to work on the interstate and looked in my rearview mirror just as a deer was flying in the air off of the van directly behind me, close call for me, it came out of nowhere, it was so crazy seeing the damage created within the blink of an eye. ( sorry but I had to share )

Na its fine lol, I know what you mean though.

IDK what to do now about the meet. If I can get a rental thrugh my insurance if my car goes to be fixed or band aid my car until it goes into the shop.

[kpro]

Sorry to see your car messed up, at least it went under and not over...could have been worse.


eeeew...Now you probably have clumps of fuzz attached to your car :(

[Johnmadd]

IDK what to do now about the meet. If I can get a rental thrugh my insurance if my car goes to be fixed or band aid my car until it goes into the shop.

Get the parts ordered to Danes address and do it at the meet.;)

[Whitexi]

Sorry to see your car messed up, at least it went under and not over...could have been worse.


eeeew...Now you probably have clumps of fuzz attached to your car :(

Hahaha just a clump in the signal. Under neath not so much but there was a blast of fur that hit the windshield and came in the car all over.


Get the parts ordered to Danes address and do it at the meet.;)

True lol

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I bet that deer didn't have insurance which is why it left the scene but its ok I have uninsured motorist coverage :rofl



:rofl

[tripod06]

dude wish you the best for your car man. that sucks. i almost hit a wild turkey last weekend but that would have meant that i would have had a wild dinner but yours is worse :(

[Johnmadd]

My last comment + forizzle= winning.


I have sheenius of the brain.

[Sockethead]

Dude, I feel your pain. I've totaled two cars hitting deer. The second was total air bag deployment....

[pleasecorrupt]

someone has got to be thinking the same thing but ill be the first to say it. poor deer. as long as you're okay, cars can always be fixed and replaced. that deer on the other hand probably got a shit ton of internal bleeding going on.

[mimalmo]

Bummer. This is why I have full coverage.

[static667]

That sucks big time. I've smacked a few deer in my area before. Never had any major damage from them though. It sucks the deer wasn't a clean kill. Would have made great burgers for the reunion.

[kayger12]

Bummer. This is why I have full coverage.

...and a $50 deductible for comprehensive.

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[billschusteriv]

Glad you are okay, WhiteXi.

Looks like the damage will buff right out. I hear M0nk3y's a magician with an orbital. :biggrin

Seriously tho, keep us updated.

[spencers]

This is why I carry a gun. Those stupid uninsured deer!

[Whitexi]

I filed the claim and will be going to get. One estimate today at a BMW collision center. I will see what they say. I want the hood replaced because its tweeked and doesn't shut right. My pull tab in the grill sits out now and im hoping it stays shut.

I get $35 a day for a rental from my insurance. Wonder what I can get, probably a cobolt....sweet.

[danewilson77]

Get the parts ordered to Danes address and do it at the meet.;)

+1.....

When you guys are driving down my road...(Croaker)...be careful.

[danewilson77]

I filed the claim and will be going to get. One estimate today at a BMW collision center. I will see what they say. I want the hood replaced because its tweeked and doesn't shut right. My pull tab in the grill sits out now and im hoping it stays shut.

I get $35 a day for a rental from my insurance. Wonder what I can get, probably a cobolt....sweet.

$35/day for a Cobolt? Naaa,,,

[Whitexi]

So heres an estimate from the BMW certified collision center.

Its at $2,781.69 so far. They said there could be suspension issues though and wont know until they actually get it. So the price is gonna go up im sure because the car now pulls and the wheels off.

I have aftermarket headlights, signals though and they can only order me a halogen and oem items. So what they said I could do is order new parts with what the cost of the replacement parts will be. So I can buy my new black grills, clears, and headlights.

The parts will be new BMW items they don't do used so I gotta see what the adjuster says now. Im thinking its not gonna fly but its worth a try so we shall see.

As for a rental i have a choice between hertz and Enterprise so i gotta see what they offer.

[danewilson77]

My adjustor told me since my car was >2 years old...she had the right to shop for aftermarket.

[Whitexi]

Yea thats what I figured but where the hell are they gonna just get a hood like that you know. Im gonna see but im gonna tell them I want it fixed asap no beating around the bush and waiting B/S.

So whats the deal with your car are they doing aftermarket?

[danewilson77]

I took the payout and did all the work myself. $1620.00 after they subtracted the $500.00 for deductible.

I was able to replace both CA's, CAB's, Sway bar and bushings, ///M3 fogs, Lamin-X, ///M3 valve stem caps, keyhole cover.....and I've got a front bumper project working with some colleagues of the site.

I was able to do extra because I did the work myself...hence some of the eye candy items above. Plus....the body work I am having done is coming outta that money as well. Roof spray, rear bumper spray, and finally getting a dent pulled from rear passenger door....where I believe, a deer ran into it.

Something is still tweaked with my suspension though. Troubleshooting in progress. It may be that the FK's are beat already. My next suspension will undoubtedly be KW V2's.



Get this......today we were driving to drop my car off......sun high overhead.....son is in front of me in his Benz....and no sheeeeet....this lil deer just friggen explodes outta the forest. It was about 100 yards in front of him but damn....you never know.

[Whitexi]

Dam that's crazy, no more deer accidents please lol.

Ugh idk what to do they asked if I had a place in mind and I told them yes the BMW center and they said that's fine. Idk what the adjuster will say though, but I'm hoping its yes.

[danewilson77]

The adjuster will tell you the amount, then ask you what you want to do.

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[Sockethead]

Maybe you can get a nice MTech II bumper...

[Whitexi]

The bumpers not damaged or I would :biggrin I'm concerned of them being deuches about me taking it to BMW but idk ill see. I have to get a rental though soon because they said not to drive it with the steering off.

[danewilson77]

Usaa was ok with me taking to BMW, but they let me know that their labor rates may not be used.

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[kpro]

its your choice to take your car where ever you would like. The insurance co. can't make you go one place or another...but they will sure try.

[danewilson77]

its your choice to take your car where ever you would like. The insurance co. can't make you go one place or another...but they will sure try.

+1. I noticed when I went through usaa online....all of their "recommended" body shops/mechanics were pretty obscure shops in the area. No Benz, BMW, etc......pretty much Ford, Chevy, and then a bunch of indy shops. My thinking was that they were trying to save on labor rate. My concern was that these shops wouldn't "know" BMW. Sooo....there was a hidden option to choose a place different than the ones offerred.....and I hit it.

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[kpro]

All I do is talk and deal with body shops all day...Body work is body work, but if a mechanical part needs replaced than BMW is the place. I always use an indy body shop, a very good one!!! Our BMW dealer with a body shop attached, can't paint for shit. Its really hit or miss with bodyshops...but insurance shops are baaaaaad news, becuase 8/10 they are cutting corners somewhere to save the insurance co. money.

[danewilson77]

Body work is body work but if a mechanical part need replaced than BMW is the place. I always use an indy, a very good one!!! Our BMW dealer with a body shop can't paint for shit. Its really hit or miss with bodyshops...but insurance shops are baaaaaad news, becuase 8/10 they are cutting corners somewhere to save the insurance co. money

Agree. You a smart Lady.

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[Whitexi]

I'm gonna tell them that I want it done at BMW. If it needs suspension items and at least an alignment I want it done there. I forgot to ask BMW if there work is warranted like the parts.

[Sockethead]

Agree. You a smart Lady.

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She is a plethora of knowledge :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

Almost struck a fox crossing I68 at 80mph...also only had one headlight, which didn't do dick in the dark...will be addressing that tomorrow. How does a brand new set of bulbs only last eight months?

RootedDROIDXstatus. Come at me, bro.

[Whitexi]

I ordered new matte black grills today and they should be here by the end of the week I hope. who do I pay my deductible to, the shop that repairs my car?

[danewilson77]

If the insurance company gave you your payout...they should have taken your deductible from your payout already.

[Whitexi]

No I didn't get it yet. Still waiting for the adjuster to call.

[kayger12]

Yep, they'll just subtract your deductible from the payout.

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[Whitexi]

What do they use to declare the value of the car. Is it KBB? I KBB'ed my car and in good condition its $6,700.

[Sockethead]

What do they use to declare the value of the car. Is it KBB? I KBB'ed my car and in good condition its $6,700.

You can check the NADA site as well...

[danewilson77]

What do they use to declare the value of the car. Is it KBB? I KBB'ed my car and in good condition its $6,700.

Usaa took high and low price for actual car sales in my area....then gave me what was average. $7200 for old TiAg.

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[Sockethead]

Usaa took high and low price for actual car sales in my area....then gave me what was average. $7200 for old TiAg.

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Thats' really good because most of the time, the sites are pretty inaccurate

[Marcus-SanDiego]

When we totaled our MINI, our insurance company, AAA, found comparables and paid us out based on that. We were one of the first people in San Diego to have a MINI, so AAA ended up going outside of the city (but within California). They were able to find a similar MINI in San Francisco. They based our payout on that.

When a family member wrecked the 5 series, AAA used comparables again but came up with an average price, since there were plenty of 5 series available to compare against.

Still, where are they getting those prices they are comparing? That I do not know.

[Whitexi]

So the adjuster looked at it today looked at the estimate from BMW and said ok drop it off. I said theres no issues with it going there and he said nope call and see when you can drop it off.

I dropped it off today and they took me to get my rental. I will say I felt sick for some reason leaving my car there but I can't wait to get it back.

[danewilson77]

So the adjuster looked at it today looked at the estimate from BMW and said ok drop it off. I said theres no issues with it going there and he said nope call and see when you can drop it off.

I dropped it off today and they took me to get my rental. I will say I felt sick for some reason leaving my car there but I can't wait to get it back.

I know how you feel....really.

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[static667]

You will be back rolling in no time flat.

[kayger12]

Good luck. Be all squared away before you know it.

[Whitexi]

Yea im hoping to get it back before the trip. For now I got a KIA Rio.....

[Johnmadd]

Your temporary sig is great.

[Whitexi]

Hahaha yea as soon as it happened I thought of that video

[billschusteriv]

Glad to hear things are progressing!

Keep us updated on the repair status.

[Whitexi]

My Matte black grills arrived today. Tomorrow I bring them and some other items to the shop and then return my rental for another. The wheels are terrible off ballanced and annoying.

[static667]

KIA...doesn't that mean Killed In Action? :shifty

[johnnyrad]

Argghhh Buzzkill!

If that happened to me the cops would find me kicking the corpse of that dear varment on the side of the road.

[Whitexi]

KIA...doesn't that mean Killed In Action? :shifty

Yea so I've been told lol, knock on wood until it goes back.

[Whitexi]

Dropped off the parts, car was in the shop and apart already. They put the new hood on and ordered other needed bits. This dealer is awesome and the people are very nice.

[Whitexi]

Pick my car up today so we shall see.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Excellent.