Awfulness inside...

[JupiterBMW]

Thanks for the replies guys! The car was picked up promptly and on the flatbed without any trouble...

I too believe the repairs will be more than the estimate $4100, but the adjuster seemed very thorough, and he explained why he included everything, so I was content with it. I'm hoping not much more than $5000.

Anyway, just got another call, the tow truck delivered the car a little bit ago, so she's already getting attended to at the shop. I feel good about this, and hopefully I'll have her back and rolling on some SWEET new wheels before Christmas!

[NorCalZman]

so what are you using to get around in the meantime? are you and the ms sharing the X3?

[JupiterBMW]

Considering I'm on vacation and she doesn't work, yes, we 'share' the X3... The only place we go separately is the gym (her) and Home Depot (me)... So, we really only need one vehicle anyway...

[johnrando]

When I got an estimate for my car, I assumed it wouldn't be through insurance, so the estimate was around $10K (including a brand new OEM top). Once it ended up going through insurance it was like $4K. They discount the bleep out of it and use non-OEM for the work. You have to ask for OEM and pay the difference.

[Sockethead]

Good to hear about the car Jon. I was guessing closer to 6k. Make sure they use all new OEM parts...that could be 1 reason for the low cost of repair...

Edit: John you beat me to it! But very important point.

[danewilson77]

Thanks for the replies guys! The car was picked up promptly and on the flatbed without any trouble...

I too believe the repairs will be more than the estimate $4100, but the adjuster seemed very thorough, and he explained why he included everything, so I was content with it. I'm hoping not much more than $5000.

Anyway, just got another call, the tow truck delivered the car a little bit ago, so she's already getting attended to at the shop. I feel good about this, and hopefully I'll have her back and rolling on some SWEET new wheels before Christmas!

Good news Joopy!

[Hornung418]

Nice! Here's a suggestion. For the OEM subprime bushes, see if you can approach the shop about using AKG 90A bushings. Great upgrade and it solves the subfloor issues resulting from the lip on the OEM bushings.

Hope it goes smoothly.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[imola red zhp]

Hope to that AW running again soon, great news....:D

sent from Dennis' Personal Electronic Device

[JupiterBMW]

Nice! Here's a suggestion. For the OEM subprime bushes, see if you can approach the shop about using AKG 90A bushings. Great upgrade and it solves the subfloor issues resulting from the lip on the OEM bushings.

Hope it goes smoothly.

From a GS3, this was sent.

Do expand on this issue? I'm not exactly sure of what you're talking about... I was curious about ordering/bringing them aftermarket bushings, wasn't sure if they would go for that or not...

[jack.chris328]

Awesome News! There is always a few more little things but nothing that will add up to push the total over the limit. +1 with what Justin said. If you want any mods on it now is the time to get it done.