What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

Damn Derek, sorry to hear of the awful news. The only consolation I can offer was that I know how you felt when I lost my ZHP, which I thought was completely irreplaceable... Not only did I replace it with an almost identical car, but the second one I got was even better than the first in MANY aspects... You're ok, the car is just that, only a car... Life will go on. Make sure to fight like hell with insurance to get the max value. If you need, I can forward you the emails and information I provided to my insurance... It got me an extra $2k out of them.

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Originally Posted by NorCalZman

Goodies arrived today!

M3 strut bar:
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Make sure to install your alarm before this... And lock the doors. I know where you live... :shifty :rofl

I have the valve stem caps on my car, really like them! :thumbsup

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Originally Posted by JupiterBMW

Make sure to install your alarm before this... And lock the doors. I know where you live... :shifty :rofl

I have the valve stem caps on my car, really like them! :thumbsup

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Haha. I have moved to Noe Valley so no you don't anymore! With this move I lost my garage spot: hence my car cover...and sunshade....3M crystalline tint....and this weekend, my alarm.

Great minds think alike re: valve stems :D

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Shawn in VA.
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Excellent Waldo parking.

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Originally Posted by toddness

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Winning!

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Originally Posted by ELCID86

Strategically place the bimmer out of the tree's way just in case the storms get worse. The Honda needs a paint job...Attachment 9049


Shawn in VA.
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Winning x2!!

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:drool I need dat! Dayum :smh

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Originally Posted by das boots

Better salvage everything that can be used or sold before the insurance company comes and take it away.......

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Might buy it back... I took the big parts (my wheels and the stereo) but there is so much miscellaneous stuff. Coby wheel shift boots- M3 steering wheel, upgraded BMW sway bars, new shocks/struts/mounts, Vanos, Stewart WP, you get the idea. But all in all that really is little stuff and I may be better of just walking away.

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Originally Posted by Avetiso

Shipping is a lot from NJ. I'd have to sell my car first. Somebody local would be able to bid much higher than me because they wouldn't have to eat as much shipping as I would.

Plus, last time I said something along the lines of buying someones salvaged ZHP, they got really upset, so if I would ever consider such a thing, it would most likely be a private discussion. Although, the damage isn't much.

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Not upset. I'd love to see it back on the road! If you did- put it back on the road- I'd love to take it for a drive one more time if I'm ever out your way.

Unfortunately it's not just the door/fender. The lower rail that goes under the door sill is bent in and the base of the A pillar is destroyed. The body shop was talking about ordering the whole side panel- from rear quarter to front fender- that BMW sells and welding it in. Just letting you know what you'd face.

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Originally Posted by Newjack

Really sucks man. This has been a bad month for a lot of people on the forum it seems. Just glad you're OK.

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Originally Posted by johnrando

So sorry to hear that.

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Thanks guys.

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Originally Posted by Imola.ZHP

Sorry for your loss, that is one beautiful ZHP.

I would be pretty distraught if my car got damaged, but at the same time, I wouldn't want a "fixed" car either. I've had other cars in the past "fixed" from hail damage, minor accidents, etc and IMO they are never quite the same. Perhaps mine were all just fixed at crappy body shops, but with this car, if something happens to her I want it to be bad enough that she gets taken away. What would I get? Another one just like her!

Have you thought about what you will be replacing her with? Another ZHP?!

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Yeah, I'm getting another ZHP. It will be my 3rd (sold the other one last year). I looked at all other options and nothing really fits the bill. The only car I truly want more is a 981 (2014) Boxster/Cayman S which is not in the cards financially. The other outside possibility is the an M3 convertible- but maintenance costs more, there are Vanos risks and such as well.

I know what you mean. I'm partially relieved that it's totaled- body shops are a pain and things often need to be taken back. For this case they would have had to cut off a side of the car and weld it back in, pull the dash etc. While that kind of work can be done perfectly so you'd never know... the chances of it being fixed perfectly are very slim.

I really just wish it had never happened.

Ugh, sorry about the accident. Glad you're okay. Good luck with your new ZHP search.