Look what happened to my car!

nyczyang27 · 01-02-2008, 03:23 AM

I parked my car in this public parking lot a few nights ago. Look what happened when I came back.. motha-f$#4ker.

Does anyone know how much would this cost to fix professionally?

laidback · 01-02-2008, 03:59 AM

Damn

... same thing happened to my previous Z4 ( replaced it with an Mcoupe) early last year but it was hit pretty bad on the door itself and nothing on the fender, the good part part was it was parked when it was hit but the sad part was the guy left the scene...I opted for the body shop to replace the whole door which they did and the cost was @ 1400...g/l

AlterEgo · 01-02-2008, 04:09 AM

I wish KARMA onto those that did that.

There's just no excusing it.

Security cam perhaps?

epbrown · 01-02-2008, 06:29 AM

Z4Girl4U's also in NY with a white Z4 - it's just not a safe place for them, I suspect.

I'd say you're looking at $1000 to $2000 in damage from a pro depending on labor rates there. That's going to need to be knocked out and refinished; you're lucky that Alpine white should be an easy paint match.

F87LUV · 01-02-2008, 06:52 AM

if the damage is just on the quarter panel then you can just get the whole part replaced... that piece alone is like $400.... i know i had an issue about my suspension with my shop but body wise, you cant tell the car has ever been touched... the paint is perfect...

AtoB · 01-02-2008, 07:52 AM

sucks...it's happened to me a dozen times... sorry.

BMW^Z4 · 01-02-2008, 08:56 AM

fcuk...

Mr Z4 · 01-02-2008, 09:00 AM

Oh man, that sucksss big time. Like ZGirl4U said, if it's just the quater panel, you can just replace the part. Though it doesn't look really really bad and I'm certain a body shop can strighten that it out and re-paint it. I would say around $500 to just get it fixed. (I don't mean at a BMW dealership but at a body shop)

From my experience, body shops around NYC usually charge $300-$400 to paint each section, ex.. bumper, side panels, doors. Though since you have some body work that needs to be done, they will charge you a bit more.

F87LUV · 01-02-2008, 09:11 AM

on a bmw.... i would pay as much as possible to have it fixed perfectly

AtoB · 01-02-2008, 09:19 AM

ditto.

Hawkeye · 01-02-2008, 12:05 PM

ditto. I love the work the Cadillac dealership here does so I take all of my cars there. The funny thing is it is right accross the street form the BMW stealership

pemco · 01-02-2008, 07:56 PM

Hangin's too good fer 'em

BlackSapphireZ · 01-02-2008, 09:37 PM

comprehensive insurance FTW!

Rick Hunter · 01-02-2008, 11:19 PM

Ouch. There's absolutely nothing I can say to try to make you feel better... other than I hope Karma chases after the bastard really soon.

The same thing happened to my last car. Except I watched it happen as I was running toward my car to motion the guy to stop. Crunched my rear door to a tune of $1400 in damages. I got the asswipe, though, and his insurance happily paid to get it fixed.

If something like that is going to happen, sometimes it's better that you weren't there to hear and see it all happen. Ouch X2. Good Luck and I'm sure it'll all be sorted out soon.

FloridaBoy · 01-03-2008, 09:57 AM

Grrrr.... some people!
I got one of these installed on mine and now nobody messes with it...

nyczyang27 · 01-04-2008, 08:29 PM

I went to a reputable body shop today and the question thats stuck in my head is.. Would you guys repair or replace it with OEM? It does seem like its an easy pull repair to me. Also they are charging me $690 to repair or $1280 to replace with OEM. Price sounds fair? The only panel thats really damaged is the quarter panel. The sideskirt has just a few nicks and scratches that can be fixed easily.

On the estimate it saids :

Body Labor 7.0 hrs @ 50.00/hr = $350.00
Paint Labor 4.1 hrs @ 50.00/hr = $205.00
Paint Supplies 4.1 hrs@ 20/hr = $82.00

=$637 + tax = $690

laidback · 01-05-2008, 12:05 AM

Tough choice...same choice i had when it happened to my previous Z4, the only thing that made me decide to replace it is it's alot easier and less hassle as the shop does not need to do any body work or put alot of bondo just to correct the issue...ultimately you have to ask yourself, "will i be happy with repair or replace"... your call.

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Originally Posted by nyczyang27

I went to a reputable body shop today and the question thats stuck in my head is.. Would you guys repair or replace it with OEM? It does seem like its an easy pull repair to me. Also they are charging me $690 to repair or $1280 to replace with OEM. Price sounds fair? The only panel thats really damaged is the quarter panel. The sideskirt has just a few nicks and scratches that can be fixed easily.

On the estimate it saids :

Body Labor 7.0 hrs @ 50.00/hr = $350.00
Paint Labor 4.1 hrs @ 50.00/hr = $205.00
Paint Supplies 4.1 hrs@ 20/hr = $82.00

=$637 + tax = $690

01-02-2008, 03:23 AM	#1
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01-02-2008, 03:59 AM	#2
laidback Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,709 Posts Drives: M's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Damn... same thing happened to my previous Z4 ( replaced it with an Mcoupe) early last year but it was hit pretty bad on the door itself and nothing on the fender, the good part part was it was parked when it was hit but the sad part was the guy left the scene...I opted for the body shop to replace the whole door which they did and the cost was @ 1400...g/l Attached Images
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01-02-2008, 04:09 AM	#3
AlterEgo 25 star General 3 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I wish KARMA onto those that did that. There's just no excusing it. Security cam perhaps? __________________ *Sabine: 2007 BMW E86 Z4 3.0si Coupe Montego Blue Metallic* Professional SatNav; Heated/Folding/Auto Dimming Mirrors; Rear Park Distance Control; Heated Electric ///M Sports Seats with Memory; Bi-Xenon Headlamps; 18" 202 Ellipsoid Rims; Brushed Aluminium Trim; Black/Blue Individual Leather; Window Tint; Carver Audio; Paint Protection; Floor Mats; Storage; 6 Speed Automatic with Paddles; OziCozi
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01-02-2008, 06:52 AM	#5
F87LUV Lieutenant General 3689 Rep 15,081 Posts Drives: '16 M2, '23 GT4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2023 Porsche GT4 [5.00] 2016 BMW M2 [8.66]	if the damage is just on the quarter panel then you can just get the whole part replaced... that piece alone is like $400.... i know i had an issue about my suspension with my shop but body wise, you cant tell the car has ever been touched... the paint is perfect... __________________ IG: Trackinheels Last edited by F87LUV; 01-02-2008 at 09:10 AM..
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01-02-2008, 07:52 AM	#6
AtoB Major 112 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (3)	sucks...it's happened to me a dozen times... sorry.
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01-02-2008, 06:29 AM	#4
epbrown Colonel 60 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Z4Girl4U's also in NY with a white Z4 - it's just not a safe place for them, I suspect. I'd say you're looking at $1000 to $2000 in damage from a pro depending on labor rates there. That's going to need to be knocked out and refinished; you're lucky that Alpine white should be an easy paint match.
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01-02-2008, 08:56 AM	#7
BMW^Z4 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 35 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: earth iTrader: (0)	fcuk... __________________ Sterling grey ,108 starspoke, alarm,KW v3 suspension,clear lights,cd/mp3, ipod 20GB, hardtop,manual,wind deflector, aerodynamic package, silver trim,Michelin pilot sport tyres, cruise control etc ...http://www.freewebs.com/knb921/
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01-02-2008, 09:00 AM	#8
Mr Z4 New Member 3 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC & Lake Ariel iTrader: (0)	Oh man, that sucksss big time. Like ZGirl4U said, if it's just the quater panel, you can just replace the part. Though it doesn't look really really bad and I'm certain a body shop can strighten that it out and re-paint it. I would say around $500 to just get it fixed. (I don't mean at a BMW dealership but at a body shop) From my experience, body shops around NYC usually charge $300-$400 to paint each section, ex.. bumper, side panels, doors. Though since you have some body work that needs to be done, they will charge you a bit more.
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01-02-2008, 09:11 AM	#9
F87LUV Lieutenant General 3689 Rep 15,081 Posts Drives: '16 M2, '23 GT4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2023 Porsche GT4 [5.00] 2016 BMW M2 [8.66]	on a bmw.... i would pay as much as possible to have it fixed perfectly __________________ IG: Trackinheels
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01-02-2008, 09:19 AM	#10
AtoB Major 112 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (3)	ditto.
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01-02-2008, 12:05 PM	#11
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01-02-2008, 07:56 PM	#12
pemco ADMIRAL 3 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 2.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Pedro iTrader: (0)	Hangin's too good fer 'em
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01-02-2008, 09:37 PM	#13
BlackSapphireZ Major 99 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 22 GLE 53 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ladson, SC iTrader: (0)	comprehensive insurance FTW! __________________ 2022 GLE 53 Coupe
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01-02-2008, 11:19 PM	#14
Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	Ouch. There's absolutely nothing I can say to try to make you feel better... other than I hope Karma chases after the bastard really soon. The same thing happened to my last car. Except I watched it happen as I was running toward my car to motion the guy to stop. Crunched my rear door to a tune of $1400 in damages. I got the asswipe, though, and his insurance happily paid to get it fixed. If something like that is going to happen, sometimes it's better that you weren't there to hear and see it all happen. Ouch X2. Good Luck and I'm sure it'll all be sorted out soon. __________________
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01-04-2008, 08:29 PM	#16
nyczyang27 Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 267 Posts Drives: z4 3.0si / 328xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I went to a reputable body shop today and the question thats stuck in my head is.. Would you guys repair or replace it with OEM? It does seem like its an easy pull repair to me. Also they are charging me $690 to repair or $1280 to replace with OEM. Price sounds fair? The only panel thats really damaged is the quarter panel. The sideskirt has just a few nicks and scratches that can be fixed easily. On the estimate it saids : Body Labor 7.0 hrs @ 50.00/hr = $350.00 Paint Labor 4.1 hrs @ 50.00/hr = $205.00 Paint Supplies 4.1 hrs@ 20/hr = $82.00 =$637 + tax = $690 __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Step/Premium/Xenon/HeatedSeats/AutoTop/M6Wheels 2007 328xi Step/Premium/Sport/Xenon Last edited by nyczyang27; 01-04-2008 at 09:49 PM..
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