Please Help..Accident!!!

aspi944 · 10-04-2009, 07:53 AM

Hi Fellas,

Unfortunately last night when i was driving my 2001 330i after "3 hours" of hard-work to changing Spark Plugs and adding KN CAI and suddenly an a**hole didn't stop on stop sign and hit my car in passenger side.

:

he damaged both passenger side doors but i was bit fortunate as:
1. door panels for both doors are 100% fine
2. glass of rear passenger door is fine
3. windows regulators for both doors i working fine..even with front passenger door glass is broken but i can still able to hear up -down noise from windows regulator.

I have posted pics and i would like to get advise from my fellows about what to do??

PS: i called my insurance company and i am waiting for police report. I am living in NYC

coby1 · 10-04-2009, 08:05 AM

If he was charged with accident there should be no worries(if he has a decent ins comp)fight to have them replace the doors not bondo them.

Hartman · 10-04-2009, 08:05 AM

Two doors, glass, misc. trim work, possibly the mirror, paint work, etc. I'm guessing upwards of 2k

TiG3rBa7m · 10-04-2009, 09:28 AM

man that sucks. yes try to get new doors. hey then is an infiniti g20 in the background of your first pic.

aspi944 · 10-05-2009, 10:37 AM

i dont think so..as new doors cost around $300-$450 and i "just" need door frames..everything else is 1000% fine..new front passenger glass will cost $100 - $150 and trims is just 20 bucks.

Kubica · 10-05-2009, 11:57 AM

Try and find new door skins from a junkyard that are painted the same color as yours.

I did this to my bro's silver passat and it still looks great 3 years later.

Take it to the best body shop, so you get a huge estimate for repair, and pocket the cash!

You just got paid around $2k to replace your own doors.

10-04-2009, 07:53 AM	#1
aspi944 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gotham City Posts: 214 My Ride: e46 330i View My Garage	Please Help..Accident!!! Hi Fellas, Unfortunately last night when i was driving my 2001 330i after "3 hours" of hard-work to changing Spark Plugs and adding KN CAI and suddenly an a*hole didn't stop on stop sign and hit my car in passenger side.: he damaged both passenger side doors but i was bit fortunate as: 1. door panels for both doors are 100% fine 2. glass of rear passenger door is fine 3. windows regulators for both doors i working fine..even with front passenger door glass is broken but i can still able to hear up -down noise from windows regulator. I have posted pics and i would like to get advise from my fellows about what to do?? PS: i called my insurance company and i am waiting for police report. I am living in NYC Attached Thumbnails Last edited by aspi944; 10-04-2009 at 07:56 AM.*

10-04-2009, 08:05 AM	#2
coby1 Just Road Miles Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 691 My Ride: 325i sport pkg View My Garage	If he was charged with accident there should be no worries(if he has a decent ins comp)fight to have them replace the doors not bondo them. __________________ Poor Mans DIY Alcantara Steering Wheel Re-Wrap http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=570659

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Hartman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,403 My Ride: 2000 323i View My Garage	Two doors, glass, misc. trim work, possibly the mirror, paint work, etc. I'm guessing upwards of 2k __________________

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TiG3rBa7m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: GA Posts: 361 My Ride: 99 323i View My Garage	man that sucks. yes try to get new doors. hey then is an infiniti g20 in the background of your first pic. __________________ -CF Hood -OBX Pulleys -CCFL Angel Eyes -OBX Exhaust -Front Lip -Custom Intake Monifold -Matte Grille -Ebay headers -M3 Rear Truck Lip -Cry 02 sytem -Smoked Taillights -18'' XXR rims

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10-05-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
aspi944 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gotham City Posts: 214 My Ride: e46 330i View My Garage	i dont think so..as new doors cost around $300-$450 and i "just" need door frames..everything else is 1000% fine..new front passenger glass will cost $100 - $150 and trims is just 20 bucks.

10-05-2009, 11:57 AM	#6
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 1,338 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Try and find new door skins from a junkyard that are painted the same color as yours. I did this to my bro's silver passat and it still looks great 3 years later. Take it to the best body shop, so you get a huge estimate for repair, and pocket the cash! You just got paid around $2k to replace your own doors.