<![CDATA[Totaled my 135i]]>Monday night was a bad night for me. I don't usually drive in the rain, and coming home from soccer I usually take 45 S until i get to Capital DR, then take that west all the way to hwy 16. If I had done that, I would have avoided the rain that night, but alas I promised a coworker I would string her guitar so I went to Brookfield to guitar center and as a result took I94 home. Well, until I got to about Springdale overpass, made a lane change, and spun out (traction control wasn't on and it should have been - i rarely drive in the rain and by habit I always turn it off when I start the car) and crashed into a median. Luckily I didn't hit anybody, and the cops cited me for not controlling my vehicle. They gave me the optional court date and I just said "you don't really think I'm gonna fight that one do ya?" lol. 

Wife was with me, we are both ok - I lift and she doesn't, so quite honestly my upper body absorbed it a lot better (according to the doctors anyway) so I have 0 after effects and am totally fine but she has a lot more soreness. Took her to the chiro today and her xrays showed that her spine up by her neck was crooked and angled towards the front of her head. Luckily it's not permanent, and with 6-12 weeks of treatment will be okay again, but in the meantime it's like she's constantly aggravating pinched nerves whenever she isn't looking down at the ground. 

So overall, considering we crashed into the median at 60 mph, we got damn lucky. BMW did a hell of a job with safety. The front end is smooshed but it completely stopped pushing in by the front of the wheel - the bumper absorbed a ton of the impact very well. All airbags deployed. The cabin area was completely intact, however, other than the radio faceplate popping out. 

As for what I do now - well, I got my beater 1999 Corolla working so I have a car to drive, but I'm not sure. If anybody has a beat on a 135i with a stick for sale, let me know. I'm not fully convinced I want the car payment right now, but I certainly am not ruling it out. I had the car towed to my garage today so I can swap out the LSD from the back which is still intact of course, and that is tempting me to look for another 135i and put the LSD on that one and start over. I've got the car for a few days before insurance takes it to the scrapyard, so I will try to inspect downpipes and see if they are salvageable as well. If I decide NOT to buy another 135, I will sell the LSD and start saving for an M2 whenever they come out. 

Without further ado, here are the photos: not for the light-hearted. It's a travesty to see. 

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/3015/totaled-my-135iRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 06:38:28 GMTThu, 14 Aug 2014 00:27:29 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:00:54 GMT]]>Marty over at big bear was not surprised. He joked and said "in all the years i've been doing this, you're probably about the 540th person to have this problem", lol.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/47313https://wibimmers.com/post/47313Fri, 05 Sep 2014 22:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 05 Sep 2014 21:53:34 GMT]]>That's ridiculous.  Why in the hell would that sound like a good idea on their part?!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/47312https://wibimmers.com/post/47312Fri, 05 Sep 2014 21:53:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 05 Sep 2014 21:49:48 GMT]]>So I ordered 2 new VMR 710 wheels in Gunmetal to replace my rear wheels. This was of course because of peeling clearcoat on one rear wheel, and the previous owner had the other one repaired from a bend, and although the wheel is true, there is still a visible crease. 

well anyway, i went to Big Bear today to have them put the new wheels on, and turns out VMR has changed their "Gunmetal". It's no longer the shade it used to be a couple years ago. Same wheel, size, make, offsets, etc. but the Gunmetal is different now than it used to be. F my life.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/47311https://wibimmers.com/post/47311Fri, 05 Sep 2014 21:49:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:24:36 GMT]]>Email Concours service, I dont remember what the maintenance plans entail anymore. All I know id oil top offs aren't free anymore.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46794https://wibimmers.com/post/46794Sat, 23 Aug 2014 00:24:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 22 Aug 2014 22:54:42 GMT]]>Car looks great.

I want that front lip.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46786https://wibimmers.com/post/46786Fri, 22 Aug 2014 22:54:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 22 Aug 2014 21:01:10 GMT]]>A little late but sorry to hear man and I am glad you're both okay. Looks like everything worked out in your favor anyways. New car looks awesome!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46782https://wibimmers.com/post/46782Fri, 22 Aug 2014 21:01:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 22 Aug 2014 18:27:35 GMT]]>That color is very nice

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46776https://wibimmers.com/post/46776Fri, 22 Aug 2014 18:27:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 22 Aug 2014 18:09:02 GMT]]>Damn that's a good looking car!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46774https://wibimmers.com/post/46774Fri, 22 Aug 2014 18:09:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 22 Aug 2014 16:48:34 GMT]]>Man that thing is beautiful. Glad to hear that the drive back went well!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46771https://wibimmers.com/post/46771Fri, 22 Aug 2014 16:48:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 22 Aug 2014 16:46:04 GMT]]>I might be drunk on Nesquik, but I thought I remember hearing that newer BMWs had brakes, tires, and oil changes covered during the warranty period (with limitations of course). Hope that applies to you.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46770https://wibimmers.com/post/46770Fri, 22 Aug 2014 16:46:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:51:01 GMT]]>I got the new car back safe and sound on Wednesday morning after driving 17 hours straight (awake for 33 hours, F my life). 

Car is mainly as expected with a few cosmetic defects to take care of - one wheel has peeling clear coat that will have to be replaced (225 bucks), and the rear bumper has a spot where there are a couple marks, and the third brake light is cracked. 

The other thing is that the car is a 2011 and I believe hasn't had 30k service done. The brakes squeal pretty bad but the pads have plenty of material left on them. Given the car should still be covered, does anybody have any thoughts on what Concours will tell me if I take it in for service? 

If I have to, I will just buy me own replacement brakes and put them on when I install my LSD, however, if Concours would take care of new pads/rotors, I'll just go there. I just don't know if they'd consider that normal wear/tear. 

Here's a pic i took randomly at a gas stations in Pennsylvania somewhere. At some point once I have the car cleaned up I will have some appropriate photos:

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46767https://wibimmers.com/post/46767Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:51:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Sun, 17 Aug 2014 17:00:39 GMT]]>New car is hot  :cool:

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46506https://wibimmers.com/post/46506Sun, 17 Aug 2014 17:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Sat, 16 Aug 2014 03:30:52 GMT]]>I will call the sales guy tomorrow and let him know.  Thank's man!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46465https://wibimmers.com/post/46465Sat, 16 Aug 2014 03:30:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Sat, 16 Aug 2014 01:58:21 GMT]]>I fly out on Tuesday, landing at 1 p.m. and meeting my seller at 3 at his house. We should have everything wrapped up by 5 at the latest. I would expect that I could stop by the dealer by no later than 6 p.m. - it's 1 mile out off of the interstate that I need to be on, lol.

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i_love_cars said:

i will literally be driving right past that dealer on my way home. If you are serious about it I could take a look. 335 is not an easy car to find with a manual trans.

Well shit! I was kidding but of its not too much trouble I would really appreciate it! Let me know when you will be out that way and I will make sure the sales guy I have been talking to has it for you. I have been putting some serious hours into finding a sport package 335i 6spd sedan with decent miles.

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patsbimmer1 said:

That's a good looking car!  You should swing by Lustine Toyota and look at a sparkling graphite metallic 335i for me while your in Virginia lol

i will literally be driving right past that dealer on my way home. If you are serious about it I could take a look. 335 is not an easy car to find with a manual trans.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46451https://wibimmers.com/post/46451Fri, 15 Aug 2014 23:57:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:30:52 GMT]]>That's a good looking car!  You should swing by Lustine Toyota and look at a sparkling graphite metallic 335i for me while your in Virginia lol

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46448https://wibimmers.com/post/46448Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:30:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:12:27 GMT]]>Sorry to hear about the accident! Glad to hear both of you are relatively okay! That thing doesn't look bad for 60mph into a median. Buy your 1'er back. And sell me those wheels. ❤

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46444https://wibimmers.com/post/46444Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:12:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 15 Aug 2014 20:57:13 GMT]]>That thing is hot!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46441https://wibimmers.com/post/46441Fri, 15 Aug 2014 20:57:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:29:38 GMT]]>You're assuming she will touch the car at all, sir. That's a big assumption. She can keep to her big boat of a Honda Pilot  :lol:

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Even a step up from where you were!  I like that trunk, make sure the wife doesnt slam it shut!!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46432https://wibimmers.com/post/46432Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:16:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Fri, 15 Aug 2014 18:02:55 GMT]]>Just solidified my replacement. Deposit has been made and loan approved.  :D

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1017201

I will be flying out to VA this coming week to pick it up and drive it back.

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i_love_cars said:

Thanks guys, really appreciate all the good thoughts.  :)

I've been chatting with a guy in VA who has a very clean 135i for sale and as long as it's still available by tomorrow and insurance doesn't screw me over, I will be putting a deposit down. 

however, if it falls through and I can't find another suitable 1er, then susp I will definitely hit you up about the LSD - I already uninstalled it last night and it's all good. I got a screamin deal on it for 1700 bucks (pre-2007 335i bolted-on ring gear, complete with pumpkin) and I could easily sell it for 2k+ but I'd obviously just sell it to you for what I paid for it. 

I sent you a PM :)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/46399https://wibimmers.com/post/46399Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:23:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Totaled my 135i on Thu, 14 Aug 2014 16:01:01 GMT]]>Thanks guys, really appreciate all the good thoughts.  :)

I've been chatting with a guy in VA who has a very clean 135i for sale and as long as it's still available by tomorrow and insurance doesn't screw me over, I will be putting a deposit down. 

however, if it falls through and I can't find another suitable 1er, then susp I will definitely hit you up about the LSD - I already uninstalled it last night and it's all good. I got a screamin deal on it for 1700 bucks (pre-2007 335i bolted-on ring gear, complete with pumpkin) and I could easily sell it for 2k+ but I'd obviously just sell it to you for what I paid for it.

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