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Tell me then, what is the difference between repairing a fender, or door that will have an effect on handling or performance on the car? Or if the control arms are replaced? Or bushings? These are all replaced as well as part of the maintenance during long term. You have always leased your cars, but call yourself an "enthusiast". My z3 has had numerous components replaced throughout its life. Wheel bearings, shocks, any suspension components replaced even under warranty, will have an effect on the car the same way you seem to think a car in a collision will. Not all impacts are the same. There are BMW dealers that are also collisions centers. And there are body shops that specialize in certain cars. You are clearly clueless, crashing cars repeatedly, does not an expert make. Just a bad driver.
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02-19-2016, 06:51 PM | #47 | |
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In California, for instance, you have a right to choose the repair center you will take your car. I can choose any shop of my choosing. Take it to BMW directly, or other shops. Plenty of the reputable repair shops use only OEM parts etc.
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02-20-2016, 06:05 PM | #50 | |
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A good body shop, whether it is BMW collision center, or just some third party certified by BMW, can do excellent work, that would exceed the tolerances that came out of the factory. But maybe you should go back to trying to get your brakes replaced due to rust...
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04-26-2016, 01:10 AM | #52 |
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Finally got the car back today, 10 weeks later. Major delays in getting some parts from Germany that BMW Australia don't keep in stock due to the low sales numbers.
New parts: RF quarter panel RF wheel, tyre, brake rotor, suspension F bar R inside and outside lower A pillar R skirt R door hinges, frame, skin, window regulator steering rack Painted complete right side, rear bar, hood.
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04-26-2016, 05:14 AM | #53 |
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What a relief! Glad you got it back!
I'm curious, I suppose delays in getting parts is not that uncommon for the reason you mention, does insurance pay for a loaner car for the entire duration? Is insurance exorbitantly expensive in your country? Again, happy to hear your back on the road!
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04-26-2016, 08:20 AM | #54 |
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OEM body panels are OEM body panels. If you go to a quality shop there should be no visible way to tell if a car has been repaired. As long as there is minimal structural damage there's no issue.
Repairs are probably fine on this car and hope you still enjoy it (at least until the M2 arrives). |
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04-26-2016, 10:02 AM | #56 | |
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Quality of repairs matter and yes, a pro will always be able to spot a repair. That doesn't mean the car is any less driveable or that it looks any different at all. |
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P Park P is engaged automatically: ▷ After the engine is switched off when the vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to page 63, or when the ignition is switched off, refer to page 63, and when selector lever position R or D is set. ▷ With the ignition off, if selector lever posi‐ tion N is set. ▷ If the driver's safety belt is released, the driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and selector lever position D or R is set. Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that se‐ lector lever position P is set. Otherwise, the ve‐ hicle may begin to move. |
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Cost of repair?
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