As some of you may have already found out, my car is gone. I wrecked it Saturday night on a curvy road in the middle of the night. The road had a sharp right and I slammed on the brakes with my wheels turned to the right (I know, stupid thing to do) and it kept on going straight down the hill. It crossed over the opposite lane and hit the curb and came to rest nudged between a telephone and light pole. Mere inches to the left of right and I would've been badly hurt. My car had been considerablly low so when it hit the curb it pulled the front bumper underneath the car, ripped the shock mounts and turned the front wheels to a 90 degree angle. Luckily no one was hurt and the 4-pt harnesses did their job. I'll most likely leave insurance out of it since it was a single vehicle accident and take the hit up front rather than pay the difference over the years. As for transportation i'll sell the mods and use them to buy an old e30 or something in the $1-2k range.

What hurts most is that my car was more than just transportation. I, as along with other members, dedicated loads of money, time, and sweat into it. The car was a continous work of art with me surfing the boards looking for the perfect mods to do with my budget. I would even calculate how many hours I needed to work to get this instead of that. Im sorry to let all those down that helped me with this car. Even now, broken on the parking lot floor it looks so beautiful. It wants more, it wants to be driven again, it wants to taste the road one last time but it'll never happen.

All I have left are the memories from it. The BMW meets, the rush of driving with the top down, the mountain drive, the looks and stares, the satisfaction of finishing a mod or spending all day waxing it. With the good, the bad memories that taught me how to live life differently and the changes they brought. The arrest, the blown engine, the weirdness to every component of it.

Every car has a different soul and this was no exception. The way it felt was like no other. The grip of the seats and harness wrapped around your body, the MOMO steering wheel in your palms, the cf gauges, the gearknob, the sounds of the chip, CAI and uuc exhaust working in harmony and the top down with the wind enveloping your body. Driving in downtown Atlanta and Chicago looking up at the skyscrapers at night was almost out of a dream. And now, all those experiences and hardwork are gone. I miss it deeply and being with out a car is hard but its been made easier by those that have already offered their condolences and offering their help, I am extremely grateful Bret, Jesse, John, and Matt.

RIP Nyla.

Sorry to hear that man. I know how it feels... Glad you are not hurt.

all you guys need to stop totalling your cars

pics please

Damn, that's rough. Sorry to hear that, Adeel. :(

On the other hand, you car gave its life so you didn't have to give yours. As a BMW, it did its job, and I'm sure if it could talk, it would have no regrets about that. Glad you weren't hurt.

Onward and upward... Good luck in the hunt for a worthy successor! :thumbup:

Adeel,
I read your post with great sadness
Glad you were not hurt and very sorry your car is gone
T

Damn, Adeel. Sorry to hear it man. All that matters is that you're okay. I know that isn't what you want to hear but having wrecked my M3, I did realize that's all that matters.

Best of luck to you and I can assure you that you'll be more than happy in an e30. :)

Damn man you have no luck. I blame The-Great-328ic's mirrors. Good luck with everything man.

Sorry to hear it but I think you should get insurance involved unless you only had liability. You won't see that much of an increase in your insurance as long as you don't keep totaling cars.

OH man, I'm so sorry for you :( you have no idea.

I know what it's like and feel your pain, I know words can't change anything, but I truly feel bad, hopefully you get most of your money back

RIP :(

Sorry to hear it but I think you should get insurance involved unless you only had liability. You won't see that much of an increase in your insurance as long as you don't keep totaling cars.

Yea man I would claim it. It's not like you had a new 2000+ BMW, so if did go up it wouldn't be much. I know Allstate now makes a claim where they forgive you if you mess up once, hopefully you have full coverage and Allstate.

sorry to hear about the accident. glad you are ok though. best of luck with whatever car you get next.

Sorry to hear about your loss...

I hate it when people say, "It was only a car." They just don't understand...

It breaks my heart to see her sitting in our parking lot all fucked up. :(

Matt

I hate it when people say, "It was only a car." They just don't understand...

:confused

Who said that?

pics?

dayum

That sucks Adeel. Maybe it was for the better since she was cursed and all that. Think of it this way, you just got out of an abusive relationship....

:confused

Who said that?


Non-car enthusiasts, generally, say things just like that...

I wasn't inferring that anyone on here said that....but thanks for your concern.

That sucks Adeel. Maybe it was for the better since she was cursed and all that. Think of it this way, you just got out of an abusive relationship....
Damn straight

No more shotgun in a vert :(

We can rebuild it... stronger, faster, more cursed then ever.



that sucks adeel.

No more shotgun in a vert :(
So, fatgirl, are you available now? I have a car.

Adeel, I want your 4pt harness, your stereo and I'm taking your woman too.

Tough day bro. Best wishes.

...but thanks for your concern.

You're welcome! :wave

Maybe there's some kind of cosmic balance being kept here in the Matt/Adeel microverse...

For the longest time, Adeel had a car, and Matt needed a ride.

Now, Matt has a car, and Adeel needs a ride. :confused






Matt... and Adeel...




Two young men who love their cars...








But all the roads they drive on lead them to...









http://www.houseofthemes.com/Twilight%20Zone%20wallpaper.jpg

:menani :paranoid: :menani

:rofl

This shouldn't be a joking thread, but that was a good one.

Matt

:rofl

This shouldn't be a joking thread, but that was a good one.
Hey, if Count can try to steal fatgirl, I can conjure up Rod Serling. ;)

BTDT....
Sorry to hear about it, man. It sounds like things could have been much worse. Doesn't really take away too much of the sting, but it is something.
Hopefully your friends won't constantly remind you about it years later like some people I know... :shifty

Damn Adeel, I'm really sorry to hear about this. Hopefully though you'll still be happy with whatever you get next. Glad to hear you're ok though. I'll give you a call next time i'm down at tech too.
Nick

So, fatgirl, are you available now? I have a car.

Adeel, I want your 4pt harness, your stereo and I'm taking your woman too.

Tough day bro. Best wishes.
Hey, if Count can try to steal fatgirl, I can conjure up Rod Serling. ;)
:devillook



j/k ;)

:devillook
Thanks for the PM. I thought you looked fine in the picture. No need to apologize. That's me in my avatar. I rock and my hotness is off the chart.

So, Thursday, Claremont and the Cheetah? I'll pick you up, just because I can! :alright

Sorry to hear it, Adeel. I remember looking at your interior dye pictures just a few weeks ago. That was some good work.

If you're feeling any neck or back pain as a result of the crash, be sure to get checked out by a doctor ASAP.

Think of your next car as a fresh start, or perhaps a blank canvas.

If you're feeling any neck or back pain as a result of the crash, be sure to get checked out by a doctor ASAP.
Someone's been watching daytime TV... :devillook

Someone's been watching daytime TV... :devillook
[steely glare]

Tell the insurance company you mean business!!!

[/steely glare]

Seriously, though...I know a retired physical therapist who used to treat a lot of MVA (motor vehicle accident) patients. Neck/back injuries aren't to be trifled with.

Sorry to hear of your car's demise... However, a black E30 325i just went up for sale in my apt. community! :D

:(

Thanks for the PM. I thought you looked fine in the picture. No need to apologize. That's me in my avatar. I rock and my hotness is off the chart.

So, Thursday, Claremont and the Cheetah? I'll pick you up, just because I can! :alright
Please dont take everything I have left.

http://members.shaw.ca/wpfsmileys/sadwalk.gifThat's so sad! Glad you were OK.

Angie

Damn dude, that really sucks. Only got to check out your car once but it was a great car. You should still try to go for an e30 vert if you can. If you need any help around tech (which doesn't involve a car, as I don't have one either) give me a call.

What about that o-so-special engine? Is any of it salvageable? That engine alone is worth a substantial sum. Even if the whole thing isn't, some of it should still be ok, assuming things weren't flying out the oil pan.

What about that o-so-special engine? Is any of it salvageable? That engine alone is worth a substantial sum. Even if the whole thing isn't, some of it should still be ok, assuming things weren't flying out the oil pan.

2.9L Stroker? :devillook

I say he should get an e30 (vert if need be) and stick the M50 in there. Then stroker that sucker up to 2.9 and let the power seep right back through his fingers. I am willing to help make that happen. Don't disappear on us Adeel.

Don't disappear on us Adeel.

I wont be leaving you guys.

Bret has convinced me of dealing with insurance and taking the money from them, as well as the increased rate. Doing this, I'll take the money they give and keep it on the side for the higher rate and buy a beater. Im still coming to grips about all this so nothing is for certain at the moment. I still have yet to tell my parents... :help

96-98 E36 328 4 doors go rather cheap (5-6k range) why don't you buy one of those and just drive it instead of modifying it? I'm sure your insurance will give you at least that much, and you can part the vert out to make up some of the money :) Just trying to see the good in some bad.

Someone's been watching daytime TV... :devillook
This is off-topic, but i just noticed where you got your avatar from! I was walking around my dorm room, and then I just stumbled upon one my abercrombie and fitch bags. You are sneaky :shifty

dat sux yo...what happened to the light weights?? any pics..also sux all the work you put in the interior :(

This is off-topic, but i just noticed where you got your avatar from! I was walking aorund my dorm room, and then I just stumbled upon one my abercrombie and fitch bags. You are sneaky :shifty


you dont know your hot a&f guys by heart!?!?!?! what kind of girl are you??? ;)

96-98 E36 328 4 doors go rather cheap (5-6k range) why don't you buy one of those and just drive it instead of modifying it? I'm sure your insurance will give you at least that much, and you can part the vert out to make up some of the money :) Just trying to see the good in some bad.
Thanks Ali. I might go that route or get a cheaper car and keep the money on the side since money is tight at the Ismaili household. If anything, I need a car that'll give me two good years since I plan on getting a better car when Im done with Tech and finally have a job.

After graduation im considering:
M Coupe
M3
M5

maybe I should stop dreaming...

maybe I should stop dreaming...
Aww, don't stop dreaming. That's whats suppose to be your drive to keep you going :).

you dont know your hot a&f guys by heart!?!?!?! what kind of girl are you??? ;)
Umm, why resort to hot guys in magazines when I can see them in person? ;)

Umm, why resort to hot guys in magazines when I can see them in person? ;)

at tech!?!?!!??!!one!!!??!!one!


hahahaha good luck with that ;)

Asma changed her profile to say "Cars: shotgun in the stinger for now :("

:bawl
:bawl

Thanks Ali. I might go that route or get a cheaper car and keep the money on the side since money is tight at the Ismaili household. If anything, I need a car that'll give me two good years since I plan on getting a better car when Im done with Tech and finally have a job.

After graduation im considering:
M Coupe
M3
M5

maybe I should stop dreaming...

If you need me to find you a nice e36 at a badass price let me know, it will be done.

Noooooo!!!!!!! :eek:

I guess I was the last one to see the cursed vert in person. And we even got a few stains out of the carpet with the beloved "I Love My Car" foaming cleanser just before that!

I'll watch out for you guys on campus. If you ever need a ride, or a car to go out in for special occasions, let me know, and i'll be glad to assist. :)

sorry to hear this adeel. good luck and thank high above you didnt get hurt.

Adeel, look on the brightside. At least you can kill Ali and take his car... :devillook

Adeel,

sorry to hear about your loss. I know exactly what it feels like. And trust me, it's only going to get worse when you're sitting there pulling off all your parts. You'll think of all the great memories you had with the car and how it really changed your life. Although you had mostly what seemed to be bad luck with your car, you really put a smile on everyones face by telling us your cursed vert stories. I'm sure that everyone on this board will miss your car as much as you do, and hopefully your next car will be much better. And also remember that nothing material is worth more than your life. We're all glad that you did not get hurt. Cars come and go, but there can only be one Adeel. :)

P.S: Lemme know if you need help pulling off any parts...I'd be glad to help...although I can see bret just suiting up to do most of it as ususal ;)

why was it cursed?

p.s. I updated my sig for you ;)

:confused :confused :confused Adeel, look on the brightside. At least you can kill Ali and take his car... :devillook

Asma changed her profile to say "Cars: shotgun in the stinger for now :("
:rofl :rofl :rofl

Brilliant!! :buttrock

But hey... at least the Stinger (or some of them anyway) use BMW headlights. ;)

Adeel what are we gonna do with you... :(


Glad to hear you are ok - you can't replace your health. A car is no big deal, other then the heartache and I can feel you there too (I almost cried when my Mom of all people, totalled my very first car when I was 16..).

I know someone selling a 318 e36 vert black (Car is a '96 I want to say, new top), if you still want your car back and feel like it's time to do that engine swap you always wanted.. :)

why was it cursed?

p.s. I updated my sig for you ;)
because god hates verts

I know someone selling a 318 e36 vert black (Car is a '96 I want to say, new top), if you still want your car back and feel like it's time to do that engine swap you always wanted.. :)

Do it adeel!

god hates verts

Is everyone totalling their verts around here or something?

Is everyone totalling their verts around here or something?
God has hated this vert for a while. Actually, we're still not sure if its the combination of the car and myself, just the car or just me.

God has hated this vert for a while. Actually, we're still not sure if its the combination of the car and myself, just the car or just me.
Maybe it was your hair. You know, like Samson... You shaved your head, and it made your driving weak. :help


;)

( Just playin' witchya, mayne. ) :D

Maybe it was your hair. You know, like Samson... You shaved your head, and it made your driving weak. :help


;)

( Just playin' witchya, mayne. ) :D

:lol :rofl :lol

Maybe it was your hair. You know, like Samson... You shaved your head, and it made your driving weak. :help


;)

( Just playin' witchya, mayne. ) :D
Dont you have a shaved head?


Hmm, maybe the locks were a buffer against major evil and used like the Morningstar whip in Castlevania.

Sorry to hear of your car's demise... However, a black E30 325i just went up for sale in my apt. community! :D
Oohh, how much??? Auto? stick? 2/4 door? rdetails, details, Winston.. :)

Oohh, how much??? Auto? stick? 2/4 door? rdetails, details, Winston.. :)
you have 2, I have none. Damn you Sebastian.

Dont you have a shaved head?
I do, but I have my natural, non-hair-related badassness going for me. ;)

Hmm, maybe the locks were a buffer against major evil and used like the Morningstar whip in Castlevania.
You could be onto something there... :ponder.

Then again, it remonds me of that old joke...



Jake lives a great life, absolutely free of sin or blemish. One day, though, he has a heart attack. While on the operating table, he has a near death experience. He sees God, and asks if this is it. :(


God says "You, Jake?? What are you doing here? No, you have another 30-40 years to live! I'm sending you back right now!" :confused


So Jake recovers, and figures since he's got another 30 or 40 years, he might as well make the most of it. He stays in the hospital, and gets a face lift, nose job, tummy tuck, pec implants, hair plugs, the works. He goes out and gets an all new wardrobe, a new car, a cute girlfriend, and a snazzy condo by the beach. :thumbup:


Then one day, crossing the street, he gets hit by a bus. :eyecrazy


Jake arrives once more in front of God and asks, "I thought you said I had another 30 or 40 years??" :dunno



God replies, "Gee, sorry Jake, I didn't recognize you!" :eek:


;)

you have 2, I have none. Damn you Sebastian.
:lol I'll sell you my lovely luxurious 1996 Nissan Sentra GXE.. :D Oh, and sorry about your ride man.. But, like everyone has been saying there will be a bright side to this somewhere/sometime.. :)

I do, but I have my natural, non-hair-related badassness going for me. ;)


You could be onto something there... :ponder.

Then again, it remonds me of that old joke...



Jake lives a great life, absolutely free of sin or blemish. One day, though, he has a heart attack. While on the operating table, he has a near death experience. He sees God, and asks if this is it. :(


God says "You, Jake?? What are you doing here? No, you have another 30-40 years to live! I'm sending you back right now!" :confused


So Jake recovers, and figures since he's got another 30 or 40 years, he might as well make the most of it. He stays in the hospital, and gets a face lift, nose job, tummy tuck, pec implants, hair plugs, the works. He goes out and gets an all new wardrobe, a new car, a cute girlfriend, and a snazzy condo by the beach. :thumbup:


Then one day, crossing the street, he gets hit by a bus. :eyecrazy


Jake arrives once more in front of God and asks, "I thought you said I had another 30 or 40 years??" :dunno



God replies, "Gee, sorry Jake, I didn't recognize you!" :eek:


;)
Maybe it died because it was supposed to look like a 325 and it looked kinda like an M3 :bawl

Maybe it died because it was supposed to look like a 325 and it looked kinda like an M3 :bawl
"Poseurs are bad, mmmmkay".. :)

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http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y293/adeelpowers2/car%20work/Finished%20Interior/PICT1671.jpg

"Poseurs are bad, mmmmkay".. :)
i think it looked better than stock (not mine)

http://www.autoeuropesales.com/vehicle_pictures/bmw/94_bmw_325ic.jpg

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Sex.

Condolences on the wreck. I'm sure something good will come of this all (though you may not see it now). Good luck amigo!

-prince

Adeel, I read your post with great sadness

...as did I :( . Your post is everything I feel for my own BMW, I know EXACTLY how you feel and silently pray to myself each and every day that something like that doesn't happen to me or my baby, nothing can replace that emotion and connection you feel with that of which you've put all your money, heart, and soul into.

Just yesterday I nearly totalled my baby because someone decided to cut out in front of me, turning left, and instead of speeding up to move out of the way, she stopped dead in the middle of the road because she saw me comming, causing me to hit the brakes hard and skid into a gap of stopped/backed up traffic on the opposite side of the road. If I would have hit her, her new civic would be destroyed and my baby would be no more. I do my best to avoid sh*t like this everyday and literally have learned to compensate for others' driving mistakes, as I certainly can't imagine hurting my BMW for a senseless, personal mistake.

Good Luck finding another BMW, I hope this doesnt happen again :)