The Beginning of the End.

[SpasticDwarf]

My best friend was borrowing my car for the day today... his car has a serious coolant leak, so I had no problem letting him borrow the e28. He's the best driver I know, and drives cars much lower than I do on a daily basis, so if there was anyone who I'd let drive my car, it's him.

On his way to come pick me up today, an 18-wheeler pulled out in front of him on one of our main roads. The car went under the truck, so I hope that's some explanation on the damage.

My friend is fine, he just has some broken glass in his clothes and stuff... the car took all of the damage.

It doesn't look like much, and the front is definitely repairable, but the a-pillar damage will total the car without a doubt.

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Technically, yes, it could be fixed... but I'd have to section the part out of another car, and it's so much work and so expensive, it's probably not worth it.
The fender damage goes pretty deep. The radiator core support is buckled, as is the inner-body. The damage is worse than it looks, all around.

I loved the car, and came to the conclusion recently that I could probably never sell it... but unfortunately, all good things come to an end.
I dont know whats next, and I dont know what I will do with the car...
I'll have to come back and update once I'm feeling better. I'm being pretty emo about it.

Thanks to everyone who made shit happen, and thanks to the rest of you for the support, rust or not.

-Mike



Oh, and I do have one trick left up my sleeve.

[SeanDub]

Sorry bro

[mikese36]

Sorry Mike If you want me to look for another E28 lmk.There is a couple up here for sale.

[///Montizzle]

NOOOOO Mike Im so sorry to hear bro. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

[bbancsov]

next car? or project?

[f33linit187]

Sorry to see this bro glad hes ok

[Mpowered95]

told you to sell it to me.... i hate you

[JBs]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

sorry to see that

[gateguardian]

That's the Supreme Being's way of telling you that rusted hoods and trash packed roofs need not exist.

[Rakshas]

Sorry to see it go, had real potential and though I may not have been crazy about some of the things you did with it, it definitely pushed the envelope.

Go older now. E9 or Bavaria old.

[SeanDub]

That's the Supreme Being's way of telling you that rusted hoods and trash packed roofs need not exist.

[DaJackel]

Damn...that blows man. At least your buddy's okay.

[Pino]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
sorry to hear this buddy. and what a horrible way for it to happen. i'm happy he's safe though.

there's a PERFECT black/black e28 535iS for sale on the board fyi......

[///Maniak]

That SUCKS Mike; at least your friend is okay though.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

[khnordeen]

That sucks man, good thing you friend is alright. The damage makes it look pretty serious to me.

Just out of curiosity, he is compensating you for the damage in any way?

[ethirtysixmiii]

best regards!

[Ollie1662]

Damn dude sorry to hear. Glad nobody got hurt though.

[SpasticDwarf]

Sorry Mike If you want me to look for another E28 lmk.There is a couple up here for sale.

Will do. Not sure yet. Thanks though.

NOOOOO Mike Im so sorry to hear bro. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

Thanks Monte.

Sorry to see it go, had real potential and though I may not have been crazy about some of the things you did with it, it definitely pushed the envelope.

Go older now. E9 or Bavaria old.

I'm either gonna get a 2002 or something similar, or an e34 wagon, or e36. I can't afford a clean E9. Otherwise, yes, I would.

That SUCKS Mike; at least your friend is okay though.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

Thanks man. Much appreciated.

That sucks man, good thing you friend is alright. The damage makes it look pretty serious to me.

Just out of curiosity, he is compensating you for the damage in any way?

No. I wouldn't ask that. It wasn't his fault. He's my best friend. Shit happens.


Thanks to everyone so far.

[bjh102]

that sucks man, your car was gorgeous!

[Charlie]

Man, he redefined the piss out of that front fender.

-Charlie

[LWRNCE]

that really sucks... good thing your friend is ok.

[Jcbe34]

Sad to see man.. Good to hear the wheels are ok, e28 535i's are replaceable, those 504's are not. Chop it.

Man, he redefined the piss out of that front fender.

-Charlie

lulz i get it

[BeastinM3]

Sucks to hear

[Chad E36]

Man, dude sorry to hear about this. One of my favorite cars on the forum. Good luck with whatever you get into next!

Chad

[xsport652]

Very sad day. hopefully everything comes out in your favor man.