Today is a sad day

**Logan** · 07-06-2009, 07:09 PM

Yep, I couldn't even start it to move it and wash it or take pics

E34 +25mph + avoiding collision + curb = ownage.

I'm getting quotes to fix the steering box at $2700 not even including the body damage

It's up to insurance to see what they want to do with it now

**Catnip** · 07-06-2009, 07:12 PM

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**JITB** · 07-06-2009, 07:15 PM

got a e34 shell u can buy for half that price.. for parts. just has a banged up front end..

**Logan** · 07-06-2009, 07:19 PM

I wish it was just banged up

http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o...t=SANY1498.flv

**JITB** · 07-06-2009, 07:22 PM

that aint good..

**TSiFTW** · 07-06-2009, 07:22 PM

Hope you can get it fixed.

You still wantin an e30.

**2rotor** · 07-06-2009, 07:27 PM

DOOOD! call my shop tomorrow and ask for a quote, ill see if i can get my boss to give a little percentage discount.
a co-worker had a 95 sport 6 speed that he pretty much mechanically restored, he sold it to a guy who smiled at his asking price of 14 stacks.
iirc, his COST, not retail, was like $800 on the steering box... but $2700 is f-ing retarded. is it JUST the box? or are the drag link and rod ends screwed too?

PM for my shops number if you want to get an estimate. if it will keep the car out of the junk yard, im sure my boss will have at least SOME pity on you. he like lives by the roundel, i swear...

**WTF?** · 07-06-2009, 07:34 PM

sucks to hear man

**Revmaynard** · 07-06-2009, 07:36 PM

So...are there any pictures of it wrecked?

**Logan** · 07-06-2009, 07:47 PM

The body damage isn't bad. It's the mechanical.

Exterior is just busted bumper, scratched fenders, busted fog, curbed wheel.

Mechanically, both control arms, tie rod assembly, steering box, and both strut mounts.

A steering box for this car is $2,000 btw. Not cheap, and the I would be terrified to the install myself.

**Revmaynard** · 07-06-2009, 07:50 PM

Is the car totaled then? I can't see e34's for bbing for much now days. Maybe 3500?

**2rotor** · 07-06-2009, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Logan

The body damage isn't bad. It's the mechanical.

Exterior is just busted bumper, scratched fenders, busted fog, curbed wheel.

Mechanically, both control arms, tie rod assembly, steering box, and both strut mounts.

A steering box for this car is $2,000 btw. Not cheap, and the I would be terrified to the install myself.

so, its a 94 540 right?

im trying to help you out here man....

**Logan** · 07-06-2009, 08:01 PM

It's a 94 540i which I have converted manual transmission.

Stock it would retail for 3500ish.

I just don't see how insurance could cover a steering box and not total the thing.

**Revmaynard** · 07-06-2009, 08:03 PM

Yea, I assume they'll just total it if the rack will cost them $2700 on average without a hook up.

**2rotor** · 07-06-2009, 08:13 PM

so, you mean a NEW box (like from the dealer?), or a rebuilt one?
im not trying to be jerk, but i KNOW my coworker paid less than $1000 for a steering box, it was a rebuilt box, but i think thats all he could get.
is the damage more than just the box? control arms? drag link? strut tube bent? subframe F'd too?
that car is labor intensive to work on, but its not that bad.
and as far as doing it yourself, just support the motor, take the subframe loose, cuss and hate your way through it, its not all that bad

**canadianrcis** · 07-06-2009, 08:14 PM

damn ,that sucks to hear, you have one sexy e34

**Dville nismo** · 07-06-2009, 08:14 PM

that really sucks logan, i'll keep my fingers crossed for you man. reps for a bad day

**Logan** · 07-06-2009, 08:18 PM

I was quoted:

New steering box -$2000
Tie rod assemblies - $300
Steering arms - $300
bumper cover - $387
alignment - $100
paint - $365

Part of me wants to attempt to fix it, and the other just wants to say **** it.

**B00sted1.8t** · 07-06-2009, 08:20 PM

How bad are the wheels? if you wanna get rid of them let me know?

**Logan** · 07-06-2009, 08:21 PM

2rotor, if you think it would be possible to considerably knock that price down, I am interested.

I'm not sure if it would be safe to drive out there though lol.

**NoWAyItZTOMmY** · 07-06-2009, 08:26 PM

car & stance is bitchin'

i think u should get it fixed

**2rotor** · 07-06-2009, 08:27 PM

i can get you a buyer i bet if you do say F-it...
man, i cant help thinking the mark up on that box is ridiculous, if the quote is +labor, ok, i could see that.

i just cant stand to see a car like that go to the yard over (what is to me) just some front end work...
im sorry you are in such a situation.
lmk if i can help.

**2rotor** · 07-06-2009, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by Logan

2rotor, if you think it would be possible to considerably knock that price down, I am interested.

I'm not sure if it would be safe to drive out there though lol.

i here that man,
you could fax the estimate to my shop tomorrow and see what we come up with. they would probably tell you, "this is what we can do on the things on this estimate, if it gets here and (insert other shop here) missed something, there may be other things, but we will let you know before going forward if that happens."

**JDM-KID** · 07-06-2009, 08:35 PM

shits hot!

**Digipix** · 07-06-2009, 10:28 PM

want wheels!!!

**RUFFIAN** · 07-07-2009, 12:05 AM

for that kind of bread try to get a parts car off of craigs list and swap the parts.

**Magnus213** · 07-07-2009, 12:17 AM

Nice, the American SUV steering conversion

Originally Posted by Logan

I wish it was just banged up

http://s120.photobucket.com/albums/o...t=SANY1498.flv

**03RCode** · 07-07-2009, 12:20 AM

Fix it or I'm going to hunt you down and beat you with a cane... For real.

**swollix** · 07-07-2009, 12:22 AM

wtf. could have been worse... E39 time.

**SooperBad** · 07-07-2009, 01:55 PM

dont get rid the beemer tho this is my favorite car in carrollton...good luck man

**Okie_doke.** · 07-07-2009, 07:17 PM

Logan your just in a shit situation my friend its hard to part with something you put so much into

**chnco** · 07-07-2009, 07:22 PM

damn man sorry to hear.

I guess your particular E34 didn't have the curb avoidance option. It's a great feature in these times.

**larossa9** · 07-07-2009, 10:58 PM

man, this ruined my whole day, im not kidding i cant look at a bmw and not think of it, good luck man!!! i hope things turnout well!!!!!!

**OG-Skinny** · 07-07-2009, 11:03 PM

Does anyone else not see anything wrong in any pics??

**all_american_gurl09** · 07-08-2009, 03:24 PM

im sorry dude wow did it go

**DrAE86Toreno** · 07-08-2009, 04:00 PM

damn i love this car too

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