Well this happened today...

[JMAN1111]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Interesting. I'll shoot them an email and see what they say. Thanks.

Just give them a call they're here to help.
Just because an insurance company says or does something doesn't mean they're playing by the rules. Good luck 👍🏻

Some of words of advice. Make sure they check for apron damage at the bottom of it to make sure that it's not cracked. A lot of shops miss cracks at the bottom of the apron.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by JMAN1111

Just give them a call they're here to help.
Just because an insurance company says or does something doesn't mean they're playing by the rules. Good luck 👍🏻

Some of words of advice. Make sure they check for apron damage at the bottom of it to make sure that it's not cracked. A lot of shops miss cracks at the bottom of the apron.

Which part is the apron. I think they're replacing that due to a dent if I recall. Can't remember the exact label but it's like a diagonal metal piece behind headlight

[Maverik259]

Should be getting the car back Friday. Maybe Monday. They are completely repainting hood and bumper and installing an actual new front fender, wheel arch, and apron support. Blending passenger door and driver front fender. Guess I'm looking forward to having everything wrapped in PPF in 90 days. Good news I know the car is flawless now. Just a shame that convincing anyone else of that down the line will be impossible.

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Should be getting the car back Friday. Maybe Monday. They are completely repainting hood and bumper and installing an actual new front fender, wheel arch, and apron support. Blending passenger door and driver front fender. Guess I'm looking forward to having everything wrapped in PPF in 90 days. Good news I know the car is flawless now. Just a shame that convincing anyone else of that down the line will be impossible.

Yeah probably have to drive it TIL the wheels fall off. Plus side, our generation of X5's are going to age gracefully, while the G05...not so much. Glad that you are at least almost done with this chapter.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by Russmov

Yeah probably have to drive it TIL the wheels fall off. Plus side, our generation of X5's are going to age gracefully, while the G05...not so much. Glad that you are at least almost done with this chapter.

Ya agreed. Which is why after some thinking I'm not attempting to convince my wife to "buy" the X5 from me. Basically refinance it. The monthly I'm paying is more than she's looking to pay for a car. She wants a rav4 or Highlander so not really the same price point. But given I only owe $29k on it. Then I could sell it to her at cost and we keep a nearly brand new suv in the family and then I can move back to a car. Maybe an F10 M5.

[Maverik259]

Got the car back last night. One of the best paint jobs I've ever seen. Very happy with that fact. Guys at the bmw body shop really took care of me. Still have mixed feelings about it not being totaled but I'm trying to convince my wife to buy it from me to essentially refinance it to a payment that works for her. It's still under platinum warranty for the next 4 years so I'm good with keeping the car and it's essentially half a new car. Car feels great to drive again. Although my damn idrive knob is binding again after 30k miles. Insane. First one lasted 19k and this one 30k. Clearly a crap design. I will be removing the plastic trim soon. Although I'm quite sure it's covered under warranty. But whatever.

[pennsiveguy]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Got the car back last night. One of the best paint jobs I've ever seen. Very happy with that fact. Guys at the bmw body shop really took care of me. Still have mixed feelings about it not being totaled but I'm trying to convince my wife to buy it from me to essentially refinance it to a payment that works for her. It's still under platinum warranty for the next 4 years so I'm good with keeping the car and it's essentially half a new car. Car feels great to drive again. Although my damn idrive knob is binding again after 30k miles. Insane. First one lasted 19k and this one 30k. Clearly a crap design. I will be removing the plastic trim soon. Although I'm quite sure it's covered under warranty. But whatever.

Glad your ordeal is finally over, and with a good outcome. I can imagine how nice it must feel to have her back.

[Russmov]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Got the car back last night. One of the best paint jobs I've ever seen. Very happy with that fact. Guys at the bmw body shop really took care of me. Still have mixed feelings about it not being totaled but I'm trying to convince my wife to buy it from me to essentially refinance it to a payment that works for her. It's still under platinum warranty for the next 4 years so I'm good with keeping the car and it's essentially half a new car. Car feels great to drive again. Although my damn idrive knob is binding again after 30k miles. Insane. First one lasted 19k and this one 30k. Clearly a crap design. I will be removing the plastic trim soon. Although I'm quite sure it's covered under warranty. But whatever.

The positive is that you know the history of the vehicle. Probably a good idea to have your wife "buy" it instead of explaining the damages to a stealership or private buyer. Happy you can finally move on from this ordeal buddy!