The story of my car and the indecent Trucker

charliemack · 08-29-2009, 12:11 AM

Well after a half year of using the all mighty search button to find everything out about my beloved 07 328i. I figured I'd make my first post because of the tribulations that I have recently experienced. It's long but bear with me

It's is a fairly short story of me getting a bright and shiny 07 328i a half year before i graduated from college. I loved it and it loved me. That spring a hail storm caused me to endure two months of no car and killer damage total of 10k (thank god for insurance). Next I have been plagued with two clutch issues that one was replaced free and the next I payed Half(I've been driving manual for 9+ years and this is the first time i've ever had a clutch issue) But that is all fixed and all is well and good till Aug 26th at 9:35 Pm. Me and my Wife of a month and a half where driving from Houston to Dallas on 45 going 75mph, when an 18 wheeler who had been following me for about 20 miles decided he was going to pass me, I was in the right lane as is the law and he crept up on my left side slowly for about 25seconds I knew he was in my blind spot but he hadn't been there long and he did actively change lanes to pass me so i figured he was aware of my vehicle. He then decided to change lanes, Directly hitting my driver side rear panel with his bumper, this caused me to fish tail directly into his path and consequently get squarely Tboned on the driver side(scary to see an 18 wheeler coming at you head on) This second hit sent me straight forward and a third knick by his truck sent me spinning into the center median. We finally came to a stop to my engine still running my coolant light on and just enough time to see this trucker driving away without even touching his brakes. I immediately turn off the car and dail 911 not a single person stops as a witness or to help for 15 minutes. Finally a cop shows up and with inspection of a flashlight I decide to move the car and see if it is drive able. It so happened that it was indeed mechanicly fine and as a small testament these cars where built to take a hit even though both doors where damaged they still functioned and we continued our drive the next day where I made it the last 150 miles to Dallas, We got here got it in the shop and got a rental and all works out.
I have included some pictures of my car
I do Love my car and I feel that even though there have been issues the fact that i stood up to an large vehicle hitting it and not flipping or crumbling is a true testament that these cars are well worth it.

Also me and my wife are fine without any issues

now for the show pictures

MCMLXXXIX · 08-29-2009, 12:19 AM

damn! well glad you guys are ok! getting hit by a trucker...insane

charliemack · 08-29-2009, 12:19 AM

I will have pictures up soon but i need to resize them

JoeyBananaz18 · 08-29-2009, 12:53 AM

glad to hear you guys are ok. iv said since the day i picked my car up that it feels solid on the road. im sure you can agree with me.

07E92TT · 08-29-2009, 12:55 AM

dangg i'd be LIVID! and I feel bad for you because there's no way you'll ever catch the trucker

MCMLXXXIX · 08-29-2009, 01:00 AM

damn. looks like crumpled aluminum foil

crazed792 · 08-29-2009, 01:03 AM

Oh hell.... That's horrible, and I can't believe that the trucker didn't notice doing that, and yet it's hard to imagine someone not stopping! Arg. Regardless, I'm sorry for you, your wife, and your poor car!

I'm glad you two made it through that unharmed.

Perfectus · 08-29-2009, 01:22 AM

Wow! Glad you're ok.

lonestar22 · 08-29-2009, 02:52 AM

ouch, hurts to see your car in that condition... at least u and the wife were okay

charliemack · 08-29-2009, 02:56 AM

Honestly we where in good condition like no soreness or anything but the fact that someone could hit someone and not stop just doesn't make any sense to me. I mean i'd be scared i killed someone especially since it's a huge truck. And the police didn't put any effort into finding him which irritated just abit more, atleast they could have pretended

jibaholic101 · 08-29-2009, 03:03 AM

damn! i am soooo sorry to see that!!! you guys are lucky you werent killed! had a friend of a friend that died like that! thank god you guys were ok? i hope you got the trucking company and a description of the truck, because i would sue the SHIT out of that trucking company, they have no right to put someone that dangerous on the road, let alone someone that would commit a HIT AND RUN!

jrsbeamer335 · 08-29-2009, 03:15 AM

omfg. that trucker is an A-hole!!! glad you guys are okay though. that must be one of the scariest experience ever. hope you get everything fixed.

LZM Ray · 08-29-2009, 05:52 AM

any chance to find out who that trucker was? those assholes think they own the road. hope u guys find him and glad you're ok.

Tallest · 08-29-2009, 07:01 AM

truck driver deserves his balls to be cut off with a blunt knife.

glad you are ok buddy, wish you saw the license plate...

jopa489 · 08-29-2009, 11:42 AM

I'm glad you guys are alright.

Is your car going to be totaled by the insurance company?

E92-Lighting · 08-29-2009, 12:29 PM

the trucker drove away free, not the first time i heard of this, at least your okay

radiofrequency · 08-30-2009, 10:59 AM

Glad to hear that you are ok, IMHO, you are very, very lucky to be alive. I stay as far from trucks as possible, many of them use uppers such as meth to keep going. I know that this is a generalization, however, I figure that if I regard all of them as raving lunatics behind the wheel of a barely controllable 40 ton behemoth and deploy defensive driving techniques, I will be safer. I hope that your insurer provides you with a new vehicle.

Craig@SupremePower · 08-30-2009, 11:16 AM

DAMN... glad your ok!

vadim · 08-31-2009, 07:54 AM

Glad you are Ok. One thing I would comment on, though:

Quote:

...for about 25seconds I knew he was in my blind spot...

You may need to adjust your side mirrors. If an 18-wheeler fits in a blind spot, they are set incorrectly. Or, better yet - get a set of Euro aspherical mirrors. They eliminate blind spots completely.

Bimmerdriver17 · 08-31-2009, 08:58 AM

most important thing is that your wife and yourself sustained no injuries during this horrible incident.

335i_LeMans_pkgmax · 08-31-2009, 09:30 AM

Wow glad to hear you and the wife are ok, but I would be real pissed about the hit and run... I am assuming you did not get a look at the company or the plates? Any type of description could help because most states have weigh-in stations with cameras now.

What a POS the truck driver is!

08-29-2009, 12:11 AM	#1
charliemack New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	The story of my car and the indecent Trucker Well after a half year of using the all mighty search button to find everything out about my beloved 07 328i. I figured I'd make my first post because of the tribulations that I have recently experienced. It's long but bear with me It's is a fairly short story of me getting a bright and shiny 07 328i a half year before i graduated from college. I loved it and it loved me. That spring a hail storm caused me to endure two months of no car and killer damage total of 10k (thank god for insurance). Next I have been plagued with two clutch issues that one was replaced free and the next I payed Half(I've been driving manual for 9+ years and this is the first time i've ever had a clutch issue) But that is all fixed and all is well and good till Aug 26th at 9:35 Pm. Me and my Wife of a month and a half where driving from Houston to Dallas on 45 going 75mph, when an 18 wheeler who had been following me for about 20 miles decided he was going to pass me, I was in the right lane as is the law and he crept up on my left side slowly for about 25seconds I knew he was in my blind spot but he hadn't been there long and he did actively change lanes to pass me so i figured he was aware of my vehicle. He then decided to change lanes, Directly hitting my driver side rear panel with his bumper, this caused me to fish tail directly into his path and consequently get squarely Tboned on the driver side(scary to see an 18 wheeler coming at you head on) This second hit sent me straight forward and a third knick by his truck sent me spinning into the center median. We finally came to a stop to my engine still running my coolant light on and just enough time to see this trucker driving away without even touching his brakes. I immediately turn off the car and dail 911 not a single person stops as a witness or to help for 15 minutes. Finally a cop shows up and with inspection of a flashlight I decide to move the car and see if it is drive able. It so happened that it was indeed mechanicly fine and as a small testament these cars where built to take a hit even though both doors where damaged they still functioned and we continued our drive the next day where I made it the last 150 miles to Dallas, We got here got it in the shop and got a rental and all works out. I have included some pictures of my car I do Love my car and I feel that even though there have been issues the fact that i stood up to an large vehicle hitting it and not flipping or crumbling is a true testament that these cars are well worth it. Also me and my wife are fine without any issues now for the show pictures Last edited by charliemack; 08-29-2009 at 12:45 AM..
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	damn! well glad you guys are ok! getting hit by a trucker...insane __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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08-29-2009, 12:19 AM	#3
charliemack New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	I will have pictures up soon but i need to resize them
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08-29-2009, 12:53 AM	#4
JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General 398 Rep 4,084 Posts Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY iTrader: (3)	glad to hear you guys are ok. iv said since the day i picked my car up that it feels solid on the road. im sure you can agree with me. __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......
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08-29-2009, 12:55 AM	#5
07E92TT Major 57 Rep 1,336 Posts Drives: 08 C63 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando,FL iTrader: (1)	dangg i'd be LIVID! and I feel bad for you because there's no way you'll ever catch the trucker __________________ Car: 2008 E90 SG/Black/Dark Burl (sold) 2008 MB C63 P.Silver/Black
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08-29-2009, 01:00 AM	#6
MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	damn. looks like crumpled aluminum foil __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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crazed792 Captain 16 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SL,UT iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Oh hell.... That's horrible, and I can't believe that the trucker didn't notice doing that, and yet it's hard to imagine someone not stopping! Arg. Regardless, I'm sorry for you, your wife, and your poor car! I'm glad you two made it through that unharmed. __________________
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08-29-2009, 02:56 AM	#10
charliemack New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Honestly we where in good condition like no soreness or anything but the fact that someone could hit someone and not stop just doesn't make any sense to me. I mean i'd be scared i killed someone especially since it's a huge truck. And the police didn't put any effort into finding him which irritated just abit more, atleast they could have pretended
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08-29-2009, 03:03 AM	#11
jibaholic101 Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	damn! i am soooo sorry to see that!!! you guys are lucky you werent killed! had a friend of a friend that died like that! thank god you guys were ok? i hope you got the trucking company and a description of the truck, because i would sue the SHIT out of that trucking company, they have no right to put someone that dangerous on the road, let alone someone that would commit a HIT AND RUN! __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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jrsbeamer335 Captain 38 Rep 756 Posts Drives: below 1,500rpm Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: vegas iTrader: (5)	omfg. that trucker is an A-hole!!! glad you guys are okay though. that must be one of the scariest experience ever. hope you get everything fixed.
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LZM Ray Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2015 x5 50i MSport AlpineWhite Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	any chance to find out who that trucker was? those assholes think they own the road. hope u guys find him and glad you're ok. __________________ MY 2015 x5 50i MSport White MY 2014 428i MSport Convertible Estoril Blue MY 2011 M3 Interlagos Blue \| 6MT MY 09 335i XDrive coupe \| Montego BLue \| 6MT \|
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Tallest Major General 1310 Rep 6,311 Posts Drives: 911 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 911 [10.00]	truck driver deserves his balls to be cut off with a blunt knife. glad you are ok buddy, wish you saw the license plate... __________________ 997.2 F30.F11.E86.E90.E90.E36
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E92-Lighting 860 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	the trucker drove away free, not the first time i heard of this, at least your okay
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08-30-2009, 10:59 AM	#17
radiofrequency Field Marshall 307 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 ZCP, 2021 M2 Comp Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere in Africa iTrader: (0)	Glad to hear that you are ok, IMHO, you are very, very lucky to be alive. I stay as far from trucks as possible, many of them use uppers such as meth to keep going. I know that this is a generalization, however, I figure that if I regard all of them as raving lunatics behind the wheel of a barely controllable 40 ton behemoth and deploy defensive driving techniques, I will be safer. I hope that your insurer provides you with a new vehicle.
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08-31-2009, 08:58 AM	#20
Bimmerdriver17 Major 36 Rep 1,361 Posts Drives: F10 535i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	most important thing is that your wife and yourself sustained no injuries during this horrible incident. __________________ 2016 F10 535 xDrive Msport Alpine White -Current 2014 F10 535 xDrive SOLD 2009 E90 335i SOLD 2007 E92 6MT SOLD
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08-31-2009, 09:30 AM	#21
335i_LeMans_pkgmax Brigadier General 33 Rep 3,030 Posts Drives: 09 - 335i Xdrive Sdn Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Wow glad to hear you and the wife are ok, but I would be real pissed about the hit and run... I am assuming you did not get a look at the company or the plates? Any type of description could help because most states have weigh-in stations with cameras now. What a POS the truck driver is!
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