My gearbox is ok

Steamyrotter · Post by **Steamyrotter** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:33 pm

My X is now EX...

White van man didn't stop at a junction and I couldn't avoid him...

Judging by the fact there is now no front left wing, the wheel is about 6 inches further back,
Air bags deployed and not many windows left, and the bonnet is slightly crumpled
I would say it's not going to buff out...

AW8 · Post by **AW8** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:55 pm

Glad you all escaped & walked from this okay.....Sorry to hear the X made a likely total loss sacrafice to protect you all.

Steamyrotter · Post by **Steamyrotter** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 11:08 pm

Thanks AW8

It is testament to the build of these that we only had a few bashes and bruises.

The Transit van on the other hand!!!!

graemeX5 · Post by **graemeX5** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:29 am

Glad to hear you and the family and dogs are all ok, rs always a shock to have a heavy accident for all involved.

Sorry about you X5 and yes I guess they are tough but we do get attached to them,but she did what you needed when it counted in protecting all the passengers. Hopefully there should be little dispute about liability and settlement.

If going for for a replacement there are still a lot E53s about but you may want to consider the newer E70 but you don't seem to be able to retro fit options as much.

Graeme

gchristofi · Post by **gchristofi** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:09 am

Sorry to hear this but happy to hear you are all unscathed.

X5-D-Sport · Post by **X5-D-Sport** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:30 pm

The useless bastard Van Driver !!

It scares me some times, that my beloved machine could be wiped out by some Cock on a motorbike, are a baffoon in a 2CV...

Even if the insurance pays out.... NOTHING repays the love & attention you gave to bring the car up to the spec you did...

So sorry to hear of the damage - but good to hear that the X5 kept you safe... glad you lot are OK.

Will you get another ?
With the work & love you put into that car, is it worth buying it from the insurance company for a pittance & use the extra cash to buy another & then transfer all the pretty bits ??

My X5 has EVERY OEM option & i would be unlikely to find another like it - ever... so I'd want to keep the remains to hop-up another replacement...

Is the Van Driver still alive, or did you put him out of his misery at the scene ???
I think I'd have removed his internal organs by the side of the road !!

Steamyrotter · Post by **Steamyrotter** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 3:07 pm

Thanks for the messages folks

Will be looking for new once insurance all sorted out.

Would love to get a 40d but may only be able to stretch to a 30d.
Either way it is looking like staying with an X5 especially now I know how they react in an accident

She was a good car and protected us to the end..

Obviously cannot give too many details out yet until investigations are complete but will let you know later

Reusch · Post by **Reusch** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 3:44 pm

As long as you,bairns and the dog are ok that's all that matters pal (but make the stupid barsteward pay)

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 5:57 pm

Really sorry to read this, but really pleased you are all OK.

One small question though.......what are you going to do with all this free time?

Scottys.m3 · Post by **Scottys.m3** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:22 pm

Sorry to hear. New project new excitement

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:41 am

Good to hear you're all ok buddy, shame about the way the car sung its last song...

Indeed must ask, how will you pass the time now!?!

ianst0028 · Post by **ianst0028** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 11:09 am

glad to hear your ok ..... shame about the car but it did it's job
good luck with the insurance companies .....we had a no fault accident in october and we're still fighting with them about it

Steamyrotter · Post by **Steamyrotter** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 12:30 pm

Sure I'll find another gearbox to research and play with!!!

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 5:55 pm

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Sure I'll find another gearbox to research and play with!!!

Steamyrotter · Post by **Steamyrotter** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 10:38 pm

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[quote="Steamyrotter"]
Sure I'll find another gearbox to research and play with!!!

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