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jhphoto · 09-10-2013, 08:14 PM

Just 2 months after picking up my "new to me" X5, was rear ended on the highway by this massive Lexus truck who was quoted as going "60mph" when he slammed into me while stopped in traffic. Forcing me into a poor little civic. I was able to drive my baby away from the accident, the Lexus was totaled.

Initial quote for repairs floated in the $9,000 range with the final number settling around $12,000 for repairs. The entire lift gate and rear bumper, and exhaust were replaced. Surprised my insurance didn't total out, but even more surprised of how well the X5 handled the impact

SouthShoreM3 · 09-11-2013, 12:10 PM

Agreed OP!the X5 is very well built and with the Collison I suffered as well it is amazing that not one single passenger in my vehicle barely felt it!

Reason number 10000000 why I will always buy a German vehicle as long as I can afford to.

E92 M2530Z · 09-11-2013, 02:15 PM

Wow, glad you're OK, but good to know the structural strength of these cars is excellent. BMW FTW!

gajidy · 09-12-2013, 01:32 AM

Good to know that you're alright!

texvette · 09-13-2013, 11:42 PM

I had a gx 470 like that. It seemed like a very solid chassis. Amazed at the
difference in damage. ???? find more on the X5 as started taking damaged
parts off. That is a pretty good hit, Drive line seal and stuff which absorbed
some of the impact

X5ist · 09-14-2013, 09:48 AM

wow...wunderbar

Kzang · 09-27-2013, 10:04 AM

Have you guys not heard of the crumple zone on cars built these days?
The Lexus front end did exactly what it was suppose to do.. The BMW X5 would
ideally have the same outcome if it was in the Lexus position...

09-10-2013, 08:14 PM	#1
jhphoto New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 4.8i Black Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	BMW 1 - Lexus 0 Just 2 months after picking up my "new to me" X5, was rear ended on the highway by this massive Lexus truck who was quoted as going "60mph" when he slammed into me while stopped in traffic. Forcing me into a poor little civic. I was able to drive my baby away from the accident, the Lexus was totaled. Initial quote for repairs floated in the $9,000 range with the final number settling around $12,000 for repairs. The entire lift gate and rear bumper, and exhaust were replaced. Surprised my insurance didn't total out, but even more surprised of how well the X5 handled the impact __________________ 2009 X5 4.8 1998 528i - FOR SALE
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SouthShoreM3 Passes everything but the gas station 49 Rep 795 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2)	Agreed OP!the X5 is very well built and with the Collison I suffered as well it is amazing that not one single passenger in my vehicle barely felt it! Reason number 10000000 why I will always buy a German vehicle as long as I can afford to.
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E92 M2530Z Private 12 Rep 91 Posts Drives: E92 2008 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Wow, glad you're OK, but good to know the structural strength of these cars is excellent. BMW FTW!
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texvette Private 2 Rep 56 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: tx iTrader: (0)	I had a gx 470 like that. It seemed like a very solid chassis. Amazed at the difference in damage. ???? find more on the X5 as started taking damaged parts off. That is a pretty good hit, Drive line seal and stuff which absorbed some of the impact
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09-14-2013, 09:48 AM	#6
X5ist Private First Class 11 Rep 137 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	wow...wunderbar __________________ 2007 X5 4.8i Sports, Adaptive Drive, Rear Entertainment -In 2013 Nissan Juke Nismo AWD -In 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman All4 -Out 2007 MB ML63 AMG- Out 2007 Acura MDX SH AWD Elite Package - Out 2008 Infiniti EX35 Journey iAWD - Out 2003 Nissan Murano SE AWD - Out2003 Infiniti FX35 AWD Tech Package- Out 2001 Subaru WRX - Out 1999 Subaru Forester S - Out 2003 Toyota Matrix XR AWD - Out
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09-27-2013, 10:04 AM	#7
Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Have you guys not heard of the crumple zone on cars built these days? The Lexus front end did exactly what it was suppose to do.. The BMW X5 would ideally have the same outcome if it was in the Lexus position...
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