Totaled my 1995 318ti sport (m68)

[swainbryan]

Was out on thanksgiving and lost control due to sleet/rain. (and my m68's with 225/45/17 summer tires) I did a 180 degree turn at 65 mph and went a couple thousand feet into a light pole. I walked away with a limp in my leg but its getting better. My car was towed that night and I'm gonna grab my plates on monday, so I will upload photos of before and after. This car saved my life, both airbags went off and both bumpers fell off. But I don't think I'm gonna be able to insure another bimmer for a few years. I'm 22 years old and very grateful that my car kept me safe. The crazy thing was that I was in the middle lane and there were cars on both sides of me and I cleared them both. I was not drinking or under the influence of anything. Just should have changed to my winter set and took it slower. But for my ti that I got for $1200 on CL, ITS DONE. I will never get a deal like that again, but @ least I have my life. And like the chinese saying goes; in chaos opportunities will present themselves if you are ready to take advantage of them.

[budget76]

sucks to hear that man, at least you're OK. Are you going to buy it back and part it or what?

[englishposse]

Glad to hear that you're OK. I had a similar experience in my '95 ti base on the LIE about 8 years ago. I accelerated (forgetting about the wet road)onto the LIE service road and the car fish tailed and did a 360. I was lucky the traffic that was coming did not get to where I was until after I had hit a chain link fence, and was off the road. All I had to show for it was a small chip above the rear bumper.

Sorry that your car was totaled, but the main thing is you're here and able to tell the tale.

[tiFreak]

that sucks, glad you came out pretty much unharmed though, shows how well built these cars are

[1996 328ti]

Sorry to hear.
I learned my lesson one winter driving on Michelin Z rated tires in 4 inches of snow. :(
And I was only driving a few miles an hour.
It doesn't take much.

Good luck.

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Glad your ok. Sorry about your car...

[swainbryan]

I went to the dump today and had to sign the title over, the whole car is ephed up. My Ti was able to keep me alive, and in a few years I plan on getting another. For now I have to pick-up the pieces and get another job, this is the first day I'm able to walk without pain. So at least things are getting back to normal.:| here are some pictures
http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a476/swainbryan/bmw1.jpg
http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a476/swainbryan/bmw2.jpg
http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a476/swainbryan/bmw4.jpg
http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a476/swainbryan/bmw5.jpg
http://i1039.photobucket.com/albums/a476/swainbryan/bmw3.jpg

I have a set of winter tires on stock steel rims, just didn't get a chance to put them on before thanksgiving. Its the worst when I could have prevented the crash with a simple swap. Either way I posted some pics to show the extent of the damage. I'm gonna give the rims to my neighbor, he has a 325i E36 that could help him this winter. (Early holiday present)

[vsonix]

sorry to hear about that, also reading this has reminded me that it's snowing outside and I'm still running on summer tyres, but also that I don't have enough money to buy her any winter shoes. Doh!

[crash]

Sucks man just keep on pushing I doubt you wouldn't be able to insure another one if it was a weather related accident action check your policy they have to have a section of weather related accidents

[slow_ti]

Hope all works out bro


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[RAiMA]

Good to hear you're ok. There will be other bimmers to look forward to :)