Just in case, don't break your rear glass....

darkcloud · 12-20-2006, 08:18 AM

My car was rear ended by a bus back on 11/30. It went in the shop 12/6 and everything was going smoothly until they had to remove the rear glass to put on a new rear fender. Well the glass shattered from the stress. The shop immediately ordered glass and was hoping to have it done last Thursday. Well no glass came so no finished car. They then said the car will be done today. I get a call a little bit ago,

"uh, sorry, but the car won't be done today. The rear glass in on order from Germany and won't be shipped until at least 12/26. We hope to have it by the 28th or 29th, but who knows how long the shipping will take. We'll be in touch and let you know when the glass shows up".

I'm really freaking fed up right now. I want my damn car back. I'm sick of this piece of shit Caddy CTS I have as a loaner. Would it be outside of what I can do to try and get my monthly payment for my car out of the bus company as sort of a compensation for the troubles? I wasn't going to bother when the repairs were estimated at a week, but I'm closely approaching a month now, and even though I got a "comperable" loaner (I don't think so

), I don't feel it should still cover as my payment for a car I chose to get over a car I was given.

Anyways, nobody go breaking their rear glass. Because it's apparently a bitch to get a new one. Besides I'm first haha.

I just thought of this. I don't get to celebrate the car's first x-mas with it

. Instead I'm stuck with a CTS

as my baby has to sit in a shop:mad:

KL2DC · 12-20-2006, 08:22 AM

That sucks, I wouldn't imagine the rear glass being nationally backordered to wrrant special order from Germany. At least you got a Caddy CTS, other folks have gotten worst rentals and had to put up with longer waits. GL with everything.

darkcloud · 12-20-2006, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

That sucks, I wouldn't imagine the rear glass being nationally backordered to wrrant special order from Germany. At least you got a Caddy CTS, other folks have gotten worst rentals and had to put up with longer waits. GL with everything.

I guess so, unless the shop is a bunch of dumb asses

Oh I only got the CTS because I threw a shit storm of trouble at the bus company. Statefarm was only going to give me $25/day which equals a Cobalt or Impala, but that wasn't acceptable in my book. So I went after the bus co. to put up the difference. At first they said no, then I threatened a Lawyer will be contacting them and they caved.

FJUNO78 · 12-20-2006, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by darkcloud

I guess so, unless the shop is a bunch of dumb asses

Oh I only got the CTS because I threw a shit storm of trouble at the bus company. Statefarm was only going to give me $25/day which equals a Cobalt or Impala, but that wasn't acceptable in my book. So I went after the bus co. to put up the difference. At first they said no, then I threatened a Lawyer will be contacting them and they caved.

sucks dood, but look at the bright side, its getting fixed and you weren't hurt.

Hawkshaw · 12-20-2006, 08:57 AM

Thanks for the warning, I was going to break my rear glass this weekend.

Seriously though, that sucks dude. Glad you got the bus co. to pony up for a car closer to the one in the shop, good work.

F32Fleet · 12-20-2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

That sucks, I wouldn't imagine the rear glass being nationally backordered to wrrant special order from Germany. At least you got a Caddy CTS, other folks have gotten worst rentals and had to put up with longer waits. GL with everything.

No kidding..at least he HAS a free car where 99% of the drivers out there would be SOL and having to pay for a car rental while their car was being repaired.

Oh,,and the CTS isn't a POS. A Kia is a POS.

darkcloud · 12-20-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Socom

Oh,,and the CTS isn't a POS. A Kia is a POS.

Ok, the CTS isn't a POS, but it's a POS when you compare it to a BMW.

I'm just salty and want my ride back.

Also noones commented on if I can get my monthly payment out of the bus co. for my bimmer, or is that not a normal thing to ask for. This is the first time I've ever been hit.

combatcarry · 12-20-2006, 09:54 AM

They could easily put an aftermarket (inferior) rear window in for you.

I understand your frustrated... At least your not riding your bicycle or the bus to work. A Cadillac CTS is still an extremely nice car.

KennyVendetta · 12-20-2006, 10:13 AM

A Cadillac CTS is a decent car. I know that you are using this board to vent but getting angry will not make your glass shipment come in faster.

bronco · 12-20-2006, 11:36 AM

Ohhhh My Gooood, DUDE chill out and enjoy the free miles that you put on the Cadillac....Duhhhh it is not like they gave you a Civic....and it is not like you used to driving a 745i either, so shut up already!

vAnt826 · 12-20-2006, 01:25 PM

Wow reminds me of Sweet 16.

A CTS isn't bad at all. Very comparable.

It's people like you who bitch about little things. People pull strings in hopes to make you feel better, only to see that it just makes it worse. Makes them inclined to not be so helpful to others anymore.

darkcloud · 12-20-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by combatcarry

They could easily put an aftermarket (inferior) rear window in for you.

This is true. But being that I only have 5k on the car before I could even mention I wanted only new parts the shop said they would give me nothing but new parts.

You guys need to chill not me. I'm just bitching cuz I want my car back. I would prolly be bitching about any car I was given haha. I'm also not to loving towards our lovely american car cuz they are shitty, no matter what badge you smack on it. My favorite about the CTS is it has the same keyless entry fob and my g/f's 02 Cavalier

. +35k for a car and you get the same fob as a 14k car, gotta love that about GM.

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Originally Posted by vAnt826

It's people like you who bitch about little things. People pull strings in hopes to make you feel better, only to see that it just makes it worse. Makes them inclined to not be so helpful to others anymore.

Shut the fuck up. No one pulled strings for me. I wasn't accepting anything below a certain level and applied some force to get what I wanted. The bus co. does have a policy to cover the difference to put people in comperable cars, they just don't advertise it in hopes to save themselves some money. I just had to talk to the next level of supervisor to get it.

JOYRIIDE1113 · 12-20-2006, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by darkcloud

+35k for a car and you get the same fob as a 14k car, gotta love that about GM.

A fully loaded BMW M6's key fob is the same as a base model, stripped, manual 325i's key fob...

KL2DC · 12-20-2006, 03:10 PM

My insurance company's policy on comparable car was one that is comparable in size class....unfortunately the E90 is classified as a compact so needless to say the rental I got (when I sent my car in for a bumper scrape) was nothing to write home about. I did complain a tad and got bumped up to an Altima which was for full size car.

I think the bus co is doing the right thing. Accidents happen. I wouldn't push for the month's car payment.

Just chill, enjoy the holidays and 'enjoy' the Caddy

Wishing your car a speedy recovery

bavarian19 · 12-20-2006, 03:16 PM

I had a Pontiac Vibe for 6 weeks while my car got fixed...

6 WEEKS!!!!

I dont want to hear you bitch about your caddy

Robert · 12-20-2006, 03:34 PM

Oh stop it my car is totalled and I am stuck in a Dodge Caliber. No it wasn't a BMW but I should have a new M3 next Nov, and I am waiting for the insurance to cut me a check. It's been almost two weeks already and it has gotten almost nowhere so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkcloud

Ok, the CTS isn't a POS, but it's a POS when you compare it to a BMW.

I'm just salty and want my ride back.

Also noones commented on if I can get my monthly payment out of the bus co. for my bimmer, or is that not a normal thing to ask for. This is the first time I've ever been hit.

KL2DC · 12-20-2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

I had a Pontiac Vibe for 6 weeks while my car got fixed...

The Pontiac Vibe was 'comparable' to your E90.....in grille design

teknochild · 12-20-2006, 06:24 PM

one thing to note about things like companies especialy if their city/government run, is threatening to sue turns out a lot of resuls since they are so liable for things and have the money to be sucked out

LEA69 · 12-20-2006, 06:44 PM

That sucks man, i feel your pain. No one should be without their family (and my bimmer is my baby!!!!)

12-20-2006, 08:18 AM	#1
darkcloud Colonel 336 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Just in case, don't break your rear glass.... My car was rear ended by a bus back on 11/30. It went in the shop 12/6 and everything was going smoothly until they had to remove the rear glass to put on a new rear fender. Well the glass shattered from the stress. The shop immediately ordered glass and was hoping to have it done last Thursday. Well no glass came so no finished car. They then said the car will be done today. I get a call a little bit ago, "uh, sorry, but the car won't be done today. The rear glass in on order from Germany and won't be shipped until at least 12/26. We hope to have it by the 28th or 29th, but who knows how long the shipping will take. We'll be in touch and let you know when the glass shows up". I'm really freaking fed up right now. I want my damn car back. I'm sick of this piece of shit Caddy CTS I have as a loaner. Would it be outside of what I can do to try and get my monthly payment for my car out of the bus company as sort of a compensation for the troubles? I wasn't going to bother when the repairs were estimated at a week, but I'm closely approaching a month now, and even though I got a "comperable" loaner (I don't think so ), I don't feel it should still cover as my payment for a car I chose to get over a car I was given. Anyways, nobody go breaking their rear glass. Because it's apparently a bitch to get a new one. Besides I'm first haha. I just thought of this. I don't get to celebrate the car's first x-mas with it . Instead I'm stuck with a CTS as my baby has to sit in a shop:mad: __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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Hawkshaw Major 100 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks for the warning, I was going to break my rear glass this weekend. Seriously though, that sucks dude. Glad you got the bus co. to pony up for a car closer to the one in the shop, good work. __________________ Paul Last edited by Hawkshaw; 12-20-2006 at 12:12 PM..
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combatcarry Private First Class 24 Rep 177 Posts Drives: '06 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Utah iTrader: (3)	Be glad you're getting your glass from Germany They could easily put an aftermarket (inferior) rear window in for you. I understand your frustrated... At least your not riding your bicycle or the bus to work. A Cadillac CTS is still an extremely nice car.
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KennyVendetta Salsero 41 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 335 Crimson Red Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	A Cadillac CTS is a decent car. I know that you are using this board to vent but getting angry will not make your glass shipment come in faster. __________________ 335 Sedan \| Crimson Red \| Cream Beige \| Burl Walnut \| Step \| ZSP\| ZPP \| CA \| PDC \| Sunshade \| Paddle Shifters Pick up - Jan 18 2007
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bronco Colonel 76 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Ohhhh My Gooood, DUDE chill out and enjoy the free miles that you put on the Cadillac....Duhhhh it is not like they gave you a Civic....and it is not like you used to driving a 745i either, so shut up already! __________________ SaaS - The world of tomorrow is already here...www.saaschronicles.com
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vAnt826 Major 65 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (3)	Wow reminds me of Sweet 16. A CTS isn't bad at all. Very comparable. It's people like you who bitch about little things. People pull strings in hopes to make you feel better, only to see that it just makes it worse. Makes them inclined to not be so helpful to others anymore.
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KL2DC Moderator 319 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	My insurance company's policy on comparable car was one that is comparable in size class....unfortunately the E90 is classified as a compact so needless to say the rental I got (when I sent my car in for a bumper scrape) was nothing to write home about. I did complain a tad and got bumped up to an Altima which was for full size car. I think the bus co is doing the right thing. Accidents happen. I wouldn't push for the month's car payment. Just chill, enjoy the holidays and 'enjoy' the Caddy Wishing your car a speedy recovery __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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bavarian19 General 523 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	I had a Pontiac Vibe for 6 weeks while my car got fixed... 6 WEEKS!!!! I dont want to hear you bitch about your caddy
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teknochild Your resident 4um troll 127 Rep 2,020 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	one thing to note about things like companies especialy if their city/government run, is threatening to sue turns out a lot of resuls since they are so liable for things and have the money to be sucked out
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LEA69 BORRIS the BMW! 24 Rep 369 Posts Drives: BMW E90 MSPORTS & BMW E34 535i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 M-Sports [0.00]	That sucks man, i feel your pain. No one should be without their family (and my bimmer is my baby!!!!)
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