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E46 (1999 - 2006)
The fourth generation 3 Series (E46 chassis) was introduced in 1999 and set the standard for engineering and performance during it's years of production including being named to Car & Driver's 10 best list every one of those years! ! -- View the E46 Wiki

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Old 10-26-2009, 02:29 PM
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I had a fender bender today :(

I was at a stop sign on campus and I was adjusting the radio...then I just pulled out onto the street without looking and hit another car...
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Old 10-26-2009, 02:33 PM
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Old 10-26-2009, 02:33 PM
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Old 10-26-2009, 02:48 PM
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Bummer dude . Gotta pay attention .
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Old 10-26-2009, 02:56 PM
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Old 10-26-2009, 03:16 PM
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Sucks. Hope you learned your lesson.
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:24 PM
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:36 PM
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Last time I checked I had a penis!!
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At least you didn't hit a motorcycle!!
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:39 PM
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Old 10-26-2009, 04:43 PM
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Ow. Ow. Ow.

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Old 10-26-2009, 05:25 PM
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You almost got away with an easy fix...new bumber (M3), badda bing...done!

But looks like it got your hood just on the corner there, and probably your front quarter panel.
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Old 10-26-2009, 05:31 PM
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Doesn't look to bad man...And yeah gotta pay attention, use steering wheel controls.

P.S, props for not making up a lame ass excuse...
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OMG, you messed up your rims real bad.....nows a good time to replace
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Old 10-26-2009, 07:19 PM
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Old 10-26-2009, 07:28 PM
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LOL Yeah I've been thinking about that..I want to put some black wheels on my car..Like the ones on the cars below..

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How much damage was there to the truck?
The truck only had damage to the drivers door. It was bad at all..she was still able to open and close it.


And thanks everyone for the comments! Just glad neither of us were hurt..It could have been a lot worse.
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