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Got hit from behind this morning by my neighbor.....
Got hit from behind by my neighbor this morning while at a stop light I've never met him prior to this morning. He refused to share insurance information and then fled the scene Police wrote the report up as a 'hit and run' and are pursuing him based upon his license plate which I relayed to the dispatch officer on the phone. This should be interesting.........
My D3's damage is relatively minor, broken reflector and gouges in the back bumper. Police report says "damage in excess of $1,500" but they aren't professional estimators. Who knows.16 D4 Landmark
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1st Jul 2010 2:20 pm
ronp
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puts a new spin on the term ....
"I bumped into my neighbour this morning"
Glad it aint too bad.
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1st Jul 2010 2:23 pm
pom
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Self defence in legal in the big apple though ? Bring out the M60 from the boot and hose him down!
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1st Jul 2010 2:32 pm
AWeatherup
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As always, the big question is how did the other guy's car do when in ran into your LR?? Total insurance write off I assume!Disco4, BMW1200RT,
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1st Jul 2010 2:40 pm
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
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I came close to violence but cooler heads prevailed. I did not notice any damage to his BMW X5 but then again I was concerned with my D3 and not focused on his station wagon.16 D4 Landmark
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1st Jul 2010 2:43 pm
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1st Jul 2010 2:45 pm
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pom talking about someone who lives in Chicago wrote:
Self defence in legal in the big apple though ?
jjvd21 - did he know/realise that you were his neighbour?2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
1st Jul 2010 3:08 pm
jjvd21
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I don't think he knew up from down, nor that I am his neighbor. He was more concerned with fleeing the scene than neigborly introductions. A real classless piece. Set up an estimation appointment with my local LR dealer tomorrow. Will find out how much a new rear bumper cover is along with reflector I presume.16 D4 Landmark
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1st Jul 2010 3:16 pm
ronp
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Just give Mr Capones descendents a ring.
They'll give him a good 'smack' and put a few holes in his station wagon for you.
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1st Jul 2010 3:30 pm
bambi
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This is better than soprano's cant wait to see if he gets hosed or watered, canned,
1st Jul 2010 4:23 pm
jjvd21
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Location: Chicago
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Repair estimate is $800. Includes new rear bumper cover and reflector. Problem is that they want to put on a brand new bumper which won't match the faded trim on the rest of the D3. I have explained this to my insurance company and they recommend a cash settlement. Since the damage is cosmetic I may go this route rather than putting on a new rear bumper that won't match. If I get a check from the neighbors insurance company I may buy something with the money that is obnoxious that I can put outside for my neighbor to see everyday. I'd of course tell him that he paid for it. I'm thinking some sort of lawn art or something that lights up at night. Ideas are welcomed.16 D4 Landmark
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Update: police and insurance have spoken to my neighbor he has admitted fault. Insurance is going to issue a check to me for the damage which is fine with me since a new bumper wouldn't match the other faded trim. I haven't seen my neighbor since the incident and I presume he's embarassed as ******.16 D4 Landmark
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I've never met him prior to this morning. He refused to share insurance information and then fled the scene 
Police wrote the report up as a 'hit and run' and are pursuing him based upon his license plate which I relayed to the dispatch officer on the phone. This should be interesting......... 
