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Got it fixed today (more) (archive)
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Posted by Zag on May 16, 2000 at 16:45:34:

In Reply to: Re: Bent rear posted by J. Betz on May 16, 2000 at 14:12:03:

I was lucky. In addition to the wheel I only needed a new trailing arm. The stealer's estimate for the part + labor was about 600$, so I went to a local salvage yard that specializes in BMWs. Got the arm for 150$ and had it put in by an independent mechanic for another 150$ which also included an alignment check. So my accident including the new wheel set me back by less than 600$. I have to say that BMW sure makes quality cars. During the impact the wheel had hit the muffler (a very minor dent on the side) which is *about* 5 inches from the wheel and all I needed was a new wheel and trailing arm! Anyway, could have been much worse.

Zag
'90 520i

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