My New G90 M5... Oops

M6MIKE · 12-09-2024, 12:21 AM

Picked up my new M5 last week, had been sitting in the garage until this weekend. Car has been great, not really driven a lot... only 200 miles so far and still in the break in period so taking it easy.... my son and I were just driving down to the lake this morning, came over a hill and the highway was stopped. Fortunately missed the stopped cars but got into the median a little bit and the back end slid and came into contact with the wall. I had it towed to the dealer... I am sure they will be surprised to find this on Monday morning.

Have been a reader here but not a poster but need some good vibes from the group. Please send some my way... hoping for a good outcome... was just sick to my stomach that this happened!

Tom9960 · 12-09-2024, 03:29 AM

Glad you both are safe and well. Hopefully its a simple fix and youll get on the road and enjoying it in no time.

iifymbro · 12-09-2024, 06:40 AM

much better outcome then smashing into stationary cars, I've had to dart into the emergency lane like this too and it's scary af. Should pat yourself on the back too cause the average driver will panic and get target fixation on the back of the car in front and drive right into it.

I was going to say congrats on keeping it superficial damage only and no rear quarterpanel damage besides a little bare metal patch that'll need touchup....but that rear wheel looks a bit sketchy, could just be the angle/distortion in the picture but might have a issue with the rear steer components or something. Still way better then pancaking the barrier or rear ending someone at 30mph+

EUPremier · 12-09-2024, 06:51 AM

Ah that’s a balls man. Sorry to learn of that mishap.
Nobody’s hurt, the car will get sorted and it’ll be a memory in no time.

josec70 · 12-09-2024, 12:00 PM

Glad you and your son are OK .. all that really matters.

Car should be fine.

DocWeatherington · 12-09-2024, 03:51 PM

Glad you are okay. The car can be fixed or replaced

Greer · 12-09-2024, 11:59 PM

Oh wow, sorry to see this happen to such a pretty car. I am glad you and the family are ok, that's all that really matters at the end of the day.

M6MIKE · 12-10-2024, 01:07 AM

Thanks all, and you are all absolutely right. Could have been much worse and at the end of the day my son and I walked away without a scratch.

The car on the other hand... looks like some suspension components bent but nothing too terrible yet. Still need to see if any of the rear steering components were impacted. My biggest concern was the mechanical side of things since the cosmetic was a little more obvious. Hats off to the dealer getting in so quickly and up on the lift to take a look.

12-09-2024, 12:21 AM	#1
M6MIKE Registered 5 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 25 M5, 20 M8, 14 F12, 88 M6 Join Date: Nov 2024 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	My New G90 M5... Oops Picked up my new M5 last week, had been sitting in the garage until this weekend. Car has been great, not really driven a lot... only 200 miles so far and still in the break in period so taking it easy.... my son and I were just driving down to the lake this morning, came over a hill and the highway was stopped. Fortunately missed the stopped cars but got into the median a little bit and the back end slid and came into contact with the wall. I had it towed to the dealer... I am sure they will be surprised to find this on Monday morning. Have been a reader here but not a poster but need some good vibes from the group. Please send some my way... hoping for a good outcome... was just sick to my stomach that this happened! Attached Images
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12-09-2024, 03:29 AM	#2
Tom9960 New Member 5 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2017 CTS-V, M5 F90, M8 F92 Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Saudi Aabia iTrader: (0)	Glad you both are safe and well. Hopefully its a simple fix and youll get on the road and enjoying it in no time.
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12-09-2024, 06:40 AM	#3
iifymbro Captain 1044 Rep 672 Posts Drives: '24 M2 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: U.S iTrader: (0)	much better outcome then smashing into stationary cars, I've had to dart into the emergency lane like this too and it's scary af. Should pat yourself on the back too cause the average driver will panic and get target fixation on the back of the car in front and drive right into it. I was going to say congrats on keeping it superficial damage only and no rear quarterpanel damage besides a little bare metal patch that'll need touchup....but that rear wheel looks a bit sketchy, could just be the angle/distortion in the picture but might have a issue with the rear steer components or something. Still way better then pancaking the barrier or rear ending someone at 30mph+
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12-09-2024, 06:51 AM	#4
EUPremier Second Lieutenant 280 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2022 G30 545e Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Cork, Ireland iTrader: (0)	Ah that’s a balls man. Sorry to learn of that mishap. Nobody’s hurt, the car will get sorted and it’ll be a memory in no time. __________________ Currently driving 2016 F10 M5 & 2017 G11 730d. Note: Taxes on vehicles in Ireland are bananas! Previously 2019 G05 X5 M50D, 2016 F36 430d, 2012 F10 520d, 2006 E60 M5, 2005 E60 530D
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josec70 Major General 4257 Rep 5,295 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	Glad you and your son are OK .. all that really matters. Car should be fine. __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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12-09-2024, 03:51 PM	#6
DocWeatherington Brigadier General 3360 Rep 4,396 Posts Drives: F90 CP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: US iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 XM [10.00]	Glad you are okay. The car can be fixed or replaced
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12-09-2024, 11:59 PM	#7
Greer Colonel 2177 Rep 2,640 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Oh wow, sorry to see this happen to such a pretty car. I am glad you and the family are ok, that's all that really matters at the end of the day. __________________ 2022 F90 M5 Competition & 2019 M2 Competition 2019 F90 M5 Competition 2017 F80 M3 Competition 2014 F10 M5 Competition 2003 E39 M5
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12-10-2024, 01:07 AM	#8
M6MIKE Registered 5 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 25 M5, 20 M8, 14 F12, 88 M6 Join Date: Nov 2024 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks all, and you are all absolutely right. Could have been much worse and at the end of the day my son and I walked away without a scratch. The car on the other hand... looks like some suspension components bent but nothing too terrible yet. Still need to see if any of the rear steering components were impacted. My biggest concern was the mechanical side of things since the cosmetic was a little more obvious. Hats off to the dealer getting in so quickly and up on the lift to take a look.
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