2002 BMW 530 Car repairs after accident.

Tiny
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2002 BMW 530

My car was damaged after being hit from the rear. There is a lot of damage and I have not yet received the estimate from the repair shop. How is it determined whether they will repair damages or declare a total loss?
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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 AT 2:42 PM

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Tiny
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If damages meet or exceed the wholesale value they total.
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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 AT 2:54 PM
Tiny
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I agree with Docfixit. BMW usually goes with that and/or 50% of the retail value, depending on the vehicle. The E60 cars seem to be in a different realm, I have seen then get totaled for some fairly minor mishaps. I get that it has to do with the construction techniques. There is a lot of aluminum in these cars and it does not take well to being abused.
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Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 AT 4:13 PM

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