Can My Wrecked Z4 Be Saved?

A lot of people have been wondering how the accident occurred. Well today, thanks to cutting edge accident reconstruction technology, I am able to show you exactly how my BMW Z4 was involved in a head-on collision.
After the scientific accurate explanation, I visit the wreckage of the car and try to make sense of the damage.
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0:00 Intro
0:53 Accident Reconstruction
3:05 Visiting The Wreckage
10:39 Outro And Show And Tell
#BMW #Crash #Wreckage

[@FoYo1005]

"my turn signal got hit" Your BMW came with a turn signal!? I didn't even know that was an option

[@ElliottAlvis]

It’s rare, I didn’t even know about them until this video!

[@Ametisti]

Must be aftermarket, prior owner did a fair bit to it after all.

[@100PercentJake]

This video should have been a 5 second youtube short of Elliott saying "no it can not"

[@ElliottAlvis]

😂😂😂 probably

[@autobez3132]

😂 😂 😂 # 🚗 🚘

[@rickbdatsun]

You should turn the illuminated badge into an accent lamp or nightlight. 💡

[@kadenw968]

That’s a brilliant idea

[@ashleydewitt7086]

I actually made this a year ago! imgur.com/a/d7qCG3L

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thats a cool idea!

[@rickbdatsun]

@@ashleydewitt7086 awesome! I love this!

[@davidparsons6482]

@@ashleydewitt7086 Cool....

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

If it ends up at copart or iaai I’ll grab it and have Maaco repair it.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Dude that would be pretty neat to see.

[@dave11686]

But here’s the important question… Did the important window still work?

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

@@dave11686 😂

[@michaelpfaff6009]

Take it to a shade tree mechanic. It'll be good as new.

[@TaffPlays]

Yes randy! You should do it! Another Z4 for the channel since you had the 3.0 not too long ago

[@TopherParkerCars]

"Your driver's seat is brown" Good one Hoovie lol

[@ElliottAlvis]

Classic Hoovie

[@zaurkomachkov520]

Damn, makes me feel safer about daily driving my Z4

[@maximravinet9950]

Well those car have some serious crumble zone in the front. I didn't feel that safe though when I saw an X5 coming in my rear view mirror at 60mph faster than me (in a fifty, after a stop) with no intention of braking. That's when you're happy to have a little bit of juice under the hood. Not sure it would have been the same in my 68hp hatchback.

[@dave11686]

Glad you’re still with us!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks Sock!

[@barbaraalvis2881]

Soooo glad you’re ok, Elliott. Thanks for the hot wheels accident re-creation. Helped to understand better what happened. And it was sure nice of Hoovie and Jacob to be with you while you paid your last respects to Penny.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks mom!

[@TheXoomfarr]

@@ElliottAlvis I knew that had to be your mom... who else would call your car by its name.

[@houseofno]

"Hi, we are your insurance company. We are here to offer you four dollars for your Z4. We are also notifying you that even though you were not at fault, we are raising your insurance premium. You cost us four dollars, so we have to punish you a lot more than that..." Again, glad you're ok!

[@ElliottAlvis]

😂😂😂

[@muskokamike127]

that's pretty much it. Is Kansas a no fault state? That's the issue with no fault insurance: it's good that it protects you in the case of an uninsured driver but it's bad because you end up paying higher insurance rates due to other driver's carelessness. Many companies now give you 1 accident before raising your rates. I was hit in the rear end by someone not paying attention so I was paranoid that some other idiot would hit me again and screw me forever.

[@adamgraham6265]

I got hit by a 1966 Olds torronado and luckily USAA pulled through and I got all the money I needed for the repairs

[@squeakers27]

@@muskokamike127 Yeah, it's very frustrating. I was rear ended waiting at a red light by a drunk driver and it increases the insurance premiums as it counts as having an accident in the last 5 years despite if you say you weren't at fault

[@joeg.1119]

Boo!!!! 👎👎👎👎

[@LextasyNation]

Glad you're ok bro, In my accident I honked at the guy that pulled out in front of me and when the airbag exploded it broke my wrist.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Oh my gosh dude, that’s awful! With the Trackhawk?

[@LextasyNation]

@@ElliottAlvis Yeah, btw when the doctor asks your pain level tell her 10! Get a better settlement that way lol I missed out on 10k because I didn't want to tell them how bad everything hurt lol

[@RandomGuyDan]

In my Ex's accident the airbag drove her arm backwards shattering the elbow against the center console lid. 20 years later she still can't completely straighten her arm and too much writing or any other activity that involves wrist movement makes the elbow swell.

[@JRs-Garage]

@Elliott Alvis When i had the same type of accident in my pathfinder it broke my wrist , so I’m glad your ok Elliott!!

[@Ametisti]

Glad you're okay, make sure to take it easy, and RIP in peace lil Z4

[@ericbrock9387]

Malibu lurking in the background in the yard....Glad you're okay!

[@ElliottAlvis]

lol, I saw that too!

[@wriddle082]

Glad to see you moving about a little better than the last video. And glad to see Hoovie trying to “straighten it all out” for a friend. Of course he mentions the brown seat after he already sat in it. That’s the sign of a true friend!

[@ryanstevens6010]

Hmm - after he sat in it? How do we know Hoovie didn't do it? Given his luck with BMWs it might be a form of revenge.

[@ElliottAlvis]

you've got a good point about the seat 🤔

[@TheBarberShopScott]

Glad to see another video. Looking a bit sore still but hopefully a full recovery soon

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks Scott. I’m just happy to feel okay enough to do videos!

[@edensker]

I appreciate the Hot Wheels and scale model demonstration. From the last video I could not figure out what had occurred.

[@ElliottAlvis]

I felt like it needed to be explained, I'm glad the Hot Wheels models worked adequately!

[@JerryChanD]

Respect to your sir, I mean if I am the Z4 owner got hit by this type of driver and totalled my lovely Z4 I must be going mad.

[@Gramps83]

That person just didn't want that Civic Hybrid anymore. Probably worth more as an insurance claim than dealing with insulting low ball offers from stupid people on facebook marketplace asking if the battery pack has been replaced and if it needs to be charged like a Tesla.

[@johnnguyen6850]

Fuck off man

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Elliott, the expression about having lemons and turning them into lemonade was written just for you, my friend! You have taken a very scary situation and turned it into something very beautiful. Thank you so much for teaching us how to always look on the bright side.

[@brandonterry4890]

You can!! Tavarish and Jared would be bored with something so simple like this lol.

[@ElliottAlvis]

lol "so simple" 😂

[@ReginaTrans_]

For an almost 20 year old BMW, to have the airbags and leg airbags to save you, only shows how we are living in the future

[@ElliottAlvis]

You've got that right!

[@olivery.4276]

Great to see that you're getting better.

[@rickbdatsun]

BMW plastic cooling system is actually a crumple zone? Brilliant! Glad to see you feeling better, Elliott!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks Rick!

[@muskokamike127]

it's actually a built in fire extinguishing system. Kind of like how oil leaks are "automatic rust prevention systems" Mustie1 did a video on an 80's Olds Cutlass where there was a leak in the front of the engine and the underside was pretty much rust free due to the constant stream of oil. The crossmember, transmounts, frame rails, and body pan under the seats were all in great shape with a nice coating of oil......

[@racerboy2212]

I’m truly glad you came through this alive and kicking!!

[@JonBlondell]

We're all glad you're recovering well! Keep it up, but don't push too hard!

[@Calculatedevil]

Glad your ok... can't wait to see future projects!!!

[@anthonybarton2103]

Glad to hear that you are doing well and I hope that you continue to do so.

[@SwiftyZenBadd]

Again, glad you're safe. I'm looking forward to what's next. I watch all your buddies and you for sure have your own flair and take on things.

[@jenniferfulbrook4370]

Glad you are doing better, I've always liked that plate I am glad you were able to keep it.

[@Mcbrand67]

I am glad to see you walking around without the brace. The BMW altough hated by many kept you pretty in one piece and offered him self for you. Give a other Z4 the change to make you smile.

[@GrantsDaddy]

so glad that you are ok. looked really bad. your very blessed. keep up the videos.

[@BigBundy82]

Im glad your feeling better Elliott

[@michaeltutty1540]

Nice to know the BMW did its job well and protected you. That was a hard hit. Very glad to see you up and about, but don't over do things. Your body needs time to heal.

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Glad you made it out with your sense of humor intact. The PDR comment when Tyler was jumping on your hood was hilarious.

[@AlvinYapVFX]

Sorry to see the state of your Z and glad that you are alright! I was thinking about getting a Z4 of the same vintage as yours and I think I probably will after seeing how it well it protected you. Stay safe!

[@Revolauncher]

Good, no dislikes. Glad the Z4 protected you.

[@ElliottAlvis]

I know, I was surprised that my original crash video DID have dislikes, but this has none lol

[@vamosaltemacongabrielmende3965]

I see your still looking moving with difficult. Take care of your neck and back. Good to see you moving God bless you.

[@viper20999]

Glad you are feeling better Elliott!

[@Big_M_T]

Glad to see you’re doing better Elliot 👍

[@zoefaith120]

Hoover bouncing on a z4 hood is a history and freaking a great memory on a sad day for the bmw..

[@projman2155]

Good to see you feeling better

[@SadBoy3131]

JESUS! I remember running into ur channel here and there. Seeing you modify the z4 n now this. This hurts me I’m glad ur still standing

[@sparkybutts142]

I was really hoping you would make a video like this! Looking forward to the next beater

[@michaelpfaff6009]

The outcome could have been so much worse. I am glad you and the other driver walked away. Looking forward to seeing the next car!

[@dylanmooney327]

I’m glad you’re felling better

[@beatnik28]

Glad you're ok man, that's a really scary experience

[@direravenext3815]

Good ole hooptie waving bye to the car like a 6 year old 😂

[@daivikved]

Seeing Tyler on that bonnet...(hood for you Americans) no wonder why his maybach has dings on the rear quarter..🤣 *jk No offence

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

Great to see you have healed Elliot.

[@aaronleimkuehler487]

I had the same thing happen to our whole family in our Town and Country minivan a year ago January. I barely braked. An old man, who the wrecker said this was the 4th time he's been towed for similar problems, basically just started turning immediately in front of me. We were okay, but I was terrified for my kids and wife. Glad you are okay too.

[@joeschmoe5009]

Thats incredible. Glad you were able to walk away. All these deadly accidents recently

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks Joe, I am super thankful to have walked away from this.

[@jasonp410]

Damn man not even a mini vacation to relax and recover. Already back to vids and notarizing what a mensch!! 🍻🍻

[@ajw828]

Not getting hurt from tensing up in an accident is something I’ll never forget from the Due Date movie. Shoutout Subaru from that scene too.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Lol I bet you only remember that scene *because* of the Subaru 😂

[@ajw828]

@@ElliottAlvis lol well if you look at the edit history I thought it was the Hangover so I clearly only remember the Subaru 😂 Zack’s character enough has a line like “Who has the Subaru Impreza Brian?!” Or something like that. It came out while I had my 08, so was cool to see it in a movie.

[@MayFam1119]

Thumbs up for no motary notary!!! Keep up the progress and your channel will grow!

[@muddyducker3336]

"It's scissoring" Tyler's browser history has just been revealed.

[@ugli968]

Above all else you were able to walk away from the accident and got to see the car for (what I think is) a final time. Good luck on the insurance battle, speed and power to you my good sir.

[@brenspin]

Hoovie: Your driver's seat is brown. 💩😂

[@fahadazad3263]

Just remember that materialistic things can always be replaced, but a person cannot be replaced. Glad that you are safe and doing well 😊

[@sabchild]

Glad to see you are doing better. That could have been a lot worse.

[@davidruffjr6045]

You are good that’s what matters sir👍🏻👍🏻

[@trendel13]

The Junkyard - the natural habitat for any 4+ year old BMW. As a side note... Looks like your lucky BMW finally crapped out.

[@BSGSV]

Accidents like that can be mentally as well as physically jarring. I hope your enthusiasm for cars and driving hasn't taken a permanent hit and you get back in the saddle again soon.

[@daveebertz4206]

Can’t wait to see how this turns out, good luck

[@oscarburke5244]

glad you are alright dude. Broke my neck in a wreck years ago not fun. Still hurts 30 years later

[@kevinbarry71]

Very glad you are OK. But this is a wonderful example of why everyone should have a dash cam

[@toolzshed]

Glad you're alright! That was a bad crash 😲

[@Oyvind88]

Great video and good you are okay😀❤

[@mmavcanuck]

Well hey, on the bright side, it looks like the crash video and this one are doing really well! ;)

[@ElliottAlvis]

That is one good thing about the situation. If these videos had tanked on top of the car being wrecked, that would've been a double blow.

[@curtiscarpenter7423]

You are lucky . I'm happy that you are ok. I really love that car. Cars can be replace but human life can't

[@LoftechUK]

Tyler testing the metalwork is great. Can’t wait for the Volvo video. Mmmmmmmm

[@majorhoonage9161]

I lost control of my car in the snow and hit a guard rail head on, passenger corner at 45MPH in my 2006 BMW 750i. I was amazed how I was able to get out and walk away from the accident just feeling a little sore these older BMW’s really were built to be safe vehicles

[@RichieRouge206]

Great video dude. I bet Samcrac will buy it lol. Glad you are ok though!

[@mlwest8783]

The way your accident happened was the exact same way with mine back in '09 on Harry and Webb. Someone turned in front of me on a green light "not green arrow" I know this wreck you had hurt really bad. Glad your alright!

[@markguillory281]

Cool video.... can’t wait to see what you get.... maybe a Jaguar XK

[@christiancomputing8771]

Lookin' fresh, my dude!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks dude!

[@ToddGotsch]

Glad you are doing better. You were really lucky it was a Civic that hit you and not an SUV or truck. I have handled many claims with much different outcomes.

[@sean8of8888]

Glad you are ok....

[@joeg.1119]

Glad you doing ok eliot it just a car,a car can be replaced not human life..

[@Blown75]

Glad you are OK.

[@msiraco]

Tyler Hoover is like the P Diddy of Kansas you tubers all up in everyone’s videos 😂

[@JohnnyClyde]

Glad you made it out safe! Such a crazy way that she hit you! I'll take the rear bumper off the Civic! Mine is the exact same body style and color! Can't wait to see what you buy next!

[@elesjuan]

Someone already beat me to the idea of making a wall hanger out of the illuminated BMW badge. That'd be a neat addition to your studio, I think. Surprisingly enough, this video (even with Hoovie's goofing off) actually bummed me out more than the video you posted from the crash scene. Oh well. Cars come and go, like I said, just glad you're okay! I'm sure something better will present itself to you in short time!

[@zacharyjones1492]

Glad your ok man! I've survived two nasty rearenders. They ain fun. Get a dashcam!

[@joeld.6828]

Well, you solved the issue with the mismatched headlights Elliott! But all things aside, fortunately you are okay!

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thats true, my older headlight pretty much disintegrated 😂

[@CyclonesWorld]

Ya know, your accident reconstruction with the hotwheels is pretty much exactly how the professionals in insurance do it lol

[@ElliottAlvis]

Lol I figured I was onto something! 😂

[@CyclonesWorld]

@@ElliottAlvis lol for sure. My wife works in the insurance industry for a company with some dude named Jake. I showed her your set up and it's fancier than they use with your actual printed intersection lol. But the idea is absolutely correct and you nailed it. Started following after your Volvo purchase and I'm jealous. I'm glad you're alright, that's a solid impact to walk away from.

[@FrossYT]

Just glad you are ok brother. That’s all that matters.

[@Bill_Hartnett]

Glad to see you're up and about a bit better. April was a bad month for youtubers it seems, Kentucky Ballistics had a .50 BMG blow up in his face and could have died. You are very lucky, and I'm happy you're doing ok. The side light idea is cool for a t-shirt. You could make a graphic of it and sell them. It could be your first merch item.

[@someonebald2022]

You want that rebuilt? Tavarish is the Go To guy!!

[@adobewanjerkobi]

3:10 why is Hoovie walking like an Elder Scrolls NPC

[@hexicalcat4937]

Happy to see the car you made memories is isn’t completely ruined but it’s time for something new... maybe a z3M Coupe?

[@abdulmajidasharaf2497]

The best shirt you have ever worn. Time for a lexus in your garage. Pleaaaseeeee

[@theEagleBeagle]

big ouch. good luck with insurance!

[@jloudy]

I didn't realize it was a Civic Hybrid that hit you. I wonder if it recognized you from your Prius videos and decided to take out the competition? In other news, I had to wait three months for my insurance and the other driver's insurance to fight it out over the value of my dead GTI.

[@jloudy]

Oh, and glad to see you walking around without the brace.

[@jimcolangelo7003]

Hoovie clearly has a future in paint and body work..

[@kingsun122]

Lol somebody is going to fix that civic and it looks bad. Glad you came out good.

[@kevinm5177]

Excellent postmortem. RIP Z4

[@ElliottAlvis]

Thanks Kevin. Z4, gone but not forgotten.

[@kerrylewis2581]

The iron man reference was hilarious.

[@sonof69star]

Bro, a friend of mine in a NC Miata in this part of the world I am in got into a similar accident and was in hospital for 2 months and is having long term medical issues. Thank the old E85 Z4 for saving your life. It could have been way much worse.

[@ryedub132]

Next up, Elliot buys the safest car in the USA

[@ElliottAlvis]

That’s not a bad idea

[@kurttennant7747]

RIP to a fine car, but more importantly I'm glad you're feeling better and no one was seriously injured. You might be able to upgrade to an E89 or a Z4M while the getting is good

[@davidenorth]

Just subscribed. I first saw you with Hoovie at Euroasian Auto.

[@ElliottAlvis]

Awesome! Thanks David!