BMW ///M 525xi burnt out :(
02-13-2008 | 10:48 AM
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My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch
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1980 - E21 320
1984 - E21 323i - White
1988 - E34 520i - Light Blue
1995 - E39 528i - Dark Blue -- Momo 17" wheels
2001 - E39 530d - Stahblau -- ///M-kit
2002 - Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver -- wifes car
2006 - E60 525xi - Carbon black -- ///M-kit
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Hi guys,
i have some sad news to tell you: 2 weeks ago the garage burnt out where my 525xi was in for service
.
So my pearl is no more together with approx. 50 other cars
. My garage owner is broken-hearted; his whole lifework is gone in dust.
But so am i to notice i lost mine...
Here are some pictures:
i have some sad news to tell you: 2 weeks ago the garage burnt out where my 525xi was in for service
.So my pearl is no more together with approx. 50 other cars
. My garage owner is broken-hearted; his whole lifework is gone in dust.But so am i to notice i lost mine...
Here are some pictures:
02-13-2008 | 10:57 AM
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sorry to hear about it, my cars been in the shop 2 weeks now for body work and i miss it. i dont know what i would do if i knew i wasnt getting it back? on the bright side you can look forward to picking out a new car thats always fun!
02-13-2008 | 11:50 AM
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That sucks 
Keep us updated about the replacement choice.
Keep us updated about the replacement choice.
02-13-2008 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW ///M 525xi' post='530968' date='Feb 13 2008, 08:48 PM
Hi guys,
i have some sad news to tell you: 2 weeks ago the garage burnt out where my 525xi was in for service.
So my pearl is no more together with approx. 50 other cars. My garage owner is broken-hearted; his whole lifework is gone in dust.
But so am i to notice i lost mine...
i have some sad news to tell you: 2 weeks ago the garage burnt out where my 525xi was in for service
.So my pearl is no more together with approx. 50 other cars
. My garage owner is broken-hearted; his whole lifework is gone in dust.But so am i to notice i lost mine...
Sorry to hear & see yours went up in flames....
Wouldn't want to see the same thing happening to my own car.
Like some of the other members said, take some comfort in the fact that soon you will be choosing a new BMW (I suppose).
Hope everything turns out OK with the insurance etc. because I know that settlement issues with the insurance companies can be a real pain in the *ss :thumbsdown:
Thanks for the photos although pics of a burned out BMW suck big time and kinda make me feel
All the best to you and let us know how things turn out (also what new BMW you will be ordering).
Kind regards,
Tom.
02-13-2008 | 12:08 PM
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From: Ypres, Belgium
My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch
--
1980 - E21 320
1984 - E21 323i - White
1988 - E34 520i - Light Blue
1995 - E39 528i - Dark Blue -- Momo 17" wheels
2001 - E39 530d - Stahblau -- ///M-kit
2002 - Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver -- wifes car
2006 - E60 525xi - Carbon black -- ///M-kit
Mods: Anti carjacking system CJ-1
Wow thanks for the big support guys! I appreciate that a lot, it actually gives me a better feeling you guys are still here.
Now i'm driving a replacement car and then you just notice the lack of BMW, so the following one will definitely be a beemer again (i actually drive beemers all my life
.
Although it won't be the same engine nor the x-drive since we don't get that much snow here...
I like the 3 series cabrio but sit in one last and it is a little bit too small for me, so it will be the 5 series LCI.
Still doubt about the engine: 525d, 530d or even 535d; depends on what i how much i want to spend more than what i get from insurance.
Other opinions on what to get or not?
Thanks again for the support
Now i'm driving a replacement car and then you just notice the lack of BMW, so the following one will definitely be a beemer again (i actually drive beemers all my life
.Although it won't be the same engine nor the x-drive since we don't get that much snow here...
I like the 3 series cabrio but sit in one last and it is a little bit too small for me, so it will be the 5 series LCI.
Still doubt about the engine: 525d, 530d or even 535d; depends on what i how much i want to spend more than what i get from insurance.
Other opinions on what to get or not?
Thanks again for the support
