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Old 11-17-2010, 07:41 AM
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glad u made it out okay. It probably ignited the fuel causing that much fire.
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Your car caught fire on the motorway That's a very scary thought to put it mildly!
Glad to hear you walked away from it ok. Shame about that beauty. Hope you get it all sorted out swiftly. What's next?
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Thanks for all the comments.
i think the next car is going to be an m5 in matte black again! it got loads of attention in that colour.
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Dang, that's insanity. Glad you are safe.
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My girlfriend saw an E60 on the side of the highway that had caught fire a few weeks ago.

It was getting put out by the fire brigade when she drove past.
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
glad u made it out okay. It probably ignited the fuel causing that much fire.
Kinda weird though because Diesel doesn't like to burn when it's not under pressure, atomized, or super hot......Guess it was the latter
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dang, hope you're properly insured. Traumatic experience to suddenly be robbed of such a wonderful car and to see it come to such a dramatic end. I feel your pain. Condolensces.
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Yeah that car looked pretty sick in matte black, such a shame but glad your ok!
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Did your idrive displayed anything for example: Your car is burning,Please visit the nearest BMW dealer to buy a new M5
Just don't think about it as long you are healthy and fine ,cars comes and go human life never.
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Originally Posted by craig3v3
I looks like something on the turbo side of the engine started the fire.
and to think i was just about to say "at least your 535 didn't have a HPFP problem..."


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