Flooded

davesz4mc · 05-02-2014, 11:23 AM

I would of rolled the windows down with the key fob and pushed it out. Hind sight is 20/20 hopefully they do not see the video and put all the blame on you.

udme86m · 05-02-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by davesz4mc

I would of rolled the windows down with the key fob and pushed it out. Hind sight is 20/20 hopefully they do not see the video and put all the blame on you.

I actually tried that first - was hoping to climb through the window. The windows didn't roll down which was why I had to open the doors I think the coding must have been removed by the prior owner.

pungo · 05-02-2014, 04:08 PM

Sorry for your loss, it's hard to even look at the pictures. When they were calling for the 5+ inches, it was definitely the day to drive my beater 4runner. Is this your only car? BTW, not that this helps now, but you can put the key in the door lock, unlock the car, hold the key in the unlock position and then the windows will roll down.

I barely made it home that day since only one of the four roads to my house was passable due to rising creek levels. After I got home, I was land locked, as I heard the road I just came down was under water.

Finnegan · 05-02-2014, 07:13 PM

Not that it's much consolation, but there are some very nice well maintained low mileage cars FS in the NE in the FS section. If you can get insurance to move on this, you might be able to replace her with a very nice car.

wonton180 · 05-03-2014, 10:02 AM

sorry for your loss. that sucks.

let us know how you make out with your insurance. I know some people in hte balitmore area are getting screwed by the "act of god" clause.

Gary07110 · 05-03-2014, 11:26 AM

My condolences. I hope it all works out for you.

Finnegan · 05-03-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wonton180

sorry for your loss. that sucks.

let us know how you make out with your insurance. I know some people in hte balitmore area are getting screwed by the "act of god" clause.

I'm guessing he has comprehensive coverage, and if so, he should be ok.

CFoote · 05-06-2014, 07:30 AM

I know I am late in saying this, but I am VERY sorry for your loss. I get it -- you work hard to keep your things nice, the last thing you want to do is lose them in a flood. I would have done the same thing, with tears running down my face

If I were you, I would push to get the car totaled. Water is nasty with electronics, not to mention the stench of the river water. Such a damn shame.

Chris

chickdr · 07-08-2014, 05:41 PM

Just curious- there were very few cars still in that lot. Were there others that moved their cars before the water came in? Did they not put a page out telling everyone to get their cars out of the parking lot when the flooding was first noted? Maybe it came in so fast there was no time to react? That situation completely sucks. Glad you got a cool replacement!

BMWhound · 12-03-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by udme86m

thanks for the support - we'll see what insurance says but now that it has a flood claim on it if it's fixable I could never resell it (not that I was ever planning on it anyway). At least I made it on yahoo news!

As an update for this waterlogged M Coupe, I recently bought it from a insurance auction in Baltimore.
It is now all dried out and living in Tucson, AZ.

Finnegan · 12-03-2014, 06:05 PM

Nice to see it lives on!!!

jdoublehcubed · 12-03-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWhound

As an update for this waterlogged M Coupe, I recently bought it from a insurance auction in Baltimore.
It is now all dried out and living in Tucson, AZ.

What did you have to replace to get it working again? I would think lots of computer modules.

Would you mind telling us what you paid?

chickdr · 12-03-2014, 06:26 PM

How much did you pay for it?

fullerra · 12-03-2014, 06:58 PM

Ah Arizona,
Not a drop of rain in sight!

Welcome to the forums!

KevinC · 12-03-2014, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fullerra

Ah Arizona,
Not a drop of rain in sight!

Not so fast - raining in metro Phoenix right now. Yeah, it is rare.

KevinM · 12-04-2014, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWhound

As an update for this waterlogged M Coupe, I recently bought it from a insurance auction in Baltimore.
It is now all dried out and living in Tucson, AZ.

Nice that you rescued it!

Huz-Z · 12-04-2014, 07:05 AM

It certainly is good to hear that this little beastie has found new life and a new home with an appreciative owner.

BMWhound · 12-04-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by chickdr

How much did you pay for it?

I probably shouldn't "kiss and tell", but I ended up winning it in the insurance auction for $7600.

SCHMOUPE · 12-04-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWhound

I probably shouldn't "kiss and tell", but I ended up winning it in the insurance auction for $7600.

good luck with it. Hopefully the BMW electric gremlins won't come to haunt your dreams.

Huz-Z · 12-04-2014, 11:00 AM

Wow! At that price you could pay for a lot of repairs (which I hope you never need) and still have paid a fair dollar for the car.

chickdr · 12-04-2014, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWhound

I probably shouldn't "kiss and tell", but I ended up winning it in the insurance auction for $7600.

Just curious what a car like that would go for. I always find it interesting when folks won't say what the paid for something. What is secret about it anyway?

Good luck getting it sorted.

CFoote · 12-08-2014, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWhound

As an update for this waterlogged M Coupe, I recently bought it from a insurance auction in Baltimore.
It is now all dried out and living in Tucson, AZ.

Congrats - welcome to the forum

Let us know if you need any help in getting anything corrected from the water.

Chris

05-02-2014, 11:23 AM	#45
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05-03-2014, 10:02 AM	#49
wonton180 Private First Class 3 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	sorry for your loss. that sucks. let us know how you make out with your insurance. I know some people in hte balitmore area are getting screwed by the "act of god" clause.
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CFoote Captain 180 Rep 659 Posts Drives: '22 M5CS, '00 M5, '06 Z4M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northeast iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 M5CS [0.00] 2001 BMW 740i [0.00] 2006 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2012 BMW X6 3.5i [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00] 2017 BMW 540xi [0.00] 2000 BMW M5 [0.00] 2001 BMW X5 4.4i [0.00]	I know I am late in saying this, but I am VERY sorry for your loss. I get it -- you work hard to keep your things nice, the last thing you want to do is lose them in a flood. I would have done the same thing, with tears running down my face If I were you, I would push to get the car totaled. Water is nasty with electronics, not to mention the stench of the river water. Such a damn shame. Chris __________________ '22 M5CS, '06 Z4M, '01 X5 4.4i, '00 M5, '05 Acura RL, '12 X6 3.5, '01 740, 08 335xi, '17 540xi (yes they all are still with me)
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chickdr Lieutenant Colonel 140 Rep 1,990 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buford, GA iTrader: (0)	Just curious- there were very few cars still in that lot. Were there others that moved their cars before the water came in? Did they not put a page out telling everyone to get their cars out of the parking lot when the flooding was first noted? Maybe it came in so fast there was no time to react? That situation completely sucks. Glad you got a cool replacement!
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