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alun 
Senior Member II
Joined: 03-January-2007
Location: ayrshire, scotland
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 Posted: 29-January-2008 at 18:11 |
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Sorry to hear this! :-(
I've posted it on bmw5.co.uk also! Hope you don't mind.
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523 iAN
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 17-September-2005
Location: close to Loch Lomond
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Points: 1258
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 17:46 |
this is something that would be at the top of my questions list ... "was this an inside job?"
why did they not tell you as soon as they noticed it was gone?
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523 iAN
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 17-September-2005
Location: close to Loch Lomond
Status: Offline
Points: 1258
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 17:31 |
bummer news Andrew 
hope it show's up somewhere, hopefully it has just been parked in a multi-car park and used as a get home car .. thing is, no matter what the scum that stole it have used it for you really need the car to be found to get this whole matter sorted soon.
good luck and i'll keep my fingers crossed for a quick end to this bad news.
PS, would you mind if i posted the details on my local car forum?
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NOISUFNOC
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 27-September-2004
Location: Sunny Greenock by the Sea
Status: Offline
Points: 1473
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 16:50 |
When Tiko had his small bump in the M3, he got a corsa as a courtesy car, but another company also got involved and he got an M3, It was costing the other guys insurance a crazy amount, but they got it fixed quicker because of it. might be worth getting hold of tiko and finding out if they will supply an e60 and charge dealers insurance accordingly.
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528 for now
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stevie53
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 14-January-2003
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Points: 2486
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 16:37 |
my god and some of us worry about the dealers not doing a decent job.
Andrew, hope you get everything sorted with the minimum of fuss but just in case get the solicitor primed, the gun loaded and hit them with both barrels. Don't forget to threaten them with bad press publicity
stevie
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///2000 E39 M5 Imola Red/// NO MORE
una volta lei ha avuto l'italiano lei non andr mai tedesco di nuovo haha
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gary
Really Senior Member II
Just Call me Wendy ;-)
Joined: 16-October-2002
Location: Scotland
Status: Offline
Points: 4263
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 16:19 |
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Huckin fell mate. More than likely not to see it again, probably stolen to order and will be half way to Abudabi by now.
Hope you get things sorted soon
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kbannon
Admin Group
E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
Location: 64 Zoo Lane
Status: Offline
Points: 15508
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 15:19 |
 Andrew Rolland wrote:
The dealer told the police that the car was worth 20k. |
Looking at bmw.co.uk the valuation seems good. However, check out autotrader, etc to see if you can prove that yours is worth more.
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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Cambell
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 07-January-2007
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Points: 3830
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 15:09 |
Flaming heck !!!
I really hope you get it sorted, echoing everyones thoughts, I'd be looking at the dealer to provide a replacement vehicle for your use or at least throught their insurance. Other options may be BMW themselves and also consumer direct.
That apart, I'm gutted for you !!!
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Andrew Rolland
Moderator Group
Go away rain
Joined: 19-August-2004
Location: Scotland
Status: Offline
Points: 6579
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 15:09 |
I have had to get my insurance company involved regardless. They will be communicating with the Dealers insurance.
The Dealer Principal, has arranged that I pick up an E60 520d MSport this afternoon. Helpful enough chap.
I have had to insure this vehicle at my cost.
My solicitor says leave it to my insurance company.
The CID are involved as it is deemed to be of significant importance due to the circumstances surrounding the theft and the value of the vehicle. The dealer told the police that the car was worth 20k.
We all know deep down that we will not see my beast again. Given the fact that it was not reported until Monday 13.00 hrs when the theft was 16.30 hrs on Saturday.
...been looking on t'interweb, seen a nice E60 545i SE A in Preston, bit more cash though than mine.
Andrew
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Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series!
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'13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto
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'04 04 E60 545i SE Auto
'03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen)
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Rhys
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Coffee addict...
Joined: 02-February-2003
Location: from the Latin locātiō
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Points: 10053
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 14:50 |
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This is terrible, I'd be contacting my solicitor straight away. Whoever left the keys lying around wants sacking for gross incompetence/negligence - I'd want someone's head on a block.
Have the police been contacted? (not that I doubt they'd do very much).
Hope it all gets resolved quickly.
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Webdunk
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M3 GT Register
Joined: 16-October-2002
Location: Central Scotland
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Points: 5245
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 12:59 |
Andrew Rolland wrote:
I have spoken to their service manager, who unfortunately was not very helpful nor did he seem particularly interested. |
*THUMP*
*Duncan picks self up off floor*
*Shakes head in disbelief*
Andrew Rolland wrote:
I have also spoken to the Dealer Principal on on the other hand was very apologetic, pleasant and helpful. He is looking into options for a car. |
With any luck if the DP is involved then he should be able to wangle an 'extended test drive' or similar in something while this is resolved.
Although I fear there is very little it will realistically do, if there is anything I can do to help in my Chairman's role, please let me know via PM / eMail.
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nero
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Just call me Tripod
Joined: 15-October-2002
Location: Scotland
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Points: 3131
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 12:38 |
kbannon wrote:
Why is your insurance company getting involved and will this affect your premium?
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Exactly - surely it should be the dealers insurance, as the car was in their care?
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Sporty1
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Joined: 18-October-2006
Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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Points: 2297
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 12:35 |
Andrew Rolland wrote:
I have spoken to their service manager, who unfortunately was not very helpful nor did he seem particularly interested.
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Service managers.... don't you just love them.
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big pimpin
Really Senior Member II
"Its F*cked"
Joined: 19-May-2003
Location: Aberdeenshire
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Points: 857
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 12:31 |
What a nightmare!
After all the hassle with the battery it gets nicked! 
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E90 320d - M635 CSi - 635CSi Highline - GMC Typhoon - 4.6 P38
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kbannon
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E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
Location: 64 Zoo Lane
Status: Offline
Points: 15508
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 12:29 |
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Why is your insurance company getting involved and will this affect your premium?
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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Andrew Rolland
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Go away rain
Joined: 19-August-2004
Location: Scotland
Status: Offline
Points: 6579
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 12:02 |
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Dealers hands are tied with offering me a hire car.
I have spoken to their service manager, who unfortunately was not very helpful nor did he seem particularly interested.
I have also spoken to the Dealer Principal on on the other hand was very apologetic, pleasant and helpful. He is looking into options for a car.
We are trying to resolve a set of wheels, alternative from my insurance company might be a Yaris. If I do end up in one if it takes too long to resolve, where can I get a brown paper bag to put over my head when I'm driving it?
Andrew
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Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series!
Current
'13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto
Previous
'04 04 E60 545i SE Auto
'03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen)
'98 S E39 523i SE Auto
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Fey!
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Funs over, Scotty; beam down my clothes!
Joined: 28-February-2005
Location: Galway
Status: Offline
Points: 4161
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 11:08 |
Just read your entire tale of woe, Andrew. Bad luck with the theft.
Hope all gets sorted out right.
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Rossi
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Joined: 07-May-2005
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Points: 3311
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 10:08 |
Sporty1 wrote:
Hope she turns back up....... I take it the dealer has taken full responsibility.
@Rossi.... someone  probably left the keys on the service counter/desk. |
Yeah, nice advert for dealership security
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kbannon
Admin Group
E39 525i Sport Individual
Joined: 09-October-2002
Location: 64 Zoo Lane
Status: Offline
Points: 15508
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 10:07 |
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Thats terrible andrew. The only consolation from it is that it will be the dealers insurance covering it and not yours so no damage to your no claims discount!
I do hope it is found quickly or that a replacement 545i is found!
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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Sporty1
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 18-October-2006
Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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Posted: 29-January-2008 at 09:58 |
Hope she turns back up....... I take it the dealer has taken full responsibility.
@Rossi.... someone probably left the keys on the service counter/desk.
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STOLEN - My E60
