Here's what's left of my stolen M4

[RoShambolt]

[QUOTE=Poochie;25255775]

Originally Posted by RoShambolt

You could use this device - or maybe just not leave the keyfob inside the vehicle... Either method would work just fine.

I didn't leave the keys in my car when it was stolen, a gang of four men broke into the house for the keys. But yeah I get what you're saying, these things happen though as the OP has shown unfortunately.

Either way would prevent a loss, also stops keyless signal amplification thefts and key closing thefts.

[JoeyBananas]

Originally Posted by Bogey4me

Sorry to hear that. This is one of the reasons I lease. When mine was repaired and should have been totaled I lost out big time when I tried to sell it later. In California insurance companies don't have to pay diminished value. If I had been leasing BMW would have to deal with the diminished value. I hope they total it, but mine looked similar to that and they fixed it. State Farm will only total it if cost to repair exceeds 80% of the value. Good luck. In any event at least it's only 4 months.

Thanks. I really hope its Totaled because it's going to take Months to fix and now doesn't have midpipe or rear exhaust because the fucks at the TowYard stole it

[Poochie]

[QUOTE=RoShambolt;25255793]

Originally Posted by Poochie

I didn't leave the keys in my car when it was stolen, a gang of four men broke into the house for the keys.

Either way would prevent a loss, also stops keyless signal amplification thefts and key closing thefts.

Sorry to hear that and obviously your situation is different than the sheer negligence of leaving key with the vehicle - not that I'm victim-blaming. But it is what it is..

I, myself, have a TMobile OBD2 hotspot & tracker that works with a 4G LTE connection in my vehicle. It supplements the Connectdrive locator.

So I don't think your suggestion was a bad idea but was merely stating the obvious.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

Going to wait for new Bodystyle M4.


In hope this is totaled

Trust me, it's totaled.

[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

The one time I accidentally left my key in the car (in a really really nice neighborhood. I feel like such an idiot but never in a million years did I think that would happen. The worst part is I locked my car but forgot something for my camping trip so had to go back to my car . Thats when I must have left it.... Worst part was car was stolen for almost 24hrs before anyone knew. Fucking animals.

Word of advice, don't lie, but try to skirt around the fact that you left your key in the car. Your rates will probably go up since your car was totaled or heavily damaged and that may be influenced by whether they think this might happen again. If they think you're careless with your keys, they might think so and your rates might go up even more. Again, don't lie, but try not to tell them everything if you can help it.

All that said, you have 5 months left on the lease. Unless you were planning on buying the car from BMW, who cares if it's totaled or not? You only have to drive it a few more months if it isn't totaled. And you're going to have to lease an in-between car anyway since the new 4 series or M4 won't be out in time.

[jmciver]

Sorry for you loss OP....

Regarding the DCT vs 6MT comments made earlier, makes me feel (slightly) better that my car is a 6MT. In fact, I made my teenage son learn how to drive stick before I got him his car several months ago (a 2009 128i 6MT) partially for security reasons. I consider a 6MT the "Millennial Anti-Theft Device"

[JFU]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

The fucking tow yard stole all aftermarket parts

Not uncommon unfortunately for parts and items inside cars to disappear at the tow yard, especially on totaled cars. Certain auto policies cover added parts, though usually you have to disclose to the insurer before hand.

Might be worth checking with your insurer if they will cover your cost of parts and/or install for the exhaust. Hopefully you have the order and installation receipts.

Might also be worth raising a stink with the police based on the police picture still depicting your exhaust. Ideally the tow yard has surveillance footage (more than likely) and is willing to turn it over (less than likely). It's a felony based on the value, so there's that.

[IB M]

Poor thieves, no one trained them properly on how to activate traction control.

The guys at the tow yard picking the pockets off the dead corpse are just as bad.

[dezzracer]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Hate to be that guy, but since you left the key in it, does that make you liable? Some states apply liability that way. Hopefully you're not in one of them. Or you just delete this thread and claim ignorance.

My brother in Colorado left keys in and running in Tacoma truck. Ran in came back out to see it driving away. Thieves rolled it being chased by cops. Insurance covered it.

[msdss]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

The fucking tow yard stole all aftermarket parts

JFC. I'd say take legal action, but those places are so corrupt and surrounded by lifetime scumbag lawyers that it's rarely worth it. I've fought and failed that battle before.

I wish you luck man... you got fucked. I'm really sorry..

[jmg]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

Yeah. My lease is up in March. My fear is having to pay 900/month for 4 months then turn it back 2 months later

It will likely get totaled as soon as the claims adjuster has it inspected. You should be off the hook for remaining payments. Good luck!

[2000Z3M]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

The fucking tow yard stole all aftermarket parts

report it to the police

[miked07]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

+100 on how it got stolen; especially in the tri-state area. i didnt think we had the "professional" boasters from england

I work law enforcement in ny. Trust me we have the same boosters here and a large spike of high end thefts as of lately.

[JoeyBananas]

Originally Posted by jmg

It will likely get totaled as soon as the claims adjuster has it inspected. You should be off the hook for remaining payments. Good luck!

Just got the call. TOTALED

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

Just got the call. TOTALED

Good deal.

Unfortunate lesson learned.

Now go get a new m-car to help yourself feel better.

[JoeyBananas]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Good deal.

Unfortunate lesson learned.

Now go get a new m-car to help yourself feel better.

Going to get a Wrangler for 3 years then come back for the new M4

[Ghostriderf80]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

Going to wait for new Bodystyle M4.


In hope this is totaled

Sorry to hear about this. Its enough to make a grown man cry.

I know what you mean about the G82. I cannot wait, love the new look and grill.
Defo in special order forbidden red.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

Going to wait for new Bodystyle M4.


In hope this is totaled

That’s gonna be a good 2 year wait...

[JoeyBananas]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

That’s gonna be a good 2 year wait...

Yeah, going to rough it in a Wrangler for 3 years then get one

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by JoeyBananas

Going to get a Wrangler for 3 years then come back for the new M4

Cool man.

Sorry it ever happen in the first place.

[zamboni]

Airbags deployed it's a totaled, insurance company won't fix that liability issue. Time to order the M4 CS.

[02M3ForMe]

Good to hear that it was totaled.

Where was the car found? Kind of a weird hit based on the pics.