horrible night!

[newmexicomatt]

Last Saturday morning was pretty crappy! My Mom passed away after a long bout with cancer. Got the call that she passed at 4:30am. That was bad enough! But, there was a huge storm that blew through at that same time. I jumped in my 750il to head over to her house. One of the streets on the way to her place had flooded. It always does this in that same spot every time it rains. I've driven through that flooded part many times in the past. I got to the flooded part, drove through it slowly. The car died right in the middle of it! Engine seized. Called my brother to come and push me out of the middle of it and left the car on the side of the road. Today, my insurance adjuster called and they totalled the car! The local BMW dealer quoted them a price of $24,000 for a reconditioned V12 engine!!! YIKES!!! It will be interesting to see what they give me for it. Anyway, if anyone knows of an '01 750il for sale let me know....I'm looking!


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Matt
'94 850CSi #37 Individual tobago blue
'03 Z4 3.0ia Sterling Silver/Dream Red
'97 750il Calypso red
'01 X5 4.4i Topaz
'56 Continental Mark II

[TX_Greg]

Very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Hope family is good, she is in a much more comfortable setting now. God Bless. As for the 750- why don't you see what the ins company will let you buy the car back for salvage? Put a used motor in it yourself. Best wishes for you and family.

[RedCorvette63]

an M73 engine and transmission coming in shortly....


Sorry to hear about your mom, you have my condolences...




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'93 850Ci
'93 750iL
'03 H2
'03 Corvette Z06 Anniversary Edition
'73 Corvette
'63 Corvette
'98 F150
'95 Triumph Sprint - Stage II
'96 Triumph Trophy - Stage II

[newmexicomatt]

my 750il had 130k miles on it. It was getting a little rough around the edges. Don't think it'll be worth searching for an engine, worrying about what might be wrong with it. Not to mention, having a car with a salvage title that I'll never be able to sell. I just hope the insurance company gives me enough to pay it off and have some left over for a downpayment! IMG]http://forums1.roadfly.com/preferences/showsigimage.php?img=71085[37sunsetverticle.jpg] height=240 width=320>
Matt
'94 850CSi #37 Individual tobago blue
'03 Z4 3.0ia Sterling Silver/Dream Red
'97 750il Calypso red
'01 X5 4.4i Topaz
'56 Continental Mark II

[TX Greg]

wouldn't let them away for any less. Go for retail value, that's what it would cost you to replace it. Usually you can meet somewhere in the middle with the ins co. Good luck, I would be curious to hear how it turns out.

[newmexicomatt]

I'll find out on Monday what they are going to settle for. Should be interesting!

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Matt
'94 850CSi #37 Individual tobago blue
'03 Z4 3.0ia Sterling Silver/Dream Red
'97 750il Calypso red
'01 X5 4.4i Topaz
'56 Continental Mark II

[TX Greg]

yours was 2001. Sorry & good luck.

[lezonebay]

perfect for the X5.
The 750iL is Not the car for flooded roads but I still don't know how the water could have got into the cylinders unless it was over 2 feet. anyway the E38 is a good but complicated car. let the insurance company offer you something then if not enough you can always fight it.
take off anything you installed extra or show receipts of them to raise the value

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1997 840CiA
1990 Z1
2002 Astro Van
2002 Lexus GS300
2007 Mazda CX9 AWD
1998 Yamaha Blaster+Breeze

[newmexicomatt]

....I had loaned it to my brother from out of town who came to push me out once it stalled. The water was only about a foot deep. Worse part, waiting for the tow truck later in the day I watched a Corvette go right through it without any problem at all!

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Matt
'94 850CSi #37 Individual tobago blue
'03 Z4 3.0ia Sterling Silver/Dream Red
'97 750il Calypso red
'01 X5 4.4i Topaz
'56 Continental Mark II

[lezonebay]

if you have two of them :-) X5 better but the 750 should have handled 1 feet of water. I got stuck with a rented bonneville once, I drove through 2 feet of water. Bonny lasted about 10 seconds. I pulled the car out with a Van and called rentacar company that they piece of junk died. They gave me a Lincolc Town car because that was the only one on the lot at the time :-) I drove the Lincoln like I stole it. Enjoyed the ride but got scared anything over 90mph ( it was in 1992)


but seriously, don't worry about the car. Loss of your Mom is the real issue. my condolences and take care of who needs (more) help in a family.


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1997 BMW 840CiA
1990 BMW Z1
2002 Astro Van AWD
1999 Astro Van 2WD
2002 Lexus GS300
2007 Mazda CX9 AWD
1998 Yamaha Blaster+Breeze

[rrmusante]

<table><caption align="bottom">Tigard,Oregon
2007 335ia Barbara Red
2003 325xi Sport Wagon
1991 850i (Dinan:Chips,Springs,Camber plate,K-Bar,SS Brakelines 3.91ls diff,17" Throwing Stars)
1987 325is "Dinan Stage II" Track Car

[PumpedTSI]

Godspeed to your Mom to a happier place than here.........



92 Dinan Twin Turbo Stage 3
625 Hp 660 Ft Lbs torque @ 14 Psi

[Mr.Craig]

My Condolences as well Matt
God Bless

[newmexicomatt]

the adjuster called me today. He started by saying that he was having trouble evaluating my car because there weren't any for sale in my area. He said that his initial evaluation was $7800, but then he said that my car was in excellent condition and what did I think it was worth. I told him that KBB and NADA listed it somewhere between $10k and $12k. He called back a few minutes later and said that they would pay me $11,500!! I think that is pretty good for a car that I paid $14900 for almost 4 years ago! Matt
'94 850CSi #37 Individual tobago blue
'03 Z4 3.0ia Sterling Silver/Dream Red
'97 750il Calypso red RIP
'01 X5 4.4i Topaz
'56 Continental Mark II

[TX_Greg]

[ReyXLP]

Rey



1994 BMW 750iL
1996 BMW 850CSi