STOLEN - My E60

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

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?

Sorry to hear this! :-(

I've posted it on bmw5.co.uk also! Hope you don't mind.  

Sorry about the theft, that is bang out of order. I understand the situation you are in to have wheels to carry on with your life, but certainly keep all bills etc. as you should not be out of pocket at all. The only time I would consider paying over any money would be for a similar spec car that turned out newer...
...I would also be asking the police and dealership for the results of their investigation about how it could have been stolen, but insiders or some no marks hanging around the dealership (Often seen key lying on desks without anyone watching, sadly too many dealers are like this and open to the opportunist)

Hope you get sorted quickly

OMG Thats awful I hope this all works out well for you Andrew fingers crossed   

I'm really touched with everyones remarks. Nearly brought a tear to my eye.

Thanks guys 'n' gals.

Ian, Alun. Go ahead post where you like, but please use the facts as we know from here, if you know where I'm coming from.  If your posts can also include "If seen please contact.... or if you see anything suspicious please contact...."

Dealer has provided me with an E60 520d MSport. 

Having to get used to driving a manual, the wee oil burner doesn't have any grunt at 50-60 mph in 6th, after planting right foot I need to remember to change down. D'uh.

I my V8 it was a case of plant the foot into the carpet and hold on and brace your neck against the whiplash effect of the V8 doing what it does best - taking off!  god I'm missing it soo much, and not having to make gear changes, don't even need to use sport mode to make it go.

The dealer principal was very pleasant to deal with and wants to resolve quick as, but it is now in the hands of our respective insurance companies.

Once I got thru the junior management blockade and spoke to higher powers that be, I began to get somewhere.  The Dealer Principal is upset and embarrassed and he is worried incase it is an inside job and he has a rather untrustworthy employee.

He has promised to do a deal with me if it comes to a replacement vehicle, i.e. after me receiving a largish cheque from my insurance company.

I suspect it was stolen to order or it is in bits or in a container on a boat.

Going to meet DC Dimberline at Stewart St Police Station today at 1pm.  CID are now investigating the theft, not (with all due respect) the ordinary cops due to the potential value of the vehicle and the nature in which it was taken.

Next car will be fitted with a tracker, £349 fitted by BMW + subscription.  I would get the subscription back from insurance company reduced premium.

Will keep you updated.

Once again thanks for all your support.

Andrew

Very sorry to hear....Hope all turns out ok. But still can't replace the orignal id say.Double barrell shotgun to persons involved.

Sorry to hear about this Andrew.  I posted on my local forum, but as of yet I have recieved no word.

That was a pretty shocking way for it to be taken.  Pretty shocked and angered about it myself.  Incompetent doesnt describe them. From someone who has put thier car into their care on many occcasions before, I thought that your car would be safe, but with my own Experience of Douglas Park recently I wouldnt expect any less now.  I had no problems at all when it was Henry Brothers.

 

Hope your not put out too much by all this and your car is returned safe and well.

 

Allan

Gutted for you mate. Really am! Hope you get it resolved quickly!!!

Dunno what else to say Andrew...other than thats pants......

If you need cheering up at work, give us a shout and I'll pop up for a coffee at Starbucks or something.