Might have lost her

M3 Adjuster · 06-26-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by canlefty

Depending how friendly the water gods are, there may be one less 1M in Canada.

Out of town and in my underground parking garage in DT Calgary. Headed home tomorrow. Might be on the edge of clear.

Nothing much to this, but a place to vent. Was supposed to bring it in for service next week.

Oh well, just a thing really, glad for the rest to be ok.

ugh... hope there is some chance your car is ok.. but if not.. you could get in line early for an M235 or an M2.... ugh. If this happened to me, I would buy an E90 M3 sedan used for a little bit and await the new 2 series

Dee Pee · 06-26-2013, 02:02 PM

I'm glad you are safe. It still really bums me out that you lost the car but there will be another.

canlefty · 07-05-2013, 12:11 PM

Well,... maybe people want to see this photo, haha

Now I have to figure out what to get to try and replace this unique car. Conveniently, rather inconveniently, the last E92 M3 rolled out today

.... hmmm.

Go without a car for a year+ until the M4 comes out? Find a 2013 E92 M3 on a lot with the options I need (unlikely?).

Oh well.

MightyMouseTech · 07-05-2013, 12:13 PM

Damn that sucks. Buy it back from insurance and build racecar? I know here in Ontario a flood damaged car can not be repaired and put back on the road, not sure what the laws are in Alberta.

Best of luck.

bmw13 · 07-05-2013, 01:01 PM

I know it is just a car, and most importantly you are okay, but I do genuinely feel for you. I too almost lost my 1M(hydro-lock and possible salvaged title)... and when it came down to searching for the replacement. The decision was something I could not make nor wanted to think about! Luckily all worked out and I received a brand new engine and turbos and most importantly, NO salvaged title... or I would have gotten rid of the car. I will tell you like a friend told me when I was in my situation, "get rid of the car, and move on to the next chapter in your life." It suck it happened but looking back only gives you a stiff neck. Learn and move on... First thing I would do is look into moving somewhere else before having a possible repeat. I wish you the best in all of this and do keep us posted!

Simsims · 07-05-2013, 01:39 PM

hmm
curious

besides the electronics, shouldn't everything be in pristine working condition?

of course the internal (leather, cloth, liners) would have to be stripped, but eventually it'll dry up. How much can rust? I thought the whole car was dipped from factory...

engine, turbo, plastics piping, intercooler, chasis, diff, transmission etc... all should work.. provided you clean them (take apart, clean)

MightyMouseTech · 07-05-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Simsims

hmm
curious

besides the electronics, shouldn't everything be in pristine working condition?

of course the internal (leather, cloth, liners) would have to be stripped, but eventually it'll dry up. How much can rust? I thought the whole car was dipped from factory...

engine, turbo, plastics piping, intercooler, chasis, diff, transmission etc... all should work.. provided you clean them (take apart, clean)

Exactly. Perfect candidate to build into a racecar. All the important stuff still works.

Liquid2.0T · 07-07-2013, 02:25 PM

Does she start?!

GreenLantern · 07-07-2013, 07:33 PM

Get a used E92 M3, then replace it with an M2 or M4 in 2015.

Tough break, man.

Really, really sad. Even more so given that they aren't making any more of these.

GreenLantern · 07-07-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid2.0T

Does she start?!

Wouldn't even try, at this point, if I were him. Not until you get everything broken down and inspected/cleaned.

m3dragon · 07-08-2013, 02:13 PM

why is it gone? The car can be rebuilt and you are still the owner. Have insurance pay you out and then rebuilt it. Hell make it a track car now?

It is a salvage car now but not a loss in the long run.

robertm · 07-08-2013, 04:35 PM

Sorry man, that really sucks. How about you just buy another though?

The Big O · 07-09-2013, 04:15 PM

Would be good to know end result/decision. Also, question about whether or not she can start not answered.

drunkenmagnum · 07-09-2013, 04:57 PM

Was it completly submerged?

Maurzog · 07-09-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkenmagnum

Was it completly submerged?

..if you go back and look at the picture with water in the stairwell his car was the next floor down.

ZIPNBYE · 07-09-2013, 09:12 PM

Here are the Alberta regs on flood damaged vehicles, which are pretty similar across Canada.

http://alberta.ca/albertacode/images...d-Vehicles.pdf

ZIPNBYE · 07-09-2013, 09:14 PM

Such a sad loss...I feel for you, having just purchased mine (picking it up on Friday).

Artemis · 07-10-2013, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ZIPNBYE

Here are the Alberta regs on flood damaged vehicles, which are pretty similar across Canada.
http://alberta.ca/albertacode/images...d-Vehicles.pdf

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What type of damage is caused by flooding?
Flood vehicles are extremely unsafe and cannot be repaired.
Water damages a vehicle’s electrical components including its airbags, antilock brake system, stability control, heating and cooling systems and even its braking, acceleration and steering. For example, an airbag could unexpectedly deploy anywhere from .05 seconds to five years after the vehicle is damaged. Or, it may not deploy when required.
In addition, mould may grow in air conditioning systems, seats and carpets, which could lead to respiratory infections.
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The 1M was a sitting duck for a certain death once the rain started to pour in.

A tragic end, alike abandoned Ophelia in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" play...

The Big O · 07-10-2013, 07:33 AM

Pains me to just watch her just parked there. She looks so real, poor thing. Perhaps an M235i coupe will be the closest thing to her. Really feel bad for you, but that's not gonna help is it? Take care

sergeremi · 07-10-2013, 07:38 AM

Man, so sorry to see this. As others have said, good that you and yours are ok. But that's a real tough loss. Condolences.

bdaddylo · 07-10-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

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What type of damage is caused by flooding?
Flood vehicles are extremely unsafe and cannot be repaired.
Water damages a vehicle’s electrical components including its airbags, antilock brake system, stability control, heating and cooling systems and even its braking, acceleration and steering. For example, an airbag could unexpectedly deploy anywhere from .05 seconds to five years after the vehicle is damaged. Or, it may not deploy when required.
In addition, mould may grow in air conditioning systems, seats and carpets, which could lead to respiratory infections.
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The 1M was a sitting duck for a certain death once the rain started to pour in.

A tragic end, alike abandoned Ophelia in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" play...

More importantly, you can't register or operate it anywhere in Canada. Looks like all you can do is build a track car.

canlefty · 07-11-2013, 06:00 AM

Sorry guys, I don't get on the forums very often.

The vehicle was towed by my insurance to auction. I have replacement cost coverage, so I will be getting a 2013 E92 M3,since, well, the 1M is irreplaceable .

A few of the questions: No, it was never attempted to start. It was sitting in sewer backup for a week. Yes, it was completely submerged...and then some.

In the end, things have worked out well; I'll miss that car a lot.

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

06-26-2013, 02:02 PM	#46
Dee Pee Captain 176 Rep 795 Posts Drives: '11 AW 1M, ‘24 718 GTS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I'm glad you are safe. It still really bums me out that you lost the car but there will be another.
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07-05-2013, 12:11 PM	#47
canlefty Private First Class 19 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 M4 MW/SO Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Well,... maybe people want to see this photo, haha Now I have to figure out what to get to try and replace this unique car. Conveniently, rather inconveniently, the last E92 M3 rolled out today .... hmmm. Go without a car for a year+ until the M4 comes out? Find a 2013 E92 M3 on a lot with the options I need (unlikely?). Oh well. Attached Images
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07-05-2013, 12:13 PM	#48
MightyMouseTech Major General 4338 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	Damn that sucks. Buy it back from insurance and build racecar? I know here in Ontario a flood damaged car can not be repaired and put back on the road, not sure what the laws are in Alberta. Best of luck.
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07-05-2013, 01:01 PM	#49
bmw13 Captain 102 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 1M - GIAC:S2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	I know it is just a car, and most importantly you are okay, but I do genuinely feel for you. I too almost lost my 1M(hydro-lock and possible salvaged title)... and when it came down to searching for the replacement. The decision was something I could not make nor wanted to think about! Luckily all worked out and I received a brand new engine and turbos and most importantly, NO salvaged title... or I would have gotten rid of the car. I will tell you like a friend told me when I was in my situation, "get rid of the car, and move on to the next chapter in your life." It suck it happened but looking back only gives you a stiff neck. Learn and move on... First thing I would do is look into moving somewhere else before having a possible repeat. I wish you the best in all of this and do keep us posted! __________________ Follow my car/ life via Instagram @rdauito 2011 E82 1M #215 of 740 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877009
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07-05-2013, 01:39 PM	#50
Simsims Captain 37 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 119/220 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	hmm curious besides the electronics, shouldn't everything be in pristine working condition? of course the internal (leather, cloth, liners) would have to be stripped, but eventually it'll dry up. How much can rust? I thought the whole car was dipped from factory... engine, turbo, plastics piping, intercooler, chasis, diff, transmission etc... all should work.. provided you clean them (take apart, clean) __________________ VO 1M - everything except sunroof RIP BSM 135i 2009-2011
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07-07-2013, 02:25 PM	#52
Liquid2.0T Lieutenant 402 Rep 589 Posts Drives: It used to be a BMW... Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Does she start?!
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07-07-2013, 07:33 PM	#53
GreenLantern Lieutenant 101 Rep 487 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Palm Springs, CA iTrader: (0)	Get a used E92 M3, then replace it with an M2 or M4 in 2015. Tough break, man. Really, really sad. Even more so given that they aren't making any more of these.
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07-08-2013, 02:13 PM	#55
m3dragon Colonel 179 Rep 2,051 Posts Drives: CSL M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (1)	why is it gone? The car can be rebuilt and you are still the owner. Have insurance pay you out and then rebuilt it. Hell make it a track car now? It is a salvage car now but not a loss in the long run. __________________ NorCal drive organizer guy NorCal CSL build thread - US to CSL Conversion
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07-08-2013, 04:35 PM	#56
robertm Major 450 Rep 1,358 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Comp Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dfw iTrader: (0)	Sorry man, that really sucks. How about you just buy another though?
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07-09-2013, 04:15 PM	#57
The Big O Private 10 Rep 69 Posts Drives: E82 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Would be good to know end result/decision. Also, question about whether or not she can start not answered.
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07-09-2013, 04:57 PM	#58
drunkenmagnum Private First Class 27 Rep 193 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pelham, AL iTrader: (1)	Was it completly submerged?
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07-09-2013, 09:12 PM	#60
ZIPNBYE Let's save military ranks for those who earn it! 45 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: ...on the Ragged Edge Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW e92 M3 Cou ... [7.50] 2013 BMW e84 X1 xDr ... [7.00]	Here are the Alberta regs on flood damaged vehicles, which are pretty similar across Canada. http://alberta.ca/albertacode/images...d-Vehicles.pdf __________________ Richard 2013 BMW M3 Individual -- Fire Orange (sold) 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i M-Sport -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2011 BMW 1-series M Coupe (#205/220) -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Coupe -- Space Grey (sold)
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ZIPNBYE Let's save military ranks for those who earn it! 45 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: ...on the Ragged Edge Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW e92 M3 Cou ... [7.50] 2013 BMW e84 X1 xDr ... [7.00]	Such a sad loss...I feel for you, having just purchased mine (picking it up on Friday). __________________ Richard 2013 BMW M3 Individual -- Fire Orange (sold) 2013 BMW X1 xDrive35i M-Sport -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2011 BMW 1-series M Coupe (#205/220) -- Valencia Orange (sold) 2009 BMW 135i M-Sport Coupe -- Space Grey (sold)
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07-10-2013, 07:33 AM	#63
The Big O Private 10 Rep 69 Posts Drives: E82 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Pains me to just watch her just parked there. She looks so real, poor thing. Perhaps an M235i coupe will be the closest thing to her. Really feel bad for you, but that's not gonna help is it? Take care
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07-10-2013, 07:38 AM	#64
sergeremi Lieutenant 41 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Man, so sorry to see this. As others have said, good that you and yours are ok. But that's a real tough loss. Condolences.
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07-11-2013, 06:00 AM	#66
canlefty Private First Class 19 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 M4 MW/SO Join Date: May 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Sorry guys, I don't get on the forums very often. The vehicle was towed by my insurance to auction. I have replacement cost coverage, so I will be getting a 2013 E92 M3,since, well, the 1M is irreplaceable . A few of the questions: No, it was never attempted to start. It was sitting in sewer backup for a week. Yes, it was completely submerged...and then some. In the end, things have worked out well; I'll miss that car a lot. Thanks for the kind words everyone.
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