BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)
 





 

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-07-2009, 11:23 PM   #1
Xin1120
Captain
Xin1120's Avatar
United_States
41
Rep
667
Posts

Drives: 135i Coupé
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Texas

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
car got broken into

I came out of the gym only to open my door and find window pieces on my seats. The passenger window was smashed in and whoever did it took my radar detector and all of the car's manuals. I'm pissed. The cops were right around the corner and cuz another guy's BMW also got smashed into. They said it was the 3rd time it happened tonight. I want to break some heads. Time to call the insurance. Anyone think I can get anything out of this? Like make enough to fix my window and upgrade the car? sigh...I just want the car to be back to normal at this point.

I fully vacuumed the seats and carpets. Then took a grass blower and aired out the inside. I still don't know what to do about the tiny glass fragments on the paint. Any suggestions? I don't want to scratch the paint.
Appreciate 0
      10-07-2009, 11:25 PM   #2
SG Spiff
Enlisted Member
1
Rep
42
Posts

Drives: 09 135i
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Palo Alto

iTrader: (0)

Man, that's awful. I hope everything gets sorted out soon.
Appreciate 0
      10-07-2009, 11:26 PM   #3
BrokenVert
Resident Kerbalnaut
BrokenVert's Avatar
United_States
477
Rep
10,703
Posts

Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY

iTrader: (0)

OMG man, im so sorry for you. I hope it all gets sorted out for you.
__________________

Appreciate 0
      10-07-2009, 11:38 PM   #4
HPFREAK
Lieutenant Colonel
63
Rep
1,884
Posts

Drives: C6 ZO6
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Socal

iTrader: (8)

shoot I am sorry to hear that. People are retarded low lifes sometimes. I would almost rather they take the entire car then get a new one with the gap insurance. Once things like that happens it kills the enjoyment of the car. the crappy thing is if you caught someone doing that to your car then beat them up to get them to stop taking your car I bet you would go to jail as well for assault..lol the laws seem to favor criminals these days. I was a reserve cop years back and I saw it happen to a guy that beat the living hell out of an intruder in his home, and he got sued by the guy and lost...unreal. The justice system is all messed up. If you catch someone breaking into your house or car they should be fair game.
__________________
My Youtube Channel
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 08:55 AM   #5
grish
Private First Class
grish's Avatar
10
Rep
171
Posts

Drives: 128i Convertible
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SINY

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad@PSI MOTORS View Post
...I saw it happen to a guy that beat the living hell out of an intruder in his home, and he got sued by the guy and lost...
I was told a while back that in a situation described above you need to finish off the intruder... less problems in the long run.

But I doubt this applies to the car break in...
__________________
Life is a terminal disease...
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 09:31 AM   #6
and 1
winter mode
and 1's Avatar
Italy
62
Rep
2,057
Posts

Drives: 08 135i, 88 M3
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Somerville, MA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
1988 BMW M3  [0.00]
2008 135i  [7.50]
a break-in for a radar detector? crap, maybe i should start taking mine down when i park at night

as for your paint, i'd do a long rinse without a nozzle, then a rinse with a nozzle, then a very gentle wash using a separate rinse bucket
__________________
88 M3: BMWCCA J Sport
08 135: because streetcar

Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 11:36 AM   #7
HPFREAK
Lieutenant Colonel
63
Rep
1,884
Posts

Drives: C6 ZO6
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Socal

iTrader: (8)

Quote:
Originally Posted by grish View Post
I was told a while back that in a situation described above you need to finish off the intruder... less problems in the long run.

But I doubt this applies to the car break in...
LOL...ya I guess so, but then you have their family to deal with still. Some of my friends are still LAPD and they tell me all the time about families of gang bangers that sue the city for killing their murdering sons that tried to kill a cop....and WIN!
__________________
My Youtube Channel
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 11:41 AM   #8
Andrew@ET
Brigadier General
181
Rep
4,038
Posts

Drives: Red thing
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Earth

iTrader: (9)

DO you have tints ? I like to think my dark tints around the whole car windshield included keep my radar a little more safe ...
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 11:58 AM   #9
escobar929
Brigadier General
escobar929's Avatar
154
Rep
4,528
Posts

Drives: M2 CS
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Hollywood, FL

iTrader: (14)

Garage List
2020 M2 CS  [10.00]
2020 M240i  [0.00]
sorry to hear bro
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 11:59 AM   #10
FJUNO78
Captain
FJUNO78's Avatar
15
Rep
885
Posts

Drives: 25 to 2
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: staten island, NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2010 135i  [0.00]
2007 e92 328I  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad@PSI MOTORS View Post
LOL...ya I guess so, but then you have their family to deal with still. Some of my friends are still LAPD and they tell me all the time about families of gang bangers that sue the city for killing their murdering sons that tried to kill a cop....and WIN!

and you wonder why California is bankrupt
__________________
2010 135i - Alpine White - Coral Red- Glacier Trim - Bluetooth - ///M Sport - Paddle Shifters
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 12:32 PM   #11
HPFREAK
Lieutenant Colonel
63
Rep
1,884
Posts

Drives: C6 ZO6
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Socal

iTrader: (8)

Quote:
Originally Posted by FJUNO78 View Post
and you wonder why California is bankrupt
That is not the only reason I promise you Health care and a corrupt state legislature is to blame as well. Oh and we have a retard movie star as Governor. It is a multiple cluster F.
__________________
My Youtube Channel
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 06:06 PM   #12
Xin1120
Captain
Xin1120's Avatar
United_States
41
Rep
667
Posts

Drives: 135i Coupé
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Texas

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrew@EMS View Post
DO you have tints ? I like to think my dark tints around the whole car windshield included keep my radar a little more safe ...
Yes, I have 35% tint. ... had...
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 06:21 PM   #13
dragon1761
Lieutenant
dragon1761's Avatar
United_States
82
Rep
528
Posts

Drives: 128i SGM 08; 328i AW 14
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Arcadia, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrew@EMS View Post
DO you have tints ? I like to think my dark tints around the whole car windshield included keep my radar a little more safe ...
The tint does nothing. From what he said, This lowlife was targeting BMW's since his was the 3rd one the same night. Just hide everything you have even though it is annoying. I would recommend you check the gym to see if they have any security cameras in the parking lot. Take it to the place where people replace your window, they will actually clean it out for you since they got professional instruments to clean out the pieces of glass.
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 06:48 PM   #14
Robert
Major General
414
Rep
6,968
Posts

Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Socal

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dragon1761 View Post
The tint does nothing. From what he said, This lowlife was targeting BMW's since his was the 3rd one the same night. Just hide everything you have even though it is annoying. I would recommend you check the gym to see if they have any security cameras in the parking lot. Take it to the place where people replace your window, they will actually clean it out for you since they got professional instruments to clean out the pieces of glass.
Think what he's referring to is the tint may encourage break-ins because burglar is not sure what's inside. If the window is clear and the burglar can see nothing is out in the open he will be less inclined to try.
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 06:56 PM   #15
radiantm3
Apex Everything!
radiantm3's Avatar
United_States
967
Rep
4,378
Posts

Drives: 2007 Honda S2000, 2017 GT350
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Cedar Park, TX

iTrader: (6)

Garage List
2011 E92 M3  [9.35]
2014 BMW i3  [10.00]
Sucks to hear. Do you have an alarm (not that it would guarantee safety)?

People will break into cars for the littlest things. It's so easy to do and get away with. I remember a guy had a backpack on the floor of his passenger side. He had his laptop in it, but the thief wouldn't know that. The guy went into a restaurant at a mall to grab lunch real quick and someone broke his window and stole his backpack in seconds. The worst part is it was in broad daylight (lunch time) with people all over the place. There were witnesses who saw it happen, but the guy was gone before the police came.

Bottom line is never leave anything remotely of value visible in your car. Portable Navs, iPods, and Radar detectors are easy money for a thief.
__________________
2011 E92 M3(Sold). 2007 Honda S2000 (Track Car). 2016 Cayman GT4 (Sold). 2017 Shelby GT350 (AKA Crowd Killer).

My pet project: https://stickershift.com
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 08:21 PM   #16
Mega Man
エアーマンが倒せない
Mega Man's Avatar
United_States
268
Rep
2,041
Posts

Drives: 2009 135i
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (7)

Garage List
2009 135i  [0.00]
Some people think they can get away with everything...he'll get his.

In the mean time, sorry for your loss. Let us know how you go about getting your repairs.
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 10:18 PM   #17
Xin1120
Captain
Xin1120's Avatar
United_States
41
Rep
667
Posts

Drives: 135i Coupé
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Texas

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
I was actually thinking of installing the BMW alarm next month, I guess I shoulda pulled the trigger on that sooner. Ordered a new glass from BMW today for $88.03 but they were going to charge me about $350 for install. I think I'll try to install it myself or get someone else to do it around here.

As for replacements, I had a Escort Passport 8500 but now its the perfect time for me to get that Valentine V1 I've had my eye on for awhile now.
Appreciate 0
      10-08-2009, 10:39 PM   #18
CrazyIvan
Lieutenant
CrazyIvan's Avatar
29
Rep
488
Posts

Drives: 2011 E90 M3
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: MD

iTrader: (0)

Sorry about your loss but it could be worse...
__________________
Appreciate 0
      10-09-2009, 01:00 AM   #19
Lester
Brigadier General
295
Rep
3,350
Posts

Drives:
Join Date: Oct 2007

iTrader: (0)

Sad but true, you should always take your Radar detector out of the car, even if you are only gone for 5 minutes.
Appreciate 0
      10-09-2009, 01:34 AM   #20
NJ135
First Lieutenant
United_States
27
Rep
308
Posts

Drives: 08 BMW 135i
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Union NJ

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2008 135i  [0.00]
damn bro im sorry to here that.. id be really heated also.. and for the trying to get something out of this i am pondering if it would b possible try to get a better radar detector? and when you goto get your tints back on goto a higher quality shop? and say that you need to get a detail because your car has scratches from the glass and your having trouble taking all the fragments out the inside aswell.. not sure if theyd pay for any of it but jus a suggestion
__________________
Appreciate 0
      10-09-2009, 01:48 AM   #21
HPFREAK
Lieutenant Colonel
63
Rep
1,884
Posts

Drives: C6 ZO6
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Socal

iTrader: (8)

Quote:
Originally Posted by NJ135 View Post
damn bro im sorry to here that.. id be really heated also.. and for the trying to get something out of this i am pondering if it would b possible try to get a better radar detector? and when you goto get your tints back on goto a higher quality shop? and say that you need to get a detail because your car has scratches from the glass and your having trouble taking all the fragments out the inside aswell.. not sure if theyd pay for any of it but jus a suggestion
Ya I would try to get something out of them to. Oh by the way I put up one of your pics on my site
__________________
My Youtube Channel
Appreciate 0
      10-09-2009, 06:35 AM   #22
ORIGIN M.
Banned
3160
Rep
9,134
Posts

Drives: ///M
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Northern Hemisphere

iTrader: (0)

Should be a simple claim on insurance.

It made me take my Escort out of my car last night, after watching some loser walk around my neighbors car twice.

I'd think twice before I bought a V1 over the 8500 or the new REDLINE.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
broke in, smashed, steal, thief, window

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:04 AM.




1addicts
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST