Got keyed?

KC Bimmer · 02-28-2006, 08:43 AM

As I approached my car last night when leaving work, I noticed something on the passenger side door. The closer I got, the more noticable it became. I got keyed!!! :mad: I am sooo pissed! It's all the way down to the bare door and about 8-10 inches long. I've had my 330i since Sept and this is the third time something has happened to my car. The first time, someone covered my antenna with purple nail polish (who carries around purple nail polish?). And the second time, someone backed up in a parking lot and hit my rear end and took off (I noticed it when I came back to my car). I mean come on!! Is this to be expected driving a BMW or is this just a stretch of bad luck? Do you guys have similar experiences? Maybe I did something to piss off the BMW gods (I did red line it a couple times before 1,250 miles)?

vladinecko · 02-28-2006, 08:57 AM

i did have some asshole backed into me, but i'm pretty sure it was just an accident, no hate damages like you describe. that sucks, man! maybe consider moving out of the area? maybe it's the same person?

sorry man, that sucks, hope you get it resolved and/or find a place with a garage.

vladinecko · 02-28-2006, 08:59 AM

also, search this forum for "keyed" or "paint damage" or something similar. you can get some good advice about how to go about repairing the damage.

england1987 · 02-28-2006, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Bimmer

As I approached my car last night when leaving work, I noticed something on the passenger side door. The closer I got, the more noticable it became. I got keyed!!! :mad: I am sooo pissed! It's all the way down to the bare door and about 8-10 inches long. I've had my 330i since Sept and this is the third time something has happened to my car. The first time, someone covered my antenna with purple nail polish (who carries around purple nail polish?). And the second time, someone backed up in a parking lot and hit my rear end and took off (I noticed it when I came back to my car). I mean come on!! Is this to be expected driving a BMW or is this just a stretch of bad luck? Do you guys have similar experiences? Maybe I did something to piss off the BMW gods (I did red line it a couple times before 1,250 miles)?

Dude, who the hell did you piss off to have the antenna painted in purple nail polish? An ex-gf

This is some class of bad luck

02-28-2006, 09:10 AM

I think it has nothing to do with you car make.I'd look into an ex girlfriend's who were bitter about you dumping her or someone you had a dispute with.I'm more inclined to think it's a girl because guys usually don't cary around purple nail polish.Sorry to hear that, who ever did that is a coward.Have the damage fixed correctly so there's no reminder of what happened that'll help you move on and find a different place to park your car evn if you have to walk a couple blocks.

Broken1 · 02-28-2006, 09:19 AM

That's odd.

It's unfortunate. How poeple can treat other poeples cars like that. It's like we're not human beings.

KC Bimmer · 02-28-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

i did have some asshole backed into me, but i'm pretty sure it was just an accident, no hate damages like you describe. that sucks, man! maybe consider moving out of the area? maybe it's the same person?

sorry man, that sucks, hope you get it resolved and/or find a place with a garage.

All 3 of these instances have happened when I wasn't at my home (which I ALWAYS keep the bimmer in the garage). And is one of the safest areas around.
1. The nail polish incident happened at a Blockbuster
2. The rear end happened at Nordstroms
3. The keying :mad: happened at my Bank.
I highly doubt it was the same person b/c they would have to be following me.

KC Bimmer · 02-28-2006, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

also, search this forum for "keyed" or "paint damage" or something similar. you can get some good advice about how to go about repairing the damage.

Luckily, the nail polish did no damage. Last night, I immediately contacted the local BMW dealership who told me they do not do body work, but referred me to someone who told me it would cost $300 - $400 to repaint the passenger side door.

bsjd00 · 02-28-2006, 09:37 AM

Antenna? What kind of antenna do you have?

KC Bimmer · 02-28-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by quincy

I think it has nothing to do with you car make.I'd look into an ex girlfriend's who were bitter about you dumping her or someone you had a dispute with.I'm more inclined to think it's a girl because guys usually don't cary around purple nail polish.Sorry to hear that, who ever did that is a coward.Have the damage fixed correctly so there's no reminder of what happened that'll help you move on and find a different place to park your car evn if you have to walk a couple blocks.

I'm 23 and married. The last girl I dated besides my wife was 4 years ago and she was a ditsy sorority girl.

KC Bimmer · 02-28-2006, 09:42 AM

The antenna near the back of the roof. Maybe it's called something else, but it serves that purpose.

no_exit · 02-28-2006, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Bimmer

The antenna near the back of the roof. Maybe it's called something else, but it serves that purpose.

a.k.a the shark fin

Sorry to hear about the damage to your car. Being a victim of vandalism sucks in the worst way.

vladinecko · 02-28-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Bimmer

Luckily, the nail polish did no damage. Last night, I immediately contacted the local BMW dealership who told me they do not do body work, but referred me to someone who told me it would cost $300 - $400 to repaint the passenger side door.

oh my, there mustn't be a lot of bimmers in your area then, or there are a lot of bimmer haters.

$300 for the whole door is actually not that bad. too bad it's not going to be the original color anymore though...;(

davinet78 · 02-28-2006, 09:58 AM

yes that really sucks sorry to hear man

ksfrogman · 02-28-2006, 10:01 AM

Anything unique about how or where you are parking your car?

magamaga · 02-28-2006, 10:03 AM

Any mistres you haven't thought about? Just joking man!

Someone must be screwing with you.

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Originally Posted by KC Bimmer

I'm 23 and married. The last girl I dated besides my wife was 4 years ago and she was a ditsy sorority girl.

hotsand5 · 02-28-2006, 10:13 AM

can you post any pictures to see how deep the scratch looks

KC Bimmer · 02-28-2006, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ksfrogman

Anything unique about how or where you are parking your car?

I typically take great care when parking. I search for that perfect spot(which drives my wife mad) which is either an end spot with a nice car next to me, sandwiched between two new or nice cars, or parked a couple spots away from the rest of the crowd. I never take up more that one spot and always fold my mirrors in.

And here's the timeline:
Mid Oct: Nail polish
Early Jan: Rear end
Feb 27: Keying :mad:

suzer · 02-28-2006, 06:27 PM

Did Baron refer you to K.C. Color? A co-worker used them to repair dings and dents just prior to a lease turn in. Price quoted was a lot less than other body shops, and I didn't examine the work all that closely, but they were happy with it.

Just a thought.

aem · 02-28-2006, 06:29 PM

I know it's painful for you but is it possible to show it (pics)?

Rkrush · 02-28-2006, 06:42 PM

I'm sorry to hear about your car. A similar thing happened to me last week. I had parked my car on the street a few nights last week and when I went to get in it Friday I noticed something on the hood. Sure enough, some @%&$ keyed my hood. It's about 2 ft. long and it's deep! No buffing this one out! I've had my car since November and am absolutely sick about this. I just want to catch these people once. Just once.

It happened to my old A4 twice! Anyway, I'll fix it once the weather gets a little warmer. I wonder how much it will be? Thankfully this will fall under my comprehensive policy as vandalism and not go against my insurance. That's if it will be over $500. Anyway you look at it, it kills me!

user1 · 02-28-2006, 06:46 PM

KC, that sucks. Maybe its the area. Possibly people view you as an elitist since you have a new BMW and they have nothing. So in their ignorant minds they decide vandalizing your car will make them feel better about their pathetic life. My suggestion, move to Southern Cal where everyone drive a BMW and no one will take the time single you out for vandalism.

I’m not saying everyone in KC is this way. A city with a greater number of low income people you will eventually have some of those people lashing out in immature ways. An in a place where a BMW is considered an “exotic” car you become the target.

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KC Bimmer Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xdrive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KC iTrader: (0)	Got keyed? As I approached my car last night when leaving work, I noticed something on the passenger side door. The closer I got, the more noticable it became. I got keyed!!! :mad: I am sooo pissed! It's all the way down to the bare door and about 8-10 inches long. I've had my 330i since Sept and this is the third time something has happened to my car. The first time, someone covered my antenna with purple nail polish (who carries around purple nail polish?). And the second time, someone backed up in a parking lot and hit my rear end and took off (I noticed it when I came back to my car). I mean come on!! Is this to be expected driving a BMW or is this just a stretch of bad luck? Do you guys have similar experiences? Maybe I did something to piss off the BMW gods (I did red line it a couple times before 1,250 miles)?
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vladinecko Brigadier General 277 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	also, search this forum for "keyed" or "paint damage" or something similar. you can get some good advice about how to go about repairing the damage. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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02-28-2006, 09:10 AM	#5
quincy Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	I think it has nothing to do with you car make.I'd look into an ex girlfriend's who were bitter about you dumping her or someone you had a dispute with.I'm more inclined to think it's a girl because guys usually don't cary around purple nail polish.Sorry to hear that, who ever did that is a coward.Have the damage fixed correctly so there's no reminder of what happened that'll help you move on and find a different place to park your car evn if you have to walk a couple blocks.
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	That's odd. It's unfortunate. How poeple can treat other poeples cars like that. It's like we're not human beings.
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bsjd00 Lieutenant 38 Rep 407 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Antenna? What kind of antenna do you have?
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KC Bimmer Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xdrive Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KC iTrader: (0)	The antenna near the back of the roof. Maybe it's called something else, but it serves that purpose.
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davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	yes that really sucks sorry to hear man __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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ksfrogman Major General 574 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Anything unique about how or where you are parking your car? __________________
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	can you post any pictures to see how deep the scratch looks __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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suzer Private First Class 2 Rep 103 Posts Drives: '06 325xiT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	Did Baron refer you to K.C. Color? A co-worker used them to repair dings and dents just prior to a lease turn in. Price quoted was a lot less than other body shops, and I didn't examine the work all that closely, but they were happy with it. Just a thought.
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aem Why pay more for nothing? 21 Rep 300 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I know it's painful for you but is it possible to show it (pics)?
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Rkrush New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Black and tan330 i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Bad karma? I'm sorry to hear about your car. A similar thing happened to me last week. I had parked my car on the street a few nights last week and when I went to get in it Friday I noticed something on the hood. Sure enough, some @%&$ keyed my hood. It's about 2 ft. long and it's deep! No buffing this one out! I've had my car since November and am absolutely sick about this. I just want to catch these people once. Just once. It happened to my old A4 twice! Anyway, I'll fix it once the weather gets a little warmer. I wonder how much it will be? Thankfully this will fall under my comprehensive policy as vandalism and not go against my insurance. That's if it will be over $500. Anyway you look at it, it kills me!
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user1 First Lieutenant 8 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 01 330ci; 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	KC, that sucks. Maybe its the area. Possibly people view you as an elitist since you have a new BMW and they have nothing. So in their ignorant minds they decide vandalizing your car will make them feel better about their pathetic life. My suggestion, move to Southern Cal where everyone drive a BMW and no one will take the time single you out for vandalism. I’m not saying everyone in KC is this way. A city with a greater number of low income people you will eventually have some of those people lashing out in immature ways. An in a place where a BMW is considered an “exotic” car you become the target.
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