My M5 was vandalized... ***Update 11/24/14: They found the criminal!***

omegatlc · 09-03-2014, 04:53 PM

That's awesome getting Mika rewrapped as goodwill! Glad the prognosis is good. Get well soon, Mika.

How long do you think it'll take for all to get completed?

Blue.Thunder · 09-03-2014, 05:54 PM

Dave, don't worry about Mika. Be assured that in 'hospital' they will take good care of her and then she will rise like the phoenix from the ashes!
So, don't loose your faith!

I wish you both the best! ;-)

RPiM5 · 09-03-2014, 09:04 PM

Just found this video from the car show I went to a couple of weekends ago.

It's the last footage of Mika before she was violated.

M5essex · 09-04-2014, 05:58 AM

only just seen this thread. sorry to hear about the damage sustained to your baby... I had both my last cars keyed right round the whole car, every panel needing to be re-sprayed. this is what I want fitted to my M5...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=fDrzMGdYWZc

///M5ForWin · 09-04-2014, 08:40 PM

Wow, Dave, just saw this today. So sorry this happened. Makes me sick.

E90potentialbuyer · 09-04-2014, 09:55 PM

Very sad. Condo parking garages are terrible. My car was vandalized recently (no damage, I forgot to lock my door and the idiots came and took petty cash, power adapter and Bluetooth music gateway). When I checked with security, same story - no camera and didn't see. Almost suspect these guys are usually in bed and pass of information. Best condo garages I have seen are the ones with locked doors.

Maddict3 · 09-04-2014, 10:38 PM

So sad to heard man I hope you get your car back soon. unbelievable what some people are capable of, don't worry though what goes around comes around.

///M5ForWin · 09-05-2014, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

I personally blame Obama for this. He was the first politician to thrive off bashing the rich. What happened to you is what used to happen in Britain when I was growing up. There the labour party riled up people to hate the rich and successful. Many of the best talent left the country (David Beckham, Elton John, but on a more serious note a lot of the brightest students left the country). I came to America because people here used to respect the self-made man and value enterprise.

America in the last 8 years has really developed an anti-wealth, anti-Enterprise culture which is becoming quite pervasive.

Amen.

I'm happy to report that my two kids don't subscribe to that nonsense. They both are working and planning hard to be successful in the future. So there is hope for the next generation that these anti-wealth attitudes will change. It seems to me that most of the one-percenters are very philanthropic (think Gates and Buffet). Why all the hate? Plain laziness and jealously I suppose.

walshyy · 09-06-2014, 04:39 PM

Hey , I've only had my brand new M5 F10 since Weds and I was so saddened reading this, can't imagine how you must have felt, I hope these awful jealous lowlifes are caught and punished.
Hope the car is fixed soon mate.

walshy

soooma · 09-06-2014, 07:14 PM

We miss Mika -

TheBlackGT · 09-06-2014, 09:27 PM

Just read this. Horrible to hear. Glad to know she's getting fixed up. Can't even imagine what I would do if I found the perps, I can't believe people just think they have the right to abuse/destroy someone else's property.

(H) · 09-06-2014, 09:53 PM

Maybe I didn't drive you
Quite as often as I could have
And maybe I didn't wrap you
Quite as good as I should have
If I made you feel second best
Mika I'm sorry I was blind

You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

And maybe I didn't corner you
All those fast and faster times
And I guess I never coded you that
I'm so happy that you're mine
Little things I should have tuned and done
I just never took the time

But you were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

Tell me
tell me that your sweet torque hasn't died
And give me
Give me one more chance
To keep you fueled up
I'll keep you floored all the way

[Instrumental Interlude] – guys can you chip in here please

Little mods I should have fixed and done
I just never took the time

But you were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

Boss330 · 09-07-2014, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (H)

Maybe I didn't drive you
Quite as often as I could have
And maybe I didn't wrap you
Quite as good as I should have
If I made you feel second best
Mika I'm sorry I was blind

You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

And maybe I didn't corner you
All those fast and faster times
And I guess I never coded you that
I'm so happy that you're mine
Little things I should have tuned and done
I just never took the time

But you were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

Tell me
tell me that your sweet torque hasn't died
And give me
Give me one more chance
To keep you fueled up
I'll keep you floored all the way

[Instrumental Interlude] guys can you chip in here please

Little mods I should have fixed and done
I just never took the time

But you were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

That has got to be one of the best posts ever!!!

soooma · 09-07-2014, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v12

So sorry to read D.

+1

I am with Stealth on this: this is starting to look like what I have experienced/ seen in Western Europe growing up as well.

Anything on the Sports gauges update -

?
I didn't mean to hijack. ..
Forgive me Mika. ... I still love you

RPiM5 · 09-08-2014, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boss330

That has got to be one of the best posts ever!!!

Wow, I just saw this. That is great (H)! I got the package also (H)! You guys are the best!

Josh5442 · 09-08-2014, 10:14 PM

Wishing Mika a speedy recovery! Stay strong, RPi.

xDrive35i · 09-09-2014, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M5ForWin

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

I personally blame Obama for this. He was the first politician to thrive off bashing the rich. What happened to you is what used to happen in Britain when I was growing up. There the labour party riled up people to hate the rich and successful. Many of the best talent left the country (David Beckham, Elton John, but on a more serious note a lot of the brightest students left the country). I came to America because people here used to respect the self-made man and value enterprise.

America in the last 8 years has really developed an anti-wealth, anti-Enterprise culture which is becoming quite pervasive.

Amen.

I'm happy to report that my two kids don't subscribe to that nonsense. They both are working and planning hard to be successful in the future. So there is hope for the next generation that these anti-wealth attitudes will change. It seems to me that most of the one-percenters are very philanthropic (think Gates and Buffet). Why all the hate? Plain laziness and jealously I suppose.

Ok

bclk55 · 09-10-2014, 03:01 PM

Sorry to hear Dave, hopefully karma bite them real hard in a bad way! You should move back so we can do more M5 Army Runs in Mexico.

shahano · 09-11-2014, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by (H)

Maybe I didn't drive you
Quite as often as I could have
And maybe I didn't wrap you
Quite as good as I should have
If I made you feel second best
Mika I'm sorry I was blind

You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

And maybe I didn't corner you
All those fast and faster times
And I guess I never coded you that
I'm so happy that you're mine
Little things I should have tuned and done
I just never took the time

But you were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

Tell me
tell me that your sweet torque hasn't died
And give me
Give me one more chance
To keep you fueled up
I'll keep you floored all the way

[Instrumental Interlude] – guys can you chip in here please

Little mods I should have fixed and done
I just never took the time

But you were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

HAHAHAHA....

bluekn8286 · 09-11-2014, 05:04 PM

Oh no! I am very sorry to see this. The good thing is that you were safe and that the insurance is handling it. It'll be back on the road in no time! In the mean time, I hope the police catch those vandals soon!

Scott@Radar-Mirror.com · 09-12-2014, 11:34 PM

sucks. I had a trailer stolen from an apt I lived at with 2 motorcycles inside and about $20k in tools and such. I think apt's / parking garages / etc are no good for expensive toys. I live in a gated community now with a gated driveway and guns at hand and don't worry too much.

JoM3z · 09-13-2014, 11:20 PM

Ouch, I just saw this. I hope they catch who ever did this. I cringe at the thought of the extent of the damages.

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omegatlc Private First Class 19 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2017 Mineral Grey M4 Convertib Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond iTrader: (1)	That's awesome getting Mika rewrapped as goodwill! Glad the prognosis is good. Get well soon, Mika. How long do you think it'll take for all to get completed?
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Blue.Thunder Private First Class 28 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 F10 Comp. Individual Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Germany - lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) iTrader: (0)	Dave, don't worry about Mika. Be assured that in 'hospital' they will take good care of her and then she will rise like the phoenix from the ashes! So, don't loose your faith! I wish you both the best! ;-)
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RPiM5 Major General 2873 Rep 7,885 Posts Drives: Black M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth 616 iTrader: (0)	Just found this video from the car show I went to a couple of weekends ago. It's the last footage of Mika before she was violated. __________________
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M5essex Lieutenant Colonel 642 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: RR sport SVR, Vent S, 650s spi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Essex UK iTrader: (0)	only just seen this thread. sorry to hear about the damage sustained to your baby... I had both my last cars keyed right round the whole car, every panel needing to be re-sprayed. this is what I want fitted to my M5... http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=fDrzMGdYWZc __________________ Current - 2016 McLaren 650s Spider, Aurora Blue Current - 2016 Range Rover Sport SVR- Black Current- 2018 Aventador S. Nereid blue Gone - 2016 F80 CP, 2015 991 Turbo S, 2016 LCI M135i. 2015 F10 CP M5. 2015 X5, 2012 E92 CP M3. 2009 E92 335i
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///M5ForWin Private 18 Rep 81 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northern VA USA iTrader: (0)	Wow, Dave, just saw this today. So sorry this happened. Makes me sick. __________________ 2013 M5 AW 2014 X3 28i AW 2013 328i Convertible M Sport Titanium 2011 X5 35d Black
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E90potentialbuyer Captain 165 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 / 2009 335i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Very sad. Condo parking garages are terrible. My car was vandalized recently (no damage, I forgot to lock my door and the idiots came and took petty cash, power adapter and Bluetooth music gateway). When I checked with security, same story - no camera and didn't see. Almost suspect these guys are usually in bed and pass of information. Best condo garages I have seen are the ones with locked doors. __________________ 2015 M5 Individual Moonstone Metallic / Special order Caramel/Black / Special order Walnut Honey Trim/ Comp Package / ED / Left the Stable :-( 2018 Volvo XC90 T6 POLESTAR 2018 AMG GT 2017 Fiat 500C Abarth
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(H) Lieutenant 156 Rep 592 Posts Drives: F80 M3 (after F10 M5 ;-) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Now Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	Maybe I didn't drive you Quite as often as I could have And maybe I didn't wrap you Quite as good as I should have If I made you feel second best Mika I'm sorry I was blind You were always on my mind You were always on my mind And maybe I didn't corner you All those fast and faster times And I guess I never coded you that I'm so happy that you're mine Little things I should have tuned and done I just never took the time But you were always on my mind You were always on my mind Tell me tell me that your sweet torque hasn't died And give me Give me one more chance To keep you fueled up I'll keep you floored all the way [Instrumental Interlude] – guys can you chip in here please Little mods I should have fixed and done I just never took the time But you were always on my mind You were always on my mind You were always on my mind __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- IG: hartmutkraft FB: seventeenjewels
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09-08-2014, 10:14 PM	#104
Josh5442 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 16 RAM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Wishing Mika a speedy recovery! Stay strong, RPi. __________________ Current: BMW LESS Previous: 2013 M5 \|\| 2002 325xi \|\| 1993 525i \|\| 2011 335i \|\| 2005 330ci
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bclk55 Private First Class 36 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 14 X5 35D, 15 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Sorry to hear Dave, hopefully karma bite them real hard in a bad way! You should move back so we can do more M5 Army Runs in Mexico.
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09-11-2014, 05:04 PM	#108
bluekn8286 First Lieutenant 103 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 BMW M3 Dinan S1 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Oh no! I am very sorry to see this. The good thing is that you were safe and that the insurance is handling it. It'll be back on the road in no time! In the mean time, I hope the police catch those vandals soon!
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Scott@Radar-Mirror.com 75 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 550i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	sucks. I had a trailer stolen from an apt I lived at with 2 motorcycles inside and about $20k in tools and such. I think apt's / parking garages / etc are no good for expensive toys. I live in a gated community now with a gated driveway and guns at hand and don't worry too much.
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09-13-2014, 11:20 PM	#110
JoM3z Lieutenant 56 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 2023 CP XDrive G82 M4 - SSG Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mars iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW M4 CP xDrive [0.00]	Ouch, I just saw this. I hope they catch who ever did this. I cringe at the thought of the extent of the damages.
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