My car caught on fire last night...

IK6SPEED · 06-22-2019, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cm3_psx

One thing I have experienced is that the washer fluid leaks out the front of the car, I have always wondered what would happen if it leaked onto something hot...
:-/

It would turn to steam and evaporate

Does your car catch on fire when it rains

paulwilcox1111@gmail.com · 06-22-2019, 10:55 AM

Hey, neonnblack...

So, so sad! Or, as the politicians would say, "our thoughts and prayers are with you."

A similar thing happened to my 3351 Coupe and my insurance company wrote the car off as totaled. They sued BMW, who paid for my replacement car.

Whatever you do, DO NOT tell your insurance that you have modified your car in any way, shape or form. You don't want to be blamed (and held financially responsible) for this.

I'll chime in and suggest that you buy another F32! The only thing in its class that performs better is the new Alpha Romeo.

Best of luck,

Paul

CajunBMW · 06-22-2019, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

Who knows maybe he puts in for it and someone else approves or denies the amount. Then after that there's some back and forth. As he said, we're waiting on payment approval.

And I'm not saying geico is really trying to help me out, but they've never done me wrong before. Through one at fault accident and some speeding tickets ive never had a rate increase. When i was rear ended they called and made sure to let them know if the other insurance was or wasn't taking care of everything so they could step in if needed.

Or maybe I'm getting lucky. Who knows.

Good luck. Sorry if this was mentioned earlier, but definitely negotiate if you feel your value is not correct. My wife totaled my old e46 2002 330 a few years ago and I had just put new tires and some new bmw parts to fix the car. I showed them the bills and although I did not recover full value they added $1000 to the price and I got around $6200 for 16 year old car. Put that as part of my down payment for my 2018 340.

neonnblack · 06-22-2019, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CajunBMW

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

Who knows maybe he puts in for it and someone else approves or denies the amount. Then after that there's some back and forth. As he said, we're waiting on payment approval.

And I'm not saying geico is really trying to help me out, but they've never done me wrong before. Through one at fault accident and some speeding tickets ive never had a rate increase. When i was rear ended they called and made sure to let them know if the other insurance was or wasn't taking care of everything so they could step in if needed.

Or maybe I'm getting lucky. Who knows.

Good luck. Sorry if this was mentioned earlier, but definitely negotiate if you feel your value is not correct. My wife totaled my old e46 2002 330 a few years ago and I had just put new tires and some new bmw parts to fix the car. I showed them the bills and although I did not recover full value they added $1000 to the price and I got around $6200 for 16 year old car. Put that as part of my down payment for my 2018 340.

Oh i certainly will fight if needed. I'm hoping i don't need to. Just want to hurry up so i can buy this 340 I'm looking at. Oh shit, just let out what's coming up next. lol

AlpineX · 06-22-2019, 02:30 PM

They will likely defer to ccc evaluation as a third party valuator who will use comparables from your area. Your adjuster is providing a value to for damage paperwork process

F30lolz · 06-22-2019, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

Just want to hurry up so i can buy this 340 I'm looking at.

So finally the cat is out of the bag.

Link so I can put a deposit on it and cock block you?

IK6SPEED · 06-22-2019, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

Just want to hurry up so i can buy this 340 I'm looking at. Oh shit, just let out what's coming up next. lol

No putting your LSD on that.

neonnblack · 06-22-2019, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

Just want to hurry up so i can buy this 340 I'm looking at. Oh shit, just let out what's coming up next. lol

No putting your LSD on that.

Yeah, but I'll sell it at some point. Hopefully after everyone runs out and i can a little more for it.

neonnblack · 06-22-2019, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30lolz

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

Just want to hurry up so i can buy this 340 I'm looking at.

So finally the cat is out of the bag.

Link so I can put a deposit on it and cock block you?

lmao. next time.

neonnblack · 06-24-2019, 02:30 PM

Update, insurance called. Pay out amount is just shy of 21k. Good and fairly surprising news to me. Should be good to seriously look for a car by the end of the week.

jackstrath · 06-24-2019, 02:51 PM

good when an insurance company plays ball and doesn't try insult you !

2000Z3M · 06-24-2019, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

Update, insurance called. Pay out amount is just shy of 21k. Good and fairly surprising news to me. Should be good to seriously look for a car by the end of the week.

what are your plans for a new car?

neonnblack · 06-24-2019, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000Z3M

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

Update, insurance called. Pay out amount is just shy of 21k. Good and fairly surprising news to me. Should be good to seriously look for a car by the end of the week.

what are your plans for a new car?

Hopefully an M sport 340. 2016 or so. prices are pretty good on decent mileage ones fully optioned.

Operator Mo · 06-24-2019, 11:50 PM

Sorry about your car. Spontaneous combustion while in motion is scary Sh!t. Glad no one was hurt.

Nice too that your insurance co. was fair in their offer.

Have fun shopping for your new car.

neonnblack · 07-18-2019, 09:56 AM

Update: cars paid and squared away. I'll be getting a good chunk back from the bank and i picked up a new car yesterday.

16 340i msport AW on coral red.

bimmer456 · 07-18-2019, 10:01 AM

Looks like engine must have turned off when the intake was burned up. The battery can be unplugged to turn off the light. These things are computers in wheels with a mind if their own. Must be something electrical. Sometimes less complex is better.

Fry-man22 · 07-18-2019, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

16 340i msport AW on coral red.

Looks fantastic.

Regretfully the 6MT seems to have been a casualty of the fire swap - RIP.

I enjoy the 8 speed auto sport though, hope you do too.

bimmer456 · 07-18-2019, 01:11 PM

I see an aftermarket intake so there was a tune as well as the thing you mentioned so could be due to mods.

neonnblack · 07-18-2019, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fry-man22

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

16 340i msport AW on coral red.

Looks fantastic.

Regretfully the 6MT seems to have been a casualty of the fire swap - RIP.

I enjoy the 8 speed auto sport though, hope you do too.

Too hard (and expensive) to find a 6mt 340. The 8 speed is fantastic though. Thanks.

neonnblack · 07-18-2019, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmer456

I see an aftermarket intake so there was a tune as well as the thing you mentioned so could be due to mods.

I can see where you're coming from but i actually saw where it started from and it was the headlight area. An area i hadn't touched since owning it.

Unfortunately the world will never know.

IK6SPEED · 07-18-2019, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmer456

I see an aftermarket intake so there was a tune as well as the thing you mentioned so could be due to mods.

I can see where you're coming from but i actually saw where it started from and it was the headlight area. An area i hadn't touched since owning it.

Unfortunately the world will never know.

It's over and done with now, but as you had recently replaced front bumper......

Not saying it's your fault but the timing doesn't exonerate either.

As you said, the world will never know.

eluded · 07-18-2019, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neonnblack

Unfortunately the world will never know.

Man that sucks. Glad your ok. Hope it's taken care of.

06-22-2019, 10:55 AM	#112
paulwilcox1111@gmail.com New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 438i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Redondo Beach, California iTrader: (0)	Hey, neonnblack... So, so sad! Or, as the politicians would say, "our thoughts and prayers are with you." A similar thing happened to my 3351 Coupe and my insurance company wrote the car off as totaled. They sued BMW, who paid for my replacement car. Whatever you do, DO NOT tell your insurance that you have modified your car in any way, shape or form. You don't want to be blamed (and held financially responsible) for this. I'll chime in and suggest that you buy another F32! The only thing in its class that performs better is the new Alpha Romeo. Best of luck, Paul
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-22-2019, 02:30 PM	#115
AlpineX Captain 246 Rep 776 Posts Drives: Diesel Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: US iTrader: (0)	They will likely defer to ccc evaluation as a third party valuator who will use comparables from your area. Your adjuster is providing a value to for damage paperwork process
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-24-2019, 02:30 PM	#120
neonnblack First Lieutenant 139 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 335i 6MT/e46 330xi Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	Update, insurance called. Pay out amount is just shy of 21k. Good and fairly surprising news to me. Should be good to seriously look for a car by the end of the week.
	Appreciate 4 F30lolz6798.50 floridaorange10136.50 Poochie9104.50 Framamind159.50 Quote

06-24-2019, 02:51 PM	#121
jackstrath Major 659 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 16' F31 340i & 03' Focus RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	good when an insurance company plays ball and doesn't try insult you !
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-24-2019, 11:50 PM	#124
Operator Mo Private 65 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Now: 2014 335i X-Drive Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bellingham WA iTrader: (1)	Sorry about your car. Spontaneous combustion while in motion is scary Sh!t. Glad no one was hurt. Nice too that your insurance co. was fair in their offer. Have fun shopping for your new car.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-18-2019, 09:56 AM	#125
neonnblack First Lieutenant 139 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 335i 6MT/e46 330xi Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reno, NV iTrader: (0)	Update: cars paid and squared away. I'll be getting a good chunk back from the bank and i picked up a new car yesterday. 16 340i msport AW on coral red. Attached Images
	Appreciate 11 bimmer4562958.50 Fry-man224.50 Framamind159.50 MmmmmM22588.50 zamboni1127.50 dbright0377.00 tturedraider4965.50 IK6SPEED4487.00 F30lolz6798.50 Poochie9104.50 Dreamvillainz132.00 Quote

07-18-2019, 10:01 AM	#126
bimmer456 Major General 2959 Rep 5,990 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	Looks like engine must have turned off when the intake was burned up. The battery can be unplugged to turn off the light. These things are computers in wheels with a mind if their own. Must be something electrical. Sometimes less complex is better.
	Appreciate 1 neonnblack139.00 Quote

07-18-2019, 01:11 PM	#128
bimmer456 Major General 2959 Rep 5,990 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	I see an aftermarket intake so there was a tune as well as the thing you mentioned so could be due to mods.
	Appreciate 1 neonnblack139.00 Quote