Gone, but not forgotten

[BillF]

2001 M Roadster that I bought in 2004 with 10K miles succumbed to Hurricane Michael; the car now with 44K miles. I had it in a garage, but the car was completely submerged in the storm surge. USAA gave me about $25K for it. I didn't drive it much on these boring Florida roads, but I was always smiling when I did get to drive north where some Dragon type roads were.

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[Tigershark48]

That’s a pretty big buyout. If you bought it back as salvage, couldn’t you get it back to a fun car with cash leftover?

[BillF]

That’s a pretty big buyout. If you bought it back as salvage, couldn’t you get it back to a fun car with cash leftover?

From talking with automotive experts, you might be able to survive a fresh water dunking, but never a salt water bath. That picture with all of the growth inside? I took that shot about 4 days after the storm. Electronic issues would be the worst.

[328 Power 04]

Aww, so sad.

We have at least a couple of members here with experience in restoration of flood cars, but nothing like this. Salt water in 4 days ruined everything.

[Geo31]

Holy Mother of God!

She was a beauty. I'm so sorry to see that. That said, she was just a car. I have 4 friends who lost everything but their life in Harvey. Cars can be replaced. Hope you're doing OK otherwise.

So... Are you going to get another?

[BimmerBreaker]

Sad!!!

[KBH22102]

Wow, very sad, but glad you are okay. What is going to happen to the car itself? At least the body panels and wheels could live on.

[magnetchief]

Damn that’s sad to see.
Hopefully you get to pick another one up.

If you do then please look up our local ZSCCA group.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1760822664162187

Always nice to see another M.
Wish we had met before the incident.


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[Yellow14150]

I’d buy those roadstars. Gonna need a resurfacing and a respray.

[magnetchief]

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/wto/6751886021.html

A set here for $475


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[Geo31]

I’d buy those roadstars. Gonna need a resurfacing and a respray.

If you're looking for a set of roadstars, I have a set that needs refinishing.

[maggiethelab]

I've been looking everywhere for an OEM wind deflector, not sure if the one in that car is OK but if it is PM me and maybe I can take it off your hands before they haul the car away :-).

[rasmuw]

I've been looking everywhere for an OEM wind deflector, not sure if the one in that car is OK but if it is PM me and maybe I can take it off your hands before they haul the car away :-).

OEM with roll bars? If so, they are appear on Ebay regularly. There are three listed currently, two used for approximately $240, and one new for $305+. I've seen them sell for as little as $150. They are often missing the clips for the front but those are available on Ebay as well.

[maggiethelab]

Hey Wayne - yes, with roll bars. I've been watching ebay pretty closely, I missed out on one auction by a buck at the last minute. The two used ones that are there have been there for a while, one has a tear and the other is missing clips and no mounting hardware. I'd like to know if anyone has purchased the aftermarket one that is sold out of Germany.

BMW Z3 M Roadster Wind Deflector + Hook and Screw for Roll Bar Wind Shield

Appreciate the help!

[BillF]

The car was picked up the day that I first posted. Sorry, but unable to part it out.

[Z3 freak]

BillF..........could turn out to be like when as person signs to be a donor on their drivers license, that parts off your car will go to other M owners and keep them on the road. Sorry for your lost.

[maggiethelab]

Bill, Thanks for the reply, once again sorry for your loss. More like losses. I'm sure the M wasn't the only thing flooded out, best of luck getting back to normal.