Quick action by BMW enthusiast saves his M3s and X5 from Hurricane Harvey

M3 Number 86 · 09-01-2017, 02:41 PM

I feel like I posted this first.

AndrewC1989 · 09-01-2017, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

I feel like I posted this first.

M3 Number 86 · 09-01-2017, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewc89

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

I feel like I posted this first.

For the likes!

I thought it doesn't matter how or why or who. First place is first place.

infinitekidM2C · 09-01-2017, 03:33 PM

There bro..see above "like"

3M TAPE · 09-01-2017, 04:46 PM

I remember him.
This guy won the internet on the other day.
Good for him

Daft · 09-01-2017, 06:09 PM

Not trying to be cynical here, but wouldn't it be much easier just to drive to higher ground and park it till the flooding subsides?

infinitekidM2C · 09-01-2017, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Daft

Not trying to be cynical here, but wouldn't it be much easier just to drive to higher ground and park it till the flooding subsides?

2 problems probably. Not enough time to get to higher ground, unless you can convert to submarine/boat...second is he's got multiple vehicles. Crates the old dilemma "which do you save?!" But yeah ideally if you have any heads up, road trip time!!

Al_335xi · 09-01-2017, 07:07 PM

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That looks ridiculously sketchy, but I understand the desire to save those nice cars. Good luck to him.

look man nothing is sketchy if you're saving your own m3 from getting destroyed. lol jk it is sketchy but you got to give this guy props

Too__Hu///Mble · 09-01-2017, 08:59 PM

Saved the Cherry M3. Sweet one, immensely clever. Stay STRONG.
Wish you, family and friends a speedy recovery.

Hey, throw a decal on your car to represent your intuitive day.

Take Care!

Cuz5150 · 09-01-2017, 09:24 PM

Very determined to save those BMW's kudos to this guy, he pretty much lost everything.
I think BMW should give/donate an M3/M4 to this guy.One of those track cars from Carolina, that find their way back to the dealerships as Preowned.

ORIGIN M. · 09-02-2017, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Al_335xi

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Originally Posted by NickyC

That looks ridiculously sketchy, but I understand the desire to save those nice cars. Good luck to him.

look man nothing is sketchy if you're saving your own m3 from getting destroyed. lol jk it is sketchy but you got to give this guy props

The sketchiest part is the uploaded video more than anything.

Take care of business, but screw taking time for unsocial media.

M5007 · 09-02-2017, 11:24 AM

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Best of luck to all affected by the storm.

Suds · 09-02-2017, 04:08 PM

What a story, I felt the same way shutting the garage door and leaving my cars durring the storm.

But Damn, I hope he finds a safe way of lowering the M3 in the garage without getting squashed, that is sketchy!

ciaranob · 09-02-2017, 04:11 PM

For anyone interested in the before and after of my 2015 Memorial day flood and house-garage rebuild I had some pics here (everything survived Harvey!) - scroll down to post #604:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...038386&page=28

Also some extra pics of the new garage setup with raised roof and 4-post lift here:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1374531

Al_335xi · 09-02-2017, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

The sketchiest part is the uploaded video more than anything.

Take care of business, but screw taking time for unsocial media.

What do you mean?

josec70 · 09-02-2017, 09:34 PM

Insane .....

M4_Ronin · 09-02-2017, 10:41 PM

Sent this guy a Hurricane Relief donation for the hard times ahead!

ORIGIN M. · 09-03-2017, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Al_335xi

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

The sketchiest part is the uploaded video more than anything.

Take care of business, but screw taking time for unsocial media.

What do you mean?

I'd save my stuff, and leave the camera and the Tom Foolery far behind.

kydiesel35 · 09-03-2017, 09:18 AM

I'd be doing the same thing. If only people knew how much we spend modding our vehicles. Well done and be safe!

M 3Rilla · 09-03-2017, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Daft

Not trying to be cynical here, but wouldn't it be much easier just to drive to higher ground and park it till the flooding subsides?

I feel for what this gentlemen had to endure, that's a lot of commitment right there.

I have a contingency plan for such a situation, it's called an above ground parking garage.

Al_335xi · 09-03-2017, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

I'd save my stuff, and leave the camera and the Tom Foolery far behind.

True, I mean he couldn't do much and he did save all 3 cars.

KingFishy · 09-03-2017, 08:20 PM

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What a story, I felt the same way shutting the garage door and leaving my cars durring the storm.

But Damn, I hope he finds a safe way of lowering the M3 in the garage without getting squashed, that is sketchy!

Time to rent a Lull.

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Suds /M Enthusiast 1626 Rep 1,625 Posts Drives: Responsiblish Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lone Star State iTrader: (1)	What a story, I felt the same way shutting the garage door and leaving my cars durring the storm. But Damn, I hope he finds a safe way of lowering the M3 in the garage without getting squashed, that is sketchy!
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ciaranob Major 755 Rep 1,478 Posts Drives: M4 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	For anyone interested in the before and after of my 2015 Memorial day flood and house-garage rebuild I had some pics here (everything survived Harvey!) - scroll down to post #604: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...038386&page=28 Also some extra pics of the new garage setup with raised roof and 4-post lift here: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1374531 __________________ Individual M4 Convertible ED Sept 2014
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09-03-2017, 09:18 AM	#41
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