BMWs bound for New York Autoshow stolen prior to show

12:03 · 04-09-2010, 01:57 PM

Wait, don't pretty much ALL BMWs have sat nav, and thus should be able to be tracked somehow some way? One would think, right?

KWY91 · 04-09-2010, 02:17 PM

wow... this is so damn unreal!

BMW_F25_X3 · 04-09-2010, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

As reported on Bimmerpost Homepage.

Those of us who have seen (or will see) the BMWs at the New York Autoshow have apparently been viewing replacement cars and missing other cars scheduled to be shown. 6 BMWs were stolen in 3 separate heists from a NJ processing center and a private facility - a sophisto gray 550i, 535xi, 650i, 750LXI.

According to NYPOST:

I work at the port and its actually Port Jersey in Bayonne NJ. not Jersey City NJ. we sometimes release these cars off the ships. and i dont think Elizabeth has a BMW facility.

Alchem · 04-09-2010, 02:18 PM

Haha thats pretty awesome. Now if only someone can swipe a F30 prototype and remove the camo for all of us to see.

BMW_F25_X3 · 04-09-2010, 02:24 PM

Whats stupid is that all these cars at the ports have the keys inside already so its open and go without breaking anything. These cars are long gone by now.

MDyDinanM · 04-09-2010, 02:27 PM

wow...

Just like the movie "Gone in 60 seconds"

Had to be an inside job...b/c they would needed access to the coded keys.

Either way, its a new car and BMW would know the VIN number for the stolen cars. So if they take it into a shop or try and register it, then BMW/Law Enforcument would know.

If the cars do go to a 3rd world country, ha well, it would be funny if they tried and get it serviced at a BMW dealer. The VIN would tell all. Can you imagine

"um, excuse me Sir, but is your car stolen?"

As for the vehicle recovery for stolen vehicles (as someone previously mentioned) - that would only work if the car was registered to BMW Assist. Which is probably not the case.

BMWinNorthdakota · 04-09-2010, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchem

Haha thats pretty awesome. Now if only someone can swipe a F30 prototype and remove the camo for all of us to see.

That would be bad. Lol...

Technic · 04-09-2010, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trowa

it's already parted out and in another country.

Fixed.

mathu.bala · 04-09-2010, 02:42 PM

They should make a new movie "German Job"

montreal red · 04-09-2010, 02:53 PM

crazy stuff!!!

KL2DC · 04-09-2010, 03:07 PM

Somebody out there paid a lot of money to be the 'first on the block' with the new 5

RichReg · 04-09-2010, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpine325ci

I work at the port and its actually Port Jersey in Bayonne NJ. not Jersey City NJ. we sometimes release these cars off the ships. and i dont think Elizabeth has a BMW facility.

Well, ...the port is definitely NOT in Elizabeth.
I think you actually take the Bayonne exit on the Turnpike to get to the port but for some reason, its always referred to as being in Jersey City.

BGM · 04-09-2010, 03:15 PM

interesting journalism..

beemers?
'the sophisto'

in any case, pretty ballsy job

sunking420 · 04-09-2010, 03:28 PM

Tony Soprano strikes again...And I'll take a half pound of the Capicola, a half pound of the prosciutto.......Leave the gun, take the cannolis....

07E92TT · 04-09-2010, 03:39 PM

The car is on it's way to South America, I'm not giving it back.

iveman89 · 04-09-2010, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdyaman

wow...

Just like the movie "Gone in 60 seconds"

Had to be an inside job...b/c they would needed access to the coded keys.

Either way, its a new car and BMW would know the VIN number for the stolen cars. So if they take it into a shop or try and register it, then BMW/Law Enforcument would know.

If the cars do go to a 3rd world country, ha well, it would be funny if they tried and get it serviced at a BMW dealer. The VIN would tell all. Can you imagine

"um, excuse me Sir, but is your car stolen?"

As for the vehicle recovery for stolen vehicles (as someone previously mentioned) - that would only work if the car was registered to BMW Assist. Which is probably not the case.

if they could afford to pay for a one off stolen vehicle and import it to a 3rd world country im sure they could pay off the guy at the service department or just go to a another shop. but this is a pretty crazy story tho..and that car is long gone!

BGM · 04-09-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iveman89

if they could afford to pay for a one off stolen vehicle and import it to a 3rd world country im sure they could pay off the guy at the service department or just go to a another shop. but this is a pretty crazy story tho..and that car is long gone!

if you're that loaded you'd think you would just buy one normally..

would be cheaper!

ibeclueless · 04-09-2010, 03:58 PM

wow they are pro

TWSnow · 04-09-2010, 04:01 PM

WOW! Just thinking about it how easy is it to steal say "OUR" cars when they get off the boat ?! If they cant even safe keep "one of a kind car" pshhhh fail.

cmdamota91 · 04-09-2010, 04:29 PM

G'd Up. lol these guys are crazy

HondaGoneRogue · 04-09-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Gangster.

auggiem3 · 04-09-2010, 04:54 PM

they didn't beef up security after the first rip off?

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