Take care of your 750iL, stranger

geek · 10-27-2016, 05:45 PM

Today I was in an airport parking garage. As I drove around looking for a spot, I noticed a 750iL with its tail lights still on but no one getting in or out. After driving around for a few more minutes, finding a spot, and walking back by, I saw that not only were the lights still on with no person in sight, the car was still running! I wrote down the plate & thought I'd report it to security when I got inside, but then I went back to see if the door was open. Sure enough, it was. I turned it off & left the guy (or gal) a note.

Man, that would have been a nice trade up from my 328.

larryn · 10-27-2016, 06:03 PM

Sounds like one of those sting cars they use to catch car thiefs. Nice of you to help the person out.

HyeWarrior · 10-27-2016, 06:21 PM

Wait was the key in the car still? Doesn't it shut off if you park and walk away with the key in your pocket?

larryn · 10-27-2016, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HyeWarrior

Wait was the key in the car still? Doesn't it shut off if you park and walk away with the key in your pocket?

You can walk away with the key in your pocket and the car will not shut off...

Z K · 10-27-2016, 06:30 PM

it may have been an older 7 series without comfort access.

overcoil · 10-27-2016, 07:12 PM

You did good !

geek · 10-27-2016, 07:18 PM

I didn't check to see if the key was still in the car. I don't know the model year, but it was new-ish & in great shape.

All I know is that it was running for at least 5 minutes with no one around. I probably should have locked the doors after I put the note in, but I didn't. Hope it's still there for him when he gets back!

ried · 10-27-2016, 09:50 PM

Well now if it does get stolen your fingerprints will be all over it.

WingZeroX5 · 10-27-2016, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ried

Well now if it does get stolen your fingerprints will be all over it.

Even so, he didn't do anything except shut the car off and there are tons of cameras, especially in an airport parking garage.

larryn · 10-27-2016, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

Even so, he didn't do anything except shut the car off and there are tons of cameras, especially in an airport parking garage.

..and created a pseudo alabi here. I LIKE it! Enjoy the new car.

dzvero · 10-27-2016, 11:43 PM

Imagine car cant start, or he forgot the key... and if u lock it he will be in a lot of troubles. Not that like the people who do it. I even hate and dont understand why people stay in their cars for 5-10 or more min with car running.

dkmesa · 10-28-2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by geek

Today I was in an airport parking garage. As I drove around looking for a spot, I noticed a 750iL with its tail lights still on but no one getting in or out. After driving around for a few more minutes, finding a spot, and walking back by, I saw that not only were the lights still on with no person in sight, the car was still running! I wrote down the plate & thought I'd report it to security when I got inside, but then I went back to see if the door was open. Sure enough, it was. I turned it off & left the guy (or gal) a note.

Man, that would have been a nice trade up from my 328.

Probably heard the engine cut off from ACC and forgot he didn't turn off the ignition.

pz619 · 10-28-2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

..and created a pseudo alabi here. I LIKE it! Enjoy the new car.

We are all now accessories to this crime.

mbfanos · 10-28-2016, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dzvero

Imagine car cant start, or he forgot the key... and if u lock it he will be in a lot of troubles.

No way. Just call BMW Assist and they'll not only unlock it but also start it for ya, as long as you can provide all the information

dzvero · 10-28-2016, 03:44 PM

Its still takes time. Again Im not saying he should leave it like that.

paliknight · 10-28-2016, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mbfanos

No way. Just call BMW Assist and they'll not only unlock it but also start it for ya, as long as you can provide all the information

Even if it doesn't have remote start?

mbfanos · 10-29-2016, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by paliknight

Even if it doesn't have remote start?

It's BMW dude, they can simply send a signal to the car, I guess

10-27-2016, 05:45 PM	#1
geek Enlisted Member 57 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vail, CO iTrader: (0)	Take care of your 750iL, stranger Today I was in an airport parking garage. As I drove around looking for a spot, I noticed a 750iL with its tail lights still on but no one getting in or out. After driving around for a few more minutes, finding a spot, and walking back by, I saw that not only were the lights still on with no person in sight, the car was still running! I wrote down the plate & thought I'd report it to security when I got inside, but then I went back to see if the door was open. Sure enough, it was. I turned it off & left the guy (or gal) a note. Man, that would have been a nice trade up from my 328.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Sounds like one of those sting cars they use to catch car thiefs. Nice of you to help the person out.
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HyeWarrior Major 747 Rep 1,119 Posts Drives: 2012 135i DCT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Dimas, CA iTrader: (1)	Wait was the key in the car still? Doesn't it shut off if you park and walk away with the key in your pocket?
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Z K Major General 1889 Rep 5,506 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	it may have been an older 7 series without comfort access. __________________ Auto Detailing Enthusiast!
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overcoil Major General 3074 Rep 5,577 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	You did good !
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10-27-2016, 07:18 PM	#7
geek Enlisted Member 57 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vail, CO iTrader: (0)	I didn't check to see if the key was still in the car. I don't know the model year, but it was new-ish & in great shape. All I know is that it was running for at least 5 minutes with no one around. I probably should have locked the doors after I put the note in, but I didn't. Hope it's still there for him when he gets back!
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10-27-2016, 09:50 PM	#8
ried Captain 792 Rep 817 Posts Drives: F31, F80 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	Well now if it does get stolen your fingerprints will be all over it.
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dzvero Lieutenant Colonel 529 Rep 1,514 Posts Drives: 2015 M$4 F82 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Imagine car cant start, or he forgot the key... and if u lock it he will be in a lot of troubles. Not that like the people who do it. I even hate and dont understand why people stay in their cars for 5-10 or more min with car running.
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10-28-2016, 03:44 PM	#15
dzvero Lieutenant Colonel 529 Rep 1,514 Posts Drives: 2015 M$4 F82 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Its still takes time. Again Im not saying he should leave it like that.
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