My 328i was just Stolen!

My fairly 'new to me' 328i 4 door sedan was stolen from an independent BMW Shop
parking lot that I use. We filed the police report and insurance report.
The reason it was at the shop is because the expansion tank sprung a leak, so the
thief probably did not get very far before he fryed my 2.8 engine!
I have it fully insured, will it cover my engine?

Is this IndianBob aka Bob328i?

It can't be. At least it's insured, I know I'd be plenty p!ssed in your spot though! Unless it is ole Indian bob, if it is then he's got to be thrilled.

If the shop had accepted your car for repair then it's their liability for it being stolen from their shop. You didn't indicate what year your car is, but even the pre-EWS cars were not easy to steal.....

Originally Posted by dc_wright

If the shop had accepted your car for repair then it's their liability for it being stolen from their shop. You didn't indicate what year your car is, but even the pre-EWS cars were not easy to steal.....

anything is easy to take if you access to a flat bed wrecker or a recovery bar on the back of a pickup.

Originally Posted by Kdoherty

anything is easy to take if you access to a flat bed wrecker or a recovery bar on the back of a pickup.

This...

Then the car will stripped for parts.

Often what happens with other makes, is a thief will take the car, strip it, and place it on the frame of the same make/model car that has a salvage title, and tell the car cheaply.
They use the VIN of the salvage car, and profit.

Who's Indian Bob?

Interesting. If I recall correctly, IndianBob was from Sacramento, which is right next to "San Francisco Niner Country", and he drove a white 328i. Could it be?

Originally Posted by ZeGerman

Interesting. If I recall correctly, IndianBob was from Sacramento, which is right next to "San Francisco Niner Country", and he drove a white 328i. Could it be?

the world may never know.

Originally Posted by hnaz

Who's Indian Bob?

This is Indianbob.

Originally Posted by SCJon

It can't be. At least it's insured, I know I'd be plenty p!ssed in your spot though! Unless it is ole Indian bob, if it is then he's got to be thrilled.

This has got to be Indianbob. He has the same year and color 328i as Indianbob. 328iRob is very similar to bob328i. His location is similar to indianbob. Finally the most damning piece of evidence last we heard from bob328i he was taking his car to a shop to fix a leak in the cooling system, that was probably from the expansion tank. link

If it is, then his dreams have come true, and our frustration continues...

I feel as though you are correct though.

does seem eerily familiar... and I'll say this once and not mention it again, Insurance fraud ain't nothin' to fck with.

Honestly this is probably the best thing for Indianbob. The insurance company is going to give him way more money for the car than if he tried to sell it himself. So, now he can be done with e36’s and buy any else to replace it and we never have to hear from him again.

Originally Posted by Kdoherty

does seem eerily familiar... and I'll say this once and not mention it again, Insurance fraud ain't nothin' to fck with.

That thought crossed my mind when I first thought it was Indianbob, but I need some prof before a assume something like that.

Originally Posted by southpark11235

So, now he can be done with e36’s and buy any else to replace it and we never have to hear from him again.

We've heard him say he was done with us twice now, so don't hold you're breath! If it is him, he's the most epic troll in history. If its not him Rob is confused as hell and thinks we are all nuts.

Sometimes shops will leave the keys in a car on their lot. Bad idea, but it happens. If the vehicle is not recovered, someone's insurance will cover it.


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P.S. OP: Come clean if you are indeed our beloved Indian Bob.

Originally Posted by SCJon

We've heard him say he was done with us twice now, so don't hold you're breath! If it is him, he's the most epic troll in history. If its not him Rob is confused as hell and thinks we are all nuts.

That'd be any easy call.......

OP will surely deliver.

Originally Posted by hornhospital

That'd be any easy call.......

Touché

He always gives himself away. We must be patient...

OH MY GOD! I couldn't stop laughing! Had a large belly laugh too! Now don't get me wrong, I spurt the same stuff when I am getting underneath my cars to fix something, but wow, not this bad! Plus I already knew about BM Trouble Yous before I bought my two cars. I enjoy tinkering a lot and don't mind working on one of my favorite types of BMWs. The satisfaction of it working with new parts feels euphoric.

IndianBob, my heart goes out to you sir. I was going to ask if you could send me your car. I will have it up and running and working great in no time. I will pay for shipping.

You guys know who this is, he's just fcuking with all of us...

epic troll...

Originally Posted by hnaz

IndianBob, my heart goes out to you sir. I was going to ask if you could send me your car. I will have it up and running and working great in no time. I will pay for shipping.

If you want Indianbob’s car you will have to ask the world’s nice car thief for it.

Id say its bob just on the Op's complete lack of posting upon us noticing the similarity.

Well just in case it is found and returned with the same coolant problems, I want the car. The only thing I would need is a leak down test to make sure the engine didn't overheat too long and warp the cylinder head. Worse yet, smashing the gas pedal while it is overheating instead of coasting to a stop at a safe spot.

Why did he call himself IndianBob anyways?

Indianbob already try to sell it on the forum and wanted $3,800.

I do not know why he calls himself Indianbob. Your guess is as good as mine.

Plus it would be like dating a turboslut with a neurotic father. You can never trust it, and taking it home isn't really an option either.