TOW LOT SPECIAL! Abandoned BMW 328xi Comes In For Parts, Worth Saving?
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
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Another tow lot special? OF COURSE! Some of the cars we get in for parts come from various tow lots. There are some cars I buy from the tow lot blind, meaning I didn't go look at them first, and just bought based on a loose description and VIN. This is one of those. We do so many Bmw's that its easy to buy based on vin and not get terribly hurt if the car ends up with a lot of bad parts.
This 2008 BMW 328xi sedan was abandoned in the city of saint Louis, and towed after receiving many parking tickets. It had plates that expired in November of 2022, and was likely parked from before then as I found tickets back from September of 2022. Since it was towed, the previous owners had a chance to get it back out of impound but never made an attempt and an abandoned salvage title was issued allowing my salvage yard to legally purchase the car.
This car was completely locked. No Key. No way in the car! This video shows most of how we handle cars like this, and some of the decision making required to get the best return on our investment.
I know many have asked to see more aspects of the business and I am here to attempt to show you some of how the auto salvage industry operates. Many yards claim its "illegal" for them to sell cars but ultimately its more of the owners discretion and how they are licensed. My goal in this industry is to reduce waste, and the need to produce new parts that exist in perfectly operable condition. That also applies to complete vehicles and often times I find it just as profitable to put a car back on the road. This is a decision that will require quite a lot more investigation than in this video. Will there be a second video? Never say never.
I hope you enjoyed this video. As always, I love all of the comments, feedback and even the criticism.
Catch you on the next one!
-Eric
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It wouldn't be an I Do Cars video without a wrecked Miata somewhere in the shot.
No waterpump olympics, though. Bummer.
Or epic dipstick wrestling matches.
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You should definitely update us on what you found after shaking it down for a week!
Yeah, if only a word, tell us your decision.
Agreed.
Reminds me of a cartoon I saw, guy is trying to unlock a car door, person walks over and opens the passenger side and says "Hey this side is open." and the guy working on unlocking the door says "Yeah, I know, I got that one already."
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16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Mark 1.15
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Hebrews 11:6
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jesus
Totalling your car due to impound fees is a great example why not to procrastinate
maybe the owner went to prison or had health issues no ideea what can happen.
They come with a bill of sale and a court documemt saying the lot had the right to sell, and you may pay a fee and have a nornal title.
Hospital I worked at near Chicago it was a constant thing getting cars towed from the lot. The ridiculous thing is that the police would almost always do serious damage to the cars breaking in and searching them. There was one cop that would assume a 1996 Buick Century was a drug dealers car and search it before towing...same cop OD'ed three times in one month in drugs he was taking from people he was arresting. Last I know, he is still a cop.
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A better example of why to not doing something to get your car impounded in the first place!
It’s a BMW, the upcoming repair costs were probably more than the impound bill which is more than the value of the car! I’m sorry, but it’s probably true.
Definitely a saver. Thanks for the humpday video!
300k subscribers! Shows what can be done when you know what you're doing is
intelligent and entertaining and refrain from loud annoying music. Congratulations!
Engine purrs very happy, the N52 is a good engine when looked after.
I'll bet those turn signal codes come on just from using the turn signals in a BMW.
Lol, so true!
The turn signals are probably the reason it was abandoned. Someone used non-OEM blinker fluid and it ruined the car.
yeah - they should bring back the old semaphore turn signals from the 30s ! 🤣
😂😂😂😂
what an amazing comment
I wonder if someone watching will one day say "That's my car!" "I knew i left it somewhere." 🤪
@@HE-pu3ntyou sure that really happened?
I doubt it was abandoned by the owner. It was probably stolen and then abandoned by whoever stole it.
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There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today
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Come to Jesus Christ today
Jesus Christ is only way to heaven
Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void
Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today
Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today
Romans 6.23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
John 3:16-21
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
Mark 1.15
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Hebrews 11:6
6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Jesus
"I like to save cars." Music to my ears.
I always found it easier to get cars open by going for the door on the opposite side that is wedge open. you can see what your doing and its real easy to get hooked on the door handle and pull back because the angles are better
Things not to say out loud:
How is the angle any better ?
@@MrTonyPiscatelle a 45 degree angle is better tan a 1 degree view angle
@@frutt5k Sure it is, what I don't understand is how are you going to get a 45 degree angle of view?
I think it becomes a two person job but I’m also confused.
I commend you for making the decision to save this one. It's much nicer to see a car return to usefulness and have it driven. Of course, we wont get to see things disassembled today but you're doing the right thing. Love the channel and wish we could see more video's but I understand that you have a business to run and that takes priority over everything else.... except your family lol.
I appreciate the way you try and save cars. The ‘throw away’ world we live in doesn’t need to be that way. Keeping up with the jonses is why our landfills are full of almost perfectly usable items.
That laughter of triumph after it started brought back some OLD memories. When I was young, I used to enjoy messing with cars. And I definitely remember that feeling and laughter. 😊 It's been a long time. Thanks so very much! 😅
I must say, out of all the classic BMWs I own the high mileage E83 3.0si m-sport quickly became my favorite beater....it is just so useful. These N52 cars continue to impress
very depedendable engines, mine continue to impress me with reliability and decent power.
Mines the opposite to what most people's dealings with N52. Had to do the usual water pump valve cover etc. wasn't expecting the low compression on all cylinders tho😅
I drive a N52 in a 528i and am over 260k miles. I was not expecting that. Nice little car!
@@elliothuk danggg did you ever find out what the cause was?
Drive a m52
See you still have the yard jockey truck, glad to see you didn't scrap it
Pro tip. On a Beemer with a working battery you have to press the main unlock button first. Some cars have it in the middle of the dash and some are by the shifter on the center console. You press that first then pull the inside handle. If the battery is dead just pull the inside handle. You can pull on the inside handle all day and it won't open until you hit the unlock button first if the battery is good. On really old ones that are double locked or have vacuum locks, good luck. :) I'm an automotive locksmith.
EDIT: Just watched more. Hitting the button alone doesn't open it. You still have to pull the inside handle so this was completely normal. Usually if the battery is dead they will open just pulling on the inside handle. I'm thinking the battery wasn't 100% dead. I never had one not open if the battery was completely dead or disconnected.
0:52 That S65 AMG tho👌🏻
wut about it
for those who are curious about how he got into the trunk, if you take off the rear license plate lights you'll see a plastic cover inside. use a long metal tool like a screwdriver and pivot the left side of it to expose a thick cable on the right side. you need to get some leverage on the cable with the screwdriver and yank on it. that will open the trunk manually.
She is a keeper!
I agree 💯 percent with you Eric! If a car runs, drives and functions as it’s supposed to, or will with a little effort and maybe a few $$ in new (used) parts and it can be titled and driven it’s far better to return it to the road rather than part it out and crush the carcass. This car looks promising, I hope it behaves for you and saves itself! If you can’t film an update for it at least post a note on here for us and let us know what your final decision is, inquiring minds need to know! Thanks for bringing us another quality episode and congratulations on breaking 300k subs!
It looks pretty clean to my eye. Nice work getting in.
16:13 How to check the oil: You can bump up the rocker switch on the turn signal stalk until it displays "OIL." Depress the button on the end of the stalk and it will show a MIN-----MAX graphic and a little clock while it calculates the oil level (although mine always takes so long it times out and goes back to the standard display and I have to hit it again, usually 3-4 times. It's annoying).
What a ridiculous design. And no dipstick tube for Eric to fight when one comes in on teardown day!
You’ve to do so if there’s no idrive. This one has it, so you can check it there.
After looking around the interwebs I finally found the dipstick on the 2014 535d although the iDrive will also tell you the oil level. Don't like having to depend on the electronics.
Like he said, you have to wait until the oil warms up for the sensor to register. To avoid the gamble he was facing, all he needed to do was a drain and fill.
Another save! Better than parting it out. You'll make more money on the intact vehicle if it's an easy refurb. Your call though. You are the auto salvage expert.
good call keeping it on the road, they weren’t built to be destroyed or crushed but driven and enjoyed we salute you sir
YES! MIDWEEK VIDEO! Thank you so much Eric
Nothing is more aggravating than seeing a very reparable anything, be it a car or a baby stroller be ground up in the name of “business” .
Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the mid-week upload Eric, always look forward to your vids.
I totally agree with your business model! If the car was really physically trashed out that is one thing. I have seen people part out Oliver Tractors because they just don't want to take a little time to figure out what is wrong with them, then they don't ask the right people to find out how difficult the repair is! A bad Oliver Hydra Power is not as hard or labor intensive as a Bad IH Tractor Torque Amplifier! Good Luck!
Keep going with this car.
As a new owner of a 2012 328i I have already learned a lot from this video.
Some cars like my VW won't allow you to unlock from the inside (using the button) when it was last locked with the key/fob from the outside. I tried helping a coworker who locked her keys in her Toyota and when you pull the inside handle using that tool you had it would automatically re lock itself and set the alarm off
I know you do cars, but i like this video as the others you open motors, nice one!
It has a Missouri front plate and an Illinois rear plate... typical for st louis!! 😅
So if you park halfway on the bridge, you're legal in both states? 😅😂😅😂
@wernerdanler2742 that's a daily occurance around here too!!! LOL
That was the same car my dad had when he passed. I kept it for a while afterwards, but it was pretty rough by the time I got it. Thanks for bringing back some memories; hopefully the next person will get to have some too.
Believe it or not, that specific BMW model is my favorite one. The design is simple,but at the same time, for me, at least it’s one of the best looking BMWs.
Even though it’s a BMW I think you hit the jackpot on this one
Did you check for keys above the visor? That's where they always find them on TV.
Or fiddle around with a couple of wires under the dash! Eric is obviously a amature
Glove box?
These are always an interesting departure from the tear downs. It'd be interesting to see some of the most unique or oddest cars you've acquired.
Happy for you!! It's like Christmas morning every time a car comes in
One of the best NA 6s ever made if it has a b30. AWD is a nice bonus. Good buy I'd say.
Good shout.
Enjoyed that one Eric, even if we never see that car again it would be good to know what happens to it. Certainly seems to run sweet just there in rhe shop.
Obviously you can't film everything that you do but this was a bonus and a good bit of midweek fun so hopefully we get more like it. :)
Great call to save this one. Show us progress in the future when you have time. Thanks for sharing
You are gold. Thanks
Northridgefix could help you with electronic obstacles.
You are a good man Eric, kudos to you and your team.
I love these videos. Glad you hit the override button on the Noco. They have reverse polarity protection when on, so if a battery is dead the override button needs to be activated.
Thanks for sharing! I'm not a BMW guy, but business is business.
Thanks for showing/teaching us this end of the business. Your parts recycling business saves people money and creates way less waste. Win/win!
Great mid-week video! Yup, agree the decision is a good one based on available information. As more data is acquired, other paths may need to be taken.
I think I saw this movie already “Gone in 60 Minutes”
Eric I personally think the mix up of content is great. Keep em coming, you're doing great
Would enjoy seeing a part 2 of this!
I enjoy your content. I do also very much enjoy watching cars being brought back to the best they can be. I hope you do that with this one.
I love the exclamation points on the notifications of the topdon. "Please wait!" LOL
I like the car saving vids as much as the destroyed engine tear downs. Have a lovely day.
BMW knows your history with dipstick tubes, you should be thanking them. 😂
Fun video! It's interesting to see more of the kind of things you have to deal with in your "real" job. And saving a car versus crushing it is the right decision almost all of the time. I hope we see a Part Two on this car, just to see how far you have to go (or will go) to make it salable again.
If you don't do another video, please let us know what you do with the car. Love these videos It's interesting to see how your business works!
Mid-week goodies!
N52's were gimped from the factory. put the 3 stage disa manifold from the X3 3.0si or the e60 530's on it, send the DME to Turner Motorsport, they'll flash it, you'll get like 260-270 HP from it. really makes the car come alive. and its not a turbo POS n5x. Really quick NA 3 series. I loved mine
Very good shout.
I have a feeling that BMW would be close to perfect with a new front bumper and a good detailing inside and out.
seems like a great car to save. it runs great seems clean enough. sure it could have big issues once you get it up in the air.. but you've made your money on it regardless with that engine alone.
That’s the sensible, responsible, ethical approach. That car cost a lot of time, materials, energy and effort to manufacture - to break it down for parts would be a great waste of resources. If you can get it back on the road and turn a profit, then you should do just that and best of luck. Well done, Eric.
Just an FYI, remove the old keys from the immobilizer memory. While working as the fleet mechanic for a tow yard our local locksmith in a small town left the old keys programmed on an Audi S8 that my boss was now the owner of, the original owner saw their car at the local Vons and decided to "reclaim" their S8 that they forfeited to the yard using their old key. Sheriffs arrested the OG owner and gave the old key to my boss as well. Some vehicles have a fail safe that force all previous keys to be wiped and all the current ones need to be present for the reprogramming but not all vehicles do this.
Thanks for the educational video.
I believe that's a HUGE win!!
If that thing has a usable title, that's likely a score for a good flip. Nice find!
Seems like a keeper (not parted) so far. I’ll keep positive thoughts for it!
Good video! Hope to see how this one ends. As always, entertaining and educational. I appreciate your business sense too. Thank you!
First time viewer of this channel from Europe here. I am really surprised the trick with the unlock button works on this car.
The two 4th generation VW Golfs I had between 1998 and 2006 were already designed to lock the door handles and disable the unlock button when the car was closed from the outside with a key. However, when a key (with RFID transponder) would be detected inside the car, the car would allow the door handles and button to be used as a safety measure to allow persons in the (closed) car to exit. (It may have also used the occupancy sensor in the seats, but I cannot remember testing that properly. And I am not saying something else wouldn't eventually be able to open it.)
The trick with the airbags would never have worked on that car. (And for those that are worried: in case of an accident or airbag deployment, the car would unlock the doors automatically to allow the occupants to flee the car.). Every single (European) car I had since then had this feature as standard. So I would be really surprised if a more recent BMW would not have the same countermeasures in place.
In 2006 we locked ourselves out of our American rental car in Canda and a local car dealership was called by the rental company. The super friendly service guy used the same trick with the airbags and the unlock button inside the car to open it. We were happy because it saved us a lot of hassle and costs, but at the same time we were flabbergasted this was even possible, knowing how our own European cars would have locked us out indefinitely.
Is this due to different regulations in the USA that require these buttons to be operational at all times?
I'm the guy screaming about the mustang but even I think you should save it if you can thanks man keep it up.
PS congratulations on 300,000!
Thanks Eric, another enjoyable video. I've got a 2007 E83, which I enjoy, so if you get a chance to do more on this car I'll be watching!
FYI on tye door side storgae compartment. Run your hand towards the front if the car. There is a small slot or space. Normally keys get placed there. I bought a bmw and deal said it comes with 1 fob. When i brought it home and checked all comparments, the 2nd fob was in that location.
As always, I do really enjoy all your video's, the cheekiness and editing is always spot on. Keep them coming Eric!
And I'll catch you on the next one!
Great video ! I like these non tear down videos
Excellent mate!
Great video keep up the great work
Really like these tow lot vehicle videos, especially when you win!
Great video! Love the engine teardowns but these 4 wheeled puzzles are golden. 👍
I want to see more of this one - at the very least an outcome report.
This is a great story Eric, good one. Keep em comin.
very nice of the wheels to magical turn themselves when approaching the door and then straighten out when entering
Not sure if Eric did some video trickery there or not,, but the wheels will turn on there own and straighten back out when you pull a vehicle like this and the steering wheel isn't locked.
I didn't believe it myself until the first time I towed a car using a towbar.
And yes,,, I found out the hard way what happens if you don't unlock the steering wheel.. lol
Congrats on 300K.
Thanks for taking us through your new adventure!
What a sweet little ride. I hope you can get it back on the road all in one piece.
Absolutely great video. Your comments and "go for it attitude" make me laugh. Great entertainment!
No Blue?! I guess you love him so much he got Valentine’s Day off. Great vid! Thanks for all you share with us!
Congratulations on 300K subscribers 🎉
Great save! Would be great have an update in a few weeks!
Usually just watch your engine teardowns, but I would love to see more of these abandoned / salvage revivals or a series on this BlueE90.
n52 / e90s are amazing. This will be a cool daily beater! Smooth driving and comfy seats.
BTW--you can do a basic oil level check (too low/OK) before starting the car while in the acc. position on these E90s. (apologies if you already know this)
I put heavy heat shrink tubing on my lock out kit rod when the silicon tip falls apart, it doesn't grip as well but it slides in tight door gaps easier and lasts longer.
Get a piece of steel brake line, run some wire through it making a little loop at one end and some wire at the other end that you can hold with your hand. Use the little loop to lasso the door lock knob, pull it tight with the wire on the other end and lift up.
Good job, sir, this looks like a nice car, and your strategies and resourcefulness are admirable.
I liked your confidence with the BMW. This 3 series inline 6 is easier to maintain in my opinion. Lot of life left in it. 😊
Definitely worth saving , as I remember you need to tell the car when you change the battery , have fun
The Jumper cables were a good find. Save it it still has 50,000 miles in it. but change the oil right away. 4 wheel drive for the winter. that's good.
got to be worth a bit more investigation Eric, if everything checks out you should definitely save it
A lot of people bought cars and paid WAY too much during Covid and many of them just get parked for small problems. Like a dead battery. It sits a week or two and they get another car from one of those lots that doesn't check credit. I've bought a few cars from a tow lot mostly for engines for street rod projects but also got two that where decent vehicles. One needed an alternator and one with two tires missing.
That’s a keeper. It has the right engine. How do you get the title though?
I currently have a salvage title. I can get it inspected and it’ll make it registerable with a prior salvage title.