Driftit 1953 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Was just out for a drive and drove past this 540i. Thought somethings wrong here. Why was it so dull. Spun around and pulled up to have a closer look. It looks like it has been sitting here for years! Its under a tree and is just coated in tree sap and bird sh*t. As you can see from the pictures the paint is totally rooted. I couldn't get a pic of the front but it was in even worse condition as it was further under the tree. I couldn't even see in the windows they were so caked in tree sap. Just dont understand how someone would let a car like this get so bad! The owners lived down a long driveway and this car was parked at the top. The sap is alot worse than what the pics show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1261 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 probably broken down , cant afford to fix it or something like that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Weird, looks like a NZ new one to, maybe it overheated one to many times and they just left it there. Give me a day and id get it looking like new! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1953 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Someone could get them a nice cheap 540. Should get the owners details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 +1 for the owners details. would be a fun lil project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Bird crap would probably have etched into the paint quite badly if it's been sitting for long. Someone rescue it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nz320i 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 That'l buff right out! Someone offer them a ridiculous price and take it away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Well thats just sad, shame on the owners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Project racecar! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobiesnakz 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 You could do a VIR on the numberplate think they are $10 or $20 on the website would tell you the owners details and if the plates were still alive and last time it had a wof Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 You could do a VIR on the numberplate think they are $10 or $20 on the website would tell you the owners details and if the plates were still alive and last time it had a wof Virs only list the owners name, no contact details. Also, they are now $30. Somebody go into the Post Office with $4.90 and get the owner's details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 A JC 540 with weaves! Man thats off the hook, someone do it. Although having experience with e tree'd up car, its a mission to get it out, if you do at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 that car hasnt moved for some time!!isnt a manual is it?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 that car hasnt moved for some time!!isnt a manual is it?? doesnt look it...and I certainly hope not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 I work at a post office so if someone gives me the plates i'll see what i can find out. Didn't he say it was down a drive tho? You could just walk down and ask them in that case couldn't you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Seriously, shotgun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Poor 540i! Great project, but the bird sh*t on the paint would leave marks badly. Glass sunroof, carphone, doesn't look too badly optioned either. Somebody save it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1953 Report post Posted January 14, 2008 Cars at the top of a driveway. Amazing it hasn't been broken into. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arros 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Cars at the top of a driveway. Amazing it hasn't been broken into. Driftit did you go back and find the owner of the car? I'd probably have a look and report back on what the car's all about. Where is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1953 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 No I havent been back. The car is in Howick. Reg is still alive though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mavrick 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Was in Howick for the weekend, how far out was it?Past mellons bay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1953 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Beach Road off Mellons Bay road. Towards the bottom. Can't miss it if your BMW radar is turned on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mavrick 0 Report post Posted January 22, 2008 Hah, first time i've ever been to Howick in my life...just knew I was staying in mellons bay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted January 26, 2008 Has anyone tracked down the owners yet to see what the story is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 I'm intrigued, going to go check it out tommorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
