I saw this at the service center today. Apparently something shorted out and started a fire. The guy left the car in the rain with a window down, and the water caused a short in the Mirror switch, and that started the fire. They offered him a new X5, he said no, they offered him an M5 he said no, and they offered him a 760IL and he said no. All were offered at the price he was currently paying for the X5. Apparently he wanted a bunch of cash as well. I would have taken an M5. Took these with my iPhone.

 

Damn that's crazy... I would've taken either the M5 or the 760, probably the 760.

Sounds like he's just another crazy lawsuit happy american.

 

Douchebag.

M5 in black please.

 

hey douchebag.

obviously it should be in fire-engine red.

 

Charcoal black doh.

 

Alpine white M5 for me.

 

Or maybe he is scared of being in another BMW? Can you blame him.

 

Things happen. It's not like it happens every day. I have seen tons of Ferrari's and Lambo's on fire, that wont deter me from purchasing one. Of all the new X5's sold about 3-4 have caught fire. I think getting one is a safe bet. I think he just wanted to sue and get some money.

 

A bit well done X5

 

not a bad deal, buy the cheapest x-5 set it on fire then you get an M5. Hell yeah imma do a lease on X5 2morrow