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I went outside this morning and saw the left-hand wing mirror lying on the footpath next to the car. Someone had snapped it off (must have given it a fair whack, too) and just jeft it.
Really frustrating and annoying and none of the neighbours saw anything.
Gutted and I imagine these brackets aren't too easy to come by. Fortunately the main part of the mirror is intact so all I need is the bracket.

If anyone has one lying around (!) then give us a shout
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Sorry hear about your car being damaged that blows. I don't suppose you drive up the M66 from time to time do you? Few weeks back i spotted one heading north, just past the Bury turn-off with the RAC (or AA) in hot pursuit.

Anyway, hope you get a replacement without much issue. You could try BMW as they may still sell them; failing that i'm sure someone on here can help - failing that ebay i suppose.

All I can say is what a bunch of swines. Can't bare to see someone taking good care of an old car. I got all happy at first because I have a couple of spares, except they're the newer plastic ones. I can see the attraction of chromies don't get me wrong, but would you think of upgrading to these anyway?

Jacko wrote:

Sorry hear about your car being damaged that blows. I don't suppose you drive up the M66 from time to time do you? Few weeks back i spotted one heading north, just past the Bury turn-off with the RAC (or AA) in hot pursuit.

Anyway, hope you get a replacement without much issue. You could try BMW as they may still sell them; failing that i'm sure someone on here can help - failing that ebay i suppose.

That was us, Jacko, on the M66 and just a bit further behind was my chiller van on the back of an Egerton's rescue truck! Had some major chiller probs and was on way to the repair place near Burnley and need a lift back!

Will keep an eye on ebay, defo.

Cheers

arshad76 wrote:All I can say is what a bunch of swines. Can't bare to see someone taking good care of an old car. I got all happy at first because I have a couple of spares, except they're the newer plastic ones. I can see the attraction of chromies don't get me wrong, but would you think of upgrading to these anyway?

No probs Arshad, I reckon I'll stick with the chrome..actually I love the chrome

cheers

yeah fair enough, well good luck with finding a replacement. If it makes you feel any better, when I had my Audi A6 some little scrote/s kicked off both my RS6 mirrors at the time - cost me a £1200 insurance clai, to replace.
I did think about going back to standard, but I thought sod it, I'll take my chances and it neve happened again during my 3 years of ownership

Whoa! £1200 for 2 wing mirrors!

Don't feel so bad now

creedon wrote:Whoa! £1200 for 2 wing mirrors!

Don't feel so bad now

£1200, sounds cheap can i have a set? In fact i'll take two...


If you're about sometime pop over mate, my unit is in Waterfoot, Roseendale so not a million miles away.

Jacko wrote:

creedon wrote:Whoa! £1200 for 2 wing mirrors!

Don't feel so bad now

£1200, sounds cheap can i have a set? In fact i'll take two...


If you're about sometime pop over mate, my unit is in Waterfoot, Roseendale so not a million miles away.

Ha ha yeah. Well the actual mirror caps, which I suspect is what made the little magpies nick them to sell them down the pub cost around £400. Two whole mirror units and the labour to fit them is what made a make a nice bill for £1,200. I don't miss having a prestige new car most of the time.