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  • patsbimmer1P
    patsbimmer1P
    patsbimmer1
    wrote on last edited by
    #3249

    Most dealerships are flat rate or hourly+flat rate so they're making money on upselling recommended repairs.

    2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

    07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

    97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
    95 325is *sold*
    93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

    BMWCCA #473306

    Instagram @patsbimmer1

    AKA- HALLWAY PAT

    "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
      wrote on last edited by
      #3250

      One look at my Nissan and it's obvious that I am just running it into the ground and don't care as long as it starts and drives. 250k miles, very rusty etc. It's been a good car besides the random security lock issue. It was a flaw in 99 and part of 2000. Steer clear of those.

      Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

      2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
      3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
      '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

      '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

      '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
      '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
      '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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      • patsbimmer1P
        patsbimmer1P
        patsbimmer1
        wrote on last edited by
        #3251

        jc43089 said:

        One look at my Nissan and it's obvious that I am just running it into the ground and don't care as long as it starts and drives. 250k miles, very rusty etc. It's been a good car besides the random security lock issue. It was a flaw in 99 and part of 2000. Steer clear of those.

        Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

        I've seen people spend silly money on a car you never thought they should spend it on.  Can't judge an owner by their rust my friend.

        2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

        07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

        97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
        95 325is *sold*
        93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

        BMWCCA #473306

        Instagram @patsbimmer1

        AKA- HALLWAY PAT

        "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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        • EarlE
          EarlE
          Earl
          wrote on last edited by
          #3252

          patsbimmer1 said:

          I've seen people spend silly money on a car you never thought they should spend it on.  Can't judge an owner by their rust my friend.

          haha I'm guilty of this currently

          museum sig 2earl.jpg

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          • straight6pwrS
            straight6pwrS
            straight6pwr
            wrote on last edited by
            #3253

            Earl said:

            haha I'm guilty of this currently

            +2. really, any one of us driving an older car like e30, e36, e34, etc is dumping a far higher percentage of $ based on actual car value than is logical to most people.

            Dan
            yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

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            • wasnt m3W
              wasnt m3W
              wasnt m3
              wrote on last edited by
              #3254

              Speaking of spending a ton of money on an older car, I just bought an engine to swap into my already swapped e36 today.

              m3sig-1.jpg

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              • jc43089J
                jc43089J
                jc43089
                wrote on last edited by
                #3255

                But these are BMWs that we are talking about. A rusted out Nissan is totally different, although it is a 5spd. :)

                Sent from my 831C using Tapatalk

                2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                • andyhundleyA
                  andyhundleyA
                  andyhundley
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #3256

                  Look at all the rain were getting!!!

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                  • KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRollsK
                    KaiserRolls
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #3257

                    andyhundley said:

                    Look at all the rain were getting!!! 

                    At least it's not snow

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                    • andyhundleyA
                      andyhundleyA
                      andyhundley
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #3258

                      KaiserRolls said:

                      At least it's not snow

                      Im stoked its washing the salt away. Im excited to drive my car!

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                      • R
                        R
                        REKIII
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #3259

                        I agree with Hundyandley, I am very excited it is washing the salt away.  We had clean roads, then that last snow came and they salted the hell out of them again.

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                        • HipMFH
                          HipMFH
                          HipMF
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #3260

                          I'm seeing snow in the forcast for Saturday morning, and then 56 degrees on Sunday...

                          I still haven't got any summer tires for the e34, and the e21 is a couple months away from being roadworthy, so I'm fine with more snow 😄

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                          • EarlE
                            EarlE
                            Earl
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #3261

                            The alternator died on the coupe yesterday. I'm actually really glad it happened now versus two weeks from now on my trip to Euro District=)

                            museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                            • HipMFH
                              HipMFH
                              HipMF
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #3262

                              Alternators are just another unnecesary modern convienience. I once drove an 80s Chevy van from Chicago to Appleton with a conked out alternator. It was EFI too, so it was running the fuel pump, injectors, etc the whole time, and it was my dad's van, so it had the cheapest-one-you-can-get-at-walmart battery.

                              Just buy one of those solar battery chargers from Harbor Freight, and travel like an old person. Take some extra time to stop and take in your surroundings. Don't just stop at the wayside because you have to piss like a race horse. Stop at every wayside, because you have nothing better to do. Set up a lawn chair and eat some cheese and crackers. Try to start conversations with your fellow travelers...

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                              • D
                                D
                                Doorman
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #3263

                                Sup dawgs?

                                awfully quiet in here. 

                                Did full interior/exterior on the wife's e90. 

                                Only 1 laundry basket of "shit" (coats, kids toys, etc) this time!!! 

                                I know you're all thinking......he's happy about 1 basket of shit?

                                Its been as high as three in the past......

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                                • KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRollsK
                                  KaiserRolls
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #3264

                                  I hate laundry

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                                  • straight6pwrS
                                    straight6pwrS
                                    straight6pwr
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #3265

                                    Doorman said:

                                    Sup dawgs?

                                    awfully quiet in here. 

                                    Did full interior/exterior on the wife's e90. 

                                    Only 1 laundry basket of "shit" (coats, kids toys, etc) this time!!! 

                                    I know you're all thinking......he's happy about 1 basket of shit?

                                    Its been as high as three in the past......

                                    when i clean the accumulated crap out from my car i always consider what it weighs and how much faster my car might feel until it accumulates again.

                                    Dan
                                    yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

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                                    • D
                                      D
                                      Doorman
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #3266

                                      straight6pwr said:

                                      when i clean the accumulated crap out from my car i always consider what it weighs and how much faster my car might feel until it accumulates again.

                                      Think of the better gas mileage you'll get too!

                                      My wife commented "I'm getting better!"

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                                      • straight6pwrS
                                        straight6pwrS
                                        straight6pwr
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #3267

                                        Doorman said:

                                        Think of the better gas mileage you'll get too!

                                        My wife commented "I'm getting better!" 

                                        its gotta be at least 1 laundry bin = 1 mpg

                                        Dan
                                        yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

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                                        • KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRollsK
                                          KaiserRolls
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #3268

                                          Going to the WCEC opener meet today with the gf in her Miata.

                                          Any objection if I post the fuckery I see at this car show? Gonna see how many cruzes and new darts I can spot. And maybe subies with hella horns

                                          Either way. Wish me luck

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