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Originally Posted by jamesh' date='Oct 24 2005, 10:59 PM
And has anyone here in this forum seen a Chinese-built 5 series up close to see how it compares with the German built ones?
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Originally Posted by skaffa' date='Oct 25 2005, 11:26 AM
Thank's nice trivia.
It seem that 40000 units sold this year was more than optimistic.
BTW is RR also in those numbers?
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It seem that 40000 units sold this year was more than optimistic.
BTW is RR also in those numbers?
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 11:54 AM
[quote name='skaffa' date='Oct 25 2005, 11:52 AM']Just read that about 6 milj. cars was sold last year and it will not be less this year. But here is already too much cars in citys.
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[/quote]Yes!!
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 11:56 AM
[quote name='skaffa' date='Oct 25 2005, 02:56 PM']used car markets are not very good in here. :thumbsdown: People who have money for that kind of car don't buy second hand!
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[/quote]Yep! Outside everything has to look good or You loose Your "Face"! Can't say no to boss etc. People can collect whole family's (mean extended family) money so that one can get a BMW (oh no, not in my case
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Just read from China Daily that Bentley have sold quite many cars in here!
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Originally Posted by skaffa' date='Oct 27 2005, 01:58 PM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 11:54 AM'][quote name='skaffa' date='Oct 25 2005, 11:52 AM']Just read that about 6 milj. cars was sold last year and it will not be less this year. But here is already too much cars in citys.
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[/quote]If there's people enforcing traffic you think we would see these things. And yes I have seen someone taking driving lessons at Schenzhen around 7pm, traffice not too heavy but people cut him off like crazy, I feel so bad for that guy
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Originally Posted by skaffa' date='Oct 27 2005, 02:04 PM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 11:56 AM'][quote name='skaffa' date='Oct 25 2005, 02:56 PM']used car markets are not very good in here. :thumbsdown: People who have money for that kind of car don't buy second hand!
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[/quote]Yep! Outside everything has to look good or You loose Your "Face"! Can't say no to boss etc. People can collect whole family's (mean extended family) money so that one can get a BMW (oh no, not in my case
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Just read from China Daily that Bentley have sold quite many cars in here!
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[/quote]Hey you've got a Chinese wife, so that's why you give up Finland to work in China?
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 27 2005, 09:19 PM
Hey you've got a Chinese wife, so that's why you give up Finland to work in China?
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Actually I like to be in here, but I miss so much my BMW!
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
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Originally Posted by skaffa' date='Oct 28 2005, 12:28 PM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 27 2005, 09:19 PM']
Hey you've got a Chinese wife, so that's why you give up Finland to work in China?
Hey you've got a Chinese wife, so that's why you give up Finland to work in China?
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[/quote]Hey that's good, glad you have found your love after travelling half way around the world.
Will you come to Hong Kong, since is so near for you. I will set up a meet for you if you come okay.
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Thanks for the invitation AC_S5, but this time I think I don't have much time! But some day I will come to that nice city of Yours! Have visited several times earlier.
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PS by "founding love" do You mean Mrs. or that in here I found how much I love my BMW?
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PS by "founding love" do You mean Mrs. or that in here I found how much I love my BMW?
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
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Originally Posted by skaffa' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:05 PM
Thanks for the invitation AC_S5, but this time I think I don't have much time! But some day I will come to that nice city of Yours! Have visited several times earlier.
Skaffa
PS by "founding love" do You mean Mrs. or that in here I found how much I love my BMW?
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PS by "founding love" do You mean Mrs. or that in here I found how much I love my BMW?
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PS well..... both
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