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10-25-2005, 04:59 AM
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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
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:57 PM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 07:51 AM'][quote name='pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:46 PM']
I got mine installed for 200 bucks
don't know if that expensive
I got mine installed for 200 bucks
don't know if that expensive[snapback]188379[/snapback]
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[/quote]Well he claimed he needed 1 hour(to justify his fee is guess!!) So I left the car with him while I grabbed some breakfast. It may only have taken 10mins.
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[/quote]1 hour? that's crazy! Your mechanic charges you like a lawyer does :thumbsdown: Took me 40 mins to change it and most of the time I was working on the side clips, once I took off the first grill the second one was like taking candy from a child.
10-25-2005, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 07:59 AM
[quote name='pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:57 PM'][quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 07:51 AM'][quote name='pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:46 PM']
I got mine installed for 200 bucks don't know if that expensive
I got mine installed for 200 bucks
don't know if that expensive[snapback]188379[/snapback]
[snapback]188381[/snapback]
[/quote]Well he claimed he needed 1 hour(to justify his fee is guess!!) So I left the car with him while I grabbed some breakfast. It may only have taken 10mins.
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[/quote]1 hour? that's crazy! Your mechanic charges you like a lawyer does :thumbsdown: Took me 40 mins to change it and most of the time I was working on the side clips, once I took off the first grill the second one was like taking candy from a child.
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[/quote]How about damage to your fingers???
10-25-2005, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:01 AM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 07:59 AM'][quote name='pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:57 PM'][quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 07:51 AM'][quote name='pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:46 PM']
I got mine installed for 200 bucks don't know if that expensive
I got mine installed for 200 bucks
don't know if that expensive[snapback]188379[/snapback]
[snapback]188381[/snapback]
[/quote]Well he claimed he needed 1 hour(to justify his fee is guess!!) So I left the car with him while I grabbed some breakfast. It may only have taken 10mins.
[snapback]188383[/snapback]
[/quote]1 hour? that's crazy! Your mechanic charges you like a lawyer does :thumbsdown: Took me 40 mins to change it and most of the time I was working on the side clips, once I took off the first grill the second one was like taking candy from a child.
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[/quote]How about damage to your fingers???
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[/quote]Oh got a car wash thrown in!!
10-25-2005, 05:04 AM
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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
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 09:01 PM
How about damage to your fingers???
[snapback]188387[/snapback]
10-25-2005, 05:09 AM
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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
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 09:02 PM
Oh got a car wash thrown in!!
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That might justify your cost, but hey you know my time is not as valuable compare to yours, judging from your sucessful business man look 
10-25-2005, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:09 AM
[quote name='pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 09:02 PM']
Oh got a car wash thrown in!!
Oh got a car wash thrown in!!
[snapback]188388[/snapback]
That might justify your cost, but hey you know my time is not as valuable compare to yours, judging from your sucessful business man look [snapback]188391[/snapback]
[/quote]That is the working stiff look... you have the ''lo ban'' look!
10-25-2005, 07:23 AM
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My Ride: 05 Silver Grey 523i | Step, M-Kit, M5 Trunk Finisher, 19" ACS Type IV Wheels, Goodyear F1 GS-D3 245/35/19, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood Sycamore Anthracite, Advanced Climate Control, Electric rear sunblind, Electric folding mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle, Lights package, PDC, Rain sensor, Business Radio, CD Changer
Originally Posted by David Lo' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:34 PM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:29 PM']How come your advisor wouldn't do it for you?
Just give it a shot, you get more satisfaction that way
But how much would the shop charge you if you bring it to them?
Just give it a shot, you get more satisfaction that way
But how much would the shop charge you if you bring it to them?[snapback]188372[/snapback]
mic325, I've got a "green dot" at the centre on my i-drive LCD.... how long it's gonna take to replace it??
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[/quote]The Service Advisor said they can't install parts that are not bought from BMWHK, even though they are genuine parts.
It now makes me have a second thought on whether I should have the xenon retrofit, I won't get it from BMWHK, it is just too expensive, Singfai quoted me $12000 for parts & installation. But I am not sure if it will void my warranty if I have that done, even with original parts.
David, I didn't have the LCD replaced, they said it is better to leave it as is as my car is too new to have it "disassembled". That's true, I am worry they can't reassembled the dash like the factory. I will leave it alone before the warranty runs out, then I will have them replace it.
10-25-2005, 07:46 AM
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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
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by mic325' date='Oct 25 2005, 11:23 PM
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The Service Advisor said they can't install parts that are not bought from BMWHK, even though they are genuine parts.?
It now makes me have a second thought on whether I should have the xenon retrofit, I won't get it from BMWHK, it is just too expensive, Singfai quoted me $12000 for parts & installation. But I am not sure if it will void my warranty if I have that done, even with original parts.
David, I didn't have the LCD replaced, they said it is better to leave it as is as my car is too new to have it "disassembled". That's true, I am worry they can't reassembled the dash like the factory. I will leave it alone before the warranty runs out, then I will have them replace it.
The Service Advisor said they can't install parts that are not bought from BMWHK, even though they are genuine parts.?
It now makes me have a second thought on whether I should have the xenon retrofit, I won't get it from BMWHK, it is just too expensive, Singfai quoted me $12000 for parts & installation. But I am not sure if it will void my warranty if I have that done, even with original parts.
David, I didn't have the LCD replaced, they said it is better to leave it as is as my car is too new to have it "disassembled". That's true, I am worry they can't reassembled the dash like the factory. I will leave it alone before the warranty runs out, then I will have them replace it.
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Xenon sounds pretty attractive when warranty runs out
So you just went in for the chrome trim?
10-25-2005, 07:47 AM
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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
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 09:39 PM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 25 2005, 08:09 AM'][quote name='pogo1' date='Oct 25 2005, 09:02 PM']
Oh got a car wash thrown in!!
Oh got a car wash thrown in!!
[snapback]188388[/snapback]
That might justify your cost, but hey you know my time is not as valuable compare to yours, judging from your sucessful business man look [snapback]188391[/snapback]
[/quote]That is the working stiff look... you have the ''lo ban'' look!
[snapback]188396[/snapback]
[/quote] your lo ban wear T-shirts and jeans I like to work in companies like that.
