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10-27-2005, 11:19 PM
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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 Bunbun' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:14 PM
Btw, last week I filled up for the very first time with V-Power gas (b4 has always been the cheapy reg. unleaded gas).? Altho I can't really tell the difference in "performance", the tank seems to last longer than reg unleaded.....maybe just my wishful thinking and imagination 
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But another interesting thing about the fuel consumption is that it has gone down after I changed my rims. My driving style is not different and I didn't go on more highways.
Hope is not my wishful think.
10-27-2005, 11:20 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 523i 05' Silver Grey|Beige|Light Poplar
Wow, seem everyone are from different countries 
I think I am the only one from "Kowloon"~
haaa
(only study in London for few years jei....)
Hey AC_S5,
I've got a stupid question, what u mean is that:
OEM wheels = Used BMW wheels ???
I think I am the only one from "Kowloon"~
haaa(only study in London for few years jei....)
Hey AC_S5,
I've got a stupid question, what u mean is that:
OEM wheels = Used BMW wheels ???
10-27-2005, 11:24 PM
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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 Bunbun' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:19 PM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Oct 27 2005, 10:18 PM'][quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 27 2005, 10:45 AM']I m from class of 2002, does that mean I am older than you?? I couldn't believe you are married already 
at such a young age.?
at such a young age.? [snapback]189549[/snapback]
2002? OH WOW... you're not as old as I thought.
WHO married? what! class of 03... you're what? 24?? WOW...
Hummm Now I wanna go get married LOL Tax deduction. [snapback]189827[/snapback]
[/quote]No you don't
The "expenses" (both tangible and intangible) will out strip your tax benefits, trust the words from a married guy [snapback]189889[/snapback]
[/quote]Yeah although you get tax breaks but you contribute more elsewhere ie. the house, the kids or things that your wife found useful and those that are not useful ie. toys for your car or yourself, its funding will go towards stuff like LV's, Gucci, Prada etc... which I don't find it more useful than my toys. At least I would only have one cellphone or max two compare to 10 purse at any given time.
10-27-2005, 11:26 PM
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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 David Lo' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:20 PM
Wow, seem everyone are from different countries?
I think I am the only one from "Kowloon"~?? haaa
(only study in London for few years jei....)
Hey AC_S5,
I've got a stupid question, what u mean is that:
OEM wheels = Used BMW wheels ????
I think I am the only one from "Kowloon"~?
? haaa(only study in London for few years jei....)
Hey AC_S5,
I've got a stupid question, what u mean is that:
OEM wheels = Used BMW wheels ????
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I always think that they should be called OE rims but everyone else calls it OEM
10-27-2005, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:24 PM
[quote name='Bunbun' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:19 PM'][quote name='EBMCS03' date='Oct 27 2005, 10:18 PM'][quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 27 2005, 10:45 AM']I m from class of 2002, does that mean I am older than you?? I couldn't believe you are married already at such a young age.?
at such a young age.? [snapback]189549[/snapback]
2002? OH WOW... you're not as old as I thought.
WHO married? what! class of 03... you're what? 24?? WOW...
Hummm Now I wanna go get married LOL Tax deduction. [snapback]189827[/snapback]
[/quote]No you don't
The "expenses" (both tangible and intangible) will out strip your tax benefits, trust the words from a married guy [snapback]189889[/snapback]
[/quote]Yeah although you get tax breaks but you contribute more elsewhere ie. the house, the kids or things that your wife found useful and those that are not useful ie. toys for your car or yourself, its funding will go towards stuff like LV's, Gucci, Prada etc... which I don't find it more useful than my toys. At least I would only have one cellphone or max two compare to 10 purse at any given time.
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[/quote]Haha.... seems like we both got an expensive wife. I lost count on how bags/purses my wife got.
10-27-2005, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 01:24 AM
[quote name='Bunbun' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:19 PM'][quote name='EBMCS03' date='Oct 27 2005, 10:18 PM'][quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 27 2005, 10:45 AM']I m from class of 2002, does that mean I am older than you?? I couldn't believe you are married already at such a young age.?
at such a young age.? [snapback]189549[/snapback]
2002? OH WOW... you're not as old as I thought.
WHO married? what! class of 03... you're what? 24?? WOW...
Hummm Now I wanna go get married LOL Tax deduction. [snapback]189827[/snapback]
[/quote]No you don't
The "expenses" (both tangible and intangible) will out strip your tax benefits, trust the words from a married guy [snapback]189889[/snapback]
[/quote]Yeah although you get tax breaks but you contribute more elsewhere ie. the house, the kids or things that your wife found useful and those that are not useful ie. toys for your car or yourself, its funding will go towards stuff like LV's, Gucci, Prada etc... which I don't find it more useful than my toys. At least I would only have one cellphone or max two compare to 10 purse at any given time.
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[/quote]10 purses???? Try 30 or 40
hahaha...
10-28-2005, 12:14 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 Ray' date='Oct 28 2005, 03:27 PM
Haha.... seems like we both got an expensive wife. I lost count on how bags/purses my wife got.
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10-28-2005, 01:20 AM
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The fuel argument question again...
Here is a quote from the CHOICE # 285 (17 July 2000)
Link to the article
At present, oil companies supply only unleaded petrol of 98 octane rating of different formulations. This decision of the oil companies means that consumers are deprived of their opportunity to choose lower priced and lower octane rating fuel.
The survey has highlighted the concern that the majority of Hong Kong motorists are paying extra for a petrol which, under normal driving conditions and contrary to common perception, does not enhancethe performance of their cars. So it's costing these consumers more for literally nothing.
Whether V-Power will give you more power its still highly debatable according to the article.
Here is a quote from the CHOICE # 285 (17 July 2000)
Link to the article
At present, oil companies supply only unleaded petrol of 98 octane rating of different formulations. This decision of the oil companies means that consumers are deprived of their opportunity to choose lower priced and lower octane rating fuel.
The survey has highlighted the concern that the majority of Hong Kong motorists are paying extra for a petrol which, under normal driving conditions and contrary to common perception, does not enhancethe performance of their cars. So it's costing these consumers more for literally nothing.
Whether V-Power will give you more power its still highly debatable according to the article.
10-28-2005, 02:13 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 shield' date='Oct 28 2005, 12:59 PM
mic325,
Have you got the Grille installed??? My one still in the bag.?
Shield
Have you got the Grille installed??? My one still in the bag.?
Shield
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10-28-2005, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:57 PM
Hi Shield & Sliu_uu,
I actually visited Auckland about a month ago and stayed in the Takapuna area. It's a nice country.
Hi fun2drive,
So we attended the same school. But I was there long time ago (when they first built the Vari Hall). Welcome abroad!
I actually visited Auckland about a month ago and stayed in the Takapuna area. It's a nice country.
Hi fun2drive,
So we attended the same school. But I was there long time ago (when they first built the Vari Hall). Welcome abroad!
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