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10-28-2005, 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Bunbun' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:10 AM
Just caught up with latest posts.? Interesting how we're shifting focus to age and girls now...hahaha.? I love this forum.? Let's just say, "the grass is always greener on the other side".? or us chinese say, "rice next door is always more fragrant".? Married guys (except newly weds) wish they're single and single guys...well, just want more girls....hahaha !
And welcome fun2drive.? So are u now in HK? or Can?
And welcome fun2drive.? So are u now in HK? or Can?
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I am still in Canada and will be back to HK for vacation during X'mas time.
I owned a 330i before, bought in 2004 and if anyone knows about a big rain storm during Aug/05, my 16 months old 330i was totally flooded! The car has been totalled and I have to get a new one.........
10-28-2005, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray' date='Oct 28 2005, 01:57 AM
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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Thanks Ray.
I don't even know when Vari Hall was built! hee hee! All I know it was there when I studied at York. Haven't been back since even I am still in Toronto!
10-28-2005, 09:22 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"
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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
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Originally Posted by sliu_uu' date='Oct 28 2005, 05:20 PM
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.?
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So what grade of fuel do you use.
10-28-2005, 10:48 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 fun2drive' date='Oct 28 2005, 11:01 PM
[quote name='Bunbun' date='Oct 28 2005, 02:10 AM']Just caught up with latest posts.? Interesting how we're shifting focus to age and girls now...hahaha.? I love this forum.? Let's just say, "the grass is always greener on the other side".? or us chinese say, "rice next door is always more fragrant".? Married guys (except newly weds) wish they're single and single guys...well, just want more girls....hahaha !
And welcome fun2drive.? So are u now in HK? or Can?
And welcome fun2drive.? So are u now in HK? or Can?
[snapback]189884[/snapback]
I am still in Canada and will be back to HK for vacation during X'mas time.
I owned a 330i before, bought in 2004 and if anyone knows about a big rain storm during Aug/05, my 16 months old 330i was totally flooded! The car has been totalled and I have to get a new one.........
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[/quote]Is this in Toronto? How the hell did your car get flooded? I don't think insurance covers the act of god right?
10-28-2005, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray' date='Oct 28 2005, 01:27 AM
Haha.... seems like we both got an expensive wife. I lost count on how bags/purses my wife got.
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Haha... My wife got countless purse... I always dream that I can take one of them to Miland Station, and probarbly I can get a pair of M5 Mirrors...
10-28-2005, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by fun2drive' date='Oct 28 2005, 11:01 AM
Bun Bun,
I am still in Canada and will be back to HK for vacation during X'mas time.?
I owned a 330i before, bought in 2004 and if anyone knows about a big rain storm during Aug/05, my 16 months old 330i was totally flooded!? The car has been totalled and I have to get a new one.........
I am still in Canada and will be back to HK for vacation during X'mas time.?
I owned a 330i before, bought in 2004 and if anyone knows about a big rain storm during Aug/05, my 16 months old 330i was totally flooded!? The car has been totalled and I have to get a new one.........
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I am going back to HK on xmas too
10-28-2005, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 11:22 AM
[quote name='sliu_uu' date='Oct 28 2005, 05:20 PM']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.?
[snapback]189908[/snapback]
So what grade of fuel do you use.
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[/quote]For me, "cheap" grade...haha
10-28-2005, 08:24 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 gf366' date='Oct 29 2005, 03:13 AM
[quote name='Ray' date='Oct 28 2005, 01:27 AM']
Haha.... seems like we both got an expensive wife. I lost count on how bags/purses my wife got.
Haha.... seems like we both got an expensive wife. I lost count on how bags/purses my wife got.
[snapback]189894[/snapback]
Haha... My wife got countless purse... I always dream that I can take one of them to Miland Station, and probarbly I can get a pair of M5 Mirrors...
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[/quote] who say girls in Canada are not materialistic. Would she notice if there are like one purse missing 
But when she realize you've got a different mirrors than.... 
10-29-2005, 08:22 AM
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Hi all,
This is Top Gear talking about M5 last time
take a look for the misleading "Comments" on I-Drive~
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5...8445&q=top+gear
This is Top Gear talking about M5 last time
take a look for the misleading "Comments" on I-Drive~
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5...8445&q=top+gear
10-29-2005, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 28 2005, 12:24 AM
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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J/K J/K I know I know... I was just saying... I dont think its limited to wifes... seems like girfriends have the same mentality... always spend spend spend