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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kane1111
good job buddy!
I wholeheartedly agree with almost everything 550i just said!
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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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Looks immaculate! You give me some hope to keep my 530xi and spend the money on fun and good single malt scotch instead of a new car
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 04:39 AM
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Well , if you want to get a new car what were you in the market for?

I plan on having my friend fabricate a turbo kit for this car , since the motor in the inline six you can make a set up similar to the toyota supra turbo kits.
If i were to sell this car I would go for the new M3 , or the E30.. the newer models of the BMW' are not appealing at all..
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ponnu
how to keep the engine bay so clean?

I just had the car detailed .. I go over the engine bay with a micro fiber towel at least once a month to keep it dust free , that's about it..
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 07:46 AM
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Excellent
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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Car looks awesome. That's very assuring that your 04' model is at 145k miles. I know many get concerned hitting/getting close to the 100k miles mark.
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by leese8080
Car looks awesome. That's very assuring that your 04' model is at 145k miles. I know many get concerned hitting/getting close to the 100k miles mark.

thanks bud~

I Just maintain it the way the factory recommends , 91 octane at all time ( shell or chevron ) , mobil one synthetic.. Also your driving style will obviously determine the motor quality later on .. I only take the car close to red line once a week , usually in third gear. I forgot where I read this but from what they say , you should open your car up full throttle at least once a week ..
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 08:07 AM
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Hi Reza,

Your car looks great considering its mileage. What do you use for your interior cleaning, specifically the leather. Your seats look brand new!

Thanks
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 08:29 AM
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Awesome looking car. The 3.0 straight six normally aspirated motor is a tried and true engine. You might be able to double that mileage with the right maintenance. Keep it up buddy!
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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Got 104k on mine, still running good too
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