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Old 04-07-2009, 06:01 AM
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my buddie owns the local service shop. its nice to be able to do oil changes (and replace brakes sensor)

i just did an oil change and replaced front pads. ya gotta love a car lift!!!!
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Old 04-07-2009, 12:03 PM
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Well its not nice to take advantage of friend either.......I think you should have went ahead and changed the oil in that mini-van while you at it!
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You are a lucky fellow, it WOULD be nice to have access to a lift!! BTW, I also think you should have attended to the minivan!!
Old 04-07-2009, 12:17 PM
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I need a new friend...
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id kill for access to a lift!
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Nice lift. Cool friend. Screw the minivan!
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Originally Posted by nudda' post='839447' date='Apr 7 2009, 03:03 PM
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Nice!
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There was this service center here in Sydney who carries their BMWs around in Forklifts.
Not really that safe, but its always an option? RUN when it begins so slip.


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