Penny Pinching BMW
12-14-2006, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Spyder44' post='367387' date='Dec 14 2006, 02:56 PM
ummmmm, not so sure a torch/flashlight is a really big deal? I just purchased my CPO 545 and no torch. Was slightly miffed, but quickly forgot about the lack of illumination when I stepped on the skinny pedal! If one is truly in the dark and in need of an illumination device to keep in the glovey, why not spend a bit and purchase a SureFire led that will rival the xenons?
On the topic of common language, I am half US, half UK with a UK wife. Communication can get challenging on occasion.......I also have had the distinct pleasure of driving in the UK on a regular basis though I now live in the US. Boy do I miss tooling down the M40 in my wifes old 330 club sport, blistering past the coppers sipping tea! No such experience here in the good ol' US of A without the risk of being pulled by a Trooper with four wheel envy. Ah well.
On the topic of common language, I am half US, half UK with a UK wife. Communication can get challenging on occasion.......I also have had the distinct pleasure of driving in the UK on a regular basis though I now live in the US. Boy do I miss tooling down the M40 in my wifes old 330 club sport, blistering past the coppers sipping tea! No such experience here in the good ol' US of A without the risk of being pulled by a Trooper with four wheel envy. Ah well.
The 'flashlight' mignt not seem important. Just wait until you break down on a dark country road, and cant see a dmn thing when you need to change the spare tyre. Perhaps runflats is their excuse?
My last torch got most use by my wife. Used as a shodow pupped learning age in kindergarten!
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12-14-2006, 06:33 AM
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Each year in the Davis Cup, 16 nations form what is called the World Group, made up of teams that have qualified through regional play or by rankings and past success. These nations are matched up against one another in four rounds of single-elimination contests. These contests are called ties, and within the contests each match is called a rubber.
I wonder how many sniggers on TV that gets. Or do they studiously avoid it?
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12-14-2006, 06:48 AM
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My Ride: 05 545i Sport, Man, Cold WX Pkg, Black Sapphire Met on Black
The myriad of terms that pose potential difficulties are indeed almost endless. Not to mention the spelling of words. One thiing we can agree on though is BMW! Not too many ways to muck that one up. Though I have seen a few teeny boppers in California completely screw up a perfectly good bimmer as they try and turn it into a "tuner". Blasphemous!
12-14-2006, 01:46 PM
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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple.
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I complained to BMW UK about it on the basis that if no-one complains they will continue downgrading.
They told me that they didn't want every customer to have to pay for it, only the ones that needed it would buy it.
Ordered one from the dealer and he gave it to me free
We ought to learn how to complain in American, it seems to be much more effective than in English.
They told me that they didn't want every customer to have to pay for it, only the ones that needed it would buy it.
Ordered one from the dealer and he gave it to me free
We ought to learn how to complain in American, it seems to be much more effective than in English.
12-14-2006, 01:55 PM
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My Ride: 05 545i Sport, Man, Cold WX Pkg, Black Sapphire Met on Black
Again, it's such a non-factor to the rest of the car! Is it the gadget factor? I know a flashlight is good to have in your "oh crap, I need to do some roadside maintenace, but, all this fuss over a fancy in the glovey light that can be easily replaced by a uch more powerful one for less hassle?
Maybe I'm missing a point, here.....
Maybe I'm missing a point, here.....
12-14-2006, 03:13 PM
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12-14-2006, 03:19 PM
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in the uk, its a no cost option to have no ashtray, you have an oddments tray instead. But surely the ashtray does that already, and you keep the handy cigar lighter power socket.
Torches - My dealer said they used to give em away until they ran out. But this is a dealer that charged ?25 - $50 for putting a third of a tank of diesel in on delivery......
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Torches - My dealer said they used to give em away until they ran out. But this is a dealer that charged ?25 - $50 for putting a third of a tank of diesel in on delivery......
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steve