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07-17-2008, 12:28 AM
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Fog lights during the day or night when it's not foggy........The clues in the name of when they need to used you idiots!
07-17-2008, 05:25 AM
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I can live quite happily with most Americanisms. Internal translator running full steam : Trunk = Boot. Hood = Bonnet. Fender = Bumper. No problem. What really really REALLY bugs me is Gas = Petrol. Petrol is a liquid. It is not a gas. Nitrogen is a gas. Neon is a gas. Steam is a gas. Petroleum is NOT a gas (well, not until it's vapourised in your cylinder anyway).
But that's maybe the chemical engineer in me getting all nerdy
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But that's maybe the chemical engineer in me getting all nerdy
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07-17-2008, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Effeckt' post='625859' date='Jul 16 2008, 04:27 PM
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One of my big pet peeves when it comes to cars/car forums is when people say bumber instead of bumper. ...
One of my big pet peeves when it comes to cars/car forums is when people say bumber instead of bumper. ...
07-17-2008, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='625922' date='Jul 16 2008, 03:11 PM
i hate it when people automatically assume I'm rich because I drive a bmw. Have these people never heard of used cars before? I paid as much for my e60 as some people pay for a new nissan altima and don't see people calling nissan drivers rich. Its all a matter of priorities, I rather drive a nice used car then drive a mediocor (spelling) new car. just my 2 cents.
i had a boss that despised me driving a BMW. even made comments about it in a group meeting at work. he drove a toyota camry.
07-17-2008, 05:51 AM
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Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Originally Posted by 06530-6M' post='626011' date='Jul 16 2008, 06:46 PM
A longstanding car-related pet peeve I have had for years, and this is with the understanding that it's really none of my business, is when people buy beautiful, expensive, automotive works of art (like a BMW) and then don't take care of it. You know, trash it and treat it like it's some beat up piece of garbage. I think of the days when I didn't have the funds I do now and how much I wished I could have a nice car, and it just irks the crap out of me. It's one of the main reasons why I take such good care of my car -- because I feel blessed and am thankful for what I have.
I'm with you 150% on that one!!! When I see a car like that, I'm like
! But not just expensive cars. I feel like that with any reasonably new car. Why spend the money if you're not gonna take care of it? Just get a bicycle or take public transport. I have an ex-coworker who bought a 545i Sport and she will go seemingly months without washing it, and doesn't care, either! 
Another huge peeve of mine is when people misquote HP ratings of cars. I don't know why, but that just drives me bonkers!
07-17-2008, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by MarcsOnFire' post='626307' date='Jul 17 2008, 04:28 AM
Fog lights during the day or night when it's not foggy........The clues in the name of when they need to used you idiots!
07-17-2008, 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by boltoa' post='626401' date='Jul 17 2008, 09:25 AM
I can live quite happily with most Americanisms. Internal translator running full steam : Trunk = Boot. Hood = Bonnet. Fender = Bumper. No problem. What really really REALLY bugs me is Gas = Petrol. Petrol is a liquid. It is not a gas. Nitrogen is a gas. Neon is a gas. Steam is a gas. Petroleum is NOT a gas (well, not until it's vapourised in your cylinder anyway).
But that's maybe the chemical engineer in me getting all nerdy.
But that's maybe the chemical engineer in me getting all nerdy
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07-17-2008, 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='625922' date='Jul 16 2008, 05:11 PM
i hate it when people automatically assume I'm rich because I drive a bmw. Have these people never heard of used cars before? I paid as much for my e60 as some people pay for a new nissan altima and don't see people calling nissan drivers rich. Its all a matter of priorities, I rather drive a nice used car then drive a mediocor (spelling) new car. just my 2 cents.
Pet Peeves:
-Girls that use there tongue way too much when kissing
-People who piss on toilets....I go ballistic
-Dirty Cars/Dirty Interiors
-kids who drive mommy and daddies nice car and think theyre ballers
-rich spoiled brats
-Jersey drivers
sorry jersians-People who go 55 in the $%^&*#@ left lane!
-Girls with no Gag reflex.......just kidding
07-17-2008, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Senza007' post='626432' date='Jul 17 2008, 10:02 AM
I agree 110%. I would much rather buy a car with 25k miles then a brand new altima or something along those lines. Everyone definetly automatically assumes you are really wealthy.
Pet Peeves:
-Girls that use there tongue way too much when kissing
-People who piss on toilets....I go ballistic
-Dirty Cars/Dirty Interiors
-Jersey drivers sorry jersians
-People who go 55 in the $%^&*#@ left lane!
-Girls with no Gag reflex.......just kidding
Pet Peeves:
-Girls that use there tongue way too much when kissing
-People who piss on toilets....I go ballistic
-Dirty Cars/Dirty Interiors
-Jersey drivers
sorry jersians-People who go 55 in the $%^&*#@ left lane!
-Girls with no Gag reflex.......just kidding
Sorry, just calling it how I see it.