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Bernard Farquart
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Sat Aug 13, 2005 8:12 am Post subject:
Re: Cager |
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"Nemo" <nemo@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Just to show you how old We are, when I was in high school, it was
acceptable to take a rifle to school for show and tell. I think we are
close to the same age. I'll be sixty next year.
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I went to a small town high school, and most of the kids
who had trucks, had gun racks full of rifles in the back window.
These were all parked in the parking lot, not a thought given
to the large amount of weaponry on school grounds.
It was also fashonable to have a large hunting knife
strapped to your leg, if it was less than six inches
long, you were a pussy.
Oh yeah, I graduated in '84.
When kids got into fights, they still just punched
each other in the face.
No problem.
Bernard
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Dori A Schmetterling
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Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:12 pm Post subject:
Re: Cager |
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Only in America... or Pakistan (North-West Frontier Province in
particular)...
DAS
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| Quote: | I went to a small town high school, and most of the kids
who had trucks, had gun racks full of rifles in the back window.
These were all parked in the parking lot, not a thought given
to the large amount of weaponry on school grounds.
It was also fashonable to have a large hunting knife
strapped to your leg, if it was less than six inches
long, you were a pussy.
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JAH
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Sat Aug 13, 2005 4:12 pm Post subject:
Re: O/T Stupidf posters... BMW |
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On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:01:21 +0100, "Beav"
<beavis.original@ntlwoxoorld.com> wrote:
| Quote: | One has to wonder why it's an issue for ANYONE really. I just find it highly
amusing that so many people can get bent so far out of shape over a fucking
Beemer. The most overrated car in existence.
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I don't think it's overrated. Just one of the better cars made. At
least the older models. I have a 1985 528e with almost 200K and it's
still running strong. It's been cross-country twice and I've only had
to replace the transmission once. It's been more reliable than my
hubby's former cars: Chevy Camaro, Isuzu Trooper and two Jeep
Cherokees. Mine is paid off, is economical on gas and all the
buttons, gizmos, and sunroof works (even the A/C).
She's the best car I've ever owned and when she goes to car heaven, I
want to get another one.
JAH
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Psycho
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Sun Aug 14, 2005 5:46 am Post subject:
Re: O/T Stupidf posters... BMW |
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Not sure why this is crossposted as bad as it is but....
I agree, my current car, an 89 325i is the most reliable car I've
ever owned. Over 200k miles and still going. Some problems in the past
but everthing works and when something breaks it's not that hard to
fix. Newer cars, ALL of them, are getting too complex and hard to
maintain. Seems they build the car for the mechanic now days rather
than the driver...
To reply, please delete any group other than alt.autos.bmw
On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 12:11:46 GMT, anotherwriter@hotmail.com (JAH)
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| Quote: | On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:01:21 +0100, "Beav"
beavis.original@ntlwoxoorld.com> wrote:
One has to wonder why it's an issue for ANYONE really. I just find it highly
amusing that so many people can get bent so far out of shape over a fucking
Beemer. The most overrated car in existence.
I don't think it's overrated. Just one of the better cars made. At
least the older models. I have a 1985 528e with almost 200K and it's
still running strong. It's been cross-country twice and I've only had
to replace the transmission once. It's been more reliable than my
hubby's former cars: Chevy Camaro, Isuzu Trooper and two Jeep
Cherokees. Mine is paid off, is economical on gas and all the
buttons, gizmos, and sunroof works (even the A/C).
She's the best car I've ever owned and when she goes to car heaven, I
want to get another one.
JAH
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Bernard Farquart
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Sun Aug 14, 2005 8:12 am Post subject:
Re: Cager |
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"Dori A Schmetterling" <ng@nospam.co.uk> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Only in America... or Pakistan (North-West Frontier Province in
particular)...
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Oregon, in particular.... |
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Somebody.
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Sun Aug 14, 2005 8:12 am Post subject:
Re: O/T Stupidf posters... BMW |
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"Psycho" <psycho@tbcia.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Not sure why this is crossposted as bad as it is but....
I agree, my current car, an 89 325i is the most reliable car I've
ever owned. Over 200k miles and still going. Some problems in the past
but everthing works and when something breaks it's not that hard to
fix. Newer cars, ALL of them, are getting too complex and hard to
maintain. Seems they build the car for the mechanic now days rather
than the driver...
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Not really built for the mechanic, ask almost any mechanic and I bet he'd
say he'd rather work on older cars than newer ones. More hours, yes, but
confusing and fussy work, that costs the consumer a lot, so even when he
does a good job the customer is not happy.
Give him logical, well engineered cars to work on and he'll be happier, and
so will the guy paying the bill.
They're built to sell, that's all.
-Russ. |
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Psycho
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Sun Aug 14, 2005 4:13 pm Post subject:
Re: O/T Stupidf posters... BMW |
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On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 01:30:06 -0400, "Somebody."
<somebody.@spamout.russdoucet.com> wrote:
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"Psycho" <psycho@tbcia.net> wrote in message
news:gnesf1920h488ebpc94odgl6va3nrbeo6m@4ax.com...
Not sure why this is crossposted as bad as it is but....
I agree, my current car, an 89 325i is the most reliable car I've
ever owned. Over 200k miles and still going. Some problems in the past
but everthing works and when something breaks it's not that hard to
fix. Newer cars, ALL of them, are getting too complex and hard to
maintain. Seems they build the car for the mechanic now days rather
than the driver...
Not really built for the mechanic, ask almost any mechanic and I bet he'd
say he'd rather work on older cars than newer ones. More hours, yes, but
confusing and fussy work, that costs the consumer a lot, so even when he
does a good job the customer is not happy.
Give him logical, well engineered cars to work on and he'll be happier, and
so will the guy paying the bill.
They're built to sell, that's all.
-Russ.
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I'll agree on that, they're built so you pretty much have to take
them to the mechanic due to the need for special testers and tools and
the like. You are right, the mechanics would rather have the
simplicity too.... |
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Tue Aug 16, 2005 5:23 am Post subject:
Re: PERFECT 1998-2000 3-series coupe w/sport pkg., So.Cal. a |
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On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 17:42:36 -0700, "fbloogyudsr" <fbloogyudsr@nwlink.com>
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| Quote: | see.my.sig.4.addr@nowhere.com.invalid> wrote
I'd like to replace my 1994 325is. However, I hate the new body style in
comparison. AFAIK, the 2000 is the last year they made the 2dr. coupe of
the old style in the 3series (4dr. stopped the year before).
I'm looking for the following:
I'd like to point out that, by shopping for 2000 and earlier, you
eliminate the 330ci, which is quite a bit more powerful than
the 328ci...
Floyd '01 330xi
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I don't doubt ya, but it's an aesthetic thing. I just don't like the new
body style anywhere near as much as the old.
They really f-ed up IMO :(
1st time since BMW's beginning too.
It's really a sad era for car looks.
Even the Vette, which has NEVER gotten uglier, got uglier when they
screwed up the headlights in the latest.
Camaro's got a similar screwup.
At least the ugliest car of ALL TIME, the Pontiac Aztec, is no more.
My only explanation is that the designers all smoke crack while listening
to no talent rap/"hip hop" and get their uninspiration from there.
Garbage in, garbage out :)
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Drivin a 94 BMW 325is w/sport.
For email response, or CC, please mailto:see.my.sig.4.addr(at)bigfoot.com.
Yeah, it's really a real address :) |
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Damo
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Tue Aug 30, 2005 6:59 am Post subject:
Re: 20+ Horsepower Increase for your BMW. RaceMOD Performan |
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| Quote: | RaceMOD's Performance Module is a great way to add up to 20+
horsepower to your car, truck or suv. It also provides torque
increases up to 12 lb+/ft., as well as improvements in throttle
response.
Only $29.99
www.racemod.com
Warranty????????????????????? |
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Mark Amero
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Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:13 pm Post subject:
Re: 1989 525i FOR SALE (As is) MUST GO! |
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ANY OFFERS anyone at all? What is a 89 525i with a dead motor worth?
"Mark Amero" <mdamero@telus.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | 1989 BMW 525i For sale. 295000 km. 5 speed. Tan leather interior. Car in
as
is condition. Motor not running. Vehicle has some rust and needs some
front
suspension work. Recently the timing belt tensioner went at low speed
(about
40k/hr). Car will not turn over and it needs new timing belt. Not sure if
there is motor damage but from what I understand it is likely. Do not have
time to trouble shoot so the car must go. New rims and tires put on. $3200
obo with wheels or $2200 obo without wheels. Will make a great project car
or donor car. Offers Considered Located in Abbotsford BC, Canada (Lower
mainland). Phone 604-504-0980 or cell 604-854-0980. Car must go ASAP.
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Mark K
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Mon Sep 05, 2005 4:33 am Post subject:
Re: Electric Windows Won't Work |
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KEEP IN MIND THAT THE WINDOWS WONT WORK IF THE DOOR IS OPEN.
From: "Jeff Mayner" <jeffmayner@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Electric Windows Won't Work
Date: Monday, August 08, 2005 1:48 AM
arl4-2 wrote:
| Quote: | 1998 BMW Z3 windows will not go up or down. Fuse is okay & all other
electrical components work. Any ideas?
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Liquid spill? It got me. Costly to replace all the damn switches too. :-( |
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Somebody.
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Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:38 pm Post subject:
Re: 1989 525i FOR SALE (As is) MUST GO! |
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"Mark Amero" <mdamero@telus.net> wrote in message
news:mYjSe.222558$HI.168894@edtnps84...
| Quote: | ANY OFFERS anyone at all? What is a 89 525i with a dead motor worth?
"Mark Amero" <mdamero@telus.net> wrote in message
news:hGRNe.209777$tt5.106815@edtnps90...
1989 BMW 525i For sale. 295000 km. 5 speed. Tan leather interior. Car in
as
is condition. Motor not running. Vehicle has some rust and needs some
front
suspension work. Recently the timing belt tensioner went at low speed
(about
40k/hr). Car will not turn over and it needs new timing belt. Not sure
if
there is motor damage but from what I understand it is likely. Do not
have
time to trouble shoot so the car must go. New rims and tires put on.
$3200
obo with wheels or $2200 obo without wheels. Will make a great project
car
or donor car. Offers Considered Located in Abbotsford BC, Canada (Lower
mainland). Phone 604-504-0980 or cell 604-854-0980. Car must go ASAP.
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In all honesty, a 300,000km car the needs a head *and* some front suspension
work is worth like $500. Because you can buy a similar car, emissions
checked and ready to plate for $3000 asking price. For example:
http://www.trader.ca/SendToFriend/Results.asp?id=1814420&adid=4667466
So in your case, the buyer has to look at..
1. Head work -- Pay somebody to rebuild $3000 at the high end, to buy a
used and install it yourself in dozens of hours $1000 in misc parts at the
low end.
2. Suspension work -- perhaps $1000.... control arms are like $300 each,
shocks are like $150 each... bushings, ball joins, springs, lots of fun
stuff to check/renew in an old car like this.
So even a do-it-yourself guy won't want to spend much on your car with all
that looming.
And even as a parts car... 300,000km means everything that hasn't been
replaced recently is worn out.
Sorry dude...
You're better off to sell the rims and tires and any tasty parts and scrap
the rest.
-Russ. |
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Mark Amero
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Wed Sep 07, 2005 8:14 am Post subject:
Re: 1989 525i FOR SALE (As is) MUST GO! |
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Hmm... I sort of figured as much. I am looking at buying a 95-01 7 series as
a replacement. Opinions anyone?
Mark
"Somebody." <somebody.@spamout.russdoucet.com> wrote in message
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"Mark Amero" <mdamero@telus.net> wrote in message
news:mYjSe.222558$HI.168894@edtnps84...
ANY OFFERS anyone at all? What is a 89 525i with a dead motor worth?
"Mark Amero" <mdamero@telus.net> wrote in message
news:hGRNe.209777$tt5.106815@edtnps90...
1989 BMW 525i For sale. 295000 km. 5 speed. Tan leather interior. Car
in
as
is condition. Motor not running. Vehicle has some rust and needs some
front
suspension work. Recently the timing belt tensioner went at low speed
(about
40k/hr). Car will not turn over and it needs new timing belt. Not sure
if
there is motor damage but from what I understand it is likely. Do not
have
time to trouble shoot so the car must go. New rims and tires put on.
$3200
obo with wheels or $2200 obo without wheels. Will make a great project
car
or donor car. Offers Considered Located in Abbotsford BC, Canada
(Lower
mainland). Phone 604-504-0980 or cell 604-854-0980. Car must go ASAP.
In all honesty, a 300,000km car the needs a head *and* some front
suspension
work is worth like $500. Because you can buy a similar car, emissions
checked and ready to plate for $3000 asking price. For example:
http://www.trader.ca/SendToFriend/Results.asp?id=1814420&adid=4667466
So in your case, the buyer has to look at..
1. Head work -- Pay somebody to rebuild $3000 at the high end, to buy a
used and install it yourself in dozens of hours $1000 in misc parts at the
low end.
2. Suspension work -- perhaps $1000.... control arms are like $300 each,
shocks are like $150 each... bushings, ball joins, springs, lots of fun
stuff to check/renew in an old car like this.
So even a do-it-yourself guy won't want to spend much on your car with all
that looming.
And even as a parts car... 300,000km means everything that hasn't been
replaced recently is worn out.
Sorry dude...
You're better off to sell the rims and tires and any tasty parts and scrap
the rest.
-Russ.
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this_adres
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Mon Sep 12, 2005 3:16 pm Post subject:
Re: E30 325 vs 325e questions |
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i own a 1986 325. no e/i.is. it has a rev limit of 4500 and gets excelent
gas milage. i bought a chip that got my rev up to 5200. and an intake that
added 2-5 hp. the chip added 25 hp. im about to convert the exhaust to a
performace exuast that bults on to the cat and a muffler that bolts on
also. the pipes are not split like the i's but not much of a difference.
maybe a few hp. although i whent up against an ix and tied. so the e can
stil hold the good gas milage with the mods of an i. so you end up with
alot of torque plus just as much hp as an i/is/ix what ever. although
there are defenetly less mods availible for the 325/e. and with the
performance chip you have to run it on premiem. i only got my bmw for
1500. so i dont give a shit. but it is defenetly not an e though. wich
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Cichla
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Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:14 pm Post subject:
Re: E30 325 vs 325e questions |
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"this_adres" <this_adres@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:ae8dedd0cf880df76c8606dffb307450@localhost.talkaboutautos.com...
| Quote: | i own a 1986 325. no e/i.is. it has a rev limit of 4500 and gets excelent
gas milage. i bought a chip that got my rev up to 5200. and an intake that
added 2-5 hp. the chip added 25 hp. im about to convert the exhaust to a
performace exuast that bults on to the cat and a muffler that bolts on
also. the pipes are not split like the i's but not much of a difference.
maybe a few hp. although i whent up against an ix and tied. so the e can
stil hold the good gas milage with the mods of an i. so you end up with
alot of torque plus just as much hp as an i/is/ix what ever. although
there are defenetly less mods availible for the 325/e. and with the
performance chip you have to run it on premiem. i only got my bmw for
1500. so i dont give a shit. but it is defenetly not an e though. wich
seems strange to me.
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Is it just me? 'cos I haven't got a clue what that post was trying to say.
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Rick
http://www.aqua-maniac.co.uk
http://bmw.aqua-maniac.co.uk |
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