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Originally Posted by Pierce330
StephenVA, I assume that you work for a BMW dealership? You must have seen some funny things...I can just imagine...
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In a previous life, I worked in the Automotive world for 20 years.
Diagnostic equipment, Champion Spark Plugs, the last years with a $14 billion automotive parts manufacturer. We built OE and aftermarket parts, including engine management, clutches, Fuel system, emissions. I worked at a dealer for 3 year before all that. Now I just go and visit friends who own shops and enjoy the stuff that limps in with the expectations of a “cheap fix” for the total lack of up keep. The average car comes in for one thing at a repair shop, after an inspection, 5- 10 items need to be addressed under safety and maintenance. Maintenance Deferred is the normal American practice.
I was totally shocked when I first got into the automotive business after college, as I grew up in a large family who did everything on cars. No trash left behind, washed when dirty, detailed monthly, and that was with 7 kids! The car was an investment and part of the family.
In the repair world you hear every day "It's only a car".
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2005 X5 4.8IS
The Blue ones are always FASTER....
Current Garage:
2005 X5 4.8is
2002 M5 TiSilver
2003 525iT
1998 528i
Former Garage Stable Highlights
2004 325XiT Sport
1973 De Tomaso Pantera, L Model
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp Alpine White
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 4 sp GoManGo Green
1971 Dart Sport, “Dart Light” package
1969 Road Runner 383
1968 Ply Barracuda 340S FB Sea-foam Green
Last edited by StephenVA; 04-09-2014 at 01:21 PM.
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