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Old 12-12-2015, 04:16 PM
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One very lucky E53 driver yesterday- the vehicle not so much...

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Old 12-12-2015, 04:41 PM
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That's insane!

Good thing he's safe and not injured.
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Old 12-12-2015, 05:34 PM
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Holy S#*t!!!
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Old 12-12-2015, 06:34 PM
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That's some Final Destination type shit
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Is it too early to ask how many miles are on the transmission?
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Probably! Let's see, Miss Manners says you have to wait until the coolant reaches room temperature before inquiring about a part out.
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Old 12-13-2015, 09:30 AM
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Who says an e53 has limited hauling capacity.....

I guess it is one way to solve a transmission problem :-)
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Old 12-13-2015, 09:33 AM
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WOW! I'm sure that made somebody contemplate what's important in life!!
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Old 12-13-2015, 09:35 AM
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Possible case of tail gating WAY to close? That thing looks like a coal or other product chute from a factory being shipped somewhere. Man oh man, that would make one check up on life's paths and update your involvement with God.


...by the way any Dinan parts?
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