Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Off-topic > The Lounge
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11  
Old 06-06-2006, 07:57 PM
Wagner's Avatar
..make it happn' capn'
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mt. Airy, MD
Posts: 17,708
Wagner is on a distinguished road
haha nice
__________________

An unwavering defender of those I see worth protecting.

"promote the general welfare, not provide the general welfare"

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #12  
Old 06-06-2006, 08:49 PM
benathon's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Denver, Colorado
Posts: 2,174
benathon is on a distinguished road
I would never buy a beginning production car. Too many bugs that need to be worked out.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 06-06-2006, 09:54 PM
pseto's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Columbia, MD
Posts: 1,356
pseto is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by benathon
I would never buy a beginning production car. Too many bugs that need to be worked out.
I thought long and hard about this too, but I had a 99 e46 when they first came out and it had very few problems. Personally, I think BMW actually cares so much for their cash cow 3 series, they have to get it right. For the other models, I'm not too sure.

I've always thought BMW and Hondas made the best engines (longevity), and I'm hoping this first US twin-turbo will continue the streak.
__________________
Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America
National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA), Social Chairman


2002 Gray Green X5 4.4i
2007 Space Gray 335i coupe
2000 Titanium Silver M Roadster

Become a BMW CCA member . Click here to join online

Join our new NCC Facebook Page

Support me in this year's Bike MS Chesapeake Challenge!!!
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 06-07-2006, 01:05 AM
DINANM3's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: X5world
Posts: 2,345
DINANM3 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by pseto
I thought long and hard about this too, but I had a 99 e46 when they first came out and it had very few problems. Personally, I think BMW actually cares so much for their cash cow 3 series, they have to get it right. For the other models, I'm not too sure.

I've always thought BMW and Hondas made the best engines (longevity), and I'm hoping this first US twin-turbo will continue the streak.
You are right about that. The 3 series is the most reliable BMW made. Partly because it gets technology after its been tested in the 7 and 5 series. But also because BMW sells alot of 3 series and wants to keep those buyers happy. I think like 45% of all of BMW sales are 3 series models.

Also a series and its price bracket have many more competitors than say a 760. So they have to keep an owner of a 3 series happier or they will just go buy a lexus or infinito or the tons of other cars in that class. But some one that buys a 7 Series doesnt even have a third of those choice. Basically its a 7series and Sclass or an A8. thats it there is nothing else to choose from
__________________
Dinan M3

2006 X5 4.4i Sport Current Vehicle
2006 CLS 55 AMG Current Vehicle
2010 FORD F-450 King Ranch Current Vehicle
2012 GL 550 Current Vehicle

1999 M3 Dinan S3 SOLD
2001 M3 Dinan S2 SOLD
2002 M5 SOLD
2004 X5 4.4i sport SOLD
2007 335 XI Lease ended
2009 E92 M3 SOLD
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 06-07-2006, 07:34 AM
pseto's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Columbia, MD
Posts: 1,356
pseto is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by motordavid
Congrats, Paul!
What a fineazz looking pocketrocket!

Hey, for we BMW un-literati, what's that lens thing
in the lower right center of grill?

NEway, fine car and GL, mD
I found out that the lens is for active cruise control, something I didn't want. For those who don't know, when in cruise control, the sensor detects the amount of distance between you and the car in front of you, and adjusts speed accordingly.

Personally, I use CC a lot, but don't think I wanna try this yet. The lens is so low to the ground, what if its covered in mud, and it doesn't work!!!
__________________
Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America
National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA), Social Chairman


2002 Gray Green X5 4.4i
2007 Space Gray 335i coupe
2000 Titanium Silver M Roadster

Become a BMW CCA member . Click here to join online

Join our new NCC Facebook Page

Support me in this year's Bike MS Chesapeake Challenge!!!
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 06-07-2006, 07:41 AM
motordavid's Avatar
RetiredBum & Semi-RenaissanceMan
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Mtns of Western NC, & SW FLA
Posts: 16,831
motordavid will become famous soon enoughmotordavid will become famous soon enough
Quote:
Originally Posted by pseto
I found out that the lens is for active cruise control, something I didn't want. For those who don't know, when in cruise control, the sensor detects the amount of distance between you and the car in front of you, and adjusts speed accordingly.

Personally, I use CC a lot, but don't think I wanna try this yet. The lens is so low to the ground, what if its covered in mud, and it doesn't work!!!
P, That was my suspicion after I looked at it harder and thought about
it...hey, it's the GizmoRace all the car mfg'ers are caught up in.

Not sure I need that to tell the cruise to back off either, but this is
the multi-task while driving, age.

Enjoy the wait for your fine new ride, P!
BR,md
__________________
Ol'UncleMotor
From the Home Base of Pro Bono Punditry
and 50 Cent Opins...

Our Mtn Scenes, Car Pics, and Road Trip Pics on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627297418250/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4527537...7627332480833/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45275375@N00/

My X Page




Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:37 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.