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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-10-2010, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,474
Posted By Derek
I dont' have his contact info anymore but I've...

I dont' have his contact info anymore but I've since had a couple of cars tinted by Dr. Detail in the woodlands and they did a good job as well.
Forum: The Lounge 01-26-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,623
Posted By Derek
This should give consumer reports something to...

This should give consumer reports something to write about.... :bustingup
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-12-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,085
Posted By Derek
Calling the X3's ride rough is probably not...

Calling the X3's ride rough is probably not entirely accurate. It reacts considerably differently to varying road surfaces. Here in Houston we have a lot of concrete roads with lots of joints which...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-12-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,085
Posted By Derek
We had a 07 X3 that we bought in Nov of 06. It...

We had a 07 X3 that we bought in Nov of 06. It was one of the first batches of 07 models so we dealt with the poorly programmed transmission that left us stranded once (albeit in our own driveway). ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,827
Posted By Derek
absolutely NOT... being an AWD vehicle with no...

absolutely NOT... being an AWD vehicle with no way to put the transfer case in netural eleminates it from being towed on the ground. You would need too haul the x5 on a trailer instead.
Forum: The Lounge 08-17-2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,475
Posted By Derek
I have used every Windows OS since 3.0 and as an...

I have used every Windows OS since 3.0 and as an IT person...... so far Windows 7 is my favorite next to Windows 2000. Win 2K wasn't glamorous but it worked very well.

I highly recommend Win 7...
Forum: The Lounge 05-29-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By Derek
Texas has decent lemon laws and from my...

Texas has decent lemon laws and from my understanding the short version is: 3 times in the shop for the same issue will allow you start a case. Obviously there is a more to it than that but that is...
Forum: The Lounge 03-19-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,620
Posted By Derek
We had the same issue with a Simmons dual side...

We had the same issue with a Simmons dual side pillow top. After about 3 years the bed killed my back and had huge valleys in it. The reseller admitted it was a common issue and they would send an...
Forum: The Lounge 03-16-2009, 09:41 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 11,652
Posted By Derek
I was ready an article in Bimmer this month about...

I was ready an article in Bimmer this month about a guy who bought a Z4 M Coupe and considered a Corvette Z06 but since no dealers would let him test drive it his decision became easier..... So I...
Forum: The Lounge 03-14-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 784
Posted By Derek
I was at the dealer the other day and saw a new...

I was at the dealer the other day and saw a new diesel X5 with ZERO options.... $60K

I was floored.... $60K and you still got leatherette. I know there is a still a lot of money out there but...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-25-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,387
Posted By Derek
I really don't think you're going to see any...

I really don't think you're going to see any measurable mileage improvement and unless you have a smaller set of wheels sitting around the cost of new tires/wheels will be more than your potential...
Forum: The Lounge 02-09-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,060
Posted By Derek
In general Japanese cars are boring.... The IS...

In general Japanese cars are boring.... The IS is a bit of an exception in that it is one of the few RWD japanese cars. I bought an 01 IS when they first came out in the US... A friend of mine had...
Forum: The Lounge 02-09-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,060
Posted By Derek
Given what you want to spend on the car and...

Given what you want to spend on the car and having two small children I would think you'd want to keep your maint costs down as well.

I vote Lexus. The Audi and Merc could be real pains as they...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-10-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By Derek
I transferred the service the morning so I just...

I transferred the service the morning so I just need to take the unit out which I can do tomorrow. I don't have NAV so you should be fine.

PM me and we can work out the details..
Forum: The Lounge 01-10-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,953
Posted By Derek
Wow.... Sorry for attempting to offer some...

Wow.... Sorry for attempting to offer some insight into something you appeared interested in. I thought the point of a public forum was to get advice/suggestions from a group not just one person. ...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-10-2009, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,500
Posted By Derek
We have 07 X3 as well and if I recall correctly...

We have 07 X3 as well and if I recall correctly we paid something like $595 which included the 1yr service.

Would you be interested in purchasing the Sirius unit I have in our X3? Its a lease...
Forum: The Lounge 01-10-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,953
Posted By Derek
Yes, they are two different computers but we are...

Yes, they are two different computers but we are talking HD performance gains and since the Mac Mini uses the same hard drives as MacBooks and MacBook Pros the performance gain you'd see would be...
Forum: The Lounge 01-10-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,953
Posted By Derek
I ended up with my mom's Intel Mac Mini which...

I ended up with my mom's Intel Mac Mini which came with a 80gb 5400 hard drive and 1gb ram..... It was one slow computer even compared to my MacBook for some reason. I installed a new 160gb 7200...
Forum: The Lounge 12-13-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 737
Posted By Derek
I also have a Nuvi 350... Personally I'd pay the...

I also have a Nuvi 350... Personally I'd pay the $100 to update it if my budget to replace it was only $100. The 350 is prob better than the $100 units available. Getting a second GPS is another...
Forum: The Lounge 12-04-2008, 11:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 834
Posted By Derek
2nd that! I don't use Mobile Me and I do use the...

2nd that! I don't use Mobile Me and I do use the Push feature with Exchange.
Forum: The Lounge 11-30-2008, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Derek
Have you actually used an sprayer in a house that...

Have you actually used an sprayer in a house that is being lived in before?

I can't imagine this being a good idea. :dunno:
Forum: The Lounge 11-30-2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,412
Posted By Derek
I would return it and get a roller. I have done...

I would return it and get a roller. I have done a fair amount of interior house painting and I can't imagine trying to do it with a spray gun once the house has been finished. I looked into the...
Forum: The Lounge 11-20-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,268
Posted By Derek
I know there are some euro regulations causing...

I know there are some euro regulations causing the front ends of cars to be more pedestrian friendly but DAMN.... the japanese auto makers are creating some really ugly cars these days.... The new...
Forum: The Lounge 11-19-2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By Derek
San Diego

My wife and I will be visiting her father next week over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Does anyone have any suggestions on things to see/do? We were there once before but outside of the family...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-28-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,047
Posted By Derek
Our 07 X3 seems to be on an 18K mile service...

Our 07 X3 seems to be on an 18K mile service interval... The first service light went off at 18K and I'm on track to see it again at 36K but since it is coming up on its 2nd b-day it will be changed...
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