Let's talk about cars
Mar 29th 2016, 10:02 am
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Mar 29th 2016, 2:23 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Yes it does, though I use it very rarely, and would prefer a single pane of glass really as it seems to be a weak point for breaking in.
Mar 29th 2016, 2:29 pm
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Mar 29th 2016, 2:54 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
My locks work, but can be bypassed if you pull the cylinder out using a pull-hammer, or pry the lock out of the door, as (both) have happened to my truck. 
I guess there's no point in climbing into the bed to fiddle with the window when the door locks are largely ineffective. 
I guess there's no point in climbing into the bed to fiddle with the window when the door locks are largely ineffective.
Mar 29th 2016, 3:53 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
It is an upgrade.
I remember coming back to the truck once and woke him up, sprawled across the front bench, so he wakes up, sits up, his head pretty much hits the roof and looks the other way where somebody is getting into their car and was visible startled, quite funny.
I remember coming back to the truck once and woke him up, sprawled across the front bench, so he wakes up, sits up, his head pretty much hits the roof and looks the other way where somebody is getting into their car and was visible startled, quite funny.
Mar 29th 2016, 4:12 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
Crooks around here dont fuss with the locks. They just bust your windows.
Cant leave anything in a car here in this city, the crack heads will bust the window if they see anything of value. Soda can even....
Car theft is down, but break ins are up.
Cant leave anything in a car here in this city, the crack heads will bust the window if they see anything of value. Soda can even....
Car theft is down, but break ins are up.
My locks work, but can be bypassed if you pull the cylinder out using a pull-hammer, or pry the lock out of the door, as (both) have happened to my truck. I guess there's no point in climbing into the bed to fiddle with the window when the door locks are largely ineffective.
I guess there's no point in climbing into the bed to fiddle with the window when the door locks are largely ineffective.
Mar 29th 2016, 5:04 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
This article Are German Cars Reliable? The Myth of "German Engineering" » AutoGuide.com News gives a fairly accurate assessment; BMWs (and other German cars) still come out on top in terms of 'appeal', but not reliability. They admit that some of the low scores were due to silly things like cup holders, but there is a bigger problem than that.
Mar 29th 2016, 5:35 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
A couple of years ago a neighbour traded his BMW 550 after barely a year because, despite multiple returns to the dealer under warranty, they never did get the electronics working properly.
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Mar 29th 2016, 5:52 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
But BMWs have, and have had for a long time, a pretty bad reputation for reliability. Yes, they were good looking (though not any more), and have always been 'drivers cars', but they aren't the engineering miracle some folks make them out to be - at least, not in the reliability department.
This article Are German Cars Reliable? The Myth of "German Engineering" » AutoGuide.com News gives a fairly accurate assessment; BMWs (and other German cars) still come out on top in terms of 'appeal', but not reliability. They admit that some of the low scores were due to silly things like cup holders, but there is a bigger problem than that.
This article Are German Cars Reliable? The Myth of "German Engineering" » AutoGuide.com News gives a fairly accurate assessment; BMWs (and other German cars) still come out on top in terms of 'appeal', but not reliability. They admit that some of the low scores were due to silly things like cup holders, but there is a bigger problem than that.
Mar 30th 2016, 5:00 pm
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Re: Let's talk about cars
First world problems...
Knightsbridge gold supercars given parking tickets - BBC News
I saw an Aston Martin Rapide in the daycare parking lot this morning, it burbled as I drove past.
Knightsbridge gold supercars given parking tickets - BBC News
I saw an Aston Martin Rapide in the daycare parking lot this morning, it burbled as I drove past.