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Forum: BMW September 5th 08, 12:54 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 13
Views: 1,017
Posted By John Carrier
Well, he's not very well informed, is he?

"daytripper" > wrote in message
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> On Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:45:44 -0500, "John Carrier" >
>...
Forum: BMW September 5th 08, 03:45 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 13
Views: 1,017
Posted By John Carrier
Well, he's not very well informed, is he?

So where's the E85 for under $2 a gallon?

R / John

"daytripper" > wrote in message
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> On Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:47:17 -0700...
Forum: BMW September 3rd 08, 09:56 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 13
Views: 1,017
Posted By John Carrier
Well, he's not very well informed, is he?

"Scott Dorsey" > wrote in message
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> John Carrier > wrote:
>>Might do a bit to reduce dependence on oil imports, but otherwise...
Forum: BMW September 3rd 08, 01:43 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 13
Views: 1,017
Posted By John Carrier
Well, he's not very well informed, is he?

Might do a bit to reduce dependence on oil imports, but otherwise ethanol is
a scam. I'm so glad the politicians are playing.

R / John


"Ethpower" > wrote in message...
Forum: BMW September 1st 08, 12:53 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 9
Views: 702
Posted By John Carrier
BMW Defect Investigations by Model

Given the number of chassis with the same designation (530i E12's, E34's,
E39's, E60's) this isn't really that illuminating.

R / John

"ratman" > wrote in message...
Forum: BMW August 26th 08, 11:05 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 7
Views: 349
Posted By John Carrier
M5 or M3?

Horses for courses. Performance wise there isn't THAT much of a difference
between the two, but the M3 will be a lot more nimble, more a sports car,
than the M5. Both will require significantly...
Forum: BMW August 21st 08, 12:55 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 22
Views: 807
Posted By John Carrier
One month for an oil change appointment

>> I haven't priced Mobil 1 for about six months (with oil $100 - $150
>> bbl), but my last 7 quarts (6.9 to be precise) about $35 when purchased
>> in the 1.25 gallon jug. Another $10 for the...
Forum: BMW August 20th 08, 11:51 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 22
Views: 807
Posted By John Carrier
One month for an oil change appointment

"Dave Plowman (News)" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> John Carrier >...
Forum: BMW August 20th 08, 01:22 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 22
Views: 807
Posted By John Carrier
One month for an oil change appointment

"Alan B. Mac Farlane" > wrote in message
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>I am pushing a 528i 2000 series down the highway ... using synthetic oil of
> course.
>
> My factory...
Forum: BMW August 20th 08, 01:14 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 22
Views: 807
Posted By John Carrier
One month for an oil change appointment

"gw" > wrote in message
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> Today I phoned my local BMW agent for an oil change on my X 5. I put
> less than...
Forum: BMW August 19th 08, 10:23 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 8
Views: 432
Posted By John Carrier
M5 or 535?

"daz" > wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have recently sold my beloved 2004 M3 Coupe and am now in the...
Forum: BMW August 17th 08, 12:54 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 20
Views: 761
Posted By John Carrier
Next ??? 325 vs 330

"Jack" > wrote in message
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> Since I got so much good info on the "leather vs vinyl" post, my next one
> is 325 vs 330.
>...
Forum: BMW August 16th 08, 10:16 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By John Carrier
mp3 player for BMW 323i-1999?

"WK2" > wrote in message
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> Hello BMW owners!
>
> I have a BMW 323i, 1999. No CD player there, but of...
Forum: BMW August 16th 08, 01:27 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 4
Views: 422
Posted By John Carrier
Get the Most Out of Your BMW!

"Floyd Rogers" > wrote in message
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> "Energy_Gal" <> wrote
>> * If you car is renewable fuels compatible, use...
Forum: BMW August 14th 08, 12:35 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 39
Views: 1,431
Posted By John Carrier
Leather vs vinyl

"Jack" > wrote in message
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>I know most 3-series have leatherette, aka vinyl. I'm in the marker for a
>330 Coupe...but...
Forum: BMW August 4th 08, 11:37 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 22
Views: 646
Posted By John Carrier
The Stanley brothers already came up with this one

"Jack" > wrote in message
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> "Oil Free World" > wrote in message
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Forum: BMW July 26th 08, 04:02 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By John Carrier
530i vs. 540i

"Pete" > wrote in message
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> "John Carrier" wrote
>> Just finished a 2,000 mile road trip in my 530i SP/5sp. Almost exactly
>> 30mpg on...
Forum: BMW July 25th 08, 02:53 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 15
Views: 2,033
Posted By John Carrier
89 Octane gas

> The cost differential is insignificant too, except that 0.4% is a growing
> number as the price of gas goes up. Granted, the savings does not cover my
> beer tab at dinner with my wife, I have...
Forum: BMW July 25th 08, 02:30 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 13
Views: 507
Posted By John Carrier
530i vs. 540i

"SLGreg" > wrote in message
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> I'm having a hard time deciding. I'm looking at 2000-2001's w/about
> 100K miles for $10-12K....
Forum: BMW July 11th 08, 07:25 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 45
Views: 3,725
Posted By John Carrier
Considering a used BMW 530i V6

"Alan B. Mac Farlane" > wrote in message
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>I have a 2000 528i that I purchased for the new technology ... it is the
> beta version ... the first...
Forum: BMW July 9th 08, 11:27 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 37
Views: 1,955
Posted By John Carrier
e39 2002, should I keep it?

> wrote in message
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Thanks Floyd for a great post,

I'm just about to buy a 2001 540 and was curious...
Forum: BMW July 8th 08, 05:49 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 45
Views: 3,725
Posted By John Carrier
Considering a used BMW 530i V6 ... A bit on 6 cylinder engines

SNIP

>>Good points all. I even like the exhaust note of the I6, although when
>>teamed with a second bank on the same crank (aka V-12), it really sings.
>>V-8's don't really come into their own...
Forum: BMW July 8th 08, 01:21 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 45
Views: 3,725
Posted By John Carrier
Considering a used BMW 530i V6 ... A bit on 6 cylinder engines

"dizzy" > wrote in message
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> John Carrier wrote:
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>>The I-6 has the inherent advantage of primary and secondary balance. ...
Forum: BMW July 7th 08, 02:34 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 45
Views: 3,725
Posted By John Carrier
Considering a used BMW 530i V6 ... A bit on 6 cylinder engines

SNIP

> Sure, but that's not the half of it... imagine trying to synchronize
> six carbs....

And God created the unisyn/

R / John
Forum: BMW July 7th 08, 02:33 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 45
Views: 3,725
Posted By John Carrier
Considering a used BMW 530i V6 ... A bit on 6 cylinder engines

"Dave Plowman (News)" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> Scott Dorsey > wrote:
>> John...
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