Z4 M vs Boxster S vs SLK 55

On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 20:23:13 -0400, Dean Dark
> wrote:

>On 15 Jul 2006 16:10:35 -0700, "Filmophile" >
>wrote:
>
>>> The BMW Z3 and Z4 are great looking cars,
>>
>>**Vulgarity Warning**
>>
>>Opinions will differ, both are too phalic for my personal taste,
>>although I did sort of like the old Z3 based M Coupe. The new Z4 coupe
>>looks like a penis and scrotum turned upside-down to me.
>
>Compared to the much more subtly phallic, and very beautiful early
>series Jaguar E-types, yes. Those were pretty much timeless
>sculptures, as compared to the here-today-gone-tomorrow styling of
>which you speak.

I've read, lots of reviews where this was said about the Z3, but
this is the first time I've ever heard it about the Z4. The Z4 has the
same proportions, but it's angular design and seams make it less
organic, imo.
epbrown
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"Everybody wants a normal life and a cool car;
most people will settle for the car." Chris Titus
2003 BMW 325i Black/Black, 2003 BMW Z4 Black/Black

In article <Dgeug.38111$AB3.30433@fed1read02>,
Jim Keenan > wrote:
>
>"Richard Sexton" > wrote in message >
>
>And the "real porsche" crack will never be tired as long as porsche people
>> overreact to it.
>
>
>No, the "real Porsche" crack remains tired since so many uninformed folks
>keep using it.

See?


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In article <9keug.38112$AB3.2211@fed1read02>,
Jim Keenan > wrote:
>
>"Richard Sexton" > wrote in message
...
>> I said "sounds *like*" not "here's an authoritative answer from a
>> registered
>> psychic".
>
>I know what you said. The point is, you don't know the car or the driver,
>and have no basis for suggesting the failure was the result of infrequent
>oil changes.

I agree with you. I said "it sounds like" not "it's because of".


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"Richard Sexton" > wrote in message
...
> I agree with you. I said "it sounds like" not "it's because of".

Brilliant. You said it sounds like infrequent oil changes were the cause of
the motor problems on a car that had oil changes at half the intervals
recommended by the factory.

"Richard Sexton" > wrote in message
...
> In article <Dgeug.38111$AB3.30433@fed1read02>,
> Jim Keenan > wrote:
>>
>>"Richard Sexton" > wrote in message >
>>
>>And the "real porsche" crack will never be tired as long as porsche people
>>> overreact to it.
>>
>>
>>No, the "real Porsche" crack remains tired since so many uninformed folks
>>keep using it.
>
> See?

Exactly.

In article <_hvug.38376$AB3.36599@fed1read02>,
Jim Keenan > wrote:
>
>"Richard Sexton" > wrote in message
...
>> I agree with you. I said "it sounds like" not "it's because of".
>
>Brilliant. You said it sounds like infrequent oil changes were the cause of
>the motor problems on a car that had oil changes at half the intervals
>recommended by the factory.

So... your point is?


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"Richard Sexton" > wrote in message
...
> In article <_hvug.38376$AB3.36599@fed1read02>,
> Jim Keenan > wrote:
>>
>>"Richard Sexton" > wrote in message
...
>>> I agree with you. I said "it sounds like" not "it's because of".
>>
>>Brilliant. You said it sounds like infrequent oil changes were the cause
>>of
>>the motor problems on a car that had oil changes at half the intervals
>>recommended by the factory.
>
> So... your point is?

Exactly what it's been all along - you have no knowledge of the service
records of the car in question and are in no position to postulate the
reason for the engine problem. It's a simple concept.

In article <RdOug.38449$AB3.8624@fed1read02>,
Jim Keenan > wrote:
>Exactly what it's been all along - you have no knowledge of the service
>records of the car in question and are in no position to postulate the
>reason for the engine problem. It's a simple concept.

Absolutely. Maybe he didn't change the oil enough or something.


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On 2006-07-17 10:44:22 -0700, (Richard Sexton) said:

> In article <RdOug.38449$AB3.8624@fed1read02>,
> Jim Keenan > wrote:
>> Exactly what it's been all along - you have no knowledge of the service
>> records of the car in question and are in no position to postulate the
>> reason for the engine problem. It's a simple concept.
>
> Absolutely. Maybe he didn't change the oil enough or something.

LOL! Jim, you are taking it too personally. Richard is suggesting a
possible cause of early failure, not saying you or your dad actually
are negligent in that respect.

"Martin Joseph" > wrote in message
news:2006071710490850073-mercedes@SPAMNOTbarknaturalpetcom...
> On 2006-07-17 10:44:22 -0700, (Richard Sexton) said:
>
>> In article <RdOug.38449$AB3.8624@fed1read02>,
>> Jim Keenan > wrote:
>>> Exactly what it's been all along - you have no knowledge of the service
>>> records of the car in question and are in no position to postulate the
>>> reason for the engine problem. It's a simple concept.
>>
>> Absolutely. Maybe he didn't change the oil enough or something.
>
> LOL! Jim, you are taking it too personally. Richard is suggesting a
> possible cause of early failure, not saying you or your dad actually are
> negligent in that respect.

I understand your point, but he suggested a cause that would be negligent
maintenence without knowing any specifics about the car. Now that he knows
the car got oil/filter changes at half the factory recommended intervals,
he's still pushing the "didn't change the oil enough or something" BS.