Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish

bmwracer wrote:
So ka.

Not surprised, considering how expensive the BMWs have gotten... Even the 1-series. :puppydog:

How much are the JCWs going for? I'm guessing they're something like $5K more, give or take...?

They're often taking a nice mark-up premium though - I had a friend who decided against one because the dealer was easily able to sell it for a $3k markup - it's like getting an R32 - sure it may be that extra cool factor, but the S is still a sweet little car! (now, in some ways I consider the R32 a less attractive choice than the GTI for now - it's still using the 6 cyl engine - the next iteration is supposed to just be a higher output version of the 2.0 turbo :woot: )

bmwracer wrote:
Eeek.

I'm sick of Ferrari.

Just like when McLaren dominated in the 80's... But at least they had Senna and Honda power. :victory:

True.. But Ferrari has not been that much dominant without Schumi. And the last two seasons(including this one) has been really close when it comes to the drivers championship which is great.

But at the end of the day, Massa should win :D

bmwracer wrote:
So ka.

Not surprised, considering how expensive the BMWs have gotten... Even the 1-series. :puppydog:

How much are the JCWs going for? I'm guessing they're something like $5K more, give or take...?

the factory JCW starts at $29k.

If you ever feel like taking a test drive, talk ot Amanda at South Bay MINI, they still (last i checked) charge MSRP, unlike the rest of the SoCal dealers.

what an amazing last few laps of a gp. massa was world champ as he crossed the line but lewis just got the fifth that he needed at the death!
and what on earth was that pussy cat doll wearing? :crazy:

Here's the final results:[/list:u]1 Felipe Massa Ferrari
2 Fernando Alonso Renault
3 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari
4 Sebastian Vettel Toro Rosso
5 Lewis Hamilton McLaren
6 Timo Glock Toyota
7 Heikki Kovalainen McLaren
8 Jarno Trulli Toyota
[/list:u] Glock's Toyota lost something like 18 seconds on the last lap. I was thinking "Geez, McLaren's gonna screw it up again!!" Congrats to Lewis!! :applaud: :victory:

gaijinmark wrote:Here's the final results:[/list:u]1 Felipe Massa Ferrari
2 Fernando Alonso Renault
3 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari
4 Sebastian Vettel Toro Rosso
5 Lewis Hamilton McLaren
6 Timo Glock Toyota
7 Heikki Kovalainen McLaren
8 Jarno Trulli Toyota
[/list:u] Glock's Toyota lost something like 18 seconds on the last lap. I was thinking "Geez, McLaren's gonna screw it up again!!" Congrats to Lewis!! :applaud: :victory:

that engine failure with three laps to go at hungary for massa has become very significant. now lewis will really think he's ayrton senna now. :shakehead:

gaijinmark wrote:Here's the final results:[/list:u]1 Felipe Massa Ferrari
2 Fernando Alonso Renault
3 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari
4 Sebastian Vettel Toro Rosso
5 Lewis Hamilton McLaren
6 Timo Glock Toyota
7 Heikki Kovalainen McLaren
8 Jarno Trulli Toyota
[/list:u] Glock's Toyota lost something like 18 seconds on the last lap. I was thinking "Geez, McLaren's gonna screw it up again!!" Congrats to Lewis!! :applaud: :victory:

It was sad to see Massa winning the race thinking that he had won the title and then realize that infact he didn't. On the other hand, it would have been bad for Hamilton if he had lost the title for the 2nd year running during the last race of the season. All in all it was a good season and I'm happy that Ferrari has atleast won the team championship! :woot:

^ Boo. :bleh:

kenjilina wrote:

that engine failure with three laps to go at hungary for massa has become very significant. now lewis will really think he's ayrton senna now. :shakehead:

Lewis Hamilton is highly talented, no doubt about that.. But next Senna? Only time will tell. :headscratch:

bmwracer wrote:^ Boo. :bleh:

Hehe.. Massa just lost the title by only a whisker.. But sure thing Ferrari would come back even stronger next year. I hope that FIA would bury its plans to standardize all the engines. :bleh:

ash_ton wrote:

Lewis Hamilton is highly talented, no doubt about that.. But next Senna? Only time will tell. :headscratch:

i'm referring to lewis' own statement that he feels a connection to ayrton. at monaco after winning he claimed to have learned from senna's mistakes. what a cheek! this guy, though undoubtedly talented, believes his own bullshit! :shakehead:

ash_ton wrote:Lewis Hamilton is highly talented, no doubt about that.. But next Senna? Only time will tell. :headscratch:

No way. :shakehead:

To make a comparison like that after winning one championship is BS.

Well, i got my touchup paint in the mail over the weekend and did the work sunday afternoon. I got it from www.Automotivetouchup.com and I have to say that they matched the color perfectly. Usually metallic paints are hard to match, but this one is really good. I can barely tell where the damage was done. When i'm sure it isn't going to rain again, ill put on the clear coat after i t-shirt sand it smoother.

Best part is that it was less than $30 for a 1/2 bottle of paint, clear coat and primer. The dealer was charging $40 and 3 weeks special order for just paint and clear coat.

bmwracer wrote:
No way. :shakehead:

To make a comparison like that after winning one championship is BS.

Can't agree more!

Now that I've scored a new job, I've finally gotten rid of my old piece of junk and purchased a new piece of junk!

No, actually, I bought a really nice used '03 325i (5-speed, of course) yesterday. It's a fun car and today's my first step into the BMW club.

I figured it'd be fun to list the cars I've owned in the past. I'll start with my oldest to newest:

1997-1998: 1992 Mazda 626DX (traded)
1998-2000: 1997 Nissan 240SX (traded)
2000: 2000 Toyota Echo 4D (destroyed by drunk driver)
October 2000 - August 2003: 2001 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T (sold in NJ)
Summer 2004: 1989 Ford Probe GT (sold to friend)
Mid 2006 - Nov 2007: 1992 Toyota Celica GT (spun out in the rain and hit a utility box, i.e. - can't blame no one but myself (even if there probably wasn't anything I could have done differently) :ashamed:)
Nov 2007 - November 13, 2008: 1996 Audi A4 2.8 (traded)
November 14, 2008 - at least next week: 2003 BMW 325i

phlargo wrote:November 14, 2008 - at least next week: 2003 BMW 325i

Color? You should post a pic or two.... :)

Me?

1977-1984 Toyota Corolla - sold to relative
1984-1985 BMW 318i (E30) - totaled by UPS truck
1985-1987 BMW 325e (E30) - totaled by Dodge Colt
1987-1990 BMW325is (E30) - totaled by Oldsmobile
1990-1994 BMW318is (E30) - totaled by Ford Escort
1994-present BMW 318is (E36)

bmwracer wrote:
Color? You should post a pic or two.... :)

Me?

1977-1984 Toyota Corolla - sold to relative
1984-1985 BMW 318i (E30) - totaled by UPS truck
1985-1987 BMW 325e (E30) - totaled by Dodge Colt
1987-1990 BMW325is (E30) - totaled by Oldsmobile
1990-1994 BMW318is (E30) - totaled by Ford Escort
1994-present BMW 318is (E36)

i detect a theme going on here.

bmwracer wrote:
Color? You should post a pic or two.... :)

Me?

1977-1984 Toyota Corolla - sold to relative
1984-1985 BMW 318i (E30) - totaled by UPS truck
1985-1987 BMW 325e (E30) - totaled by Dodge Colt
1987-1990 BMW325is (E30) - totaled by Oldsmobile
1990-1994 BMW318is (E30) - totaled by Ford Escort
1994-present BMW 318is (E36)

You should just paint a fat bullseye on your BMW. Everyone totaled? You don't half-ass anything do you? :hehe: Anyone else notice the mathematical pattern of Beem's vehicular lifespans? BMW#1 had one year; BMW#2 had 2 years; #3 had 3; #4 had 4. #5 is living on borrowed time! :rofl:

Kijinnmaru wrote:You should just paint a fat bullseye on your BMW. Everyone totaled? You don't half-ass anything do you? :hehe:

I thrive on be thorough.

Anyone else notice the mathematical pattern of Beem's vehicular lifespans? BMW#1 had one year; BMW#2 had 2 years; #3 had 3; #4 had 4. #5 is living on borrowed time! :rofl:

It's my own version of a BMW Lease Plan. :beaten:

phlargo wrote:Now that I've scored a new job, I've finally gotten rid of my old piece of junk and purchased a new piece of junk!

No, actually, I bought a really nice used '03 325i (5-speed, of course) yesterday. It's a fun car and today's my first step into the BMW club.

I figured it'd be fun to list the cars I've owned in the past. I'll start with my oldest to newest:

1997-1998: 1992 Mazda 626DX (traded)
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Sorry it's so small - it's the only pic I could find of it - sitting in front on our driveway, before I bought the car from my dad.

1998-2000: 1997 Nissan 240SX (traded)
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2000: 2000 Toyota Echo 4D (destroyed by drunk driver)
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Bonus! See me as a chunky 20 year old.

October 2000 - August 2003: 2001 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T (sold in NJ)
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Summer 2004: 1989 Ford Probe GT (sold to friend)
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Mid 2006 - Nov 2007: 1992 Toyota Celica GT (spun out in the rain and hit a utility box, i.e. - can't blame no one but myself (even if there probably wasn't anything I could have done differently) :ashamed:)
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Sorry about the lens flair.

Nov 2007 - November 13, 2008: 1996 Audi A4 2.8 (traded)
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November 14, 2008 - at least next week: 2003 BMW 325i
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The first shot, taken from my cell phone cam.