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Forum: BMW March 15th 09, 11:26 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 9
Views: 3,154
Posted By Dean Dark
CARMAX SUCKS !!!

On Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:43:13 -0700, "Jeff Strickland"
> wrote:

>You discovered that Carmax is not perfect, all I'm doing is telling you what
>might cause the loop hole that you...
Forum: BMW March 14th 09, 06:58 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By Dean Dark
Auto Illegal Alein Accident Costs: $228 Million per YearCalifornia ( Red Rum Alert)

On Sat, 14 Mar 2009 11:48:28 -0400, "tom_k" >
wrote:

>"Alan B. Mac Farlane" > wrote in message
...
>> Hey guys.
>>
>(Nativist...
Forum: BMW February 1st 09, 08:35 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,uk.rec.cars.misc
Replies: 35
Views: 1,093
Posted By Dean Dark
BMW 525D

On Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:36:35 GMT, Chris Whelan
> wrote:

>On Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:08:18 -0500, Dean Dark wrote:
>
>[...]
>>
>> Just killfile him. He's a loon, and you...
Forum: BMW February 1st 09, 12:08 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw,uk.rec.cars.misc
Replies: 35
Views: 1,093
Posted By Dean Dark
BMW 525D

On Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:47:45 GMT, Chris Whelan
> wrote:

>On Sat, 31 Jan 2009 12:15:29 -0800, Alan B. Mac Farlane wrote

<crap snipped>
>
>Is anyone able to translate...
Forum: BMW January 5th 09, 11:16 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 11
Views: 478
Posted By Dean Dark
Enable Television

On Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:53:06 +0000, wrote:

>On Sat, 03 Jan 2009 13:53:37 -0500, Dean Dark >
>wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 3 Jan 2009 15:53:38 -0000, "R. Mark...
Forum: BMW January 3rd 09, 06:53 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 11
Views: 478
Posted By Dean Dark
Enable Television

On Sat, 3 Jan 2009 15:53:38 -0000, "R. Mark Clayton"
> wrote:

>In the UK it is a criminal offence to have a TV visible to the driver while
>the vehicle is in motion. ...
Forum: BMW December 28th 08, 05:41 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 18
Views: 686
Posted By Dean Dark
hybrid battery thoughts

On Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:55:25 -0800, "Alan B. Mac Farlane"
> wrote:

>I am not interested in fighting with you ... but you go ahead with out me.

No thanks, I just wanted to see what...
Forum: BMW December 27th 08, 11:19 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 18
Views: 686
Posted By Dean Dark
hybrid battery thoughts

On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:12:10 -0800, "Alan B. Mac Farlane"
> wrote:

>well then ... why not just drain out the depleted 'electrolyte' and pour in
>newer charged electrolyte ... and go...
Forum: BMW December 23rd 08, 07:35 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving,alt.autos.bmw,alt.auto.mercedes,alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.makers.honda
Replies: 64
Views: 2,831
Posted By Dean Dark
Consumers Reports Seeks Bailout

On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:18:51 -0800 (PST), wrote:

>I could not find Consumer Reports requesting a congressional hearing
>in any news story. Please provide a link. Thanks,...
Forum: BMW December 15th 08, 10:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving,alt.autos.bmw,alt.auto.mercedes,alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.makers.honda
Replies: 64
Views: 2,831
Posted By Dean Dark
Consumers Reports Seeks Bailout

On Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:50:02 -0800 (PST), Lloyd >
wrote:

>> I remember CR's report on the Miata / MX-5 when it first came out.
>> They didn't like it because the ride was too firm,...
Forum: BMW December 14th 08, 12:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.driving,alt.autos.bmw,alt.auto.mercedes,alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.makers.honda
Replies: 64
Views: 2,831
Posted By Dean Dark
Consumers Reports Seeks Bailout

On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:56:26 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
> wrote:

>> I remember CR's report on the Miata / MX-5 when it first came out.
>> They didn't like it because the...
Forum: BMW December 14th 08, 10:42 AM Posted to rec.autos.driving,alt.autos.bmw,alt.auto.mercedes,alt.autos.toyota,rec.autos.makers.honda
Replies: 64
Views: 2,831
Posted By Dean Dark
Consumers Reports Seeks Bailout

On Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:55:13 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
> wrote:

>> >IMHO, they never attempt to pitch their guidance at enthusiasts - like
>> >those who read these...
Forum: BMW December 7th 08, 04:48 PM Posted to uk.rec.cars.maintenance,alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 41
Views: 1,522
Posted By Dean Dark
Steptronic gearbox problem.

On Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:07:35 +0000 (GMT), "Dave Plowman (News)"
> wrote:

>I did wonder if this were the reason - they certainly fit locally sourced
>batteries. But it's fairly...
Forum: BMW December 6th 08, 10:37 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 20
Views: 1,685
Posted By Dean Dark
engine cuts off and check engine light comes on, after oil change, '89 325i

On Fri, 5 Dec 2008 18:46:01 -0800, "Jeff Strickland"
> wrote:

>> The air flow meter can be opened up and probably cleaned up and fixed
>> by a half-competent amateur/DIY-er. The...
Forum: BMW December 6th 08, 12:49 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 20
Views: 1,685
Posted By Dean Dark
engine cuts off and check engine light comes on, after oil change, '89 325i

On Fri, 5 Dec 2008 15:59:03 -0800 (PST), Nancy
> wrote:

>Thank you all for these suggestions.
>I took it back to the mechanic again today and what he said was...
Forum: BMW December 6th 08, 12:36 AM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 6
Views: 4,553
Posted By Dean Dark
Tästä on kyllä vitsit vähissä

On Fri, 5 Dec 2008 22:48:33 -0000, "Dozey Doris" >
wrote:

>I did not see any mention of BMW or any other car company.

I didn't see the *original* posting, until you chose to...
Forum: BMW November 8th 08, 05:54 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 24
Views: 1,497
Posted By Dean Dark
Next Gen iDrive

On Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:09:29 -0500, bjn > wrote:

>On Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:52:03 -0500, Dean Dark >
>wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:15:47 -0500, bjn...
Forum: BMW November 7th 08, 12:52 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 24
Views: 1,497
Posted By Dean Dark
Next Gen iDrive

On Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:15:47 -0500, bjn > wrote:

>I want to shut down my Windows computer. To do so, I have to click on the
>Start button.

That horse has been dead for more than...
Forum: BMW November 2nd 08, 05:23 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 24
Views: 1,497
Posted By Dean Dark
Next Gen iDrive

On Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:39:12 +0100, Jean-Yves
> wrote:

>YOU are confused... and undocumented...
>apple designs the mac os x system yes
>but they also design lots of end...
Forum: BMW November 2nd 08, 05:13 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 24
Views: 1,497
Posted By Dean Dark
Next Gen iDrive

On 2 Nov 2008 08:40:27 -0500, (Scott Dorsey) wrote:

>The user interface is not normally an application that is tacked on.
>Although, on some systems in the past it has been.

But...
Forum: BMW November 2nd 08, 01:24 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 24
Views: 1,497
Posted By Dean Dark
Next Gen iDrive

On Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:07:03 -0500, bjn > wrote:

>Apple designs much cleaner, simpler, more intuitive UIs than Microsoft
>does.

I think you're confused. Apple and Microsoft...
Forum: BMW November 1st 08, 09:54 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 24
Views: 1,497
Posted By Dean Dark
Next Gen iDrive

On 1 Nov 2008 12:50:32 -0400, (Scott Dorsey) wrote:

>>Like many non-techie guys, you equate poor interface choices with
>>the underlying OS. Microsoft has nothing to do with the...
Forum: BMW September 21st 08, 10:59 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By Dean Dark
mascara removal ??!!!!

On Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:36:17 GMT, "Dr Dolittle"
> wrote:

>whilst applying make up in the car yesterday my dear wife failed to heed my
>warning of a speed bump and I now have...
Forum: BMW September 19th 08, 07:38 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 16
Views: 879
Posted By Dean Dark
Any opinions on the X5?

On Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:05:03 -0700, "Floyd Rogers"
> wrote:

>"Jean-Yves" > wrote
>> Ivan Marsh > wrote:
>
>>> The nearest 740...
Forum: BMW September 4th 08, 11:46 PM Posted to alt.autos.bmw
Replies: 3
Views: 340
Posted By Dean Dark
O2 sensor on E30

On Thu, 4 Sep 2008 14:48:46 -0700, "Jeff Strickland"
> wrote:

>I'm not sure of the particulars of this O2 Sensor, but as a general rule, an
>O2 Sensor is set with a socket wrench...
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