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Old May 12, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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Oh, and before anyone says the 328i doesn't have a carburator, I was already told that.

When I began my longterm relationship with my mechanic he said,
"Look Raoul, any problems that emanate from under the hood, I'll refer to as the carburator, OK? It'll make it so much easier for the both of us." :o
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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I always say you should make good use of the resources you have at hand. If you fear it will break down, may I suggest this option:





Photochop! You can tell because all the goats are the same.

Sled...
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by sleddogg
Photochop! You can tell because all the goats are the same.

Sled...
Well if I really had that many goats I'd be rich anyway.
I have never presented myself as a bigshot with a herd that large.
It is nice to dream though.
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CrAz3D
...what's a "cheque"?


a check written in Canadian funds
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CrAz3D
...what's a "cheque"?
Yeah, I thought it was kobi being polite to a Canadian author.
Kilometers and clumsy conversions were also attempted.
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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A friend of mine works at the BMW dealer in town. Overall, he tells me that if well maintained, BMWs of most any vintage are good cars. Buy one that's had a rough life though, and you're gonna be in for a world of hurt in parts costs and repair bills.
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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Hey Raoul, click on your little camera icon for your gallery. I dont think thats your gallery!
Welcome to the gallery "F150Forever"
year: 2001
make: Ford
model: F150
trim: XL
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JTDEERE
Hey Raoul, click on your little camera icon for your gallery. I dont think thats your gallery!
Welcome to the gallery "F150Forever"
year: 2001
make: Ford
model: F150
trim: XL
Yeah that happened to someone else a while back.
I think they posted in 'Questions about the site'
Something squirly but, Steve was all over it.
I remember I was barking up the wrong tree on the topic but, I guess I have to go to Search. I deleted some outdated junk in my gallery maybe thats when things went South.

Thanks for the heads up.
You are looking out for me just like Bill O'Rielly.
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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Raoul.....it's after 9:00......you told me 8:00. I kept looking for the flatbed with the BMW. You stood me up!!!
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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My wife climbed up on the truck made me roll down the window on my BMW and said,
"She damn well better be worth it Mister. Everything you got."
Her brother is a lawyer.
I woulda lost my pool cue, my cowboy hat and my bottlecap collection.
Sorry babes.
 

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Old May 12, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Raoul
My wife climbed up on the truck made me roll down the window on my BMW and said,
"She damn well better be worth it Mister. Everything you got."
Her brother is a lawyer.
I woulda lost my pool cue, my cowboy hat and my bottlecap collection.
Sorry babes.

Oh well, maybe some other time.
 
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Old May 12, 2006 | 11:03 PM
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It is a 1994 BMW 325IS coupe, I assume that is the "3" series?


I have a mechanic that does imports but isn't a BMW dealership guys, I I will save on the labor (cash deals are great).
First digit is the series. Second and third digit is the engine size. 2.5 liter. The letters at the end determine the model, 2dr, 4dr, convert, all wheel drive etc.
 
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Old May 13, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Raoul
I deleted some outdated junk in my gallery maybe thats when things went South.
Thats better! How come no goat pics?
 
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Old May 13, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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Thats better! How come no goat pics?
Man, you are really bustin my chops.
Do I have to come out and say it?
Ok, I don't have any goats and I don't know how to herd, I'm just a poser. :o

and I'm sure that no else embelishes on here.

(I did see a goat at a childrens petting zoo once. It wasn't much to look at and actually kind of stinky)
 
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Old May 13, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Raoul
Man, you are really bustin my chops.
Do I have to come out and say it?
Ok, I don't have any goats and I don't know how to herd, I'm just a poser. :o

and I'm sure that no else embelishes on here.

(I did see a goat at a childrens petting zoo once. It wasn't much to look at and actually kind of stinky)

Awwwww......Raoul.......you ruined my mental image of you. I think a man with goats is soooo sexy.
 
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