The BMW M6

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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by thehaens@cox.ne
    How did you guess.... it is Sauza Commemorative w/ some Gran Marnier (sp?) a twist of lime and Jose C. Mixer.....in a Martini glass, (what is up with that?), "BoY, put this drink in a mug, what kind of man do you think I am anyway?"

    Not that bad, I still know my HTML:D

    May favorite tequila is sauza hornitos, it's the smoothest by far.
    Because of the green label we used to call it "Green Horny toes".

    Cuervo is rotgut. Most people get it because it's the only one they know of.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited June 2005
    Night Night all, sleep tight, and don't let the bedbugs bite:p :D
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by ND13


    Cuervo is rotgut. Most people get it because it's the only one they know of.
    Ahhh, but let's not forget the Jose Cuervo Reserva Familia.....that is one of the super premiums...and ohh so smooth..
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited June 2005
    found a 2001 740iL I have my eye on...21,500.00

    you mentioned high maintainence costs....

    just how hard are these babies to maintain..?
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2005
    Oooh....a 2001...that should be cool...
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited July 2005
    thehaens@cox.ne

    I think I'm done with the 3 series. I want to move on to the 5 series. If I get a M anything, it will be a M5. My current budget doesn't include a M5 but a 545i might be in the cards next year. This car will be my fun weekend car.

    Dan
    Dan
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2005
    I haven't looked up a 545i, and I'm not very familiar with the 5 series, but I would still think that the M3 would offer more performance and fun than the 545i, no?
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
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    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by beardog03
    is that a lot for a beemer

    A BMW car is a Bimmer.
    Never Forget
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by mantis
    I started mountain biking and I didn't want a bike rack on my Beemer.

    A Beemer is a BMW motorcycle.
    A Bimmer is a BMW car.

    (pet peeve)
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited July 2005
    Who gives a crap? :confused:
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by nadams
    Who gives a crap? :confused:

    Just helping out those who don't know BMW terminology.
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by PolkThug
    Just helping out those who don't know BMW terminology.

    Actually that is good to know.....I didn't know......
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  • thehaens@cox.net
    thehaens@cox.net Posts: 1,012
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by mantis
    thehaens@cox.ne

    I think I'm done with the 3 series. I want to move on to the 5 series. If I get a M anything, it will be a M5. My current budget doesn't include a M5 but a 545i might be in the cards next year. This car will be my fun weekend car.

    Dan

    I hear you....I went from the 4 to the 6 and will move up to the 8 series in Audi......unless I can get the RS6, (posted above)..

    I think the new M3 is a timeless design, but then again I thought the previous two flavors were as well, now they are looking a bit aged to me. I do like the older M6 with the "quad" cockpit seating.....

    Scott
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by beardog03
    found a 2001 740iL I have my eye on...21,500.00

    you mentioned high maintainence costs....

    just how hard are these babies to maintain..?

    If the car has been maintained well the cost will be much less. Routine scheduled maintainance can be costly just because of their labor rates, but nothing compared to the cost of not maintaining the car correctly and having to start replacing parts. Unless you're just dead set on the 7 series, if I was you I would look at the 5 series. You'll get 90% of the luxury with better handling and performance, as long as you stick with the 540s(V8s). They aren't quite as big, but still have ample interior space. Typically the 6 cylinders are the most reliable and easiest to maintain, then the V8s and last the V12s. Their inline 6 designs are arguably the best in the biz. The M3 has a 333hp I6 that's incomparable, IMO. The 5 series 6 cylinders are by no means slouches either, but the V8s still have better straight line performance. The six cylinder models might handle a little better because of the reduced weight over the front tires. If you could get your hands on a 540 or 545 with the sport package, I think you'd be very pleased.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by nadams
    For you Audi owners.... dare I ask... do you have the Bose soundsystem? I seem to remember it being popular in Audi's

    Friend of mine blew one of his Bose speakers out in his Audi, cost him a fortune to replace because they have the amp built into the speaker or some such nonsense.

    Yep, same type of system in an older (1998) Nissan Maxima I once owned (actually the ex-wife owns it now). Never blew one out, but realized early on if I did, it would be expensive.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    edited July 2005
    ND 13 wrote

    Statistics like what Power and Consumer Reports can be very deceptive. Most people that are happy with there cars don't report it. But almost everyone that has a bad experience reports it with a passion.

    This is very true……I suspect this has been some of VW and Audi’s problem as well. The Passat was CR best buy for years, now it doesn’t seem to be rated as high. My guess is more complaints and less praise from customers.

    This is so true for audio as well…..we only get to hear the horror stories. It’s best to keep these things in perspective.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by thehaens@cox.ne
    Ahhh, but let's not forget the Jose Cuervo Reserva Familia.....that is one of the super premiums...and ohh so smooth..

    I was referring to Gold. I've never tried the above, but have had the Comemrative, it was better than the gold but nowhere near as good as Sauza, IMO.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited July 2005
    leaving for Mexico Sunday night....

    I will try All the tequila`s I can and report back....if I `m able..!!

    :D

    Hey Thug...thanks for the schoolin`...don`t want to appear too lame when I go to talk to this guy about the car..!!

    I think the `01 is at the top of the list so far, but as you guy`s suggest , I will look into the 545 also...
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    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited July 2005
    Has anyone seen/driven the new Infiniti M car yet?

    Man ol' man...
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