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Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-12-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,690
Posted By quackbury
Why? As someone who had both in my driveway, the...

Why? As someone who had both in my driveway, the M3 and F10 are similar in a good way, but also polar opposites, again in a very good way.

Good similarities: the controls and iDrive work the same...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-12-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,394
Posted By quackbury
So BMW UK is telling you the German workers are...

So BMW UK is telling you the German workers are foregoing holiday this year? Seriously?

By the way, it IS rather ANNOYING and RATHER rude when POSTERS feel the NEED to use CAPS constantly to...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-10-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 33,749
Posted By quackbury
Sport Automatic Transmission. If you have paddle...

Sport Automatic Transmission. If you have paddle shifters behind your steering wheel, you have SAT. No paddles = regular transmission.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 05-09-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,006
Posted By quackbury
Re: Help me pick options & determine best price on 35d

Not a sales tactic. Production is ending on the E70, and the 2014 will be the new body style. If the 5 and 3 series are any indication, some things will improve, but steering and handling will take...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-07-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 745
Posted By quackbury
Why not just build the sucker with an iPad...

Why not just build the sucker with an iPad adapter, and allow the iPad to function as a (removable / replaceable) display? A MUCH better form function, better entertainment options, more security...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-05-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 3,962
Posted By quackbury
I can't wade through 5 pages of posts, so...

I can't wade through 5 pages of posts, so apologies in advance if this is redundant.

Either your "investment" in yourself will be a success, or it won't. If it's a success, you will soon want to...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 05-05-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,220
Posted By quackbury
Re: Running on empty

You are planning on replacing your fuel filter now, right?

Personally, I'd never risk doing this. I'd be worried the "--" was stored in the OBD and BMW would use that as an excuse to deny a...
Forum: Off-Topic 05-05-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 750
Posted By quackbury
Re: Utah high school soccer player punches and kills referee.

My guess is a really, really tiny Dick at that.

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Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 05-01-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,500
Posted By quackbury
This must be your first BMW. If you'd been...

This must be your first BMW. If you'd been driving them as long as I have, you'd realize BMW has a long tradition of using its customers for beta testing. Which is why many of us old-timers refuse...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 05-01-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 299
Posted By quackbury
99.99% sure the problem is with your cable. Buy...

99.99% sure the problem is with your cable. Buy a new one at Radio Shack and see what happens.

The other 0.01% could be either a bad output jack on your phone (but plugging in your earbuds would...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-30-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,327
Posted By quackbury
PS Not sure how it works in FL, but here in MA...

PS Not sure how it works in FL, but here in MA you pay sales tax when you purchase the car, but you get credit for the tax when you trade it in. E.g. $70,000 car @ 6.25% = $4,375 of tax. If you...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-30-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,327
Posted By quackbury
Didn't your $3,500 of acquisition costs (which...

Didn't your $3,500 of acquisition costs (which will never be recovered) eat up much of your "savings"?

No offense, but I think you need a new accountant.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 04-30-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,291
Posted By quackbury
Please. With his neatly manicured beard, he just...

Please. With his neatly manicured beard, he just screams "I drive a gasser." Us diesel guys are more like this:
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 04-30-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,291
Posted By quackbury
True dat. We need some more manly men around...

True dat. We need some more manly men around here. Like this guy.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 04-28-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,291
Posted By quackbury
Because it helps keep the fuqtards at bay? ...

Because it helps keep the fuqtards at bay?



Crap, there are a dozen or more posts of his that even I find offensive!



One that loves to hear his own opinions. Wouldn't it just be so...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-28-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 996
Posted By quackbury
Assuming you have wheel and tire insurance(either...

Assuming you have wheel and tire insurance(either the factory Road Hazard provided for FREE by Goodyear and some other manufacturers, or a Wheel & Tire insurance plan from BMW or a 3rd party), why...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 04-26-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 689
Posted By quackbury
Judging by the disclaimers on RealOEM.com, I'm...

Judging by the disclaimers on RealOEM.com, I'm not sure I'd trust a battery replacement to any old auto parts store. You don't need to stick with your local dealer, you can get a quote from Crevier...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-26-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,423
Posted By quackbury
I will make a prediction: If any of the...

I will make a prediction:

If any of the folks complaining about this feature find a way to disable it, they will be back on here withing 30 days, complaining that their A/C now smells like rotten...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-26-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By quackbury
Downoad the PDF version from BMWUSA.com. Great...

Downoad the PDF version from BMWUSA.com. Great to have on your laptop so you don't have to run out to the car (or post here) when you have a quick question.
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-26-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 977
Posted By quackbury
Those M-color slats on the grill are a really...

Those M-color slats on the grill are a really neat (and tasteful) touch.

Welcome to the Fest!
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-26-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,092
Posted By quackbury
You could apply to join if you like, but you will...

You could apply to join if you like, but you will need 3 letters of recommendation.

Obviously, our little "club" has members who are really P*SSED that our not-cheap Multi-Contour Seats are so...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-26-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,092
Posted By quackbury
To be precise, there is NO "comfort seat" option....

To be precise, there is NO "comfort seat" option. Package ZLS, "Luxury Seating Package" consists of 453 Ventilated Front Seats and 455 Active Front Seats. A combination which was called "Active...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-26-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,092
Posted By quackbury
^ This Not. The Multi-Contour seats...

^ This



Not. The Multi-Contour seats in my 2011 E70 (and my 2006 E60 before that) are MUCH more comfortable than the Multi-Coutour seats in my 2011 F10. The lump in the middle of the back...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 04-22-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 613
Posted By quackbury
Rotors and pads are just the tip of the iceberg. ...

Rotors and pads are just the tip of the iceberg. Add to that transmissions, CV joints, differentials, transfer cases, and every single suspension piece, including bushings. I have not had the...
Forum: F10 / F11 (2011 - Current) 04-18-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,165
Posted By quackbury
The business case for hybrids boils down to 3...

The business case for hybrids boils down to 3 factors:

1. The cachet of positioning yourself as a "green" manufacturer.
2. The ability for nerds and geeks to one-up their Prius-driving friends...
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