My service loaner rules!

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alee

Discussion Starter · Feb 14, 2002

My first service loaner...

It's awesome! It rattles, it wanders, it floats, and makes wacky gerbil noises when you push it hard.

In the next 24 hours, I will constantly reminded of how wonderful my 330Ci is.

It was either this car, or wait almost 3 weeks for a BMW loaner. The Saturn actually isn't so terrible, but coming out of my car and into the Saturn was like being beaten in the head.

On a more relevant topic...

I got to play with I-Drive finally. In short, I think it sucks. It's appropriate for some things (navigation, OBC and phone), and just plain stupid for others.

Things I liked: force feedback (very smart), intuitive push and turn motions to use.

That's about where it ends. It's entirely too much work to control the stereo. Adjusting airflow in Climate is best done when pulled over on the side of the road. And I think there's just too much crap on the screen.

Learning the compass directions shouldn't be too hard for most people. Remembering how to do everything else will be a challenge not suited for a generation of people who can't even set the clock on their VCR. I'm close to saying that putting I-Drive in a car is downright irresponsible.

I'm sure Nate, Vince and the E65 lovers will disagree. I'm not saying it's not cool -- it's a neat idea, and if it were in my home theater, I'd probably like it. But, we're talking about putting this in a 2 ton vehicle that will be moving at over 60+ mph, and asking the average driver (who often can't even hold a conversation with their passenger without losing their lane) to use it. I'm sorry, I'm just not sold.

Just my 2 cents.

Oh, and I still think the styling on the E65 is nasty.

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vexed

· #5 · Feb 14, 2002

Did You Zaino It

I cannot believe you are driving a car that has not been Zainoed

vexed

· #9 · Feb 14, 2002

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alee said:
The tires are underinflated too. I'm thinking of taking it to the local Saturn dealer for a tune up, and then I'll give it a few coats of Z.

Did you have a choice of colors? Is that green?

vexed

· #20 · Feb 14, 2002

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ALEX325i said:
LOL! Vexed was much quicker than me...

Alex, as Mike will tell you when you start to think like me that is not a good thing.

But I am sure we were not the only ones imagining Al Zainoing a loaner car.

vexed

· #26 · Feb 15, 2002

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PM 325xiT said:
THUD :yikes:

That was the sound of Phil passing out after reading Al's post. Boy I hope they use a clean wash mitt:eeps:

Just picture Al lying awake tonight wondering, will there be scratches, swirl marks..... I know someone who won't get be getting any sleep tonight, and it's not because it is Valentine's Day.:yikes: :yikes:

vexed

· #31 · Feb 15, 2002

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alee said:
You may have a deal there. After seeing Rip's Griot's diet, and the great results he got, I have a feeling they'll be getting a huge order from me around April.

I'll promise to practice on the 93 Altima first.

News Flash: Sal Zaino has heart attack upon learning number 1 customer is defecting.

Say it ain't so.

As for me, Blitz, yes Al Blitz.

vexed

· #37 · Feb 15, 2002

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alee said:
I've spent a lot of time thinking about switching to carnuba. I used to use P21S, so I'd probably go back to that. I've never used Griot's stuff, but I've heard nothing but good things about their hand and machine polishes.

The only fear I have is doing the polishing myself. Do I spend the $300-$400 at Griot's and load up on P21S, or do I spend $100-$150 for a pro to do the exterior, and another $100 in carnuba products after the first detail?

Part of my problem is Zaino doesn't come off without denatured alcohol, so taking it off and doing a full detail myself could take about 10-12 hours.

My rationale is simple; the dealer's detailer used Blitz and the car looked great, and I can "borrow" some from my office mate who has the OB 325i:thumb:
I do believe having a lighter color will make my life easier and to be honest that is one the reasons I did not get topaz.
I have some Meguiar's instant detailer, I liked the what it worked on a small portion of the roof. I do need something for those wheels, 40 minutes to wash the car, another 30 on the wheels.:yikes:

vexed

· #43 · Feb 15, 2002

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alee said:
You could be like me and start buying new wheels instead of washing them.

I was going to ask you how many times a year you take off your wheels to clean them but now I know the real secret.:thumb:

Seriously, how do you clean the base of the windshield/rear window on the inside, that is a PITA considering the slope of the glass.:dunno:

vexed

· #48 · Feb 15, 2002

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alee said:
OMG, that's the one place that drives me insane.

My new technique is to use a cardboard tube (from a roll of paper towels), stuff a cotton towel halfway into it, and let the rest naturally fall out of the tube. I spray on the glass cleaner (Wurth's glass cleaner), and then shove the cardboard tube back there and wedge it in. Then I move it back and forth, cleaning the bottom 1/4 of the glass that way. The rest is a pain, but doable.

The tube compresses, but gives enough resistance against the glass to absorb the glass cleaner.

Not very elegant, but until there's a better way, that's how it has to be.

I'm glad to see I am not the only one who found that to be a challenge. I was thinking of finding someone with really small hands but your method might be better.

A real pain though.:eeps:

vexed

· #49 · Feb 15, 2002

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Mike 325xi said:
I'm glad you guys are having some laughs at my expense when I'm not around...I'm truly touched :thumb:

It's a regular love fest here today.

vexed

· #54 · Feb 15, 2002

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alee said:
Maybe it should be added to your dating criteria... does she have hands that fit.

Damn--how did you know I was going to ask her:yikes:

vexed

· #60 · Feb 15, 2002

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Mike 325xi said:
I think for vexed the one and only question is...does she have a pulse?

Obviously if she is also a lawyer that can't be a criteria since they have no heart...thus no pulse

Not true, she has to have arms and legs also, one of each is fine.

I have not had much success with dating other lawyers, wonder why.:dunno:

vexed

· #66 · Feb 15, 2002

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Mike 325xi said:
Besides you probably couldn't have sex without the two of you drawing up some type of "non binding relationship" contract to cover your own asses

Actually, oh never mind.....:yikes:

vexed

· #75 · Feb 15, 2002

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Mike 325xi said:
I just have a feeling that I will be feeling very inadequate all day...even more so than I do in my everyday life

I see a free shot here but I just can't bring myself to take it, must be all the love you three are showing.

vexed

· #80 · Feb 15, 2002

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Mike 325xi said:
C'mon counselor I gave you the easiest opening in the world!! take the shot...don't be shy...I would throw the shot at you and you know it!!!

Must be the maturity that goes with my advanced age.

Or the fact that we have discussed your inadequacies so many times I am not sure what else there is to say.:dunno:

vexed

· #83 · Feb 15, 2002

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Mike 325xi said:
That's very true...it's not like we haven't already thrown those shots...

Yes we have, but it is all in good fun:thumb: I even asked Al a detailing question today, I must be getting soft.

vexed

· #88 · Feb 15, 2002

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alee said:
My response didn't even have the letter Z in it at all!

And to make it worse you confessed that you may quit the Z.:yikes:

vexed

· #90 · Feb 15, 2002

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Mike 325xi said:
Definitely all in good fun...I hope you never take any of the insults I throw out there seriously (well except the lawyer ones...I really mean them ) If I thought you or anyone else couldn't take it or dish it out back at me I wouldn't do it :thumb:

I look forward to this intellectual banter.:lmao:
I don't know if you saw the post about TD and Harrison, I don't know them but it looked ugly. I know Phil saw it.

I think everyone knows we are yocksters, and if you see a thread with us it has most likely been hijacked or started on some inane subject like office doors.

vexed

· #91 · Feb 15, 2002 (Edited)

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alee said:
Break me of my mormon ways? :yikes:

Oh so no coffee and no premarital you know what. My ex's parents were Mormon, her Dad was a Mormon Bishop and officiated at our wedding.:yikes:

vexed

· #94 · Feb 15, 2002

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alee said:
Was that intentional or was that a slip?!

LOL, I just edited it, but a Freudian slip if there ever was one.:yikes:

vexed

· #96 · Feb 15, 2002

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alee said:
I think vexed just won post of the day! :thumb:

I was the moron for marrying her in the first place, sigh.

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