Waaaay off topic. Das kar.

**SPman** · 3rd July 2007, 18:09

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

I used to live in South Africa, and the freeways were constantly littered with broken down brand new BMW's... So much that they actually created a BMW-only service of having mechanics in BMW's driving up and down the freeways 24/7 with car-attach-tow-hitches on them... that's what I base my previous post on...

Yeah - but they assembled BMWs in ZA

**Goblin** · 3rd July 2007, 18:21

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

what BMW stands for?

That would be Barvarian Money Works. They can get apparell made in China for $246.84, retail it for $607.50 excluding GST, then add $538.44 GST and get away with it. or the $1751 jacket that you have to pay another $600 for the gortex liner. If it has a BMW logo it will be overpriced!
Or as my son says...Black Man's Willy!

**Big Dave** · 3rd July 2007, 18:44

I've never 'connected' with a BMW the way I have the the Mercs. Size thing probably.

If I was to choose myself a car I'd try and find a 1969 Monaro in good condition and fully restore it to showroom.

Drop in a sound system and job done.

**sidecar bob** · 3rd July 2007, 19:32

Originally Posted by Goblin

That would be Barvarian Money Works. They can get apparell made in China for $246.84, retail it for $607.50 excluding GST, then add $538.44 GST and get away with it. or the $1751 jacket that you have to pay another $600 for the gortex liner. If it has a BMW logo it will be overpriced!
Or as my son says...Black Man's Willy!

Yeah, but what you forgot to tell us is that regardless of all that, they were in fact generous enough to give you all that product for free.
Kinda weird that you are so angry at being given it all.

**Goblin** · 3rd July 2007, 19:43

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Yeah, but what you forgot to tell us is that regardless of all that, they were in fact generous enough to give you all that product for free.
Kinda weird that you are so angry at being given it all.

Hey I won 3k worth of gear fair and square! Doesnt change the fact that anything with a BMW logo on it is wickedly overpriced does it.
If sending a "lucky" winner on an emotional rollercoaster is their idea of generosity then I am ever so greatful!

**sidecar bob** · 3rd July 2007, 19:51

I spend aprox $50 to $60,000 per year on BMW spare parts & would say they invaribly represent great value for money, especially when compared to the equivalent component from say, Ford or Subaru.
I am happy to accept that there are other opinions, this however is mine.

**Goblin** · 3rd July 2007, 19:53

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

I spend aprox $50 to $60,000 per year on BMW spare parts & would say they invaribly represent great value for money, especially when compared to the equivalent component from say, Ford or Subaru.
I am happy to accept that there are other opinions, this however is mine.

I know you find BMW very profitable and good onya! You already know my opinion of BMW NZ.

**Goblin** · 3rd July 2007, 20:22

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I've never 'connected' with a BMW the way I have the the Mercs. Size thing probably.

If I was to choose myself a car I'd try and find a 1969 Monaro in good condition and fully restore it to showroom.

Drop in a sound system and job done.

I cant say I've ever 'connected' with any car, unless you count the bruce mcintyre incident. A car to me is a just means of moving kids and things. However I have "connected" with every bike I ever rode. All of them. And there's been a few!

**Big Dave** · 3rd July 2007, 20:34

Originally Posted by Goblin

I cant say I've ever 'connected' with any car,

EH wagon with Torana chromies and an 8-track. 1976.

**MisterD** · 3rd July 2007, 21:54

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I've never 'connected' with a BMW the way I have the the Mercs.

You should be a Greek taxi driver....the most uncomfortable, agricultural motor I've ever had the misfortune to drive, and yes, that includes that first-of-the-line Vauxhall Vectra I had.

**justsomeguy** · 3rd July 2007, 22:01

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

Fair enough... at least it's not a Beemer...
Hey everyone, guess what BMW stands for? Nothing... they'll build to the cheapest specifications and charge the highest price possible
Nah, really what it means: BMW - Bring Mechanic With...

Find one of them, go take it for a loooong proper drive down a twisty road and get back to me.

**peasea** · 3rd July 2007, 22:03

Originally Posted by scumdog

It would need to lose two doors to be of interest to me.

Oh, and ditch the AU Falc'n tailights too.....

But for a modern car it looks not too bad.

The whole thing looks like an AU and therefore is only slightly less ugly than my bum.

**sidecar bob** · 3rd July 2007, 23:52

Originally Posted by peasea

The whole thing looks like an AU and therefore is only slightly less ugly than my bum.

Oh dear, dosent jealousy really bring out the worst in people.
Sorry Dave, but i think its absolute fucking porn.

**Big Dave** · 3rd July 2007, 23:55

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Oh dear, dosent jealousy really bring out the worst in people.
Sorry Dave, but i think its absolute fucking porn.

All good - its a place for opinions - It's just Ford v Holden and all that and I didn't have any 2-wheeled conversation starters.

I would be more inclined to think that the AU looked like the merc than vice versa but carry on.