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Replying to: dewey (Jan 14, 2009 3:21 pm) Dewey, I really wish they could sort out all of the issues with your 335. It is really a great car. BTW, has anyone ever heard there is a very, very little known way you can complain to BMW and you can get a new car if you have a trouble-plagued car? The story I heard from a CEO was they allocate cars for direct replacement of their lemons. I would hope you could go that route first, if you should so desire. Regards, OW
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a lot of urban dwellers here for the scale to tilt so heavily, lately to hybrids. I can appreciate the latest in tech (& also dread until it's refined), but it seems like the fun factor of driving has been kilt, especially for Dewey. I can only speak for my area, but there are plenty of roads less traveled to enjoy. I'll join the hybrid bandwagon when it's eventually forced down my throat (though deisel suits my driving more), but until then, I'm going to combat our global cooling that's happening.
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 14, 2009 3:21 pm) The BMW 135i convertible, OTOH, is strictly loads of fun. There is almost no practical side to it at all, and I have been in a mindset of different priorities lately. I can't seem to justify its existence beyond the fact that it's a total blast to drive. Beyond all that, the wife is a wildcard that I must reckon with. I have no idea what she wants to do at this point. Your question is a very good one though. Once the Porsche and truck are gone, perhaps I should simply keep the Jag and the BMW. Afterall, that's not exactly a terrible combination. In addition to all that, it's quite possible that I've lost my mind.  TM
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01/14/2009, 2:00 PM Coupe Jaguar readying mid-engine Audi R8-rival Jaguar may have just unveiled its updated XKR at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, but the XK range won’t be the only performance two-door in Jaguar’s lineup for long. According to a new report, Jaguar is readying a mid-engine sports car to take on Audi’s R8. Auto Express claims that it has the inside scoop on a new mid-engine Jag, set to debut in just over a year. The new model will take on Audi’s R8 and will beat the company’s F-Type to production. The F-Type will do battle in a lower segment, taking on the likes of Porsche’s Boxster. Reportedly dubbed the XE, the new car will appear in concept form at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. The XE will likely use Jaguar’s new 5.0L supercharged V8 mid-ship, marking the brand’s first mid-engine car since the XJ220 launched in 1991. Design-wise, the XE is expected to take Jaguar’s new design language even farther, erasing virtually all ties with the current XJ. Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Jan 15, 2009 4:49 am)
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Just curious, am I the only one here with barely anything to do at work?  
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 14, 2009 11:42 pm) Dont worry I lost mine years ago and I still cant find it. If I had a rational mind I would have bought a far larger vehicle that would be suitable for my family needs. But what do I do instead: I buy cars that are much smaller than the cars that I drove when I was a single lad and despite that I yearn for even smaller cars as my kids are getting taller. If I was sensible I would pick a RX450 with its AWD for snow,its extra space and fuel efficiency. Unfortunately that will not be the case since I am still searching for my mind. 
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Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jan 14, 2009 6:50 pm) I seeked the fun factor with my BMW 335i and as a result I've developed a perpetual frown on my face.  I can assure you that after driving a Prius for a few years I will be back in this forum with a vengeance boasting about exciting German performance cars that I wish to buy. But right now I just want dependable boredom served with high technology features (the Prius) |
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Replying to: circlew (Jan 14, 2009 3:57 pm) Thanks for your suggestion. Mine is definitely a lemon and my service records are proof of that.  I will definitely find out if I can get a direct replacement but I wont bank on it. Somebody told me a car can only be replaced if it is not older than two years. That would be unfortunate since my car is 26 months old. |
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Jan 15, 2009 7:13 am) Well, to be fair, all of the people who put deposits down on XJ220s could no longer afford the car when it was actually released. If I remember correctly, Jag ended up having to take people to court over the issue. The 220 itself wasn't a bad car, just horribly timed. Despite the engine being just a turbo V6, Top Gear featured one pitted against today's supercars, and it could beat them in a drag race.
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