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Participant8-10HP for around $250 isn’t to bad.
I could also install a set of pulstars:
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ParticipantI had read in my manual that Mobil 1 was the only approved oil for my 328 (except BMW’s oil), but my filler cap has Castrol stamped on it.
At any rate, I went with Castrol Syntec 5w40.
And I completely agree it’s not just BMW that costs $100 for an oil change.
And I also agree that most BMW’s are leased or pre-owned.
My 328 was about the same cost as a new Corolla with 36k miles; but it ain’t no Corolla that’s for sure.
I was at a mini dealer (escondido) test driving a clubman s with a friend, and the salesman was telling me I could install a turbo, chip and put a performance exhaust and beat a 335.
I am definitely considering a chip, for some reason my 328 has a slight throttle hesitation that drives me crazy.
And by the way, there are a lot of 328’s on the road and for good reason, don’t try this in a Camry or Accord (155MPH in a 328 in California):
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Participant[quote=svelte]BMWs are nothing special in So Cal. A dime a dozen – look around next time you’re out and you’ll see so many you’d think they are a Corolla or something.
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I wish they were a dime a dozen…
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Participant[quote=zk]
Resentment? Class warfare? I think you’re seeing things that aren’t there. I think BMW drivers have a far higher opinion of BMWs than other people do. I don’t think most people think much about BMWs, let alone resent them or engage in class warfare over them. I think if you drive a Ferarri or a Lamborghini or a Bentley you might get a bit of envy from very few people, but mostly admiration and lust with some joy. BMWs? I think they get a lot of meh if they get anything.[/quote]
Regardless, BMW’s are status symbols.
Even though they appear to be common, the reality is that most people cannot afford to drive a BMW.
Even an older less expensive BMW will generally need more maintenance than an appliance car, and on top of that they cost more to fix.
I just paid $97 to have my oil changed in my BMW.
An oil change for a camry or f-150 can be done for $30 bucks or less.
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ParticipantYes, tenants are entitled to a pre-move inspection, but at what point do the repairs exceed the reasonable ability of a tenant to correct to avoid deductions.
I don’t want the tenant replacing carpet, or even repairing carpet.
Also, if I am only entitled to replace carpet in rooms with damaged carpet, now I have a house of mismatched carpet.
When they moved in the carpet was nearly new, and it all matched.
Also, if I replace the carpet with tile or some other material, it may appear that I attempted to improve the house with tenants deposit.
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ParticipantThanks for the responses.
Since the urine stains was in a few spots, and the carpet is fairly new – I told the tenant he could use the remnants to have repairs performed.
Bad idea?
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Participant[quote=spdrun]Lessons:
(1) Don’t have a rental house with frickin’ carpeting. Hardwood floors or tile + area rugs is where it’s AT. In fact, don’t have ANY house with permanent carpeting. Hard to clean, keeps allergens in, and is full of toxins.
(2) Two cats and a snake? Charge a $500 security deposit PER PET! If the tenant doesn’t like it, he should go back to the zoo from where he came.[/quote]LOL…
I do have a $2000 deposit.
I’m sure the tenant is thinking they are getting it all back; and if not I’m sure they are taking me to court.
Tenants demeanor has changed considerably since cancelling the lease; they are very nasty.
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Participant[quote=squat250]i think ive bottomed out. have you guys ever seen r. crumb’s depression graph? freaking hilarious and beautiful
he bottomed out at age 43:
http://biblioklept.org/2010/07/17/r-crumbs-depression-graph/%5B/quote%5D
That’s good stuff, I can totally relate.
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Participant[quote=spdrun] Not to mention that long-wheelbase cars, especially front-drivers with limited steering lock, tend to have the turning circle of the good ship Edmund Fitzgerald. This makes driving them in urban areas painful.
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True.
I have an older long wheelbase Saturn which has a RIDICULOUSLY awful turning radius.
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ParticipantSDR: What’s to stop the feds from buying their own bonds?
Also, Bernanke has committed to low interest rates at least through 2014.
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Participant[quote=moneymaker]I realized as soon as I posted that the question was too general in nature. It depends on the term, when you get in and when you get out. However I am wondering what effect this may have on mortgage rates (won’t matter to me either as I just refi’d), and inflation in general. Perhaps it is a sign that we are about to join the Europeans.[/quote]
Realistically were probably worse off than the eurozone, either way I say trade worthless monopoly money for real money (gold/silver).
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ParticipantTBT (short bond etf) up significantly in 2 days…buy gold.
August 12, 2012 at 1:59 PM in reply to: dang those overpaid underworked wastrel firefighters again.. #750107paramount
Participant[quote=sdduuuude]Here’s some real hero-types !
Viva la union.
Why am I not surprised that meter maids make a 100k+ as a California Public Union Employee?
I do hear they are EXTREMELY honorable though…
August 12, 2012 at 1:21 AM in reply to: dang those overpaid underworked wastrel firefighters again.. #750083paramount
Participant[quote=CA renter]
As someone who defends public workers because I think the vast majority of them are extemely honorable, hard-working, and deserving of what they get (not to mention essential in a civilized society), there is nothing I hate more than people who try to scam the system. Yes, they exist, and I would love to see them lose their jobs and all benefits.[/quote]
Oh here we go again, public employee exceptional-ism.
The read between the line message of course is if you don’t work for the gov’t you must not be honorable; or at least not ‘extremely’ honorable.
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