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Forum: General E46 Forum 11-02-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 833
Posted By TallTravel
Wait a second. The symptom is a DSC light coming...

Wait a second. The symptom is a DSC light coming on, and the only explanation is a clutch is gone?

I have my original clutch, 200,000 miles, and once every few months the DSC light comes on, then...
Forum: The Showroom 11-02-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,034
Posted By TallTravel
What's winter????? We can only read about...

What's winter?????

We can only read about the seasons here in San Diego, we don't experience them....:clap:
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-07-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,455
Posted By TallTravel
I have no doubts you are correct about the Saab....

I have no doubts you are correct about the Saab. Funny thing is, most of us will never know, since Saabs are virtually nowhere to be found. I forgot to mention it for a reason.....:rofl:
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-07-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,455
Posted By TallTravel
I've been driving my 2001 330ci manual for a...

I've been driving my 2001 330ci manual for a while, and I love driving it. I've not taken it to 69 MPH in second gear like a poster above, but I've had it close more than once, backed off before I...
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-07-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 18,777
Posted By TallTravel
Original clutch still going strong on 2001 330ci,...

Original clutch still going strong on 2001 330ci, currently at 197,000 miles, mainly highway.

Showing no signs of any problems.....
Forum: General E46 Forum 08-07-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,160
Posted By TallTravel
Right or wrong, people have the same general...

Right or wrong, people have the same general perception of BMW's as many other very fast cars. Imagine yourself seeing a Porsche, having a moment to speak with the driver, and then hearing him talk...
Forum: General E46 Forum 07-30-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,313
Posted By TallTravel
I am driving a 330ci manual with 200,000 miles. I...

I am driving a 330ci manual with 200,000 miles. I expect to be driving it for another 200,000 miles.

Numerous BMW master techs have driven it and tell me there is no reason to think I won't be...
Forum: General E46 Forum 11-08-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,601
Posted By TallTravel
I have exactly the same car, but mine has 187,000...

I have exactly the same car, but mine has 187,000 miles. It looks and drives like new, and it also happens to be a 5 speed.

Two owners, total: me and the guy I bought it from, perfectly...
Forum: General E46 Forum 11-06-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,981
Posted By TallTravel
Interesting. I cannot imagine making that choice...

Interesting. I cannot imagine making that choice for $20 savings. They won't reimburse you the $3,000 for a new engine if the pump fails....

Just my opinion....
Forum: General Off-Topic 11-05-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,144
Posted By TallTravel
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Android 4G
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-04-2011, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 370
Posted By TallTravel
Welcome! Enjoy! :hi:

Welcome! Enjoy! :hi:
Forum: New Member Introductions 10-30-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 397
Posted By TallTravel
Welcome to the board! I have a similar car, but a...

Welcome to the board! I have a similar car, but a coupe. You'll love it.
Forum: General Off-Topic 10-30-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,730
Posted By TallTravel
We don't do it often over here either, unless we...

We don't do it often over here either, unless we have a death wish....:argue:
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-30-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 771
Posted By TallTravel
My original carpet mats in front and back (01 ...

My original carpet mats in front and back (01 E46) have velcro.
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-26-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 562
Posted By TallTravel
I lived in Florida and ran mine at 34 the whole...

I lived in Florida and ran mine at 34 the whole time I was there. They felt right, lasted a long time, and I would recommend that number because of it.
Forum: General Off-Topic 10-25-2011, 11:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 599
Posted By TallTravel
Jack, I love this! I am a recruiter for...

Jack, I love this! I am a recruiter for programmers, and we run into some of these issues from time to time. We can't slow the good ones down long enough to document what they've done!:4ngie:
Forum: Australia 10-25-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,597
Posted By TallTravel
Intersting. I have a 5 speed 330ci, and my...

Intersting. I have a 5 speed 330ci, and my freeway MPG is between 31-35, depending on my speed. I once got over 500 miles on a tank, when I was able to control the speed for a long period.
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-25-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,096
Posted By TallTravel
You let your BMW go way too long between oil...

You let your BMW go way too long between oil changes. 7500 miles is usually the max for those of us who want to keep driving the car.
Forum: General Off-Topic 10-25-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,377
Posted By TallTravel
Are these symptoms identical regardless of the...

Are these symptoms identical regardless of the time of day?

Is the water heater shared with any other units, or is it dedicated to your apartment?

It could also be plugged, or have a dirty...
Forum: The Tire Rack's Tire & Wheel Forum 10-25-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,015
Posted By TallTravel
I used Michelin Pilot Sport for years (COSTCO...

I used Michelin Pilot Sport for years (COSTCO also), then recently switched to Sumitomo HTR Z III, at what seems like less than 50% the cost of the Michelins.

I live in San Diego, though, so my...
Forum: ///M3 Forum 10-25-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,125
Posted By TallTravel
I have an 01 330ci with 186,000 miles. Vanos...

I have an 01 330ci with 186,000 miles. Vanos seals replaced at 140,000.
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-25-2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 910
Posted By TallTravel
Now I am curious how much my 330ci manual...

Now I am curious how much my 330ci manual weighs...maybe I'll stop and have it checked out sometime soon....
Forum: General E46 Forum 10-21-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,588
Posted By TallTravel
I am not going to get into any of the this oil v...

I am not going to get into any of the this oil v that oil, but I will say that my 2001 330ci uses a quart between every oil change (7500 miles), and it has done so for years.

I don't think yours...
Forum: The Showroom 10-17-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,157
Posted By TallTravel
In the USA, those cars cost $100,000 USD. If the...

In the USA, those cars cost $100,000 USD. If the cost in Australia is so little police drive them. then I know where to buy my first GTR!

I'll bet the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the...
Forum: General Off-Topic 10-14-2011, 02:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,104
Posted By TallTravel
Not very many of them, honestly. If they do, they...

Not very many of them, honestly. If they do, they are intentionally distorting the value of the home, deceiving the mortgage provider, and risking their job.....the value of the home is directly...
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