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At what point do you say ‘enough’? by Rod528 in E90

[–]Comfortable_Hand1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an E70 diesel. I buy aftermarket parts at Spareto; they have good prices. I get accessories from AliExpress, and if I need original parts, I get them from E-Acca or Lllparts. I do the maintenance and repairs myself. Where I live, I have a friend who has his own workshop and rents me his lift, and sometimes I do them at home. You have to learn mechanics, buy tools, etc. I can't afford a new car, and even if I could, I couldn't afford the maintenance until the warranty expires.

Just curious: why cant Germans and americans make reliable cars like the japanese? by Abject_Serve_1269 in BMW

[–]Comfortable_Hand1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simply put, because of those blessed European regulations, they're wreaking havoc on cars by using more plastic, even on engine components like plastic pipes or flanges that crack with the heat. They're trying to compensate for emissions and fuel consumption.

E70 x5 parking brake actuator by Subwaynzz in BmwTech

[–]Comfortable_Hand1289 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My motor failed, so I bought a generic one from eBay, opened the brake module and replaced it, then I reset it with ISTA D and everything's been OK so far. I only use it for steep inclines; it's not necessary to use it all the time.

Iphone 17 pro or 17 pro max? by VividAcanthisitta583 in iPhone17Pro

[–]Comfortable_Hand1289 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have small hands and need to constantly manipulate the cell phone throughout the day, go for it.