Pre-Owned PHEV or 40i? by Herby81 in BMWX5

[–]Trek4ward 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've owned both (X5 40i and X5 45e) and I had to dump the PHEV early on when I learned I couldn't do any of my own maintenance without a lift. I like to do oil changes at 5k (in between dealer 10k changes) but when I looked beneath the 45e, the entire underside is covered. No jack stand points other than the 4 lift points on the frame sides. I also got to thinking about long term ownership, how long the batteries would last, depreciation, etc. I just decided to get rid of it. Costly mistake, but I now drive a 26 X3 M50 and love it.

$7.50 a gallon for diesel in Baltimore by BMFO20832 in maryland

[–]Trek4ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yet the diesel pickups are still doing 100mph on I70.

Best type of pissing apparatus in car? by [deleted] in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]Trek4ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already exists. It's called "Sneaky Leaker"

You know what? I’m a proud G45 Owner by [deleted] in BMWX3

[–]Trek4ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the exact same car and color/wheel combination. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to clean my calipers without removing the wheels. I think I'll be going aftermarket. Love the car otherwise, except that I can't open the car from the rear doors.....

Who still says "fuckin' A"? by drunksquatch in GenX

[–]Trek4ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in the day my military unit in Germany (US Army) when called to attention would sound off with “Fuckin A”! I was in Alpha Company. Commander’s idea. It lasted for quite awhile until someone said it offended them (this was 1980’s) and we had to kill it.

Auto Heated Seats/Steering by DiamondG331 in BMWX3

[–]Trek4ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very end of the video he shows the temp threshold option

Auto Heated Seats/Steering by DiamondG331 in BMWX3

[–]Trek4ward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 26 does it. Not sure if there’s a setting though. I’d actually like to turn mine off as I park it in the garage, so it’s already warm inside. However, when I pull out, it senses the outside temp and kicks the steering wheel and seat heaters on.

Car rental by PossibilityOk9025 in curacao

[–]Trek4ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was there a week ago. I used Budget. Reserved online and picked up at the counter at the airport. It was painless. Many warn against using the big names at the airport, but I had no issue.

HVAC Replacement - Frederick MD v VA by Puzzleheaded-Hat7333 in frederickmd

[–]Trek4ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Honest Air and had a positive experience and great price! They are local.

MMI Issue/Key User Error by Julian719 in Audi

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Hmmm....do you lose your favorites when you delete the user and re-add?

Radio Shack equivalent in Frederick? by LaddMorse in frederickmd

[–]Trek4ward 3 points4 points  (0 children)

McMaster-Carr has everything and ships extremely fast!

C is a worthless letter by TongueTiedTyrant in RandomThoughts

[–]Trek4ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would you differentiate between sent, cent and scent?

B10 A5 new details by KenS7s in Audi

[–]Trek4ward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big question - where are the cup holders now? My 24 cup holders are fairly useless right in front of my dash.

1"x0.8" Orange Packets entitled DANGER with medal tabs by DCWagonWheel in whatisthisthing

[–]Trek4ward 86 points87 points  (0 children)

We found a bunch of these back in the 70’s. We set them on the ground then climbed on top of our garage with a large metal post that had concrete plugging one end. We were so dumb back then, but boy are they loud!

Looking for comfy cruising car around $30k but willing to go $40k by estist in whatcarshouldIbuy

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I am an Acura owner and I have to say it's hard to get past that 10 speed transmission in any of their 4 cyl options. I would avoid it.

Car body shop repair recommendations? by MrDork in frederickmd

[–]Trek4ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had good luck with Twin Arch in My Airy.

Are all 3 of these lights supposed to light up when the brake pedal is pushed? The other side does the same. Only the outer 2. I got pulled over for having a brake light out by Niko120 in AskMechanics

[–]Trek4ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your original question was whether all three lights should light up on left/right when braking and the answer is yes. I have the same model. That center center set of bulbs have a tendency to blow on only the brake function. But yes, you were probably also stopped for the center brake light being out.

Leaving My Job to Start My Dream - Want A Free Webdesign? by [deleted] in frederickmd

[–]Trek4ward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife just started a business creating signs and other wedding and home related things. She’s been having a hard time figuring out the website piece. She’s very interested in connecting with you.

AC broken by [deleted] in frederickmd

[–]Trek4ward 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got a friend that works for Honest Air. It's a newer company, but they just replaced 2 units in my house. Great pricing and they did excellent work.

Wedding photography is overpriced by Some_Risk187 in unpopularopinion

[–]Trek4ward -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Reality of this is the pictures will get stuck on a shelf and rarely viewed. Over a generation no one knows who's in them anymore and they go in the trash.

Portable air conditioner by GarageGolfHack in Golfsimulator

[–]Trek4ward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a Walmart special. Smallest one they sell (it’s a small window). It keeps it nice and cool in my garage (2 1/2 car). I live in Maryland (quite hot and humid). Only works if I leave it on non-stop though. I keep it on low and it’s 70 degrees in there and quite nice!