Recent content by rstype

The updates seem awfully conservative. The proportions remain the same, as well as the rear seats and windows. I guess it's a C6-type refresh? The 330i gets 258 hp now. More pics here: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=844762&postcount=32...

I no longer need my '03 Odyssey EX-L (9000 miles), and I'm wondering how much should I sell it for. I did some research: Edmunds TMV Private Party: $25,699 KBB Private Party: $27,250 Edmunds TMV NEW: $26,660 CarsDirect NEW (special pricing until July): $25,722 I bought the van new...

Is this too much information? I hope the MINI does well when they test it... http://www.iihs.org/news_releases/2004/pr041804.htm Of the thirteen cars tested, ten got "poor," the lowest possible rating. I wonder why they didn't test the Mazda6, Altima, Sebring, and Galant models with the...

http://www.isaab.net/bilder.php?id=18 It doesn't look that bad in this picture:

Just fantastic: http://www.news40.volvocars.co.uk/flash/default.asp :up

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2467923692&category=31850 Now isn't that encouraging? Let's bid!

For me, washing a clean, Zaino'd car can be fun at times, but on the dirty daily driver, it takes me forever with a mitt. Has anyone tried the OXO feathered-tip wash brush that CMA sells? http://www.properautocare.com/featwasbrus.html I think it would work well on lower panels... I could...

Here's an article from yesterday's Autocar magazine. Ford Taurus SHO anyone? I guess Ford shouldn't have too many identical V8's (S-type, Thunderbird, LS, Discovery III, XJ)...

My dad has a 2002 BMW 530i and needs to replace the stock 225/55-16 tires. I've used Tirerack as my main source of info, but I found many of their views inconsistent and contradictory. I'd appreciate it if any tire experts could help clarify. We are looking for the quietest 'Grand Touring'...

More badge marketing from Ford... did they not learn from the Blackwood?

In pictures, a stock X3 looks pretty bad with the non-integrated Hofmeister kink, overdone front bumper, and strange proportions. But I saw one up close today, and I think it looks pretty good. The strange details don't stand out in person. What do you think? Here's a Mystic Blue one with...

If you were in the market for a 2004 MINI Cooper S, and had the choice of these two options, which one would you choose and why? Cordoba Beige Leather Interior AND 3-spoke steering wheel or Navigation System with Black Leatherette Interior I like how the NAV is all gizmoey... the...

I was in my garage taking pictures for my BF vs. CMW vs. UPP vs. EX comparison. On one photo, I tried to show how one product attracted more dust than another, while on another photo, I tried to capture the waxes' differences in shine and gloss. I'm not a good photographer, but I noticed how...

Whatever it is, my bottle is starting to warp. Anyone else experience the same with their CMW bottle? Note that the part caved in is soft.

Guess what? I have my 1999 528i back for the next few days. The new owner and I decided for a detail session. He told me he "washed" it this morning... ...not too well. So I'm in the rewashing stage of this detail. This is where I¡Â¦m starting at. Swirls are clearly visible in...