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    New 3-series

    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...
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    Selling my minivan (questions)

    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...
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    IIHS Side Crash Test Results

    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...
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    2005 Saab 9-7X

    http://www.isaab.net/bilder.php?id=18 It doesn't look that bad in this picture:
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    Mystery of Dalaro Volvo ad campaign

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

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

    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...
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    Yamaha V8 for Volvo

    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)...
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    Grand Touring tire choices

    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'...
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    What do you think of the Lincoln Mark LT?

    More badge marketing from Ford... did they not learn from the Blackwood?
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    What do you think of the new BMW X3?

    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...
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    Leather or NAV?

    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...
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    Photography: Hide and seek...

    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...
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    Does Carnauba MW contain vanilla fragrance?

    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.
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    Detail in Progress (Part I)

    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...
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    7-night Accord LX V6 coupe detail!

    A friend of mine purchased a new '03 Accord Coupe, and he had to leave for the airport right after. I invited his Graphite Pearl beauty to sleep over for a week, and also gave it a 20-30 min. detail each night. My friend is coming back tomorrow, so I'm doing the final touches this afternoon...
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    Possibly the scariest engine detailing advice I've seen:

    http://www.apexcone.com/TechProcedures/EngineBayCleaning/ArmorAll.html :scared Has any Autopian tried this before?
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    Blackfire Experiment

    Ever since the introduction of Blackfire, there have been several complaints from its cleaning ability. Geekysteve used it to polish off embedded brake dust and someone else found both the protectant and cleaner to have a high pH level. CMA seems to have heard these complaints and responded by...
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    What do you think about the new 2003 BMW Z4?

    Personally, I was disappointed that it had the Chris Bangle-look, but I like how the aggressive lines flow throughout the whole car. And it definitely is a lot nicer than a 745i... You'll see what I mean if you notice how the lines of the headlight go all the way back to the door.... and...
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    What do you think of Einszett and this thread?

    http://clubb5.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=19015 The Einszett products seem to be very popular among the VW croud. Has anyone tried it yet? And what do you think of the thread? www.einszettna.com
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