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Offline TheHire

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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #20 on: January 13, 2021, 12:46:11 pm »
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #21 on: January 13, 2021, 12:47:27 pm »
Quote from: TheHire on January 13, 2021, 12:46:11 pm
Quote from: Hannibalsmith on January 13, 2021, 12:08:41 pm
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Amazing cars for their target market, but I just fell asleep reading this comment...

It's probably faster in a straight line than the 328d...
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #22 on: January 13, 2021, 01:10:01 pm »
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 13, 2021, 12:47:27 pm
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Quote from: Hannibalsmith on January 13, 2021, 12:08:41 pm
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Amazing cars for their target market, but I just fell asleep reading this comment...

It's probably faster in a straight line than the 328d...

Not probably, CERTAINLY. Those things are no slouch; I went on the launch event. Excellent vehicle, probably the perfect vehicle for the mainstream consumer.

Too boring for me, though...
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #23 on: January 13, 2021, 01:18:05 pm »
Quote from: TheHire on January 13, 2021, 01:10:01 pm
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 13, 2021, 12:47:27 pm
Quote from: TheHire on January 13, 2021, 12:46:11 pm
Quote from: Hannibalsmith on January 13, 2021, 12:08:41 pm
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Amazing cars for their target market, but I just fell asleep reading this comment...

It's probably faster in a straight line than the 328d...

Not probably, CERTAINLY. Those things are no slouch; I went on the launch event. Excellent vehicle, probably the perfect vehicle for the mainstream consumer.

Too boring for me, though...

Lol, I suppose. But its all a matter of perspective. In Europe diesel BMW wagons are a dime a dozen and could be considered boring...:)

Is it blue?
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #24 on: January 13, 2021, 01:22:21 pm »
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 13, 2021, 12:47:27 pm
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Quote from: Hannibalsmith on January 13, 2021, 12:08:41 pm
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Amazing cars for their target market, but I just fell asleep reading this comment...

It's probably faster in a straight line than the 328d...

That's so it can avoid getting hit by the rocks being thrown at it by people on the street for being so gawdamned ugly. 
BMW Wagon:


Or a RAV4...
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #25 on: January 13, 2021, 01:23:09 pm »
Quote from: Hannibalsmith on January 13, 2021, 01:18:05 pm
Quote from: TheHire on January 13, 2021, 01:10:01 pm
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 13, 2021, 12:47:27 pm
Quote from: TheHire on January 13, 2021, 12:46:11 pm
Quote from: Hannibalsmith on January 13, 2021, 12:08:41 pm
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Amazing cars for their target market, but I just fell asleep reading this comment...

It's probably faster in a straight line than the 328d...

Not probably, CERTAINLY. Those things are no slouch; I went on the launch event. Excellent vehicle, probably the perfect vehicle for the mainstream consumer.

Too boring for me, though...

Lol, I suppose. But its all a matter of perspective. In Europe diesel BMW wagons are a dime a dozen and could be considered boring...:)

Is it blue?

You are 100% right. Firm has already given me sh*t about how lame this choice is... but hey, the wife loves a wagon so I'm going to embrace this!  ;D
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #26 on: January 13, 2021, 01:42:27 pm »
I wouldn't say it's that lame.  It's an AWD german wagon with a diesel.  Anyway, the rest of your stable more than makes up for any 'lameness' that you may have in a DD.
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #27 on: January 13, 2021, 02:11:59 pm »
Quote from: BWII on January 13, 2021, 01:22:21 pm
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on January 13, 2021, 12:47:27 pm
Quote from: TheHire on January 13, 2021, 12:46:11 pm
Quote from: Hannibalsmith on January 13, 2021, 12:08:41 pm
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Amazing cars for their target market, but I just fell asleep reading this comment...

It's probably faster in a straight line than the 328d...

That's so it can avoid getting hit by the rocks being thrown at it by people on the street for being so gawdamned ugly. 
BMW Wagon:


Or a RAV4...


 :rofl2:
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #28 on: January 13, 2021, 04:49:27 pm »
Congrats on joining the BMW wagon club!

I've been tempted by the F31 a few times, but the 4 cyl + auto combo just doesn't really do it for me as a primary vehicle.

Hoping it's orange or blue.
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #29 on: January 13, 2021, 04:53:29 pm »
Congrats... nice-ish find! :rofl:

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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #30 on: January 13, 2021, 06:14:58 pm »
Geez,
Don't you understand?
They need to feel the breeze,
Guess in vain,
Trying to get a Hand,
On what you destiny is,
Will be, for days and days,
Ramble on you must,
Keep them in your dust,
A Poet for Hire, to  become you must.
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #31 on: January 13, 2021, 06:19:12 pm »
Quote from: TheHire on January 13, 2021, 12:46:11 pm
Quote from: Hannibalsmith on January 13, 2021, 12:08:41 pm
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Amazing cars for their target market, but I just fell asleep reading this comment...

Yea, I'm sure the 3,500 rpm redline in the BMW will keep you wide awake!!   :rofl: :rofl2:

And I'm disappointed.

A used LS600hl should have been the correct unicorn chosen here.   ;D
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #32 on: January 13, 2021, 07:20:59 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on January 13, 2021, 06:19:12 pm
Quote from: TheHire on January 13, 2021, 12:46:11 pm
Quote from: Hannibalsmith on January 13, 2021, 12:08:41 pm
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Amazing cars for their target market, but I just fell asleep reading this comment...

Yea, I'm sure the 3,500 rpm redline in the BMW will keep you wide awake!!   :rofl: :rofl2:

And I'm disappointed.

A used LS600hl should have been the correct unicorn chosen here.   ;D

Lease = write-offs, plus added bonuses from day-job. It's why the Yukon is a thing to begin with.

Also, you should be REALLY proud... doesn't BMW also suggest 25,000km oil change intervals?  :rofl2:

A 600hL would be terrible - I'd rather a fully jammed 460L to be honest.
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #33 on: January 13, 2021, 07:47:46 pm »
Congrats!

Two transportation colleagues of mine, also in the GTA, have these oil-burning wagons - both are blue! I still miss my TDI - a diesel's clang feels as special as an EV's whirr - you're in a different machine and you feel it. You'll be getting a preview on hunting for diesel pumps ahead of the Yukon's arrival.
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #34 on: January 13, 2021, 07:53:34 pm »
Quote from: Blueprint on January 13, 2021, 07:47:46 pm
Congrats!

Two transportation colleagues of mine, also in the GTA, have these oil-burning wagons - both are blue! I still my TDI - a diesel's clang feels as special as an EV's whirr - you're in a different machine and you feel it. You'll be getting a preview on hunting for diesel pumps ahead of the Yukon's arrival.

For sure, it's been nearly a decade since I had my Touareg V10TDI.
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #35 on: January 13, 2021, 08:33:10 pm »
Very nice. I like them in Alpine White or Estoril Blue, M-Sport pkg a must.  :)
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #36 on: January 14, 2021, 03:52:00 pm »





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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #37 on: January 14, 2021, 03:58:18 pm »
I like it.  What a great looking snooze-mobile  :rofl2:
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #38 on: January 14, 2021, 03:58:37 pm »
Very nice indeed  :thumbup:
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Re: TheHire's Unicorn
« Reply #39 on: January 14, 2021, 04:01:06 pm »
I like that you can open the glass separately from the hatch, wish more cars had this feature.
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