As you point out, Cuba is a good example of what the future holds.
Using chewing gum and bailing wire, they have maintained these vintage 1950s beaters.
In my opinion, our 129s are following the R107's lead. Lots of junkers floating around (which always baffled me because these were worth about ...
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- Thu Jul 16, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: R129 Mercedes will eventually be unable to continue production due to a shortage of critical parts.
- Replies: 4
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R129 Mercedes will eventually be unable to continue production due to a shortage of critical parts.
While he was out installing plugs on my M113 E430, I had a fascinating conversation with a friend who had retired from shop ownership.
He mentioned that radiator hoses for my SL 500 are hard to come by these days.
Attempts to acquire front upper shock tower mounts are a memory of mine. I received ...
He mentioned that radiator hoses for my SL 500 are hard to come by these days.
Attempts to acquire front upper shock tower mounts are a memory of mine. I received ...
- Thu May 28, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: BMW X5 Xdrive40E Oil Pan 2018
- Replies: 3
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Re: BMW X5 Xdrive40E Oil Pan 2018
Since BMW won't cover it beyond the 50,000 they provide, I bought an extended warranty from another firm for $6000. The automobile has about two years' worth of mileage on it; when I acquired it, it had 57,000 miles. I recouped $4,000 last year, which they put toward the principal of the car—which ...
- Thu May 28, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: BMW X5 Xdrive40E Oil Pan 2018
- Replies: 3
- Views: 200
BMW X5 Xdrive40E Oil Pan 2018
Almost two years ago, I purchased it with 57,000 miles. Now, because I don't have to go far every day, it has 77,000. A LOT of issues have arisen with it. One of the four batteries (yes, it has four) in the vehicle died a month after I bought it used from a respectable BMW store. I had to jump start ...
- Wed May 27, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: Renault Clio, gasoline aroma in oil
- Replies: 3
- Views: 221
Re: Renault Clio, gasoline aroma in oil
Do you happen to have an engine?
- Fri May 22, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: Boots with rear shock absorbers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 247
Re: Boots with rear shock absorbers
I will go have a look. Thank you. Quality, I presume, is satisfactory.
- Fri May 22, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: Boots with rear shock absorbers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 247
Boots with rear shock absorbers
Greetings everyone, I apologize for the extended absence from communications. The car has been stored for several months owing to my job schedule and the unpredictable weather in the UK.
The car has been inspected for a few issues, and although most of them look manageable, there is one that has me ...
The car has been inspected for a few issues, and although most of them look manageable, there is one that has me ...
- Thu May 21, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: Update to the terrain
- Replies: 5
- Views: 754
Re: Update to the terrain
Would you happen to know how I can check if the map on my ID 6 is up-to-date? It is Road Map North America EVO 2025-2 that I am using.
- Wed May 20, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: Once 80 kilometers have passed, Murano begins to wave.
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- Views: 242
Re: Once 80 kilometers have passed, Murano begins to wave.
Inspect the motor's mounting
- Wed May 20, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: Restoring headlights with a vapor kettle: my experience
- Replies: 7
- Views: 329
Re: Restoring headlights with a vapor kettle: my experience
fluids and physical effort. Afterwards, polish and further manual labor. Consistent every time.