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vreihen16 · 11-03-2022, 09:16 PM

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9.7 gallons of regular gas - $56.

I'm not going to complain any more about diesel jumping up to $5.69/gallon here last week.....

jamesinaz · 11-04-2022, 09:40 AM

Not sure but betting I pay at least $5.69 for premium today. (sigh)

UncleWede · 11-04-2022, 12:21 PM

HORL 2 knife sharpener

JJ 911SC · 11-04-2022, 12:27 PM

In advance of next Friday. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remembrance_Day#Canada

M_Six · 11-04-2022, 01:55 PM

This should work nice run around the inside frame of our big picture window in the living room. Have the lights alternate between green and red or something like that. Cheap, too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y8N6RXR/ (Don't forget to clip the coupon.)

infinitekidM2C · 11-04-2022, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

This should work nice run around the inside frame of our big picture window in the living room. Have the lights alternate between green and red or something like that. Cheap, too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y8N6RXR/ (Don't forget to clip the coupon.)

Post post-install pics...sounds like an interesting idea

stein_325i · 11-04-2022, 05:08 PM

Replaced our X3 with a W211 E350. Officially no longer a BMW household now, but we will always remember them through our many oil and coolant stains left in the driveway and garage.

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M_Six · 11-04-2022, 05:53 PM

^^^Very nice. And no iPad glued to the dash. Sweet.

jamesinaz · 11-04-2022, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

Replaced our X3 with a W211 E350. Officially no longer a BMW household now, but we will always remember them through our many oil and coolant stains left in the driveway and garage.

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Nice looking benz. I always preferred the Benz to BMW until about 8-10 years ago when MB decided 4 cylinders was enough engine for an E series sedan and GLE SUV. Yes, it is enough for soccer moms but I NEED a little more blessed mother of acceleration without going all in on an AMG.

I might have bought a E450 if I could have found one (not) and instead got a 540i. This time I wanted an SUV and again could not find a GLE450 and only way to get more engine was AMG which really upped the ante. But the standard engine in the X5 was excellent.

To be fair seems the 5 series basic engine is also now a 4 banger. Jeez there was a time when if it didn't have 8 cylinders it was a no go for me. Sigh. Showing my age now.

stein_325i · 11-04-2022, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

Replaced our X3 with a W211 E350. Officially no longer a BMW household now, but we will always remember them through our many oil and coolant stains left in the driveway and garage.

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Nice looking benz. I always preferred the Benz to BMW until about 8-10 years ago when MB decided 4 cylinders was enough engine for an E series sedan and GLE SUV. Yes, it is enough for soccer moms but I NEED a little more blessed mother of acceleration without going all in on an AMG.

I might have bought a E450 if I could have found one (not) and instead got a 540i. This time I wanted an SUV and again could not find a GLE450 and only way to get more engine was AMG which really upped the ante. But the standard engine in the X5 was excellent.

To be fair seems the 5 series basic engine is also now a 4 banger. Jeez there was a time when if it didn't have 8 cylinders it was a no go for me. Sigh. Showing my age now.

We went with a GLE 450 for the wife primarily because like you we prefer 6 or more cylinders (unless its a Miata), and loved the mild-hybrid system which it shared with my CLS. That being said we did have a GLC 300 before and that engine was great in that size of vehicle.

The GLE 450 is actually roughly the same price as the X5 40i, however because it's technically the middle trim most compare the 350 to the X5 when its in reality cheaper and a lower trim. That being said, because most people buy for the badge they end up getting the 350.

Nachbar · 11-04-2022, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

This should work nice run around the inside frame of our big picture window in the living room. Have the lights alternate between green and red or something like that. Cheap, too.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y8N6RXR/ (Don't forget to clip the coupon.)

I DIY'ed a Philips Hue one in my IKEA Kitchen Cabinet, 13 years ago. Runs 24/7. Blue at night and white during daytime.

M_Six · 11-04-2022, 08:09 PM

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I DIY'ed a Philips Hue one in my IKEA Kitchen Cabinet, 13 years ago. Runs 24/7. Blue at night and white during daytime.

Same idea.

RickFLM4 · 11-04-2022, 08:35 PM

Let’s see:
1. New grill mat for patio
2. Replacement patio storage units
3. 14” battery-powered TV for tailgating
4. New taillight and body repairs following mishap last time we were in Asheville

nyalpine90 · 11-07-2022, 10:30 AM

MIIW

Joe T · 11-07-2022, 09:36 PM

Chilis for dinner tonight in Secausus NJ. Queso Burger and a 22oz Blue moon

I can assure you that the food that came out of the kitchen looked NOTHING like this, the Blue moon was ok... but no orange, and she never came back to see if I wanted another (or to bring me silverware or a napkin)

M_Six · 11-08-2022, 12:02 PM

New drives for a NVR NAS I'm building. Need dedicated space for vids from my PoE cams. By using up some Amazon points I had, these 2 drives set me back $85. I'm hoping Synology stuff will be on sale on Black Friday. Looking for another DS220+.

stein_325i · 11-08-2022, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by stein_325i

Replaced our X3 with a W211 E350. Officially no longer a BMW household now, but we will always remember them through our many oil and coolant stains left in the driveway and garage.

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The E was missing a hood ornament so purchased and installed today. Now its proper Benz.

///MPhatic · 11-08-2022, 12:55 PM

MST inlet and Turbosmart DV

M_Six · 11-09-2022, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

Post post-install pics...sounds like an interesting idea

Here's a shot I just took. Not quite the effect I was after, but we have these awful casement windows and very heavy wooden slat blinds, so I wasn't able to mount the light strip as close to the inside glass as I had wanted. I think if you have a normal picture window and white Venetian blinds or some other sort, it'd work better. These fade slowly from red to green, but you can set up any light sequence you want.

infinitekidM2C · 11-09-2022, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Here's a shot I just took. Not quite the effect I was after, but we have these awful casement windows and very heavy wooden slat blinds, so I wasn't able to mount the light strip as close to the inside glass as I had wanted. I think if you have a normal picture window and white Venetian blinds or some other sort, it'd work better. These fade slowly from red to green, but you can set up any light sequence you want.

You runnin some kinda peep show bro? Looks like the red light district. Just kidding. But i assume this isn't the end product

M_Six · 11-09-2022, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

You runnin some kinda peep show bro? Looks like the red light district. Just kidding. But i assume this isn't the end product

It fades from red to green and back to red. There is a built-in Christmas theme, but it's lots of colors and changes very quickly. I'm not thrilled with the way this looks from up close, but I need to go out to the street and see how it looks from out there. The idea was to get the whole window to evenly show light, but the damn casement frames screw that up.

Wifey hasn't seen it yet. She may hate it, so it won't take much convincing to get me to tear the whole string out.

UncleWede · 11-09-2022, 09:10 PM

Fra-gee-lay!

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jamesinaz First Lieutenant 1661 Rep 366 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 2017 540i Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 x40i [0.00]	Not sure but betting I pay at least $5.69 for premium today. (sigh)
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11-04-2022, 12:21 PM	#11355
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11-04-2022, 12:27 PM	#11356
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11-04-2022, 01:55 PM	#11357
M_Six Free Thinker 17057 Rep 7,456 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	This should work nice run around the inside frame of our big picture window in the living room. Have the lights alternate between green and red or something like that. Cheap, too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Y8N6RXR/ (Don't forget to clip the coupon.) Attached Images __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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stein_325i Ring Leader of G8X Haters 25086 Rep 8,762 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: All-Around iTrader: (0)	Replaced our X3 with a W211 E350. Officially no longer a BMW household now, but we will always remember them through our many oil and coolant stains left in the driveway and garage. __________________ Current Garage: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 / 2023 Genesis GV70 2.5T / 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 350 / 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Retired: '95 E36 325i 5MT / '04 E46 330i 6MT / '05 E83 X3 3.0i / '11 E90 335xi / '17 G30 540i / '19 F87 M2C 6MT / '19 MB CLS 53 / '20 MB GLC 300
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M_Six Free Thinker 17057 Rep 7,456 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	^^^Very nice. And no iPad glued to the dash. Sweet. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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11-04-2022, 08:35 PM	#11365
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11-07-2022, 09:36 PM	#11367
Joe T New Member 677 Rep 27 Posts Drives: F16 X6 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: South Jordan, UT iTrader: (0)	Chilis for dinner tonight in Secausus NJ. Queso Burger and a 22oz Blue moon I can assure you that the food that came out of the kitchen looked NOTHING like this, the Blue moon was ok... but no orange, and she never came back to see if I wanted another (or to bring me silverware or a napkin) Attached Images
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11-08-2022, 12:02 PM	#11368
M_Six Free Thinker 17057 Rep 7,456 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	New drives for a NVR NAS I'm building. Need dedicated space for vids from my PoE cams. By using up some Amazon points I had, these 2 drives set me back $85. I'm hoping Synology stuff will be on sale on Black Friday. Looking for another DS220+. Attached Images __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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