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Originally posted by billB+Dec 17 2004, 05:58 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(billB @ Dec 17 2004, 05:58 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> Quote:
Originally posted by juallhuce@Dec 17 2004, 12:47 AM
It's simply appalling to me that there are some guys here spouting off information like theres no tommorow.* Let me first say, that I do NOT by any means know every single damn thing about BMW.* That's just simply not possible.* I found this site about two weeks ago.* I browse a good bit and pipe in when i have time.* This post is to warn you guys about some of the information you get here.* There are posts like this---
"I have a (insert year and car here) and when I hit the brakes, i feel a vibration."
Answer--
"You need new control arm bushings.* It happened to mine.* Here is a place that you can buy them(insert link).
There may be another post giving advice on another POSSIBLE faulty component.* But 99.9999% of the time, you're getting just a smidgen of possible explanations.
Heck, for brake vibration, there has to be at least 100 different things that could cause this.* On a 7 series...believe this or not, it could be a programming issue!!
That said, YES I do realize this is the E46 forum.
The reason i'm posting this is because I'd hate anyone to go out and buy 400 bucks worth of shit that isnt going to fix the car.* It's ridiculous.* * So, my rant is done.* Be careful of the advice you read, you may be getting smoke blew up your ass.
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Originally posted by juallhuce@Dec 17 2004, 11:02 PM
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that is the most asinine stuff i've ever heard.* the information about car problems i read in this forum that turned out WRONG in any particular case saves a ton of money and time.* you just check for the possibility that the wrong may be right.
peter
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I never said that the "wrongs" aren't right. Some cases, yes the advice given may be right on the money. You never know, because you can't see the car. True diagnosis cannot be done on the internet. No reason to get bent out of shape. What exactly is asinine about it?? And for what it's worth, Yes I am a BMW master tech.
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Dear Sir;
While I do agree with some of the ideas in your post; I strongly disagree with you on others. Thus I am compelled to take the time and type the following long reply for free!
First: On forums you are defined by what you write. Welcome to the world of the internet. Poor words, misspelling, non-sense ramblings, and above all BAD attitude all points to the writers’ personality and ultimately to a portrait of a bad image…Does this bad image represents the true personality of the writer? The answer is yes, no, and perhaps. Yes it is all of the above. Common sense taught many of us this: If someone does not have the ability to write a correct statement then very few people will take him seriously. Is this fair? Again the answer is yes, no, and perhaps.
Second: on this forum, like any other forum, humans try to help humans only; and only if they can. This help may take the form of knowledge-or lack of for that matter- and/or past similar experience. It is a hit or miss type of a deal; now if someone like you wishes to subject another member’s opinion to BMWNA diagnostic test and scrutiny; then I’ll tell you right now: fold the books and this forum is not for you so you are better off getting the dealer’s advise. At the end of the day; the forum is a no-fee for service; not much complaint; how could we?
Third: yes when someone post a problem asking for help, he/she may get the wrong diagnosis/solution/direction/part etc; they are not committed to follow these directions under any circumstances; but surely they are committed to appreciate those individual who took the time to read and deal with these problems hence posting an exclusive reply to it. Wrong or right-they decide, but to come on this forum post a problem, then aggravate someone to give you an answer whether (wrong and/or right) then start questioning these replies is rejected in its form and content. Simply put? It is an unorthodox behavior.
P.s. the members of this forum do depend on guys like you (BMW master techs) in getting it right the first time; I am hoping to see your posts and CORRECT answers in the near future.
Regards
Billb
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