Agree. I think in this case “detuning” would be better described as retuning more than anything else to better adapt torque curves etc to suit a large heavy vehicle that needs to be able to operate in heavy low speed situations and tow etc.
The diesel is a bit agricultural sounding and feeling (I like this, this isn’t a downside for me) but its so sweet to drive on and off road.Not really, just trying to be accurate, but the diesels are really good now that you mention it.
I commonly post engine type and model, I am not rubbing anything in, it was a fact. It helps people understand and pick up differences between models and countries.
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Well said.
Dude - no way. That is insane. I was going to say that it makes you wonder about the chemicals you ingest with that garbage, but then I recall that the single largest source of highly processed food additives, especially “cheese” themed, come from here in Madison at the University of Wisconsin. You are welcome, world. I’ll be sure to pack a bag of Doritos in my go-bag - ready for the Apocalypse. And since today is Election Day in the US - none too soon! Thanks for the tip. I guess we’re saying . . . “Wallabies???”
The Raptor is becoming somewhat de rigueur around the Old Town Scottsdale and Biltmore neighborhoods. It’s to the point that you might have trouble figuring out which Raptor is yours when you get to the parking lot.I would remind you that you have a new Ineos dealership in Glendale and Owl Manufacturing just down the street. You have relatively easy access to dealer maintenance and killer aftermarket upgrades, much moreso than the vast majority of owners. For instance, my dealer is 5 hours round trip.
As others have said, it’s the service reminders that can’t be accessed by mere mortals - yet. Supposedly, more service centers and a diagnostic / repair manual are in the works. But if having a dealer in your backyard and some of the best aftermarket upgrades a stones throw away still isn’t good enough, play it safe and get the Raptor.
You can always kick yourself later.
A calorie is a calorie. Potato chips do the same thing.
It seems like a really good time to get rid of things we’ve had for the last few 4 years… just sayin’
. This why I come here, I learn so much! Funny, Ozzies have these tiny little Indian Fires, but when in the mountains I might burn a cord of wood in one night
Yep, I never left. Taking it all in. I think many understood what it was I was getting at, some ...not so much. Those folks can blame me for not being clear enough. Words have always been a stumbling block in my vocabulary. We are still considering, still pondering.Did OP ever come back
So I guess I was not understanding that the Service Can't/Won't be done at BMW? (In USA) Do I have that correct? Only at INEOS. My comment about Hypocrisy was in NO part meant to be "Comical" Do you feel that INEOS had NO part to play in supporting the fact that Dealers only could clear a Service code?
Thank you. This is super well stated. As I look in the mirror, I see the truth. A bitter pill to swallow for me. I have always done all of my own vehicle service. But, I must admit that the idea that I will/could do an engine overhaul on a sophisticated BMW engine at my age is no longer reality for me. I guess I dream of what was, days now gone. I think when I read some of the Marketing jargon, I saw the words "Old School" and my brain locked on and drifted backwards to a much different time.
