Flamin'Cow... Ain't got to lie to kick it....

[Phatty5BMW]

I was looking at the post about the mileage and he was right there....kinda dumb if ya ask me

Is Flamin'Cow Bluffing? I recall on a post on the mileage(still on the first page), Flamin'cow said "
Hence the date.............

#7 01-26-2007, 05:29 AM
Flamin'Cow
BMW 535i SE 1989 Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 98



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189,000 miles on a 1989 535i SE - seems to be quite low milage compared with most of you guys - with petrol at its current price (1.18€/77p/1.52US$ - per litre) and me averaging only 21miles to the gallon (14.8 litres per 100km) - rekon she'll be staying at 189,000 for quite a while yet - especially as we have snow here atm. Am using the 'Smart Car' - far more economical.....and I am less likely to 'loose it' on the country roads which surround my home (and are never gritted)....
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[Phatty5BMW]

I just don't see why someone would lie....

[Jameseypoo]

Ouch.. busted

[filip00]

i don't see what's the problem, i mean, what do you find suspicious?

[Fetch]

L O L

[Macv]

wow, nice research.

We'll have to see if he replies.

[shogun]

But we are living in different time zones and we can use that and select it in our user CP:

Date & Time Options

Time Zone
All timestamps displayed on the forums can be automatically corrected to show the correct time for your location in the world. Simply select the appropriate time zone from the list below.
(GMT -12:00) Eniwetok, Kwajalein (GMT -11:00) Midway Island, Samoa (GMT -10:00) Hawaii (GMT -9:00) Alaska (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (GMT -7:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) (GMT -6:00) Central Time (US & Canada), Mexico City (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

and so on.

[Jameseypoo]

But we are living in different time zones and we can use that and select it in our user CP:

Date & Time Options

Time Zone
All timestamps displayed on the forums can be automatically corrected to show the correct time for your location in the world. Simply select the appropriate time zone from the list below.
(GMT -12:00) Eniwetok, Kwajalein (GMT -11:00) Midway Island, Samoa (GMT -10:00) Hawaii (GMT -9:00) Alaska (GMT -8:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) (GMT -7:00) Mountain Time (US & Canada) (GMT -6:00) Central Time (US & Canada), Mexico City (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time

and so on.

His mileage back in August is much higher than his mileage when he "snapped that picture" of his speedometer, so it definitely isn't his car.

[632 Regal]

LOL good catch, busset i guess


His mileage back in August is much higher than his mileage when he "snapped that picture" of his speedometer, so it definitely isn't his car.

[Macv]

Case closed.

[Flamin'Cow]

Not quite....

So my milage was a bit off, I have actually only done 162,000 - which is even better than I thought. When I posted on that other thread it was night-time and I 'guessed' the milage.

..Well, the snow has all melted now, infact its beautiful sunshine out there atm....We only had snow for like, 2 days - and then it was all gone over-night...

So, I went and filled up the Zimmer.....

As for the Smart Car, that'll only do 80mph (MAX), but 10 Euros worth of gas lasts all week!

Oh and yes, I'm in a different Time-Zone, most of you US Chaps are probably still in bed! (Its now 13:18 over here) and I have been up for just over an hour - gosh, its a hard life.....

[GoldenOne]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/ohthedrama.gif

[Ross]

FC's original post offered the chance of error in the readings. The math indicates an actual speed of perhaps 147mph which he hasn't argued.
!47 is a plausable velocity especially given the admitted decending nature of the "deserted motorway"
Why all the controversy?
This is the third and last time the US will defend the French.

[Flamin'Cow]

Dear Ross,

Thanks man - tho I ain't French, actually I'm Canadian (and an English speaking one at that) - however, you might prefer Frogs over Canuks......

You are right, I dare say my speedo is probably well off, given the different Diff, larger Rims, down-hill running etc etc etc....

I had a Rover once (620Si) - took it to an (indicated) 140mph, the speedo needle then stuck at 140mph and I had to get a new cable.

Then I had a Merc (190E Cosworth) - which had BLATANTLY be 'caned' as the speedo needle used to fluctuate - even at a constant speed. Rekon someone had taken it too fast (or done burn-outs) and stretched the speedo cable - hence the dodgy reading....

I was more impressed by the RPM myself.......

[ILoveMPower]

Sorry, I don't believe you at all. Maybe your M30 CAN display that it goes that fast on the speedo, but claiming you "guessed" your mileage and were 30,000 miles off simply doesn't add up.

Sorry dude, non-believer

[Flamin'Cow]

hmm okay. WITHOUT LOOKING - whats the milage on YOUR car? - EXACTLY?

......a-hole.....

What would you like?, a picture of the speedo (again) showing the milage?

My middle finger in the picture too? perhaps a copy of today's newspaper? - background of me humping yo' mamma on the hood?

and what exactly is a 535iM anyway?

You know you just gotta 535i SE (Sport) - just like me (except slower cos yours is the US version) - HAHAHAHAHAHA!

[Alexlind123]

Just make a video if you want to prove it. And better yet, bring a GPS with you to record your exact speed.

[Macv]

I know within 1000 miles of my milage AT ALL TIMES, it's not hard. To be 30,000 off is a lie.

[Macv]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/ohthedrama.gif
So fun! :)


and what exactly is a 535iM anyway?

You know you just gotta 535i SE (Sport) - just like me (except slower cos yours is the US version) - HAHAHAHAHAHA

The M at the end means Manual cocktard, do a tiny bit a research before you try to shift the topic. 540iM=Manual 525iA=automatic M540i=M-sport Your535iSE=abused

[Venus4NU]

.... From a ladies perspective....
If I drive the car regularly (or even rent one) I know the mileage within a thousand (first three digits anyways).

535i = 183,xxx
XJ6 = 127,xxx
Trusty minivan = 124,xxx
Daughter's Kia = 81,xxx
Son's Taurus = 62,xxx
Aurora I rented in Hawaii = 3,122

Get the picture?
Seriously, how do you stay on top of your maintenace and oil changes? What are you looking at each time you look at the dashboard? Do you ever figure up your gas mileage? I guess I assumed anyone who drove a car knew a ball park figure of their milage, specially someone who loves there car like I love my BMW.

[Fetch]

There's no way you could guess your mileage THAT far off, I always know mine within 500 miles.

Amen to post above mine

edit:
Ok, I'll give in to the list craze, only one of these cars is even mine lol!
530i:153,860
avalon: 135,000
caravan: 105,000
celica:103,000
x1/9:95,000

[rob101]

Seriously, how do you stay on top of your maintenace and oil changes? What are you looking at each time you look at the dashboard? Do you ever figure up your gas mileage? I guess I assumed anyone who drove a car knew a ball park figure of their milage, specially someone who loves there car like I love my BMW.
he don't know, he just give car to mechanic. Mechanic fix it duhhhhhhhh!
528i 208 XXX
525i 262 XXX

[Venus4NU]

he don't know, he just give car to mechanic. Mechanic fix it duhhhhhhhh!
528i 208 XXX
525i 262 XXX

Was that an insult? I just give my car to my mechanic when something goes wrong or when scheduled maintenace needs done (I know this because I know my mileage). :p Well the Bimmer and jag anyways. The others we do ourselves.

[Flamin'Cow]

okay well the truth is that, that IS my speedo - and I DID incorrectly say my milage was 189,000 - as stated before - do you want another picture of my dash?

not that it will make any difference - you are all (with a few exceptions) a bunch of dis-believing bastards...

I dare say even if I did provide you with video footage you would say - thats not you/your car etc etc etc....

you are all wankers.

[rob101]

Was that an insult? I just give my car to my mechanic when something goes wrong or when scheduled maintenace needs done (I know this because I know my mileage). :p Well the Bimmer and jag anyways. The others we do ourselves.
i meant to imply he only gives it to the mechanic when something has broken, anyway..... not to worry these flamin cow threads are becoming ridiculous, a dude takes a photo of his speedo and all of a sudden everyone turns into Sherlock Holmes. This is starting to remind me of that show "Numbers".

[Booster]

Name calling is showing your ass.:p Lets refrain from this if at all possible .
Show your less basic side to people you've not met face to face.
I always turn to self when others take offence......its usually MY delivery of words that can be the problem.
Other than this.......Lets talk about cars not this BS clogging the web..............PLEASY PLEASE !!:)
.......Vinny

[94530inh]

haha wankerss.... I believe it.

94 530i 211k

[Phatty5BMW]

Cow, I'm not start **** at all. After i was reading the post before, I clicked on the mileage one and noticed that your mileage was waaaaay off compared to the pic of the other one, because i noticed that. sorry to point it out and start a big ass fest :)

[Macv]

Name calling is showing your ass. Lets refrain from this if at all possible .
Show your less basic side to people you've not met face to face.
I always turn to self when others take offence......its usually MY delivery of words that can be the problem.
Other than this.......Lets talk about cars not this BS clogging the web..............PLEASY PLEASE !!
.......Vinny

Great idea.

I don't mean to offend by the words I chose. I speak that way frequently but never intend to hurt someone. Takes a lot to upset me, and if anything I'm enjoying these threads :) Sorry again, just the way I was raised I guess.

[fukem5]

Name calling is showing your ass.:p Lets refrain from this if at all possible .
Show your less basic side to people you've not met face to face.
I always turn to self when others take offence......its usually MY delivery of words that can be the problem.
Other than this.......Lets talk about cars not this BS clogging the web..............PLEASY PLEASE !!:)
.......Vinny
YOus' h8ing on Dr. Holmes, he's more of a man than you'd eva be son.

werd.

[Macv]

Haha, thank god you chimed in. Bout time.

[shrike071]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v356/shrike71/MakeItStop-774424.jpg

[DaveVoorhis]

you are all wankers.

http://lyst.org/wank/wank.png

[ryan roopnarine]

"ZOMG HAX! UR T3H SUK!!!1! i BeT uR a FAGG! IMA KILL J00o Fagg0t!!! im a GREEN BERET NINJA MARINE!!! I Kill3dz like 100000 rag-hedds in NAM!! Il fuk ur glrfrend an st4bb her gutz and ck0k3 u wit da gutz AND KILLL U JO0 F4GgOT!!!!"

[indierthanthou]

oh my god i havent laughed that hard in forever...i swear i peed a little!

[Gayle]

http://lyst.org/wank/wank.png
Is that you Dave?

[Phatty5BMW]

Roflmao Lol Lol Lol Lol You Dribbled!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Alexlind123]

oh my god i havent laughed that hard in forever...i swear i peed a little!

Do you like modest mouse?

[ILoveMPower]

You know you just gotta 535i SE (Sport) - just like me

sure do, thats half the reason i dont believe you

and I have about 190300 miles right now, thanks.