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<misc>Dealer Oil Changes, Jiffy-Lube, Signs of the Apocalypse

Dealer Oil Changes:  Some time ago I posted a snide remark about  
dealer oil changes and costs.  Yesterday, I got a computer generated  
note from my dealer inviting me in for an oil change for the  
bargain price of $40.00.  No thanks!  So I was $10.00 off or maybe  
he has a special for wayward owners that don't darken his doorway  
too often.

Jiffy Lube:  I know that most don't think too highly of this  
franchise.  Given the choice of delayed oil changes (until I have  
time to get to them at home) or J-Lube, I choose the latter.  I go  
to the one outlet in my town that is set up for BMW's, talk to the  
guys and try to help educate them about these cars (No, they really  
won't idle with the dipstick out ,   What's the "L" stand for?   
Leather, Luxury, or Long depending upon what turns your crank, etc.)  
 In turn, the know me by name, care for my cars carefully, reset my  
service lights with their reset tool and leave my K&N's unmolested.  
 I get the oil I want and no hassles.  It can work if you make some  
effort.  One of the guys also has a very nice 325iS(A)  with CLOTH  
factory sports seats.  Haven't seen that before.

Signs of the Apocalypse:  This a.m. on the freeway, I spotted a  
beautiful emerald green 318i (E36) sitting on the back of a flat bed  
tow truck.  (Gorgeous color!!!)  The tow truck was broken down on  
the side of the road.  Surely the end can't be far away.   
Fortunately my bimmer didn't notice her afflicted sister (or  
brother) and motored happily on.

Best,

Bob Duckworth