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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Would you trust this BMW 'feature'?
http://media.skoopy.com/vids/vid_01022.wmv

Not sure if thats a real option or concept, but wow. Interesting idea..
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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I'd trust it. Toyota has done it for years and I think they'll be bringing it soon once they get over the litigation aspect of it.
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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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I'd love that. No more curb rash.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 02:48 AM
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Wow! My wife can sure use that feature on her next E class!
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Originally Posted by erichen
Wow! My wife can sure use that feature on her next E class!
So funny you said that. When I showed my wife she said "I must not be the only one with that problem."
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