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Everything that doesn’t fit neatly into cars or travel. A 90mph derecho. BBQ. Buyer guides for anyone considering an E39 or E46. And the story of how this site got rebuilt by an AI in a single conversation.

Storm of ’03
90mph derecho — 24 photos
2026
Rebuilt with AI — one conversation
2001
Site first published
Beyond the Garage
2003
The Storm of ’03
90mph derecho. 24 photos. The kind of weather that stays with you.
Life
BBQ
The other passion. Smoke and patience.
2026 — Meta
Vibe Coded with AI
This site was rebuilt in a single conversation with Claude. 40+ pages. One session.
Buyer Guides
E46 BMW
E46 Buyer Guide
What to look for, what to avoid, what to budget for. From someone who owned one for 17 years.
E39 BMW
E39 Buyer Guide
The E39 is one of the best BMWs ever made. Here’s how to buy a good one.
BMWCCA Event
MINI Preview
The night BMW previewed the new MINI to BMWCCA members.
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