OT: Saeco Odea Giro Plus Automated Espresso Machine - Designed by BMW

[EEDegreeToDrive]

http://home.woot.com/ $399
Has a Saeco Odera "Super Automatic" Espresso machine that was designed (all or in-part) by BMW Group's Designworks. Not sure how close that relates to the wonderful engineers that designed our cars, but even the suggestion of a BMW espresso maker is pretty cool.

More info on BMW Designworks USA (http://www.designworksusa.com/design/lifeleisure/index.html)

Since the home.woot.com url will no longer be valid tomorrow, here's a
link to the same/similar model on Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/Saeco-S-OG-SG-Super-Automatic-Espresso-Machine/dp/B000UM2CUO)
And a google shopping page of Saeco Giro Plus brewers (https://www.google.com/search?q=Saeco+RI9755%2F47&hl=en&tbm=shop&aq=f#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&tbm=shop&source=hp&q=Saeco+Odea+Giro+plus&pbx=1&oq=Saeco+Odea+Giro+plus&aq=f&aqi=g1&aql=1&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=107424l112366l2l112575l23l15l0l7l7l6l454l26 43l0.12.0.1.1l19l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=a5c7830d6919493f&biw=1281&bih=961)

I'm so tempted... :D
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QBdJU5wFL._SS500_.jpg

[ByMW]

I spent 5 hours under the 850 yesterday. Changed both front lower control arms and both front thrust struts (upper control arms). Should have been easy, but took twice as long as expected - so a typical 8 series repair job...

Every muscle in my body aches today...

PLEASE do not let my wife see this coffee maker - I will not survive another BMW designed device that requires upkeep and maintenance!

And I understand that it quits delivering coffee on one side if the EML computer detects an improper "ground".
(sorry - couldn't help that)

[Noggie]

I spent a month on a rig with just that coffe machine, and it was SHIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The coffe tasted like crap, took me forever to figure out how to get the correct blend of coffe and water.
The machine had to be taken apart into a million pieces to be cleaned, and I did that a lot, because none of the others did.
the feel of the machine was plasticy and cheap, and you felt like if you touched it just a little to hard something would break off.

If anyone gave me a machine like that I would throw it in their face...... don't even care if it had a BMW logo on it.

There is nothing that will make me part with my Nespresso machine, and most certainly not that piece of crap.

[lawlshane]

Where are the kidney grilles?

[Fatandre]

Speaking of coffee. Just got me a new machine and I love it. It is the best!!!

http://www.craystone.com/francis/X1/X1pink.jpg

[8Harry8]

:) ähm, with all respect, amateurs, nothing but amateurs... :stickoutt

...and I know what I'm talking about (http://www.cafeamwehrgang.de) - see you! :D

[Fatandre]

Harry.
Got it for 100$
If I had the money, then Electra would be my choice :D
But yes, I just started drinking coffee yesterday :D

http://www.appliancist.com/elektra-micro-a-leva-lever-coffee-machine.jpg

[Noggie]

this is my coffe machine, I like it, makes great coffe, espresso, latte, ect. can use the milk steamer to make great hot chocolate too :)

If Clooney says it's "da shit", then it got to be true :D

http://www.espresso-machines-and-coffee-makers.com/image-files/nespresso-romeo.jpg

[lawlshane]

:) ähm, with all respect, amateurs, nothing but amateurs... :stickoutt

...and I know what I'm talking about (http://www.cafeamwehrgang.de) - see you! :D

When I get a chance to go over to Europe for some travelling, I'm definitely stopping by

[epbrown]

If anyone gave me a machine like that I would throw it in their face...... don't even care if it had a BMW logo on it.

There is nothing that will make me part with my Nespresso machine, and most certainly not that piece of crap.

The Nespresso from Porsche Design?

http://www.singleservecoffee.com/images/porsche_nespresso.jpg

[Noggie]

The Nespresso from Porsche Design?

http://www.singleservecoffee.com/images/porsche_nespresso.jpg

maybe :) but my old one has to break down first.

[kensington]

Does it make engine noises while brewing? Maybe a sweet screaming straight 6 sound @ the actual decibel level the real car produces.