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Driving habits of BMW owners

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Old 08-08-2011 | 12:53 PM
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This is really to study the relationship between the driving habits of people and the related car problems some of us are experiencing.

Basically, since I have an automatic, I really drive nice and slow, occasionally push it when needed. The Maserati however is a different story

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Old 08-08-2011 | 01:22 PM
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Like dick head because everyone assumes that the way BMW drivers are.
Old 08-08-2011 | 03:33 PM
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Old 08-09-2011 | 07:18 AM
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It depends on what mood I am in so I would have to say I push it more than average but when i was in Germany.... I kept my foot in it all the time which ruined me when I returned CONUS.
Old 08-09-2011 | 07:50 AM
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I chose moderate. Not pushing her all the time, but if I'm in the mood or I don't want to wait behind some slow car, then I'll whip out that BMW power
Old 08-09-2011 | 09:57 AM
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All depends on my mood, and what else is going on while I'm driving. Sometimes i see other BMs or Audi/MB and have a good time, its a car, meant to be driven.
Old 08-09-2011 | 10:28 AM
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For some reason every time i drive my car I'm in the hurry..
Old 08-09-2011 | 11:38 AM
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hard, only when I down shift to 3rd
Old 08-09-2011 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ellicit
hard, only when I down shift to 3rd
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What a burst of power that downshift! The entire back end swings even on a 6th to 3rd at 75 miles an hour.
Old 08-09-2011 | 08:28 PM
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I drive my 545i like a fucking maniac...whenever....wherever possible. I wanted a BMW since high school and this is my first one. I lovely car like it's family member...one that has to be worked hard to earn my love that is


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