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Driving habits of BMW owners

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Old 08-09-2011 | 11:52 PM
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I'm with umichchris, haha
Seriously, whenever I can I like to go, especially those 3/4 circle freeway on/off ramps.
Old 08-10-2011 | 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by umichchris
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
You sure got away with the words!!!
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Old 08-10-2011 | 05:48 AM
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HARD
- Drive Sport Mode all the time
Old 08-10-2011 | 06:39 AM
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Today I pushed it when I got on the highway, and man the sound of the V8 is sssssswwwwweeeeeeeetttttttt!!!!!!!

Old 08-10-2011 | 06:43 AM
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OK so looks like we got a few people who responded, THANKS

Of those who drive hard, have you experienced more issues with your car? Or just normal wear and tear stuff?

Likewise those who drive moderately, occasionally pushing it, are you experiencing more than usual issue?

Thanks all!
Old 08-10-2011 | 09:58 PM
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I baby my car. No repairs to date (knock on wood). 60K miles.
Old 08-11-2011 | 12:58 PM
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In the City like a granny, it's not worth exercising that V8 from light to light. On the highway I drive it like I stole it, especially if the following so happens to be in my rear view: AUDI, BENZ and 535i

I will wait for the 535i guys to comment
Old 08-13-2011 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Bayerische Motoren-Werke
In the City like a granny, it's not worth exercising that V8 from light to light. On the highway I drive it like I stole it, especially if the following so happens to be in my rear view: AUDI, BENZ and 535i

I will wait for the 535i guys to comment
I like mess with those 535 guys too...
Old 08-13-2011 | 03:24 AM
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Hard, guess that is why I'm averaging 16-17 city MPG in my 535i or maybe the engine mods have something to do with it lol.
Old 08-13-2011 | 08:54 PM
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Out for a drive one day my step son asked if I always drove this fast? I responded, "yeah, pretty much as long as I am in an area where I feel that it's safe." He asked why and I responded, "why else would I own this car? It's the exhilaration it provides" Then I took him for a spirited ride in the Z4 and he shut up.
I think he now understands.


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