Your "car starting" routine
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by ChennaiMR' date='Oct 7 2005, 01:39 AM
if my new car is running low on gas and NO money in my walet, then drive in my fuel efficient Mazda Protege...? 
...good thing is its a Manual one? 
...good thing is its a Manual one? [snapback]180457[/snapback]
but at least is a manual 
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 6 2005, 08:31 AM
(1) Fasten seat belt
(2) Insert key and turn to position 2.
(3) Slap SMG into N from D (I always turn off the car in D)
(4) Step on brake
(4) Crank
(6) Drive
I normally leave iDrive alone unless I want to play with NAV.
I use the steering wheel buttons for a lot of iDrive functions, especially entertainment.
(2) Insert key and turn to position 2.
(3) Slap SMG into N from D (I always turn off the car in D)
(4) Step on brake
(4) Crank
(6) Drive
I normally leave iDrive alone unless I want to play with NAV.
I use the steering wheel buttons for a lot of iDrive functions, especially entertainment.
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From: Alberta, Canada
1. Open door and sit down
2. put foot on brake (car already in park)
3. put Key in and turn car on
4. put on seat belt before the beeping starts
5. put phone in armrest charger
6. accept laywer screen
7. turn on seat and steering wheel heater if I'm cold
8. put are in R to exit garage (never use the park brake and arm rest is always adjusted forward
9. back up until the PDC starts going nuts
10. put car in D or DS to stop the PDC
11. press the G-door to wait until it closes
12. set house/garage alarm system
13. turn down music (can't believe it was that loud from my last trip)
14. drive slowly and carefully until I'm out of the neighorhood, then pin it!
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2. put foot on brake (car already in park)
3. put Key in and turn car on
4. put on seat belt before the beeping starts
5. put phone in armrest charger
6. accept laywer screen
7. turn on seat and steering wheel heater if I'm cold
8. put are in R to exit garage (never use the park brake and arm rest is always adjusted forward
9. back up until the PDC starts going nuts
10. put car in D or DS to stop the PDC
11. press the G-door to wait until it closes
12. set house/garage alarm system
13. turn down music (can't believe it was that loud from my last trip)
14. drive slowly and carefully until I'm out of the neighorhood, then pin it!
smile ...
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Originally Posted by amigo525' date='Oct 6 2005, 11:37 AM
[quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 5 2005, 09:36 PM']I see that you guys don't lock your doors? Not one of you need to unlock the door before getting into your vehicle.?
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You got me too
[snapback]180429[/snapback]
[/quote]Yep, we are all a bunch of real dummies. None of us got in the car, either.
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From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 6 2005, 01:18 PM
[quote name='amigo525' date='Oct 6 2005, 11:37 AM'][quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 5 2005, 09:36 PM']I see that you guys don't lock your doors? Not one of you need to unlock the door before getting into your vehicle.?
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You got me too
[snapback]180429[/snapback]
[/quote]Yep, we are all a bunch of real dummies. None of us got in the car, either.
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[/quote]I live in Canada, we don't lock our doors (in our locked and alarmed garages
)
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From: Southern California
My Ride: 525i, titanium gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, red rear reflectors, chromed std 545 oem wheels
1- open garage
2- open door, get in car
3 - close door
4 - turn key
5 - put foot on brake (yeah, i like the way the foot brake initiates the starter)
6 -put in R and back out while cranking up the music
7 - close garage
8 - brake, put in D and take off
9-aim for any stray cats (they're too fast, cant get em)
10 - before i turn second corner, put seat belt on, accepted lawyerese and hold down entertainment to get to last i-drive spot,
Yeah, the dinging drives me crazy, but not enough to change my routine.
I always leave my cell phone in the car and its bluetooth anyway.
2- open door, get in car
3 - close door
4 - turn key
5 - put foot on brake (yeah, i like the way the foot brake initiates the starter)
6 -put in R and back out while cranking up the music
7 - close garage
8 - brake, put in D and take off
9-aim for any stray cats (they're too fast, cant get em)
10 - before i turn second corner, put seat belt on, accepted lawyerese and hold down entertainment to get to last i-drive spot,
Yeah, the dinging drives me crazy, but not enough to change my routine.
I always leave my cell phone in the car and its bluetooth anyway.
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by Canada545' date='Oct 7 2005, 03:28 AM
[quote name='JDN' date='Oct 6 2005, 01:18 PM'][quote name='amigo525' date='Oct 6 2005, 11:37 AM'][quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 5 2005, 09:36 PM']I see that you guys don't lock your doors? Not one of you need to unlock the door before getting into your vehicle.?
[snapback]180207[/snapback]
You got me too
[snapback]180429[/snapback]
[/quote]Yep, we are all a bunch of real dummies. None of us got in the car, either.
[snapback]180493[/snapback]
[/quote]I live in Canada, we don't lock our doors (in our locked and alarmed garages
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[/quote]Well you are from Alberta, is more peaceful there.
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From: Austin TX
My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 6 2005, 02:18 PM
[quote name='amigo525' date='Oct 6 2005, 11:37 AM'][quote name='AC_S5' date='Oct 5 2005, 09:36 PM']I see that you guys don't lock your doors? Not one of you need to unlock the door before getting into your vehicle.?
[snapback]180207[/snapback]
You got me too
[snapback]180429[/snapback]
[/quote]Yep, we are all a bunch of real dummies. None of us got in the car, either.
[snapback]180493[/snapback]
[/quote]Didn't get me. I sleep in my car with the doors locked.
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