When I Find That Sonofabitch

hababa · 02-25-2015, 10:46 AM

who had the nerve to /intentionally/ drive in front of me, and kick up that rock that gave me the first scratch(es) on my car, I'm going to do nothing whatsoever.

Finally, after 2 months of being overly cautious, purposely not following too close for fear of getting pelted with rock salt, sand etc, I've acquired the first scratches/gouges on the hood.

After the initial 2 hours of being a bit pissed and vacillating back and forth as to whether or not to get it fixed I came to the (correct) conclusion that it's a good thing!

Phuck it, it's a lease and I already intend on getting another one in 2+ years.

Happy driving everyone, spring is around the corner!

Rick955 · 02-25-2015, 10:57 AM

Looks like a meteor storm at night!

Hey, living in New England is rough on cars. Like you said, Lease, and Release!!

IM2C · 02-25-2015, 10:58 AM

Great attitude. It's just a car after all...unless we're talking about mine.

Lups · 02-25-2015, 11:00 AM

Vote for me when I take over the universe and you have my permission to stab him in the knee with a fork for an hour.

I'm sorry for you, I wouldn't be as cool about this as you are.

afadeev · 02-25-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hababa

[...]Finally, after 2 months of being overly cautious, purposely not following too close for fear of getting pelted with rock salt, sand etc, I've acquired the first scratches/gouges on the hood.

After the initial 2 hours of being a bit pissed and vacillating back and forth as to whether or not to get it fixed I came to the (correct) conclusion that it's a good thing!

Phuck it, it's a lease and I already intend on getting another one in 2+ years.

Happy driving everyone, spring is around the corner!

Congrats on breaking the duck with your new M3!
It's bound to happen sooner or later: first scratch, first ding - that's how you personalize the car and make it your own

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hababa · 02-25-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lups

Wore for me when I take over the universe and you have my permission to stab him in the knee with a fork for an hour.

I'm sorry for you, I wouldn't be as cool about this as you are.

Perhaps the fist time anyone referred to me as cool, thanks!

Hey, don't get me wrong, I was pissed. BUT, it's a leased car that I will not be buying - and if anyone is under the impression that they're going to go 36 months without dings and scratches in this part of the country then I will produce the Loch-ness monster, Bigfoot and the Easter Bunny.

Lups · 02-25-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hababa

Perhaps the fist time anyone referred to me as cool, thanks!

Hey, don't get me wrong, I was pissed. BUT, it's a leased car that I will not be buying - and if anyone is under the impression that they're going to go 36 months without dings and scratches in this part of the country then I will produce the Loch-ness monster, Bigfoot and the Easter Bunny.

Haha!

I agree with you on the scratches and dents. They will happen and leasing is a way to shoulder the cost away.

Still, if someone does that just to disrespect others property, I would be mad. Accidents do happen but that is just wrong.

Stay cool my friend, I'll do the boiling for you. Remember to vote so I don't need to go all Russian in this.

brianeck · 02-25-2015, 11:08 AM

Wow that MG looks so blue in that pic I was trying to figure out the color!

M2wolf · 02-25-2015, 11:14 AM

Ouch.. time for a respray.. don't be a cheap bugger.. get paint protection film fitted!!

absoluteis350 · 02-25-2015, 11:16 AM

I honestly didnt know what I was looking at, at first.. I thought it was the night sky, there was a comet or something coming down, and I couldnt understand why you were pissed.. then I read the post..

M2wolf · 02-25-2015, 11:19 AM

BMW paint is soft like cheese...

The front hood and the side panels are a must..

Gstone · 02-25-2015, 11:46 AM

Dr. Colorchip?

Xerxes480 · 02-25-2015, 11:47 AM

OP you have the right attitude. It's a car and meant to be driven. You're gonna get dings now and then. It sucks, but it's better than trying to live in a bubble.

-X-

rubber_ducky · 02-25-2015, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Yasmarina

Ouch.. time for a respray.. don't be a cheap bugger.. get paint protection film fitted!!

Didn't you start a thread about a door ding? If I'm not mistaken about this, do you intend to repay your door?

rubber_ducky · 02-25-2015, 12:00 PM

The first ding or scratch is always the toughest. This will likely relieve some stress around keeping the car prefect going forward

YolkyPalky · 02-25-2015, 12:36 PM

Just dab a little touch-up paint on it and be done with it.

I consider scratches, dings, etc. to be badges of honor for an M3 well driven! I don't go out of my way to get them of course, but I'm so over getting worked up over what is a losing battle. Enjoy your ride, fix the scratches and dings when its time to sell it!

hababa · 02-25-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rubber_ducky

The first ding or scratch is always the toughest. This will likely relieve some stress around keeping the car prefect going forward

BINGO!

Jbmw21 · 02-25-2015, 09:51 PM

Dammm I took my car out for a spin too come back to this mineral white

Longbow64 · 02-25-2015, 10:01 PM

Chics dig scars.

originalgoods13 · 02-28-2015, 07:53 AM

I've had those damages from the rocks and can be easily repaired by a reputable paint correction detailer, so no need to fret

And no, the BMW paint work is not "soft" at all but don't expect it to be bulletproof, it's paint after all

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hababa Private First Class 66 Rep 131 Posts Drives: F80 MG/SO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UNY iTrader: (0)	When I Find That Sonofabitch who had the nerve to /intentionally/ drive in front of me, and kick up that rock that gave me the first scratch(es) on my car, I'm going to do nothing whatsoever. Finally, after 2 months of being overly cautious, purposely not following too close for fear of getting pelted with rock salt, sand etc, I've acquired the first scratches/gouges on the hood. After the initial 2 hours of being a bit pissed and vacillating back and forth as to whether or not to get it fixed I came to the (correct) conclusion that it's a good thing! Phuck it, it's a lease and I already intend on getting another one in 2+ years. Happy driving everyone, spring is around the corner! Attached Images __________________
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rubber_ducky Colonel 386 Rep 2,988 Posts Drives: roach coach Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: boston-ish iTrader: (21)	The first ding or scratch is always the toughest. This will likely relieve some stress around keeping the car prefect going forward
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