Should I drive it?

Dan203 · 05-10-2008, 02:52 AM

Dealer just emailed me and said they have a 135i convertible available for test drive. Should I go down there and give it a whirl? Or will driving one now only make the last few weeks of my wait completely unbearable?

As I've mentioned before, I ordered this car blind. I've never seen one, and I've never driven one. However I'm committed to getting the car so test driving it is not going to change my mind one way or another. It'll basically be a joy ride to hold me over until my car actually gets here.

Dan

WishBone33 · 05-10-2008, 03:51 AM

i test drove the 135i twice. Once was a coupe and the second was a vert. The coupe was great the vert was a little disappointing. i dont know why but the vert felt less powerful. it's probably just me but i didnt feel the pull i felt when i floored it in the coupe vs. the vert.

TP 135i · 05-10-2008, 07:59 AM

Don't drive it.........Save yourself for YOUR car.
It will be worth the wait :wink:

BMW Dreamer · 05-10-2008, 08:08 AM

I agree wait. Plus its like eating 1 piece of Pizza when you are starved. Wait for your baby.

ibeam81 · 05-10-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff1962

I agree wait. Plus its like eating 1 piece of Pizza when you are starved. Wait for your baby.

LOL... Great analogy.

There's a reason that they say that good things are worth waiting for. It's like waiting for Christmas day as a kid.

Red135 · 05-10-2008, 10:38 AM

Wait. I know I want the first 135 I drive to be mine. However, I did ride along while I made my wife drive.

60Driver · 05-10-2008, 03:14 PM

Save yourself? Sounds like misguided sexual education. :wink: Maybe this other 'car' does things your 'car' doesn't do. It is a Vert after all! Driving this other 'car' will make you appreciate your 'car' even more. Drive as many 'cars' as you can. No sub context intended.

lib · 05-10-2008, 04:18 PM

This depends entirely on how much patience you have. Not only do you need to wait for your car's delivery; you also need to wait until the end of the break-in period to truly see what the engine can do.

Since you ordered a coupe it may also be your only chance to drive a 135i convertible for quite a while.

Jumpman · 05-10-2008, 04:53 PM

More time behind the wheel of a 1-series ... not sure I understand what the problem is? :biggrin:

Dan203 · 05-11-2008, 02:34 AM

I think I'm going to head up there on Monday or Tuesday and give it a whirl. I know it wont be exactly the same as what I'm getting but I'd like to at least know that I test drove one before I sign the paperwork.

Dan

professor · 05-11-2008, 05:43 AM

this really is a funny topic. worried about cheating on your car with her friend?

Dan203 · 05-11-2008, 03:28 PM

No I was more worried that driving one now would make the last few weeks of waiting that much harder. At this point I don't what I'm missing. After I drive it I will.

Dan

SF_VR6 · 05-11-2008, 07:30 PM

Yes you should drive it. Have fun with the dealer demo car and see what it can do. Once you get your car, you're gonna have to baby it during the break in period.

professor · 05-11-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SF_VR6

Yes you should drive it. Have fun with the dealer demo car and see what it can do. Once you get your car, you're gonna have to baby it during the break in period.

that's a good perspective. drive the demo to get the aggressive driving streak out of your system and to learn what you and the car are capable of together. then drive your own car softly during the break in period.

05-10-2008, 02:52 AM	#1
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	Should I drive it? Dealer just emailed me and said they have a 135i convertible available for test drive. Should I go down there and give it a whirl? Or will driving one now only make the last few weeks of my wait completely unbearable? As I've mentioned before, I ordered this car blind. I've never seen one, and I've never driven one. However I'm committed to getting the car so test driving it is not going to change my mind one way or another. It'll basically be a joy ride to hold me over until my car actually gets here. Dan
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05-10-2008, 03:51 AM	#2
WishBone33 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 361 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC iTrader: (0)	i test drove the 135i twice. Once was a coupe and the second was a vert. The coupe was great the vert was a little disappointing. i dont know why but the vert felt less powerful. it's probably just me but i didnt feel the pull i felt when i floored it in the coupe vs. the vert.
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05-10-2008, 07:59 AM	#3
TP 135i Major 29 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	Don't drive it.........Save yourself for YOUR car. It will be worth the wait :wink: __________________ 2008 135i SGM
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BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	I agree wait. Plus its like eating 1 piece of Pizza when you are starved. Wait for your baby.
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Red135 La Flama Blanca 27 Rep 1,545 Posts Drives: 1-series Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Abq, NM iTrader: (1)	Wait. I know I want the first 135 I drive to be mine. However, I did ride along while I made my wife drive. __________________ AMS, Berk Technology, aFe, ER
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60Driver Lieutenant 6 Rep 459 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Save yourself? Sounds like misguided sexual education. :wink: Maybe this other 'car' does things your 'car' doesn't do. It is a Vert after all! Driving this other 'car' will make you appreciate your 'car' even more. Drive as many 'cars' as you can. No sub context intended. __________________ ~My other car is a Blackhawk~ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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05-10-2008, 04:18 PM	#8
lib Major 141 Rep 1,401 Posts Drives: <This space for rent> Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	This depends entirely on how much patience you have. Not only do you need to wait for your car's delivery; you also need to wait until the end of the break-in period to truly see what the engine can do. Since you ordered a coupe it may also be your only chance to drive a 135i convertible for quite a while.
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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	More time behind the wheel of a 1-series ... not sure I understand what the problem is? :biggrin:
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05-11-2008, 02:34 AM	#10
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I think I'm going to head up there on Monday or Tuesday and give it a whirl. I know it wont be exactly the same as what I'm getting but I'd like to at least know that I test drove one before I sign the paperwork. Dan
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05-11-2008, 05:43 AM	#11
professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	this really is a funny topic. worried about cheating on your car with her friend?
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05-11-2008, 03:28 PM	#12
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	No I was more worried that driving one now would make the last few weeks of waiting that much harder. At this point I don't what I'm missing. After I drive it I will. Dan
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05-11-2008, 07:30 PM	#13
SF_VR6 Lieutenant 125 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 16' X5 M-Sport / Space Gray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Yes you should drive it. Have fun with the dealer demo car and see what it can do. Once you get your car, you're gonna have to baby it during the break in period.
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