Am I driving too much

sbahr001 · 09-23-2012, 11:30 PM

I purchased my 2013 335i MSport last Saturday. Since then, I have put 900 miles on it. I am afraid that I am driving too much. I am having so much fun driving my car, that I find any excuses to drive it. My previous car was a 2005 Toyota Corolla(had 5 miles when I got it in '05) that I used to drive to work, which is 70 mile round-trip commute. I do have 2002 Civic, but it isn't as fun to drive and the only two options it has is a AC and is auto.
I was wondering if anyone has had this problem, what are the long term consequences of putting so many miles so fast, and any tips would be nice.

-I really understand the feeling that there is no car like the 3. I was sold after a test drive, and nothing has even come close to the feeling I have with my 3.

ƒ° · 09-23-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sbahr001

I purchased my 2013 335i MSport last Saturday. Since then, I have put 900 miles on it. I am afraid that I am driving too much. I am having so much fun driving my car, that I find any excuses to drive it. My previous car was a 2005 Toyota Corolla(had 5 miles when I got it in '05) that I used to drive to work, which is 70 mile round-trip commute. I do have 2002 Civic, but it isn't as fun to drive and the only two options it has is a AC and is auto.
I was wondering if anyone has had this problem, what are the long term consequences of putting so many miles so fast, and any tips would be nice.

-I really understand the feeling that there is no car like the 3. I was sold after a test drive, and nothing has even come close to the feeling I have with my 3.

I don't think there's any harm in driving a lot. Just do the maintenance on time. As far as long term consequences go... You'll wear out the car just in time to get the new M4. Keep going.

justinnum1 · 09-23-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sbahr001

I purchased my 2013 335i MSport last Saturday. Since then, I have put 900 miles on it. I am afraid that I am driving too much. I am having so much fun driving my car, that I find any excuses to drive it. My previous car was a 2005 Toyota Corolla(had 5 miles when I got it in '05) that I used to drive to work, which is 70 mile round-trip commute. I do have 2002 Civic, but it isn't as fun to drive and the only two options it has is a AC and is auto.
I was wondering if anyone has had this problem, what are the long term consequences of putting so many miles so fast, and any tips would be nice.

-I really understand the feeling that there is no car like the 3. I was sold after a test drive, and nothing has even come close to the feeling I have with my 3.

Keep on enjoying it. You didn't lease it, did you?

SomeRandomer123 · 09-24-2012, 08:00 AM

I'm on 7200 miles after 3 months - no worries!

KarenD · 09-24-2012, 08:39 AM

I have logged 1325 miles in 21 days! I look for excuses to drive as well, oh and wanted to get thru that break in period

. You bought it to enjoy it so drive it!

kokopuffs405 · 09-24-2012, 12:32 PM

7 months ... 12k miles =)

ric124 · 09-24-2012, 12:39 PM

4 months = 7,600 miles

Seagull · 09-24-2012, 12:57 PM

Some things to keep in mind...

You can never drive too much
Always take the long way home
Its a good thing when you need to change your brakes
Its a good thing when you need to change your oil
Its a good thing when you need to change your tires
Its a good thing when you give your car a secret glance, and smirk as you walk away

mark.L · 09-24-2012, 02:25 PM

I have logged 68,500 miles in 15 months on my prius..
No such thing as "driving too much"..

ATX78703 · 09-24-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Seagull

Some things to keep in mind...

You can never drive too much
Always take the long way home
Its a good thing when you need to change your brakes
Its a good thing when you need to change your oil
Its a good thing when you need to change your tires
Its a good thing when you give your car a secret glance, and smirk as you walk away

+1; especially the part about the tires....

fshubert · 09-24-2012, 03:17 PM

Can never drive too much....unless you lease....like me. But 1200 miles/month is just bareable enough. Makes me savor every mile I go.

NAV8TT · 09-24-2012, 09:30 PM

I have 16000 mls sin e April 2nd

ocso1606 · 09-24-2012, 09:40 PM

68,000 miles in 15 months!! HOLY CRAAAAAAP!!!!

Koer · 09-24-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Seagull

Some things to keep in mind...

You can never drive too much
Always take the long way home
Its a good thing when you need to change your brakes
Its a good thing when you need to change your oil
Its a good thing when you need to change your tires
Its a good thing when you give your car a secret glance, and smirk as you walk away

This, this right here.. Made my day

sbahr001 · 09-25-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

Keep on enjoying it. You didn't lease it, did you?

No not at all, thats the reason why I bough it. I couldn't lease it. I was driving 20,000/yr since last year with the corolla.

jtuds · 09-25-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by sbahr001

I purchased my 2013 335i MSport last Saturday. Since then, I have put 900 miles on it. I am afraid that I am driving too much. I am having so much fun driving my car, that I find any excuses to drive it. My previous car was a 2005 Toyota Corolla(had 5 miles when I got it in '05) that I used to drive to work, which is 70 mile round-trip commute. I do have 2002 Civic, but it isn't as fun to drive and the only two options it has is a AC and is auto.
I was wondering if anyone has had this problem, what are the long term consequences of putting so many miles so fast, and any tips would be nice.

-I really understand the feeling that there is no car like the 3. I was sold after a test drive, and nothing has even come close to the feeling I have with my 3.

What do you mean by "driving too much"? What's the concern?

sbahr001 · 09-25-2012, 12:41 PM

Putting on too many miles too fast, I would like the car to last me as long as possible, a minimum of 6 years hopefully 10. I just have so much fun driving that I am going to have to get a new one sooner, or get another car in general.

09-23-2012, 11:30 PM	#1
sbahr001 New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2013 335i MSport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Am I driving too much I purchased my 2013 335i MSport last Saturday. Since then, I have put 900 miles on it. I am afraid that I am driving too much. I am having so much fun driving my car, that I find any excuses to drive it. My previous car was a 2005 Toyota Corolla(had 5 miles when I got it in '05) that I used to drive to work, which is 70 mile round-trip commute. I do have 2002 Civic, but it isn't as fun to drive and the only two options it has is a AC and is auto. I was wondering if anyone has had this problem, what are the long term consequences of putting so many miles so fast, and any tips would be nice. -I really understand the feeling that there is no car like the 3. I was sold after a test drive, and nothing has even come close to the feeling I have with my 3. __________________ 2013 335i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Black Dakota Leather.
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KarenD Private First Class 3 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ft Lauderdale iTrader: (0)	I have logged 1325 miles in 21 days! I look for excuses to drive as well, oh and wanted to get thru that break in period . You bought it to enjoy it so drive it!
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Seagull Major 289 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: F87 M2, E84 X1 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Some things to keep in mind... You can never drive too much Always take the long way home Its a good thing when you need to change your brakes Its a good thing when you need to change your oil Its a good thing when you need to change your tires Its a good thing when you give your car a secret glance, and smirk as you walk away __________________ Current: F87 M2 MT MPE, E84 PP SP LP Previous: F30 - 335i AT, E90 - 335xi MT, E90 - 330i MT, E46 - 330i MT
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mark.L Lieutenant 12 Rep 455 Posts Drives: '13 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I have logged 68,500 miles in 15 months on my prius.. No such thing as "driving too much".. __________________ 335i ///M-Sport Mineral Gray \| Black-kidney Grilles \| Performance Exhaust
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fshubert Captain 89 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northwest NJ iTrader: (0)	Can never drive too much....unless you lease....like me. But 1200 miles/month is just bareable enough. Makes me savor every mile I go. __________________ 2018 Mustang GT \| Royal Crimson \| Black Leather \| 6-speed \| Cold Weather \| Premium Pkg \| 20" Alloy Wheels \| Tuned to 510HP \| Less than $45K Previous loves: 2015 F30 335i / 2013 F30 335i / 2009 E90 335i / 2007 E90 328xi
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sbahr001 New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2013 335i MSport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Putting on too many miles too fast, I would like the car to last me as long as possible, a minimum of 6 years hopefully 10. I just have so much fun driving that I am going to have to get a new one sooner, or get another car in general. __________________ 2013 335i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Black Dakota Leather.
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