Is your 3 series a commuter car?

RicheyBMW · 07-10-2012, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dtran

The drive is comfortable, but the "peace of mind is not" haha. Just don't like adding that many km in a day, month, etc. What's everyone averaging about a month?

I used to be like that too, worrying about stacking too many miles on my car. But then I got over it and realized that you only live once and you bought it to drive it, so enjoy it.

kitkat1723 · 07-10-2012, 01:01 AM

Daily driven here! I actually count down to each 1000 I put on because I can't believe it passed by so quick lol

VNeBLOB42 · 07-10-2012, 01:44 AM

Daily driver now since I sold my E46. Miss that car. Commute to work is 3 miles from my GF house and 18 miles from mine, one way. Not so bad, still putting an average of 1000 miles a month. But that's part of the fun.

narutoramen · 07-10-2012, 01:47 AM

Considering it's my only car, yes. And I'm in the camp with people who believe a car is meant to be driven.

Dozhdbog · 07-10-2012, 01:54 AM

I put 20,000 miles on the odometer in my first year.

peeej · 07-10-2012, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverII

i got my car to drive. So i drive it everywhere.

+1

hoisumguo · 07-10-2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by skeee1

I drive my 2012 E93 as a commuter car. That is what a BMW is built for. DRIVEN! Love my commuter car. Everyone go and have fun!

+1 and love every minute of the 80 mi / day

-Hoi

J3FF3RSON · 07-10-2012, 03:08 AM

Definitely - Bought it to drive it.

DDS2015 · 07-10-2012, 03:11 AM

16k miles in 9 months. Bought it to drive it.

fistofsouth · 07-10-2012, 06:27 AM

I hear your pain; I purchased "Black Sunshine" my 2009 335i (M Sport, 6MT, CPO, et al) with just a skosh over 21,00 miles in late May. It is now early July and my car has 32,000 miles on it. Not only do I commute 80 miles a day, but I have taken several road trips. The end result is I'm putting 5,000 miles a month on my car, just purchased new tires to the tune of $1100 and at this rate will buy new tires every 6 months. I love to drive this baby, but something's got to give. I recently stopped volunteering for every errand the wife can think of so perhaps that will help.

BMW_Belgier · 07-10-2012, 06:31 AM

Daily drive (60 miles)

Why should i not drive it

TheTal0n · 07-10-2012, 06:35 AM

I only worry about that when im not driving the car, soon as i get in it everything just makes sense.

fireline43 · 07-10-2012, 07:15 AM

I use it for my daily car. If you can afford the maintinence to drive it all the time then why not. If it becomes a strain, then there are a ton of cheaper options for commuter cars. I do plan on paying off the BMW in a couple years, and then leasing a second daily car so I'll keep the maintinence down over time.

marcus321 · 07-10-2012, 07:26 AM

My last car was a garage queen and I regret it. So I sold both my vehicles and drive my 335i everywhere. I dont want to have all these mods done to it and not enjoy it everyday.

ZURICH · 07-10-2012, 07:59 AM

I drive a December 2006 320d Touring "Wagon" She now has 151,000 Km on the clock and yes she is my daily driver. I travel all over Switzerland for work and drive to the UK 2 or 3 times a year, I could fly but the trip is awesome and is only 1300 Km.

Minimal problems, injectors and a turbo but covered under waranty, no other problems. Here are a few pics of me and my Girl up in the Swiss Alps 2 weeks ago.

BMW_Belgier · 07-10-2012, 08:05 AM

@ZURICH: Nice view

axztx · 07-10-2012, 08:22 AM

I drive 100 miles and 2 hours each day. Why would I want to do that in a commuter car? 2 hours spent in the Ultimate Driving Machine is the highlight of my work day.

I bought this car because I love the way it drives, not because of how it looks sitting in my garage.

Turb0Surge · 07-10-2012, 08:34 AM

Bought my 335 and felt bad about driving it 80-120 miles a day. So I bought a used 04 mazda rx8. I drove it for about a month, and then I got bored of it. It's been standing in my garage for the last 3 months. I let my little bro take it out whenever he goes somewhere. My little brother drives that car more than I do.

JJFESQ · 07-10-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by StretchNpoke

80+ miles a day m-f

Who you calling M-F.

ZURICH · 07-10-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

@ZURICH: Nice view

If you liked thoes pics, you will bee green with envy looking at these.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=709724

WilliamLAdams · 07-10-2012, 09:12 AM

I've put 16k+ on my e92 since I bought it 8 months ago. At first I was like holy crap that's alot of miles and felt bad. But I bought this car with the intention of literally driving it until the wheels fall off and hoping it will get me through residency (I'll be finishing that approximately 12 years from now) so I've accepted it & learned to enjoy every minute of unleashing this beast on the streets. I used to put a lot of miles on my GSXR600 in the summer but it's gotten to the point where I'd rather drive my e92!

BRAISKI · 07-10-2012, 09:28 AM

Whats the reason why you bought a car? To leave it at home sitting in the garage looking pretty?

I can't understand why people are very concern about the mileage of the car, there is a reason why you get a car.

A 3 series is a commuter car and not an exotic car. Even though some people may think it, just because its a BMW lol.

07-10-2012, 01:01 AM	#24
kitkat1723 Lieutenant 48 Rep 506 Posts Drives: e90 325i - sold Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Round Lake, IL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 E90 325i [9.50]	Daily driven here! I actually count down to each 1000 I put on because I can't believe it passed by so quick lol
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VNeBLOB42 Lieutenant Colonel 50 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 14' GMC Terrain SLT-2 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Folsom, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 007 335i E92 [7.66]	Daily driver now since I sold my E46. Miss that car. Commute to work is 3 miles from my GF house and 18 miles from mine, one way. Not so bad, still putting an average of 1000 miles a month. But that's part of the fun. __________________ SOLD:: PTF Pro eTune by Dzenno / COBB S1+ E50 Alpina B3 Flash / ETS FMIC / ER CP / CPE DCI
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07-10-2012, 01:47 AM	#26
narutoramen New Member 2 Rep 23 Posts Drives: '07 328i E92 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sac iTrader: (0)	Considering it's my only car, yes. And I'm in the camp with people who believe a car is meant to be driven.
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07-10-2012, 01:54 AM	#27
Dozhdbog Lieutenant Colonel 86 Rep 1,849 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (0)	I put 20,000 miles on the odometer in my first year. __________________ 2011 E90 / Premium Package / Stage 2 PPK / Performance Suspension
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07-10-2012, 03:08 AM	#30
J3FF3RSON Private First Class 5 Rep 168 Posts Drives: 2011 335I (E90) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Louisville, KY iTrader: (3)	Definitely - Bought it to drive it. __________________ My Rides: 1.) 2014 Ram 1500 Sport 2.) 2011 BMW 335I (E90) "If you're going through Hell... Keep Going."
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07-10-2012, 03:11 AM	#31
DDS2015 Major 392 Rep 1,444 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X3 [0.00] 2023 BMW M4 [0.00]	16k miles in 9 months. Bought it to drive it.
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07-10-2012, 06:27 AM	#32
fistofsouth Enlisted Member 4 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 209 BMW 335i E92 N54 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Denton, Texas iTrader: (1)	I hear your pain; I purchased "Black Sunshine" my 2009 335i (M Sport, 6MT, CPO, et al) with just a skosh over 21,00 miles in late May. It is now early July and my car has 32,000 miles on it. Not only do I commute 80 miles a day, but I have taken several road trips. The end result is I'm putting 5,000 miles a month on my car, just purchased new tires to the tune of $1100 and at this rate will buy new tires every 6 months. I love to drive this baby, but something's got to give. I recently stopped volunteering for every errand the wife can think of so perhaps that will help.
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07-10-2012, 06:31 AM	#33
BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Daily drive (60 miles) Why should i not drive it
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07-10-2012, 06:35 AM	#34
TheTal0n Captain 51 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	I only worry about that when im not driving the car, soon as i get in it everything just makes sense.
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07-10-2012, 07:15 AM	#35
fireline43 Lieutenant 42 Rep 497 Posts Drives: 2013 Mercedes C250 Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I use it for my daily car. If you can afford the maintinence to drive it all the time then why not. If it becomes a strain, then there are a ton of cheaper options for commuter cars. I do plan on paying off the BMW in a couple years, and then leasing a second daily car so I'll keep the maintinence down over time.
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07-10-2012, 07:26 AM	#36
marcus321 Captain 137 Rep 876 Posts Drives: 2017 Acura NSX Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (1)	My last car was a garage queen and I regret it. So I sold both my vehicles and drive my 335i everywhere. I dont want to have all these mods done to it and not enjoy it everyday.
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07-10-2012, 07:59 AM	#37
ZURICH Major 41 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: E91 320d Touring M Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wettingen iTrader: (0)	I drive a December 2006 320d Touring "Wagon" She now has 151,000 Km on the clock and yes she is my daily driver. I travel all over Switzerland for work and drive to the UK 2 or 3 times a year, I could fly but the trip is awesome and is only 1300 Km. Minimal problems, injectors and a turbo but covered under waranty, no other problems. Here are a few pics of me and my Girl up in the Swiss Alps 2 weeks ago. Attached Images __________________ M Sport Package, (PDC), front / rear, Cruise control Mystic Blue Metallic, Beige Dakota leather, Alarm, Automatic transmission, Panoramic glass roof, Heated Seats, Lumbar etc etc "I don't Fuck around but when I do, I dont fuck around"
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07-10-2012, 08:05 AM	#38
BMW_Belgier Lieutenant Colonel 99 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: E92 335xi n55 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	@ZURICH: Nice view
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07-10-2012, 08:22 AM	#39
axztx Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 08 e92 328xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	I drive 100 miles and 2 hours each day. Why would I want to do that in a commuter car? 2 hours spent in the Ultimate Driving Machine is the highlight of my work day. I bought this car because I love the way it drives, not because of how it looks sitting in my garage.
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07-10-2012, 08:34 AM	#40
Turb0Surge Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: BLACK e90 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lincoln, CA iTrader: (0)	Bought my 335 and felt bad about driving it 80-120 miles a day. So I bought a used 04 mazda rx8. I drove it for about a month, and then I got bored of it. It's been standing in my garage for the last 3 months. I let my little bro take it out whenever he goes somewhere. My little brother drives that car more than I do.
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07-10-2012, 09:12 AM	#43
WilliamLAdams Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	I've put 16k+ on my e92 since I bought it 8 months ago. At first I was like holy crap that's alot of miles and felt bad. But I bought this car with the intention of literally driving it until the wheels fall off and hoping it will get me through residency (I'll be finishing that approximately 12 years from now) so I've accepted it & learned to enjoy every minute of unleashing this beast on the streets. I used to put a lot of miles on my GSXR600 in the summer but it's gotten to the point where I'd rather drive my e92!
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07-10-2012, 09:28 AM	#44
BRAISKI Colonel 135 Rep 2,517 Posts Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	Whats the reason why you bought a car? To leave it at home sitting in the garage looking pretty? I can't understand why people are very concern about the mileage of the car, there is a reason why you get a car. A 3 series is a commuter car and not an exotic car. Even though some people may think it, just because its a BMW lol. __________________ My 2011 ED @ BMW Welt, one of the best days of my life! Full front PPF!
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