Time to part with the 335i....New BMW ordered

creepy coupe · 07-31-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DanTheManc

I suffered an injury about 6yrs ago. I ripped half my chest muscle when my tendon snapped whilst using the bench press at the gym. I'm thinking this maybe causing me to hold the steering wheel slightly wider than most people. To be honest I don't think I do and I've never had this problem in any other car including Corsas and other small cars. I hold the steering wheel at 3.45 position with my elbows slightly bent. Is that normal?

Ah. So there was nothing wrong with the car, it's you ya freak

DanTheManc · 07-31-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Ah. So there was nothing wrong with the car, it's you ya freak

Must be

I personally don't think my chest has anything to do with it. The way I carry myself and my driving position haven't changed since my injury as far as I'm aware. I'm just trying to think of reasons why I couldn't get into a comfortable driving position for my elbows and it seems everyone else can.

davyk31 · 07-31-2013, 12:55 PM

Ask for the car for a day to get plenty of time to get your fit in it, might lead to an order so they should oblige.

DanTheManc · 07-31-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by davyk31

Ask for the car for a day to get plenty of time to get your fit in it, might lead to an order so they should oblige.

They told me to comeback the following day offered the car for longer to try and prevent me from cancelling. To be fair, the dealer (Williams Bolton) were fantastic and I felt bad cancelling.

I tried numerous seat and steering wheel positions throughout my test drive over roughly a 70-80 minute period. I really wanted the car, I just couldnt get into a comfortable position.

jammy78 · 07-31-2013, 05:10 PM

I don't blame you - if you don't feel comfortable in it.... It's not for you!

I felt the same when I test drove a 2011 123d.... it felt like it was built for a woman!

creepy coupe · 08-01-2013, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jammy78

I don't blame you - if you don't feel comfortable in it.... It's not for you!

I felt the same when I test drove a 2011 123d.... it felt like it was built for a woman!

Or... It could be built for a man and you are a woman?

jammy78 · 08-01-2013, 05:47 AM

^^ Very good point..... it would explain a few things!

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