If strangers ask you for a jump, do you give it to them?

shipill · 04-06-2010, 10:13 PM

JayKay335i · 04-06-2010, 10:14 PM

Maybe. A neighbor, sure. Completely random sketchy person? I tell him its a hydrogen car. It has no battery, but he can have a glass of water if hes thirsty.

A hottie? I give her a ride, then jump it.

CollinsE90 · 04-06-2010, 10:15 PM

no, jumps can harm your car with that power surge...

Dan in PA · 04-06-2010, 10:15 PM

A jump in a public parking lot where there are other people within sight? Sure. A ride? Never. Way too risky.

jopa489 · 04-06-2010, 10:30 PM

For me, it really depends on the type of car and person needing a jump. If it's a sketchy looking person in a sketchy looking car, I'll pass. You can usually tell simply by how they ask - that's the deciding factor for me.

BMW F22 · 04-06-2010, 10:33 PM

I usually would if I have time and feel that it won't do me any harm. If it's like a stormy night outside and there's a bunch of people flagging me down I'd like "I'll call AAA for you but that's the best I can/will do."

Blake · 04-06-2010, 10:38 PM

stranger danger

TMNT · 04-06-2010, 10:47 PM

I don't mind helping anyone with a jump, just not when I was in my BMW. I heard power surges can occur and completely damage our electrical system. That is going to be a pretty penny to fix. However I guess it can happen in any of the modern day cars now. So techically its not save to do in any modern car.

I heard there are jump cables that you can attach via the cig lighters that will prevent surges. Don't know if that is true though.

HiYo2o · 04-06-2010, 10:55 PM

ive seen those cig lighters, my friend was using it. it took FOREVER!

Comet · 04-07-2010, 01:43 AM

my BMW dealership a long time ago told me not to give anyone jumps because of those surges

whenever someone asks for it, I tell them that it could cause problems for my system and I'll call roadside assistance for them.
The fact that you actually stopped shows that you are willing to help and are not a prick.

darkcloud · 04-07-2010, 07:05 AM

stop no. If asked my excuse is either, "i don't have jumper cables" cuz i don't or "i just got this car and dont know how the manufacturer wants this done, sorry", worked great when i had the bmw. as soon as you told them the battery is in the trunk their eyes glaze over and would say nevermind haha

hks786 · 04-07-2010, 09:39 AM

yeah

Alexander · 04-07-2010, 09:55 AM

No! I run them over and pick up the illuminated cash scattered on the ground.

MontegoGoGoGo · 04-07-2010, 10:50 AM

This is one of the reasons I don't understand why ALL cars don't come with a self-jumping feature. Mandatory for safety.

It would eliminate a lot of unsafe situations - being on the side of the highway, stuck in a bad part of town, etc.

graider · 04-07-2010, 10:52 AM

no, they should call their road side assistance in the first place. I don't, maybe in my honda yes, not in the m3 though. felt like it gonna damage something.

TurboFan · 04-07-2010, 02:39 PM

In the bimmer, no, I've seen / heard of too many problems with our electrical systems resulting from a jump gone wrong.

In my truck, sure, if they aren't too sketch.

Kroy · 04-07-2010, 02:47 PM

I'd be inclined to help most the time unless the person looks very sketchy. I don't carry cables on me though, so they may be out of luck on that end.

vachss · 04-07-2010, 02:58 PM

In my poor student days I got jump started plenty of times and thumbed rides plenty of times. Say what you will about dangers, but I owe the system/karma/whatever. I jump folks when they ask and typically pick up hitchhikers (unless obviously drunk/crazy/armed).

.retired. · 04-07-2010, 03:28 PM

chev chelios?

Inspired · 04-07-2010, 03:38 PM

I helped people jump a few times already. But I have the machine in the trunk. It jumps start directly from the machine. I don't have to connect it to my car's battery..

silvergray545 · 04-07-2010, 05:11 PM

Depends on the person really. If I don't want to give someone a jump, my excuse is, "The battery is located in the trunk underneath a bunch of panels. I don't know how to remove them and get to it. Sorry." They don't know that we can still access power from underneath the hood.

number335 · 04-07-2010, 05:49 PM

if they drive stick, i may suggest they push their car so they can pop the clutch...that's as far as i go.

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04-06-2010, 10:13 PM	#1
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04-06-2010, 10:14 PM	#2
JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Maybe. A neighbor, sure. Completely random sketchy person? I tell him its a hydrogen car. It has no battery, but he can have a glass of water if hes thirsty. A hottie? I give her a ride, then jump it.
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04-06-2010, 10:15 PM	#3
CollinsE90 Where my bitches 743 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: Cadillac coupe deville Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: street corner checking profits iTrader: (0)	no, jumps can harm your car with that power surge... __________________
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Dan in PA Captain 88 Rep 729 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35i [0.00]	A jump in a public parking lot where there are other people within sight? Sure. A ride? Never. Way too risky. __________________ 2013 BMW Z4 sDrive35i\|DCT\|M-Sport\|iDrive\|Premium Sound\|Heated Seats\|Comfort Access\|PDC\|Deep Sea Blue\|Cream [At the port of exit awaiting a shipping vessel since 8/17/12]
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04-06-2010, 10:30 PM	#5
jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	For me, it really depends on the type of car and person needing a jump. If it's a sketchy looking person in a sketchy looking car, I'll pass. You can usually tell simply by how they ask - that's the deciding factor for me. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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04-06-2010, 10:33 PM	#6
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I usually would if I have time and feel that it won't do me any harm. If it's like a stormy night outside and there's a bunch of people flagging me down I'd like "I'll call AAA for you but that's the best I can/will do."
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04-06-2010, 10:38 PM	#7
Blake Banned 752 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	stranger danger
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04-06-2010, 10:47 PM	#8
TMNT Captain 176 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 330ci ZHP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	I don't mind helping anyone with a jump, just not when I was in my BMW. I heard power surges can occur and completely damage our electrical system. That is going to be a pretty penny to fix. However I guess it can happen in any of the modern day cars now. So techically its not save to do in any modern car. I heard there are jump cables that you can attach via the cig lighters that will prevent surges. Don't know if that is true though.
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04-06-2010, 10:55 PM	#9
HiYo2o Private 5 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	ive seen those cig lighters, my friend was using it. it took FOREVER! __________________ 2006 325i Arctic Metallic
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04-07-2010, 01:43 AM	#10
Comet Troll Harder 393 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 997 GT3, 997 4 GTS, X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal, Beirut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Porsche GT3 [8.00] 2012 Porsche 4 GTS [5.34]	my BMW dealership a long time ago told me not to give anyone jumps because of those surges whenever someone asks for it, I tell them that it could cause problems for my system and I'll call roadside assistance for them. The fact that you actually stopped shows that you are willing to help and are not a prick. __________________
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04-07-2010, 07:05 AM	#11
darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	stop no. If asked my excuse is either, "i don't have jumper cables" cuz i don't or "i just got this car and dont know how the manufacturer wants this done, sorry", worked great when i had the bmw. as soon as you told them the battery is in the trunk their eyes glaze over and would say nevermind haha __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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04-07-2010, 09:39 AM	#12
hks786 Major General 2163 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	yeah __________________
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Alexander Mad tyte EuR0 style boooi <--- Joke 212 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: E30, E85, MKVI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Deal's Gap iTrader: (0)	No! I run them over and pick up the illuminated cash scattered on the ground.
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04-07-2010, 10:50 AM	#14
MontegoGoGoGo I'm kind of a bitch 375 Rep 895 Posts Drives: Montego/Cream E93 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis & St. Petersburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	This is one of the reasons I don't understand why ALL cars don't come with a self-jumping feature. Mandatory for safety. It would eliminate a lot of unsafe situations - being on the side of the highway, stuck in a bad part of town, etc. __________________ E93: Montego/Cream <---- E46 (Coupe): JB/Black <---- E30 (Cabrio): Alpine White/Black
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04-07-2010, 10:52 AM	#15
graider Colonel 35 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	no, they should call their road side assistance in the first place. I don't, maybe in my honda yes, not in the m3 though. felt like it gonna damage something.
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04-07-2010, 02:39 PM	#16
TurboFan Ski bum 317 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	In the bimmer, no, I've seen / heard of too many problems with our electrical systems resulting from a jump gone wrong. In my truck, sure, if they aren't too sketch. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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Kroy Brigadier General 173 Rep 3,032 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	I'd be inclined to help most the time unless the person looks very sketchy. I don't carry cables on me though, so they may be out of luck on that end.
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04-07-2010, 02:58 PM	#18
vachss Captain 55 Rep 815 Posts Drives: Z4 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ventura County, CA iTrader: (1)	In my poor student days I got jump started plenty of times and thumbed rides plenty of times. Say what you will about dangers, but I owe the system/karma/whatever. I jump folks when they ask and typically pick up hitchhikers (unless obviously drunk/crazy/armed).
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04-07-2010, 03:28 PM	#19
.retired. Captain 63 Rep 934 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas Ft. Worth iTrader: (1)	chev chelios?
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04-07-2010, 03:38 PM	#20
Inspired Colonel 148 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	I helped people jump a few times already. But I have the machine in the trunk. It jumps start directly from the machine. I don't have to connect it to my car's battery..
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04-07-2010, 05:11 PM	#21
silvergray545 Skittles, OT OG 2337 Rep 649 Posts Drives: Lots of M cars Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00] 2000 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 [0.00] 2014 VW GLI [0.00]	Depends on the person really. If I don't want to give someone a jump, my excuse is, "The battery is located in the trunk underneath a bunch of panels. I don't know how to remove them and get to it. Sorry." They don't know that we can still access power from underneath the hood.
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04-07-2010, 05:49 PM	#22
number335 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 254 Posts Drives: E92 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	if they drive stick, i may suggest they push their car so they can pop the clutch...that's as far as i go.
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