do you guys on here drive your m3's on long road trips?

M3 Piotr · 07-16-2010, 03:08 PM

DD for me as well. I bought my car to drive and enjoy. It doesn't help that I'm stationed in Germany and can top the speedo almost anytime I feel like. I take the car all over the Europe, so far - Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria.

dawgdog · 07-16-2010, 03:30 PM

I've taken one raod trip to Southern California and back and numerous other short trips. I drive the car daiily and attend as many track day events as I can. What is the point of having the car if you don't use it. I think I'll go for a drive right now.

AUS1969 · 07-27-2010, 11:24 PM

Just got back from a 9,700 mile trip; the car performed beautifully, and no issues except for a cracked windshield, and added a quart of oil.

richardbb85 · 07-28-2010, 01:13 AM

had a 400 miles round trip with the M, didn't like it. too rough/stiff for my taste

I will take my g35 when i am going for a long drive again, much more comfortable

FredVMI · 07-28-2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by That Nice Guy Beck!

as all of you know I did 6000 miles in my first week going from milwaukee to colrado then to NYC and back. personally thats nothing for me, I have high miles on my ducati's and bmw superbike, plan to go to cali in the m3 next week dropping another 6000 miles.

do you guys go on road trips or mostly keep em in the garage as a toy?

The only issue I've experienced on long trips is with the exhaust drone from an aggressive exhaust. While I love the Meisterschaft exhaust on my M and have no regrets, the drone can get old on long trips. Even more so for passengers who don't appreciate modded performance cars. Other than that, drive the heck out of it!

TTG · 07-28-2010, 01:38 AM

Full Garage Queen in here..... My 335 had only 4500 miles on it when I sold it.

M has 400 miles on the clock but we are taking her for a 800 mile road trip to complete break in...... After that I am thinking 1K per year for mileage. She is a sunny day car and we don't have too many sunny days in Seattle.....

OMID INC · 07-28-2010, 01:45 AM

drive it everywhere.. its a piece of metal like my other cars.

richardbb85 · 07-28-2010, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by OMID INC

drive it everywhere.. its a piece of metal like my other cars.

lol, piece of metal

M3 vert · 07-28-2010, 02:14 AM

I take her on roadtrips, infact I did the Gumball 3000 rally this year in the M3

North American Leg:
Boston->Quebec->Montreal->Shannonville->Toronto->Niagara Falls->NYC

bobbyd1961 · 07-28-2010, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by That Nice Guy Beck!

as all of you know I did 6000 miles in my first week going from milwaukee to colrado then to NYC and back. personally thats nothing for me, I have high miles on my ducati's and bmw superbike, plan to go to cali in the m3 next week dropping another 6000 miles.

do you guys go on road trips or mostly keep em in the garage as a toy?

the longer the trip the better

jqsmooth · 08-28-2012, 12:12 PM

Just took a golf trip out to Michigan from NJ for a few days. It was about 1300 miles(round trip) to a friend's house and he drove the rest of the way. Surprisingly, it was very comfortable. Passing tractor trailers was a breeze. Watching out for cops was a pain even with the V1. I saw someone get nailed in PA. He was 2 cars ahead of me, got a little warning in K band. I just happened to be going slowly at that moment. It could easily have been me getting busted. I don't think the V1 would have helped. I'm wondering if it's worth having at all.

I packed a bottle of the motor oil just in case. It was at max when I left, but on the way back it got down to the middle. I didn't need to add oil, but I'm glad I packed it. I had 3 friends "test drive" the car. They really enjoyed the experience.

Golf-wise, hit 3 of the best courses in Michigan. Arcadia Bluffs, Eagle Eye, and Tullymore. It was amazing.

JoM3z · 08-28-2012, 01:02 PM

I drive mine every chance I get, future road trip to Albuquerque in about a month from now, estimated miles 2200. It's a ultimate driving machine, not a ultimate garage machine...

whats77inaname · 08-28-2012, 01:34 PM

Buy it, drive it, love it (the experience, not the car)

LucWerkz · 08-28-2012, 02:06 PM

Drove mine from DC to NYC and back last week going 80mph the entire way in 2nd gear.

Ohh_5H1T · 08-28-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lthai

Drove mine from DC to NYC and back last week going 80mph the entire way in 2nd gear.

lmfao is that a typo? That's not even possible

Carl L · 08-28-2012, 02:51 PM

Sure do. I reached my 1,200 mile break-in on my M5 inside 4 days.

Talk2meg00se · 08-28-2012, 03:41 PM

i tried to avoid any trip in excess of 200 mi and/or 3 hrs. the car just isn't a comfortable cruising car.

faith&firepower · 08-30-2012, 01:27 PM

I just did multiple trips from Detroit to D.C. and back, and just completed another from Detroit to Boston, and am going home for Labor Day & will be back in Boston next week.

I think its a great road tripping vehicle!

Porschefile · 08-30-2012, 01:37 PM

Yep, it is great at it.

FVM3 · 08-30-2012, 01:39 PM

i drive it all day long if i need to.

jaehshim · 08-30-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jqsmooth

Just took a golf trip out to Michigan from NJ for a few days. It was about 1300 miles(round trip) to a friend's house and he drove the rest of the way. Surprisingly, it was very comfortable. Passing tractor trailers was a breeze. Watching out for cops was a pain even with the V1. I saw someone get nailed in PA. He was 2 cars ahead of me, got a little warning in K band. I just happened to be going slowly at that moment. It could easily have been me getting busted. I don't think the V1 would have helped. I'm wondering if it's worth having at all.

I packed a bottle of the motor oil just in case. It was at max when I left, but on the way back it got down to the middle. I didn't need to add oil, but I'm glad I packed it. I had 3 friends "test drive" the car. They really enjoyed the experience.

Golf-wise, hit 3 of the best courses in Michigan. Arcadia Bluffs, Eagle Eye, and Tullymore. It was amazing.

Dang haha I was gonna do the same in about 3 weeks!
made tons of driving trips to AA from NJ during college, drove every year for a game since graduation.
Will be driving the M3 for the first time to AA, hopefully I see a good 19+mpg on highway!
I'll def check out those golf courses!

Majdnoon · 08-30-2012, 04:13 PM

I would, honestly I really would. My E36 drives smooth, rides nice, is pretty roomy for a 15 year old coupe, and is just a pleasure to be in and to drive around. Unfortunately, it has no A/C, no heater, no radio, and none of the windows work so they're perpetually stuck halfway (sucks when it rains, believe you me). The previous owners just plain out abused her

So for long trips and as a DD, no. But I DO try and drive her as often as I possibly can! She makes my day every time I get inside...

07-16-2010, 03:08 PM	#45
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dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	I've taken one raod trip to Southern California and back and numerous other short trips. I drive the car daiily and attend as many track day events as I can. What is the point of having the car if you don't use it. I think I'll go for a drive right now. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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07-27-2010, 11:24 PM	#47
AUS1969 Private First Class 24 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E90 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia iTrader: (0)	Just got back from a 9,700 mile trip; the car performed beautifully, and no issues except for a cracked windshield, and added a quart of oil.
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07-28-2010, 01:13 AM	#48
richardbb85 Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,653 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: annandale, va iTrader: (0)	had a 400 miles round trip with the M, didn't like it. too rough/stiff for my taste I will take my g35 when i am going for a long drive again, much more comfortable __________________ 2011 E92 Space Grey/black + Tech + Premi + Heated Seats
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07-28-2010, 01:38 AM	#50
TTG ... 936 Rep 4,326 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	Full Garage Queen in here..... My 335 had only 4500 miles on it when I sold it. M has 400 miles on the clock but we are taking her for a 800 mile road trip to complete break in...... After that I am thinking 1K per year for mileage. She is a sunny day car and we don't have too many sunny days in Seattle..... __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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07-28-2010, 01:45 AM	#51
OMID INC Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (6)	drive it everywhere.. its a piece of metal like my other cars.
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07-28-2010, 02:14 AM	#53
M3 vert Lieutenant Colonel 55 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: F10 M5, E93 M3, '12 750ix Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Everywhere... iTrader: (0)	I take her on roadtrips, infact I did the Gumball 3000 rally this year in the M3 North American Leg: Boston->Quebec->Montreal->Shannonville->Toronto->Niagara Falls->NYC __________________ 2015 F10 M5 (Dinan Stage 2) 2012 F01 750iX Sport Package (Dinan Stage 4) 2008 E93 M3 FS: http://crm.bmw.ca/en-ca/PreOwned/Sea...38#details-top
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08-28-2012, 12:12 PM	#55
jqsmooth Captain 160 Rep 773 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	Just took a golf trip out to Michigan from NJ for a few days. It was about 1300 miles(round trip) to a friend's house and he drove the rest of the way. Surprisingly, it was very comfortable. Passing tractor trailers was a breeze. Watching out for cops was a pain even with the V1. I saw someone get nailed in PA. He was 2 cars ahead of me, got a little warning in K band. I just happened to be going slowly at that moment. It could easily have been me getting busted. I don't think the V1 would have helped. I'm wondering if it's worth having at all. I packed a bottle of the motor oil just in case. It was at max when I left, but on the way back it got down to the middle. I didn't need to add oil, but I'm glad I packed it. I had 3 friends "test drive" the car. They really enjoyed the experience. Golf-wise, hit 3 of the best courses in Michigan. Arcadia Bluffs, Eagle Eye, and Tullymore. It was amazing. __________________ 2008 E64 M6 2011 E92 l SSII l Fox Red - 145k and Totaled. 2012 Toyota Prius C - 145k and Totaled. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder - 301.6K and Junked. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Rolled & Totaled. 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood - RIP. Last edited by jqsmooth; 08-30-2012 at 01:34 PM..
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JoM3z Lieutenant 58 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 2023 CP XDrive G82 M4 - SSG Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mars iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW M4 CP xDrive [0.00]	I drive mine every chance I get, future road trip to Albuquerque in about a month from now, estimated miles 2200. It's a ultimate driving machine, not a ultimate garage machine...
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08-28-2012, 01:34 PM	#57
whats77inaname Banned 829 Rep 3,387 Posts Drives: when at all possible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tx iTrader: (25)	Buy it, drive it, love it (the experience, not the car)
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LucWerkz Banned 78 Rep 1,237 Posts Drives: e70 X5 4.8i (Temporarily) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DC/VA/MD/PA iTrader: (1)	Drove mine from DC to NYC and back last week going 80mph the entire way in 2nd gear.
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08-28-2012, 02:51 PM	#60
Carl L Major 196 Rep 1,248 Posts Drives: '15 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	Sure do. I reached my 1,200 mile break-in on my M5 inside 4 days.
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08-28-2012, 03:41 PM	#61
Talk2meg00se Captain 103 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	i tried to avoid any trip in excess of 200 mi and/or 3 hrs. the car just isn't a comfortable cruising car. __________________ TiAg \| ZCP \| DCT \| Euro MDM \| aFe filter \| MS Pulley \| Akra Slip-on \| MS Spacers \| 255/275 M4S \| H8 180s
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08-30-2012, 01:27 PM	#62
faith&firepower Granny Shifting, Not Double Clutching Like You 7 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Back in MI iTrader: (0)	I just did multiple trips from Detroit to D.C. and back, and just completed another from Detroit to Boston, and am going home for Labor Day & will be back in Boston next week. I think its a great road tripping vehicle!
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08-30-2012, 01:37 PM	#63
Porschefile Major 59 Rep 1,250 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (7)	Yep, it is great at it.
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08-30-2012, 01:39 PM	#64
FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	i drive it all day long if i need to.
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08-30-2012, 04:13 PM	#66
Majdnoon Welek Ya Kelb 33 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 1998 E36 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I would, honestly I really would. My E36 drives smooth, rides nice, is pretty roomy for a 15 year old coupe, and is just a pleasure to be in and to drive around. Unfortunately, it has no A/C, no heater, no radio, and none of the windows work so they're perpetually stuck halfway (sucks when it rains, believe you me). The previous owners just plain out abused her So for long trips and as a DD, no. But I DO try and drive her as often as I possibly can! She makes my day every time I get inside...
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