My M3 has been reduced to a daily driver

Endless619 · 09-07-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

+1!

I love how people tell other folks how they should be driving their cars, and what constitutes being a car guy or not. I stopped driving my car daily as well, during the week it sits in the garage, but I drive it 700+ miles in one go to take it to a shop or track... I wonder if I'm a car guy or not?

I rotate taking my M3 to work and X5. Its like 20 miles one way but I figure you have no guarntee in life to be on this planet tomorrow so why not enjoy the car in the now? I live more north than original poster and the snow was on the ground maybe 60 days last year so its not bad at all. Its not Barrow or Nome Alaska, where I have lived. It's the fricken east coast. lol People actually think the snow gets bad on the east coast. LMFAO.. Try living where it rains 11/12 months STRAIGHT and snows on the ground 12/12 months STRAIGHT. Has New York City or Boston ever been below -50 degrees F? Sorry need to get off my rant. Some guy here in Maine was bitching it was cold last night and it was like 40s.

Anyway people pay for the car, they should drive it. Simple. Not rocket science.

loopsandsounds · 09-07-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by davesaddiction

I'll just leave this here...

Yup, sums this ridiculous thread up in one image. One mans M3 garage queen is another mans GT3 tow truck. To each his own! I have DD 2 E9X M3's now...perfect balance. If I had a GT3, it would be a garage queen :-)

LarThaL · 09-08-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by davesaddiction

I'll just leave this here...

Someone REALLY wanted a GT3.

tibra1 · 09-08-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

But it sounds like if I don't drive it in the rain to the mall I'm not a car guy?

Just dont do what this guy did..

davesaddiction · 09-08-2012, 02:15 PM

From a recent C&D article on the new F12:

Research undertaken by Ferrari with its 599GTB Fiorano customers indicates that 20 percent of them use their cars on a daily basis.

IFX · 09-08-2012, 03:18 PM

It's not a collectible..

MJM · 09-09-2012, 09:46 AM

Something to consider for the future; most auto insurance companies offer "Substitute Transportation" coverage that provides a rental car allowance of $30.00/day for substitute transportation if your car is not drivable due to an accident. The cost obviously varies by location and by company but in Massachusetts, the cost is around $50-60 dollars a year. There is usually a maximum benefit per year of some amount but the average is around $900.

Disclaimer: I do not work for an insurance company nor do I sell or offer insurance for sale.

m3an · 09-09-2012, 10:38 AM

Oh please, m3post miscontrues what I say again.. I quoted the OP saying thaty the M3 is not really a practical car in rain or snow. Maybe snow, but rain?? C'mon. And believe me I am not hating; I have the money to pretty much drive many cars and I chose the M3 for my daily. I like the fact that it is VERY loud, rides hard, makes all sorts of noises. Shit half the guys on here can't even change their own oil and make the stupidest threads, yet yes, you guys are all die hard enthusiasts.

tibra1 · 09-09-2012, 12:55 PM

Mike van D · 09-09-2012, 01:09 PM

...and thus begins another episode of As the Stomach Churns. Drama, drama...

m3an · 09-09-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

isn't this why you were banned.. instigating??

LarThaL · 09-09-2012, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by IamLegend

Man I hate cayenne so much, why porsche makes SUVs? Its almost like chevy making sports cars instead of trucks - whoops they already do that, the most expensive sports car in the world with plastic trunk cover - called corvette!

Cayenne is an absolutely amazing vehicle. It is so capable in ever way. Porsche has simply expanded beyond pure sports cars. That said, they have the best handling cars in almost every segment, be it sports (Cayman), sedan(Panamera) or SUV(Cayenne).

m3an · 09-09-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LarThaL

Cayenne is an absolutely amazing vehicle. It is so capable in ever way. Porsche has simply expanded beyond pure sports cars. That said, they have the best handling cars in almost every segment, be it sports (Cayman), sedan(Panamera) or SUV(Cayenne).

I agree, it is a real nice truck.. Although I'd have to have the turbo. And 05-06 models used are very cheap right now

tibra1 · 09-09-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by m3an

isn't this why you were banned.. instigating??

I'll be right back..Im going to change my oil so I can be a true enthusiast.

m3an · 09-09-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

I'll be right back..Im going to change my oil so I can be a true enthusiast.

i'd be surprised if you actully could

tibra1 · 09-09-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

I'll be right back..Im going to change my oil so I can be a true enthusiast.

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Originally Posted by m3an

i'd be surprised if you actully could

Right on ..the superior mechanical skills required are mind boggling....

I decided to take a ride to the mall in the rain instead..so Im good..still an enthusiast.

JulieDriving · 09-09-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by davesaddiction

I'll just leave this here...

WIN!

Powerbeast · 09-10-2012, 02:05 AM

It's not a Lamborghini, M3 is most people DD.

kaiv · 09-10-2012, 03:04 AM

I can't make out if OP is trolling or if he thinks his M3 is a rare collector or a Ferrari or something

mxa121 · 09-10-2012, 06:31 AM

really sucks about the hit and run!!!
But I think the M3 can be a great daily.

porsche suv to cruise around in, m3 backup.... pretty sweet

I will DD an M3 only because I cannot afford to have that car plus another ride. If I could afford the M3 plus another car it would probably be an SUV along the lines of an X5, and odds are that the cushier automatic would get driven more for quick trips i.e. daily stuff, so the OP seems to have the idea right in my book.

TVMA Doc · 09-10-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KIS

I've never understood why an M3 wouldn't be everyones' DD. It's practical, reliable, and fun.

It's my DD. Even though my weekend car originally cost half as much, it isn't as versatile. Now I only get the weekend car out when I pine for the 'vert.

TVMA Doc · 09-10-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by davesaddiction

I'll just leave this here...

This pic just shows how hard the economy is. That poor Porsche owner can only afford the small trailer and one bike...

Quite touching.

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m3an Banned 39 Rep 1,590 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (2)	Oh please, m3post miscontrues what I say again.. I quoted the OP saying thaty the M3 is not really a practical car in rain or snow. Maybe snow, but rain?? C'mon. And believe me I am not hating; I have the money to pretty much drive many cars and I chose the M3 for my daily. I like the fact that it is VERY loud, rides hard, makes all sorts of noises. Shit half the guys on here can't even change their own oil and make the stupidest threads, yet yes, you guys are all die hard enthusiasts. Last edited by m3an; 09-09-2012 at 10:44 AM..
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mxa121 Major 226 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	really sucks about the hit and run!!! But I think the M3 can be a great daily. porsche suv to cruise around in, m3 backup.... pretty sweet I will DD an M3 only because I cannot afford to have that car plus another ride. If I could afford the M3 plus another car it would probably be an SUV along the lines of an X5, and odds are that the cushier automatic would get driven more for quick trips i.e. daily stuff, so the OP seems to have the idea right in my book.
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