Sanity when the M3 is at the dealership for warranty work

[Ezio]

I dont mind not being able to drive my car for little bit. What i really dont like its driving loaner cars. They handle like crap, sound like crap, slow etc..

I sometimes cannot believe my M3 came from the same company as some of these base 3 series cars. IMO you have a BMW M model, then there is everything else. (BMW)

[M3Bimmer77]

OP: this is what I would do in a situation like this. Go rent a pickup truck, buy a mattress, buy snacks, fruits and drinks and head to the dealer and talk to the manager. He should be able to sneak you in after hours and set you a 10x10 sleeping area right besides your M3. Tip: don't let any one touch the queen without your permission. One last thing, call your wife to bring you more food. This situation is not easy to handle. Call the Doc to visit you if needed. Lol.

[SpacegrayMe90]

Originally Posted by M3Bimmer77

OP: this is what I would do in a situation like this. Go rent a pickup truck, buy a mattress, buy snacks, fruits and drinks and head to the dealer and talk to the manager. He should be able to sneak you in after hours and set you a 10x10 sleeping area right besides your M3. Tip: don't let any one touch the queen without your permission. One last thing, call your wife to bring you more food. This situation is not easy to handle. Call the Doc to visit you if needed. Lol.

Very sound advice, better than my shrink actually. You guys are the best. lol
As soon as I get out my office today, I'm stopping by Enterprise for one of their finest flatbed pickup.

[STooK]

Originally Posted by SpacegrayMe90

What are the driving characteristics of the i3 that you find so appealing?

It's completely different from the m3 in every way possible. There's a low whirring noise as it accelerates but it does so violently as the wall of torque hits you. Seriously this thing is QUICK! I was told its the fastest 0-30 mph vehicle Bmw makes and we've all seen the m3 get smoked off the line by the i3. It also feels so futuristic and makes all traditional gas cars feel archaic.

This would be a great car for someone with a garage that's commuting less than 80 miles round trip. It's such a cool, fun, and different car to drive. I can only imagine how fun the i8 drives..

[newton976]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

I would imagine very simiar to the M3.

The M3 has very similar characteristics to a i8/i3. My M3 also drives short distances and the battery requires to be plugged in every few days to keep a charge. And when I hammer the throttle, the gasoline engine kicks in and it gets poor gas mileage.

Very similar to an i8 or Chevy Volt, I didn't get any government tax credit and am scoffed at when I park in the low emissions parking spots

You're on a roll today Flying Ace! You got me laughing and lightened my day!

[M3414]

I honestly don't mind, lets me beat the shit out of someone else's car

[SpacegrayMe90]

I figured I was getting my car back today, but my SA called and said I need a new throttle actuator. I guess another day in the 328 GT.

[vsix]

Originally Posted by SpacegrayMe90

I figured I was getting my car back today, but my SA called and said I need a new throttle actuator. I guess another day in the 328 GT.

Feel your pain! I will pick mine up tomorrow after two week's of sitting her in the shop.

[RElias21]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

My M3 was purchased new from a dealer like everyone else, however has never returned.

Has been to MRF Engineering for all maintenance and mods. Fortunately nothing has gone wrong to require a warranty claim (which by the way I would just pay to have MRF fix it). Malek has taken care of this car as if it was his own. There is great comfort in that.

I wish everyone could have an MRF Engineering close by.

Longboarder, if you don't mind me asking, what is it that you do for a living?
Supercharged M3, Porsche, and paying for service that can be obtained for free....I'm in the wrong profession.

[Longboarder]

Originally Posted by Ragi Elias

Longboarder, if you don't mind me asking, what is it that you do for a living?
Supercharged M3, Porsche, and paying for service that can be obtained for free....I'm in the wrong profession.

Stripper. I'm in the business of people paying me for services that can also be obtained for free.

[RElias21]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

Stripper. I'm in the business of people paying me for services that can also be obtained for free.

I knew I was in the wrong profession.
Career change time

[kscarrol]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

Stripper. I'm in the business of people paying me for services that can also be obtained for free.

I thought the politically correct term was "exotic dancer"...

[burtonsbs5114]

I can't wait to get back into my M3. I've been traveling for work the past few days and had the 'pleasure' of having a camero as a rental car. It really makes you appreciate the M3. I land in about 40 min and can't wait to fire my baby up!!'

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by Longboarder

Stripper. I'm in the business of people paying me for services that can also be obtained for free.

Originally Posted by kscarrol

I thought the politically correct term was "exotic dancer"...

For once a thread naturally led to stripper talk without my direction.

[Longboarder]

There are some hazards tho. Lately I've been ending up in a lot of BMW trunks. Luckily I'm familiar with the fold-down rear seat latch.

[1MOREMOD]

How do I go about getting free stripper services? Not from you obviously.