Is it normal

BMWFB02 · 12-30-2012, 06:24 PM

Just got my new M3

Is it normal to:

-Wonder around town aimlessly just to drive the car.
-Exceed 5000 rpms few times before the break in period.
-Sit in the car for hourse in the garage switching all the settings while your wife is wondering where the hell are you.
-Check the car every 5 seconds for any scratch.
-freak out when someone parks next to you.
-go around the parking lot 5 times looking for a nice car to park next to to avoid dents.
-get addicted to the scent of the fresh leather.
-your wife telling you: "you have to find a male friend to talk to about the car because I can't take it any more"
-turn the radio down or totally off so you can listen to the engine.

I'm in love with this thing.. And I'm going crazy.. Obviously..

Class-of-2013 · 12-30-2012, 06:29 PM

Hell yes! I think the wife comments are funny. She must think you're insane. As for parking in lots for quick parking only, I try to find two nice cars to park beside or just arrived with a family or something. I'm shooting for the likelihood I'm leaving way before they do. Somehow, when you park on the farside of a parking lot, some idiot always seems to want to park beside you. I have to say, it's USUALLY a POS / crap machine. Not sure why, it's like the nature of parking lot physics or something.

Mike Benvo · 12-30-2012, 06:31 PM

Unfortunately you are normal!

BMWFB02 · 12-30-2012, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Class-of-2013

Hell yes! I think the wife comments are funny. She must think you're insane. As for parking in lots for quick parking only, I try to find two nice cars to park beside or just arrived with a family or something. I'm shooting for the likelihood I'm leaving way before they do. Somehow, when you park on the farside of a parking lot, some idiot always seems to want to park beside you. I have to say, it's USUALLY a POS / crap machine. Not sure why, it's like the nature of parking lot physics or something.

Yeah, today I parked at the far end and I came back and some disaster had parked next to me. And the thought of parking the car at the far end of the parking lot and coming back and the wheels are stolen is haunting.

w00tw00t · 12-30-2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ONE-77

Just got my new M3

Is it normal to:

-Wonder around town aimlessly just to drive the car.
-Exceed 5000 rpms few times before the break in period.
-Sit in the car for hourse in the garage switching all the settings while your wife is wondering where the hell are you.
-Check the car every second for any scratch.
-freak out when someone parks next to you.
-go around the parking lot 5 times looking for a nice car to park next to to avoid dents.
-get addicted to the scent of the fresh leather.
-your wife telling you: "you have to find a male friend to talk to about the car because I can't take it any more"

I'm in love with this thing.. And I'm going crazy.. Abviously..

perfectly normal!! I find myself doing these same things every day. just this morning I spent three-four hours detailing the car, removing every speck of dust and dirt from the carpets.. and yes I even use a cotton swab to clean in between the idrive controller

.. I have also been found hugging the dash by my wife.. especially when we've been away on a trip for a week or so..

BMWFB02 · 12-30-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w00tw00t

Quote:

Originally Posted by ONE-77

Just got my new M3

Is it normal to:

-Wonder around town aimlessly just to drive the car.
-Exceed 5000 rpms few times before the break in period.
-Sit in the car for hourse in the garage switching all the settings while your wife is wondering where the hell are you.
-Check the car every second for any scratch.
-freak out when someone parks next to you.
-go around the parking lot 5 times looking for a nice car to park next to to avoid dents.
-get addicted to the scent of the fresh leather.
-your wife telling you: "you have to find a male friend to talk to about the car because I can't take it any more"

I'm in love with this thing.. And I'm going crazy.. Abviously..

perfectly normal!! I find myself doing these same things every day. just this morning I spent three-four hours detailing the car, removing every speck of dust and dirt from the carpets.. and yes I even use a cotton swab to clean in between the idrive controller

.. I have also been found hugging the dash by my wife.. especially when we've been away on a trip for a week or so..

hugging the dash is coming my way for sure. Thanks for the cotton swab tip, ill definitely try that too.

///M Power-Belgium · 12-30-2012, 06:59 PM

100 % normal.........
Even now after three year's...i'am addicted to my M...and not only me...my wife to...

Also...i'am addicted on this forum,to see people...and read ,and i post things
about one same thing....the star from this forum...the ///M3

Denk · 12-30-2012, 07:18 PM

Yup, normal. To add, I usually poke my head in the garage before crashing for one last look.

spotshooter · 12-30-2012, 07:21 PM

Just got my 1200 mile service, it only took me 10 days from purchase. The M3 is amazing, you're not alone.

DBH · 12-30-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Denk

Yup, normal. To add, I usually poke my head in the garage before crashing for one last look.

Yea, me too...just to say goodnight!

Class-of-2013 · 12-30-2012, 07:27 PM

I have a smoke every so often in the garage, but it's really an excuse to stare at the car and its lines. I try to stop myself from driving aimlessly and make up reasons I need "groceries" or "essential items" for the house. Yes, I justify errands in my mind so I can drive this amazing machine...hahahaa.

elm3 · 12-30-2012, 07:30 PM

Very normal. Wait till you break her in, she is going to be a different animal.

BMWFB02 · 12-30-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DBH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denk

Yup, normal. To add, I usually poke my head in the garage before crashing for one last look.

Yea, me too...just to say goodnight!

Last night I kinda stood in the garage looking at it for a little while.

Denk · 12-30-2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ONE-77

Last night I kinda stood in the garage looking at it for a little while.

Yeah, I didn't wanna mention the walk around I'll do too. It's like tucking it into bed. WTF!

JJunkins · 12-30-2012, 07:43 PM

Sounds identical to my situation. I got mine on the 18th and have been looking for excuses to keep my foot on the pedal ever since. So in love with the down-shift rev-matching growl!

BMWFB02 · 12-30-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JJunkins

Sounds identical to my situation. I got mine on the 18th and have been looking for excuses to keep my foot on the pedal ever since. So in love with the down-shift rev-matching growl!

Yes, it sounds awesome. Did it like 5 times today. Gonna do it again now after picking my wife up. She will probably go crazy.

p-streets · 12-30-2012, 07:50 PM

This post makes me smile I'm nit the only one who is doing these things

JJunkins · 12-30-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ONE-77

Yes, it sounds awesome. Did it like 5 times today. Gonna do it again now after picking my wife up. She will probably go crazy.

My wife said "is it that loud outside the car?".

In fact the manual says not to use that type of driving in the neighborhood.

robbiedawg · 12-30-2012, 08:32 PM

all normal,except you need to check for scratches more often...

aussiem3 · 12-30-2012, 08:59 PM

Perfectly normal behaviour. I have done this for the last five years, and my wife has put up with it for the past fives years. I would rather drive the car than park it, and keep thinking about the cars park next to it and how they get in and out of the car. My grey hair ratio has gone up since I bought the car ... I don't know what I can do ... I think it's pure love

By-the-way, thank you for posting and breaking the ice.

JoM3z · 12-30-2012, 09:18 PM

Perfectly normal, like you, I have starred, made excuses to take her out for a spin, turned the radio completely off and rolled down the window to hear her purr. She's definitely a beauty and a beast.

positiveions · 12-30-2012, 09:30 PM

You are functioning normal under the current circumstance.

12-30-2012, 06:24 PM	#1
BMWFB02 Major Drives: 2013 ///M3 E92 DCT ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The greatest country in the world Posts: 625 iTrader: (0)	Just got my new M3 Is it normal to: -Wonder around town aimlessly just to drive the car. -Exceed 5000 rpms few times before the break in period. -Sit in the car for hourse in the garage switching all the settings while your wife is wondering where the hell are you. -Check the car every 5 seconds for any scratch. -freak out when someone parks next to you. -go around the parking lot 5 times looking for a nice car to park next to to avoid dents. -get addicted to the scent of the fresh leather. -your wife telling you: "you have to find a male friend to talk to about the car because I can't take it any more" -turn the radio down or totally off so you can listen to the engine. I'm in love with this thing.. And I'm going crazy.. Obviously.. __________________
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12-30-2012, 06:31 PM	#3
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12-30-2012, 07:30 PM	#12
elm3 M3 Lover Drives: 2009 e92 M3 Interlagos Blue Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. Posts: 1,660 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [5.00] 2002 Nissan Xterra ... [0.50] 2004 Yamaha R1 [0.00]	Very normal. Wait till you break her in, she is going to be a different animal. __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue, 6MT, Silver Novillo Leather, CF Trim, Premium Package, Technology Package, Cold Weather Package, Premium Sound, 19" Wheels, Moonroof-Toy//'02 Nissan Xterra- Daily Driver/ '04 Yamaha R1- Toy/'06Yamaha Raptor 350- Toy

12-30-2012, 08:32 PM	#19
robbiedawg First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 ib e90 m3, 1995 acura nsx Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: chapel hill, nc Posts: 355 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 1995 ACURA NSX-T [0.00]	all normal,except you need to check for scratches more often... __________________ ~ TRAFFIC LAWYER IN CENTRAL NC ~ 2OO8 E90 M3 /// INTERLAGOS BLUE w/BAMBOO BEIGE, CARBON LEATHER / 6MT / 19" 220M FORGED WHEELS / PREMIUM / MOONROOF / IPOD / BSW SPEAKERS ~EVERYTHING IN MODERATION,INCLUDING MODERATION ~

12-30-2012, 08:59 PM	#20
aussiem3 Captain Drives: '07 E92 M3/'11 F25 X3 3.0D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Down Under Posts: 760 iTrader: (0)	Perfectly normal behaviour. I have done this for the last five years, and my wife has put up with it for the past fives years. I would rather drive the car than park it, and keep thinking about the cars park next to it and how they get in and out of the car. My grey hair ratio has gone up since I bought the car ... I don't know what I can do ... I think it's pure love By-the-way, thank you for posting and breaking the ice. __________________ 2007 E92 6MT - Silverstone II with Extended Black and /// Performance Exhaust and BPM Sport Tune 2011 F25 X3 3.0d

12-30-2012, 06:29 PM	#2
Class-of-2013 Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Driver's Seat Posts: 223 iTrader: (0)	Hell yes! I think the wife comments are funny. She must think you're insane. As for parking in lots for quick parking only, I try to find two nice cars to park beside or just arrived with a family or something. I'm shooting for the likelihood I'm leaving way before they do. Somehow, when you park on the farside of a parking lot, some idiot always seems to want to park beside you. I have to say, it's USUALLY a POS / crap machine. Not sure why, it's like the nature of parking lot physics or something.

12-30-2012, 06:59 PM	#7
///M Power-Belgium Captain Drives: ///M3-DCT- E92 Silverstone II Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 825 iTrader: (0)	100 % normal......... Even now after three year's...i'am addicted to my M...and not only me...my wife to... Also...i'am addicted on this forum,to see people...and read ,and i post things about one same thing....the star from this forum...the ///M3

12-30-2012, 07:18 PM	#8
Denk Major Drives: 2012 e92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 1,098 iTrader: (0)	Yup, normal. To add, I usually poke my head in the garage before crashing for one last look.

12-30-2012, 07:21 PM	#9
spotshooter Private First Class Drives: 2013 AW M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	Just got my 1200 mile service, it only took me 10 days from purchase. The M3 is amazing, you're not alone.

12-30-2012, 07:27 PM	#11
Class-of-2013 Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Driver's Seat Posts: 223 iTrader: (0)	I have a smoke every so often in the garage, but it's really an excuse to stare at the car and its lines. I try to stop myself from driving aimlessly and make up reasons I need "groceries" or "essential items" for the house. Yes, I justify errands in my mind so I can drive this amazing machine...hahahaa.

12-30-2012, 07:43 PM	#15
JJunkins M3GAHTZ Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	Sounds identical to my situation. I got mine on the 18th and have been looking for excuses to keep my foot on the pedal ever since. So in love with the down-shift rev-matching growl!

12-30-2012, 07:50 PM	#17
p-streets M3NTAL Drives: 09 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: LAND OF THE LOST TEXAS Posts: 232 iTrader: (1)	This post makes me smile I'm nit the only one who is doing these things

12-30-2012, 09:18 PM	#21
JoM3z Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 293 iTrader: (1)	Perfectly normal, like you, I have starred, made excuses to take her out for a spin, turned the radio completely off and rolled down the window to hear her purr. She's definitely a beauty and a beast.

12-30-2012, 09:30 PM	#22
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,846 iTrader: (1)	You are functioning normal under the current circumstance. __________________

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