3 weeks in and love it

mechanicdavid24 · 08-06-2015, 05:32 PM

Other then the constant worry of speeding tickets and gas being at over $4.00 in Los Angeles...I love it and no regrets and happy to be part of the M3 family!!! Is there anything you guys worry about?? Please no rod bearings [IMG][/IMG]

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 08-06-2015, 06:43 PM

I usually worry about other bmw drivers waving at me. My go to is to pretend I'm texting or act like I don't see them. This one guy made eye contact but I looked away as he was raising his hand up. That was a close one.

Beemdog · 08-06-2015, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashley Schaeffer BMW

I usually worry about other bmw drivers waving at me. My go to is to pretend I'm texting or act like I don't see them. This one guy made eye contact but I looked away as he was raising his hand up. That was a close one.

Once, when I had my first 911, another P-car owner flashed his headlights at me and I had a brain lock and waved back instead. It was a moment of colossal mortification. I gave up driving for a few weeks but never completely shook it. Girlfriend left me soon after. Lesson learned.

BTW, beautiful car OP.

Merlin_83 · 08-06-2015, 07:23 PM

I have constant worry about how I can get up early enough to go drive my M when the streets are nearly deserted - this is ideally 4:30 am til 5:30 am. I See zero cops at that time due to it being a shift change, I literally see maybe one other car, this on the west side of Portland, keep that in mind.

So I very carefully find roads I can drive not fast mind you but, with some spirited driving. Today was up and on the road for 45 min. and then had my M3 safely tucked away in the garage by 6:05.....phew..

Cheers,
Merlin

Z K · 08-06-2015, 07:28 PM

I worry about getting dings and dents when I park. There's a lot of inconsiderate people out there who could don't care at all about your car or their own car.

davesaddiction · 08-06-2015, 08:10 PM

Congrats and welcome!

cenix · 08-06-2015, 08:30 PM

Too many worried people on too many forums. Just maintain and drive and enjoy the car. Simple formula to being happy.

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 08-06-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemdog

Once, when I had my first 911, another P-car owner flashed his headlights at me and I had a brain lock and waved back instead. It was a moment of colossal mortification. I gave up driving for a few weeks but never completely shook it. Girlfriend left me soon after. Lesson learned.

BTW, beautiful car OP.

Sucks man. Sometimes you just have to hit rock bottom before you can bounce back.

REV1 · 08-06-2015, 09:01 PM

Death, taxes and throttle actuators.

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 08-06-2015, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cenix

Too many worried people on too many forums. Just maintain and drive and enjoy the car. Simple formula to being happy.

Your lack of worry worries me

Rat3d ///M · 08-06-2015, 10:43 PM

I worry if I take the car out of the garage, itll rain, or ill get brake dust on my wheels, or a bird will shit on my paint, or it will otherwise get dirty. I avoid driving my ///M at any cost imaginable. Once, I walked the 9 miles to work because the weatherman said it was going to rain that day. #firstworldproblems

Bushum · 08-06-2015, 11:57 PM

$4 a gallon? I had to look several times at the date on your post to make sure it wasn't a resurrect from 2008. I saw gas a few days ago at $1.99! I guess the L.A. tax is as bad as the M tax.

Tracyis300 · 08-07-2015, 12:07 AM

I worry about the countless times people pulling up next to me asking about if my car has mods?
I just tell them "No! It's completely stock" (H&R rs, TE37rt, IPE F1).
The sad thing is that most of them believe me and then ask me how much did i pay for the car.

baltieniterte · 08-07-2015, 03:12 AM

I worry about getting dings and dents when I park.

Law · 08-07-2015, 03:59 AM

OP, welcome & your car looks great.
Its always something special driving the M3, no matter if its down the street or a journey across town, the S65 engine makes it a theatrical experience no matter the situation.

Some constant worries are rock chips, dumb drivers, and bad roads (i.e., debris, puddles, potholes, etc.) but once in a while you get a smooth open stretch or a traffic-free on-ramp and its a glorious feeling.

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Originally Posted by Bushum

$4 a gallon? I had to look several times at the date on your post to make sure it wasn't a resurrect from 2008. I saw gas a few days ago at $1.99! I guess the L.A. tax is as bad as the M tax.

It recently shot up and then this week its hovering around 3.60-3.70

You can thank overpopulation and strict environmental legislation for these ridiculous prices here.
To make matters worse, 91 octane is the highest we octane available most of the time.

Helmsman · 08-07-2015, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bushum

$4 a gallon? I had to look several times at the date on your post to make sure it wasn't a resurrect from 2008. I saw gas a few days ago at $1.99! I guess the L.A. tax is as bad as the M tax.

Oh man you guys have an easy life when filling up. We pay a good $6.50 over here...

Still - pure joy and no worries at all about my baby!

B8bydesign · 08-07-2015, 07:34 AM

Welcome! Just drive it and enjoy, car looks great.

mreed · 08-07-2015, 08:34 AM

Car looks good and welcome!

swagkingcole · 08-07-2015, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlin_83

I have constant worry about how I can get up early enough to go drive my M when the streets are nearly deserted - this is ideally 4:30 am til 5:30 am. I See zero cops at that time due to it being a shift change, I literally see maybe one other car, this on the west side of Portland, keep that in mind.

So I very carefully find roads I can drive not fast mind you but, with some spirited driving. Today was up and on the road for 45 min. and then had my M3 safely tucked away in the garage by 6:05.....phew..

Cheers,
Merlin

What are some good roads to check out in PDX?

Bomiz · 08-07-2015, 01:59 PM

Yeah la gas is around $4.50 right now.

mechanicdavid24 · 08-07-2015, 05:37 PM

filled up the tank yesterday, over 60 dollars. Ill try not to worry much about when I go W.O.T. this weekend.

4corners · 08-07-2015, 07:30 PM

Windshield washer pump - $80, throttle actuators - a lot, low pressure fuel sensor - $90, spark plugs every 30k, expensive oil changes, wheel vibrations, etc.....

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