Is it bad...

Tennberg · 12-11-2008, 01:51 AM

when I'll take my BMW out to go pick up food somewhere nearby or run a quick errand, but take the longest route to get there just so I can be driving my car more? Sometimes I'll drive by where I want to go and double back, or take the route with more stop lights, or drive for a few mins away from my destination and then turn around.

I've been noticing I've been doing this more with the car I just got (09 E90 335i) than my previous BMW (07 E92 328xi). Maybe it's the sport seats, or the new iDrive with Nav, or the powerful engine that just makes me want to stay in it as long as possible. And I've only had it for a week...!

Is this normal?

Turbo>NA · 12-11-2008, 01:53 AM

Its the turbos, they can do that to you

m2kev · 12-11-2008, 01:53 AM

Its normal, I take the longer route home all the time (preferably the freeway) WOT heaven after work hours for me

sykno · 12-11-2008, 02:36 AM

wow screw that! i try to take the quickest route possible no matter wat.. lolll

JunkStory · 12-11-2008, 05:36 AM

there's not enough hours in a day as it is!

kudzu · 12-11-2008, 07:16 AM

I think this is more common when you're riding a motorcycle. I love taking the scenic route on my bike.

deletedelete · 12-11-2008, 07:28 AM

I always take longer routes but not with more stop lights. There are a few long winding roads leading to my house which adds about 10 more miles to the trip and I always take them.

And I just randomly leave the house sometimes and go for a few mile road trip, or go to Sheetz early in the morning just to hang with the other enthusiast.

If it gets real bad you can join, LRA: Longer Routes Anonymous

BK · 12-11-2008, 08:38 AM

It's normal. I've come home after a five hour drive and thought, "Damn, I'm almost home. Maybe I can drive around a bit before going in." I still feel this way and my car is going on three years old.

chazzz · 12-11-2008, 08:51 AM

Yes, it's bad. You need to see your doctor. You probably have OCD because you have decided to take a long route because you just want to drive more in your Bimmer. Didn't you see a warning stickers on your windshield that says you might get addicted or OCD condition from taking a longer route?

Next time, be careful and be sure to take a shorter and reasonable route. Talk to your wife/ gf about your condition, I'm sure that your loving wife/gf will understand.

The Energy Department and EPA encourages all drivers to take shorter route, that'll save our world's supply of oil.

If you are unable to see your doctor, please see your local priest.

Aurora Bearialis · 12-11-2008, 09:59 AM

I take the longer route sometimes... I even did it with my E46 so it's normal for me. I try and do a long home run once or twice a week

aut0sh0cker · 12-11-2008, 10:38 AM

This is perfectly normal and is actually a side effect of German Engineering. Women have been known to be immune to this particular side effect, but often get pregnant just to get German Engineering in their driveway...

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Tennberg Private First Class 18 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i w/ xDrive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335i xDrive Sedan [0.00]	Is it bad... when I'll take my BMW out to go pick up food somewhere nearby or run a quick errand, but take the longest route to get there just so I can be driving my car more? Sometimes I'll drive by where I want to go and double back, or take the route with more stop lights, or drive for a few mins away from my destination and then turn around. I've been noticing I've been doing this more with the car I just got (09 E90 335i) than my previous BMW (07 E92 328xi). Maybe it's the sport seats, or the new iDrive with Nav, or the powerful engine that just makes me want to stay in it as long as possible. And I've only had it for a week...! Is this normal?
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m2kev Major 89 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: G87 M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA iTrader: (14)	Its normal, I take the longer route home all the time (preferably the freeway) WOT heaven after work hours for me __________________
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sykno Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California iTrader: (1)	wow screw that! i try to take the quickest route possible no matter wat.. lolll
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kudzu New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pojoaque, NM iTrader: (0)	I think this is more common when you're riding a motorcycle. I love taking the scenic route on my bike.
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deletedelete Major General 363 Rep 5,873 Posts Drives: m Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: usa iTrader: (14) Garage List 2013 e92 M3 [0.00] 2011 e93 M3 (sold) [0.00] 2009 335xi (sold) [0.00]	I always take longer routes but not with more stop lights. There are a few long winding roads leading to my house which adds about 10 more miles to the trip and I always take them. And I just randomly leave the house sometimes and go for a few mile road trip, or go to Sheetz early in the morning just to hang with the other enthusiast. If it gets real bad you can join, LRA: Longer Routes Anonymous __________________ ---> Click For xi/xDrive Suspension Compatibility List <---
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chazzz Captain 116 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2018 Chrysler 300S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (4)	Yes, it's bad. You need to see your doctor. You probably have OCD because you have decided to take a long route because you just want to drive more in your Bimmer. Didn't you see a warning stickers on your windshield that says you might get addicted or OCD condition from taking a longer route? Next time, be careful and be sure to take a shorter and reasonable route. Talk to your wife/ gf about your condition, I'm sure that your loving wife/gf will understand. The Energy Department and EPA encourages all drivers to take shorter route, that'll save our world's supply of oil. If you are unable to see your doctor, please see your local priest. __________________ SOLD - 2007 BMW 335i Sedan, Montego Blue with Lemon seats, AluFelgen CS7 rims & Continental DW tires CURRENT - 2018 Chrysler 300S, Crystal Granite Metallic.
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aut0sh0cker meh 123 Rep 1,756 Posts Drives: E92 335i, 997.2 C4S Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: 91362 iTrader: (2)	This is perfectly normal and is actually a side effect of German Engineering. Women have been known to be immune to this particular side effect, but often get pregnant just to get German Engineering in their driveway...
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