Advice for my Addiction...to my BMW

Scottz71 · 01-25-2007, 08:26 AM

OKAY...since this is my 1st BMW after many years of lusting and saving, and lusting some more...can anyone please help me, because I am having a problem...here goes:

1) Since I picked up the car Friday in South Carolina, I have wanted to drive it non-stop. If it were not for snow on Sunday I think I would have put about 500 miles on it. I think about driving it all the time and even made a list of the routes I want to take when the weather is clear...I've also been checking weather.com feverishly for a 10-day forecast so I can plan drive times...
2) When I am at home, I look at the car in the garage about 50 times a night. Just open the door, and stare into the bay at the car. The other night I got in it just to listen to my iPod in there...my wife had to pry me out of the car.
3) I want to wipe down the body and rims at all times...even the slightest speck of dirt drives me nuts. I am having nightmares about scratches that seriously disturb me, and the one tiny rock ding we got on the ride home from SC still bugs me...
4) I drove the car to work yesterday, and parked at the far reaches of our parking lot...but I still looked out the window 100+ times, and just for kicks took a couple sanity breaks out to see the car...

I'm a regular guy, with a regular corporate job, and a normal marraige, etc, etc...but I am obsessed with this car (in a good way)...I think it is the greatest thing to happen to me (EVER). Does this euphoria go away? Do all of you feel this way? Am I supposed to be this distracted? I wouldnt trade my car for 2 weeks with Jessica Alba and $1M dollars...seriously. Have I finally lost it...?

Help. Schedule an intervention soon...or someone tell me this is how great it is to be a BMW owner (and explain to my wife that I am not nuts).

ase2dais · 01-25-2007, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottz71

). Does this euphoria go away? .

no it gets better especially hanging around us fanatics

KL2DC · 01-25-2007, 08:31 AM

Ahhh the honeymoon period. I remember/miss that feeling

Don't get me wrong, my car still gives me the giggles but those first few days were something else

Here's an advice, if you're planning mods, space them out. Everytime you need a pick me up, do a small mod or two and the love will come rushing back

Scottz71 · 01-25-2007, 08:32 AM

Anyone on this forum a good divorce lawyer...I just want to make sure I get to keep the car...

Scottz71 · 01-25-2007, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Ahhh the honeymoon period. I remember/miss that feeling

Don't get me wrong, my car still gives me the giggles but those first few days were something else

Here's an advice, if you're planning mods, space them out. Everytime you need a pick me up, do a small mod or two and the love will come rushing back

After 5,000+ posts...you must really 'have the love' I feel like I spend a lot of time on here and I'm at 50...I am amazed at how hardcore you guys really are...!

SCOTT

ase2dais · 01-25-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottz71

...I am amazed at how hardcore you guys really are...!
SCOTT

no, Scott .... we just dont have a life

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Originally Posted by Scottz71

Anyone on this forum a good divorce lawyer...I just want to make sure I get to keep the car...

well, first things first name sure the registration is under your name only otherwise its joint property. I know this very well.

but bk one of our mbr is your first good stop!

KL2DC · 01-25-2007, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottz71

After 5,000+ posts...you must really 'have the love' I feel like I spend a lot of time on here and I'm at 50...I am amazed at how hardcore you guys really are...!

SCOTT

We're a pretty hardcore bunch

Actually, at the end of the day its about camraderie. The post count partly reflects how much we keep in touch. We're tight like that

We're ALL one big happy family.

Scottz71 · 01-25-2007, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

no, Scott .... we just dont have a life

well, first things first name sure the registration is under your name only otherwise its joint property. I know this very well.

but bk one of our mbr is your first good stop!

Thankfully, my wife is wonderful and supportive of my addiction...she's just blissfully unaware to my recent activity on this post...she thinks the honeymoon will end soon...little does she know the obsession has just begun!

I am anxious to meet you all at the Auto Show...this seems like a great group of passionate folks.

KL2DC · 01-25-2007, 08:49 AM

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I am anxious to meet you all at the Auto Show...this seems like a great group of passionate folks.

Likewise, Scott...

Actually, we are starting to involve spouses/partners now at our meets/events. At the last meet, an informal support group was formed among those who were dragged along. Worked out well, they had a great time as well

ase2dais · 01-25-2007, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottz71

Thankfully, my wife is wonderful and supportive of my addiction...she's just blissfully unaware to my recent activity on this post...

being passionate about your Bimmer is much better than keeping a spare girlfriend

... she'll soon find the bimmer joys soon as she sees a large group of Bimmers cruising down the road.

ask THD13, his gf knows ...

ase2dais · 01-25-2007, 08:52 AM

hmm looks like the grooming has started

KL2DC · 01-25-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

hmm looks like the grooming has started

You're beginning to sound like that evil emperor in Star Wars....

ase2dais · 01-25-2007, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

You're beginning to sound like that evil emperor in Star Wars....

only time will tell

Ninjaneer · 01-25-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottz71

I'm a regular guy, with a regular corporate job, and a normal marraige, etc, etc...but I am obsessed with this car (in a good way)...I think it is the greatest thing to happen to me (EVER).

Don't let your wife see this post

It's normal, great feeling to have such a great car

But don't get too blindsided / obsessed, we all have normal lives and I've spent way too much time on this board... must... stop!

ase2dais · 01-25-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjaneer

too much time on this board... must... stop!

Death ! to the Infidels

Scottz71 · 01-25-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

You're beginning to sound like that evil emperor in Star Wars....

What is thy bidding Master?

KL2DC · 01-25-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottz71

What is thy bidding Master?

WxSquid · 01-25-2007, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottz71

3) I want to wipe down the body and rims at all times...even the slightest speck of dirt drives me nuts. I am having nightmares about scratches that seriously disturb me, and the one tiny rock ding we got on the ride home from SC still bugs me...

Now, try owning a JB one...

Before transferring off the ship in Norfolk, I was averaging a wash a day to keep the salt spray and birds off the paint. I'll relax somewhat when I can get David to Zaino it for me... which reminds me that I need to detail the inside (again)

tman · 01-25-2007, 09:30 AM

Welcome to the BMW club Scott. It's all normal behaviour.

I went through it for at least 3 months. The cold weather has stopped me from spending time "with" the car on the weekends, but whenever it hits 45 I'm out there.

Scottz71 · 01-25-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WxSquid

Now, try owning a JB one...

Before transferring off the ship in Norfolk, I was averaging a wash a day to keep the salt spray and birds off the paint. I'll relax somewhat when I can get David to Zaino it for me... which reminds me that I need to detail the inside (again)

OKAY -- what does "JB" mean...?? I'm a little slow.

KL2DC · 01-25-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottz71

OKAY -- what does "JB" mean...?? I'm a little slow.

Jet Black....the true test of your commitment

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 01-25-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Ahhh the honeymoon period. I remember/miss that feeling

Don't get me wrong, my car still gives me the giggles but those first few days were something else

back

lol...

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