Is your E9x your daily driver?

Gator328i · 08-31-2011, 11:38 AM

Thankfully, I'm not forced to use my E92 as my daily driver (particularly since I work 50 miles from where I live) and I'm interested to know how many others on the board have a DD other than their E9x. Right now, my DD is a '93 525i but that may be changing in the very near future. Not sure what I'll replace my road warrior E34 with, but since she's got 223k miles on her I want a backup DD just in case.

Myriad · 08-31-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Gator328i

Thankfully, I'm not forced to use my E92 as my daily driver (particularly since I work 50 miles from where I live) and I'm interested to know how many others on the board have a DD other than their E9x. Right now, my DD is a '93 525i but that may be changing in the very near future. Not sure what I'll replace my road warrior E34 with, but since she's got 223k miles on her I want a backup DD just in case.

I DD my 335i.

Why wouldn't you?

I don't get this sentiment. I know the car keeps its value better the less you drive it, but the point of a car is to drive it, not to look at it in the garage. I guess 50 miles is a pretty long commute, but if I was in that situation I'd rather spend it in my BMW even if it did end up costing me in depreciation and warranty loss sooner.

indy99gpgt · 08-31-2011, 11:41 AM

yes mine is. Until winter comes around then i switch to my other car in my signature. Hopefully i can get some of the grimlins fixed on my winter car to make it my DD next year.

bigj505 · 08-31-2011, 11:41 AM

my 07 335i is my DD. was thinking about getting a beater but i really enjoy my car too much + i think an 07 is a lil old to be babying.

SWFan · 08-31-2011, 11:41 AM

Mine is my daily driver. My daily work commute is about 25 miles round trip.

tibra1 · 08-31-2011, 11:43 AM

Hell no..i have an 1993 Eagle Talon..w/ 166K miles ..i work it myself..easy and cheap to fix..thats my DD..My 2007 335i is strictly pleasure and weekend car..and thats y it only has 18K miles on it after 5 yrs..plus you dont have to worry about some jerk dinging your car in a lot or supermarket..

Hey Ant · 08-31-2011, 11:45 AM

I love to DD my e92! My work is just only 2 miles away

shazzy04 · 08-31-2011, 11:50 AM

yes

Sara · 08-31-2011, 11:50 AM

Yeah but it sucks because I work only 8 miles from home and its traffic the entire way to and from work downtown. My high speed is 40mph... Poor 335

Only use her potential on weekends :/

Bimmer This · 08-31-2011, 11:52 AM

nope, I have 2 other DD's.

mike-y · 08-31-2011, 11:55 AM

heh, the whole reason I bought the bmw was to have a comfy daily driver. My old DD was getting too old (255k miles), and my fun car isn't very fun as a daily driver.

CJ421 · 08-31-2011, 11:57 AM

Yes. I enjoy every mile.

williewonkerz · 08-31-2011, 12:01 PM

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Yes. I enjoy every mile.

Exactly, 62 miles round trip

90rr · 08-31-2011, 12:10 PM

yup, mine e90 328i is my DD

JRJ1970 · 08-31-2011, 12:11 PM

My E93 is my daily driver and my only car. I work at home so the milage is low thus far on this six month old baby - At 4,500 now. I do miss my truck, BUT I find this thing to be handy hauling big stuff home from Lowe's. I merely line the backseat with a really thick blanket and can pile the plants, landscaping stuff, and other doo dads back there...top down of course. It's my truck/car and a great daily driver.

Tee212 · 08-31-2011, 12:11 PM

yes best 49k of my life

max · 08-31-2011, 12:17 PM

Yep, mine is.

gary88 · 08-31-2011, 12:21 PM

Yes.

ItsmeX5 · 08-31-2011, 12:24 PM

drive to school back everyday about 20 miles each way not including where i go on weekends..

TroyDeJ · 08-31-2011, 12:24 PM

i use mine as my DD unless it snows or theres a big storm

krhodes1 · 08-31-2011, 12:25 PM

My E91 will my daily driver (replaced an '08 Saab 9-3 SportCombi), but I do have a "beater" '95 Volvo 945 that I use like a truck. Home Depot runs, driving in downtown Boston, will probably drive it when the roads are really bad too. It's nice to have a car that you utterly don't car about cosmetically.

I have a Triumph Spitfire, an Alfa Romeo Spider, and an Alfa Romeo GTV 6 for when the sun is shining and I just want to go for a drive.

rbtamms · 08-31-2011, 12:31 PM

Yes, I enjoy riding my e90...

08-31-2011, 11:38 AM	#1
Gator328i Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 235 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 328i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL iTrader: (0)	Is your E9x your daily driver? Thankfully, I'm not forced to use my E92 as my daily driver (particularly since I work 50 miles from where I live) and I'm interested to know how many others on the board have a DD other than their E9x. Right now, my DD is a '93 525i but that may be changing in the very near future. Not sure what I'll replace my road warrior E34 with, but since she's got 223k miles on her I want a backup DD just in case. __________________
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08-31-2011, 11:41 AM	#3
indy99gpgt Private 13 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2008 335i BSM coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	yes mine is. Until winter comes around then i switch to my other car in my signature. Hopefully i can get some of the grimlins fixed on my winter car to make it my DD next year. __________________ 2008 BSM 335i coupe- Sport.Premium.Dakota Sadel.jb4.dci.meth 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix-10.5 PSI.PRJ LL CAM.Supporting Mods
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08-31-2011, 11:41 AM	#4
bigj505 Captain 360 Rep 622 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M4 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Baltimore,MD iTrader: (3)	my 07 335i is my DD. was thinking about getting a beater but i really enjoy my car too much + i think an 07 is a lil old to be babying.
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08-31-2011, 11:41 AM	#5
SWFan Private First Class 8 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	Mine is my daily driver. My daily work commute is about 25 miles round trip.
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08-31-2011, 11:43 AM	#6
tibra1 Banned 127 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Hell no..i have an 1993 Eagle Talon..w/ 166K miles ..i work it myself..easy and cheap to fix..thats my DD..My 2007 335i is strictly pleasure and weekend car..and thats y it only has 18K miles on it after 5 yrs..plus you dont have to worry about some jerk dinging your car in a lot or supermarket..
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08-31-2011, 11:45 AM	#7
Hey Ant Colonel 143 Rep 2,284 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 818 Los Angeles iTrader: (18)	I love to DD my e92! My work is just only 2 miles away
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08-31-2011, 11:50 AM	#8
shazzy04 Lieutenant Colonel 29 Rep 1,864 Posts Drives: '15 F22 M235i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (6)	yes __________________ 2015 M235i - Mineral Gray/Coral Red - Cold Weather/ Technology/Premium Packages Mods coming soon
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08-31-2011, 11:50 AM	#9
Sara Lieutenant General 5791 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	Yeah but it sucks because I work only 8 miles from home and its traffic the entire way to and from work downtown. My high speed is 40mph... Poor 335 Only use her potential on weekends :/
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08-31-2011, 11:52 AM	#10
Bimmer This Major General 99 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	nope, I have 2 other DD's.
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08-31-2011, 11:55 AM	#11
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	heh, the whole reason I bought the bmw was to have a comfy daily driver. My old DD was getting too old (255k miles), and my fun car isn't very fun as a daily driver.
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08-31-2011, 11:57 AM	#12
CJ421 Brigadier General 1559 Rep 4,109 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	Yes. I enjoy every mile. __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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08-31-2011, 12:10 PM	#14
90rr Lieutenant 107 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boca Raton FL iTrader: (0)	yup, mine e90 328i is my DD
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08-31-2011, 12:11 PM	#15
JRJ1970 Captain 27 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2014 428i F32 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	My E93 is my daily driver and my only car. I work at home so the milage is low thus far on this six month old baby - At 4,500 now. I do miss my truck, BUT I find this thing to be handy hauling big stuff home from Lowe's. I merely line the backseat with a really thick blanket and can pile the plants, landscaping stuff, and other doo dads back there...top down of course. It's my truck/car and a great daily driver. __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2014 428i coupe, mineral gray metallic with black interior, black ash trim, luxury edition.
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08-31-2011, 12:11 PM	#16
Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	yes best 49k of my life
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08-31-2011, 12:17 PM	#17
max First Lieutenant 28 Rep 300 Posts Drives: E93 2011 335is Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ruidoso, NM iTrader: (4)	Yep, mine is.
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08-31-2011, 12:21 PM	#18
gary88 Ikea enthusiast 334 Rep 8,140 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [7.96]	Yes. __________________ garyhebdingjr.com \| flickr \| Instagram
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08-31-2011, 12:24 PM	#19
ItsmeX5 Lieutenant 22 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2018 X5, 2013 M5, 2007 SL55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2)	drive to school back everyday about 20 miles each way not including where i go on weekends..
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08-31-2011, 12:24 PM	#20
TroyDeJ Banned 82 Rep 984 Posts Drives: around aimlessly Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	i use mine as my DD unless it snows or theres a big storm
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08-31-2011, 12:25 PM	#21
krhodes1 Colonel 1436 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Wagon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westbrook, Maine, Port Charlotte, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 128i [10.00] 2011 BMW 328i Touring [10.00]	My E91 will my daily driver (replaced an '08 Saab 9-3 SportCombi), but I do have a "beater" '95 Volvo 945 that I use like a truck. Home Depot runs, driving in downtown Boston, will probably drive it when the roads are really bad too. It's nice to have a car that you utterly don't car about cosmetically. I have a Triumph Spitfire, an Alfa Romeo Spider, and an Alfa Romeo GTV 6 for when the sun is shining and I just want to go for a drive.
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08-31-2011, 12:31 PM	#22
rbtamms Major 63 Rep 1,450 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 and 2013 F25 Join Date: May 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 328i [0.00]	Yes, I enjoy riding my e90...
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