Help -- Advice Needed!

Dinan335i · 06-11-2007, 03:04 PM

My wife and I have plans to go to Vegas later this month and has suggested that rather than flying we take my new e93 (she thinks it would be a fun road trip in the vert). I don't mind the idea of driving vs flying, but am affraid that the paint will get chipped/scratched/etc. driving through the desert on the way there and back.

Would you guys do it? Am I being over protective? I really don't want to come back with my hood and front bumper looking like sh!t.

Thoughts?

achien · 06-11-2007, 03:05 PM

You are too attached to the car. It is meant to get scratches and chipped. What's the point of having a car if you don't drive it?!?

Josh49 · 06-11-2007, 03:06 PM

Do you have clear bra?

Josh49 · 06-11-2007, 03:08 PM

Drive it. That trip sounds incredible. If I could drive from santa barbara to las vegas right now, I would in a heartbeat..

ward · 06-11-2007, 03:08 PM

I'd be more concerned with the extra 6 hours or so it'll take you each way to drive rather than fly!

I just traveled to san diego, and the flight was cheaper than the gas would have been to drive, and it's way faster

roadtrips are nice, but sometimes it's just too far

Josh49 · 06-11-2007, 03:08 PM

Mmmm.. roadtrips.. Man I need more vacation time..

bartman32 · 06-11-2007, 04:22 PM

Sounds like a lot of fun! I'm always up for another Vegas run! If you are concerned about chips get a clear-bra. They work pretty well!

BMW F22 · 06-11-2007, 04:53 PM

everytime you drive a car it's susceptible to chips so...I guess you'd just have to get used to that. Vegas sounds nice (might be a little hot).

noktekniq · 06-11-2007, 04:56 PM

i drove the 335i for the first time last week in vegas. vegas got the smoothest roads when compared to san francisco. almost no potholes, no messed up roads. the road made the car smoother then any driving machine available. i topped 100 for the first time in my life too

vegas should be good becuase it's so new. rich city fixing the potholes from gamblers money

Revlis · 06-11-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinan335i

My wife and I have plans to go to Vegas later this month and has suggested that rather than flying we take my new e93 (she thinks it would be a fun road trip in the vert). I don't mind the idea of driving vs flying, but am affraid that the paint will get chipped/scratched/etc. driving through the desert on the way there and back.

Would you guys do it? Am I being over protective? I really don't want to come back with my hood and front bumper looking like sh!t.

Thoughts?

WTF? Did you buy to drive, or to look at?

Give it to your wife, at least it sounds like she has the balls to enjoy it.

Kidding KIDDING...

Seriously though, I wouldn't sweat it, don't tailgate, and drive the wheels off the thing. It's not a rare super exotic, it's built to be used. SO USE IT!

The car is supposed to be the Tool.... Not the driver.

Still Screwing with ya, but yeah just drive the thing. HARD!!!

Revlis · 06-11-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

I'd be more concerned with the extra 6 hours or so it'll take you each way to drive rather than fly!

I just traveled to san diego, and the flight was cheaper than the gas would have been to drive, and it's way faster

roadtrips are nice, but sometimes it's just too far

Tampa Florida To Atlanta is another one of these. By the time you factor in all the Airport hassles, Driving is only about an extra 45 minutes. Vegas-LA can be about the same situation depending on your proximity to the Airports.

Vegas335 · 06-11-2007, 05:18 PM

Drive it. I live in Vegas and have 11,000 miles on the car with no chips to date.
btw- Vegas highways may be in pretty good shape, but some of the roads suck here too. I bent 2 rims on my last car.
Enjoy the drive- I drive the LA once a month.

voltron1011 · 06-11-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas335

Drive it. I live in Vegas and have 11,000 miles on the car with no chips to date.
btw- Vegas highways may be in pretty good shape, but some of the roads suck here too. I bent 2 rims on my last car.
Enjoy the drive- I drive the LA once a month.

I second that!! I also have bent 2 162 rims out here in one our great construction zones.

Weaselboy · 06-11-2007, 05:34 PM

When you say you are concerned about driving through the desert, do you mean you are worried about sandstorms? If so, they are pretty rare. I would check the weather forecast before you go and unless there are reports of extremely high winds, don't sweat it.

Other than sandstorms you are just as likely to pick up a stone chip from a passing truck on the way to Vegas as you are where you live now.

Just go enjoy your car.

TiAg335i · 06-11-2007, 05:37 PM

Ur gonna get chips..whether u like it or not, that's life..Sb to vegas sounds nice, I would do it depending on the distance, if its more than one day I would pass.

07328 · 06-11-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinan335i

My wife and I have plans to go to Vegas later this month and has suggested that rather than flying we take my new e93 (she thinks it would be a fun road trip in the vert). I don't mind the idea of driving vs flying, but am affraid that the paint will get chipped/scratched/etc. driving through the desert on the way there and back. Would you guys do it? Am I being over protective? I really don't want to come back with my hood and front bumper looking like sh!t. Thoughts?

Don’t worry about the desert; I just got back last night from a Las Vegas Weekend. As long as you don’t drive behind big rigs don’t worry about it. The only thing that I got on my car was dust, and some bug kill on my window. The fun part about driving an E92 and E93 you will only see a few in Vegas. I only saw 2 E92. I drove to Caesars casino parking and they even parked the car in the front row next to Bentleys and other high end cars.

Have fun with your car! bring back pictures

pacman · 06-11-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Revlis

Seriously though, I wouldn't sweat it, don't tailgate, and drive the wheels off the thing. It's not a rare super exotic, it's built to be used. SO USE IT!

+1

i got my first chip within a month of buying my car... dont worry.. u'll get used to it

dmboone25 · 06-11-2007, 06:36 PM

I would just drive--like others have said, I think you guys would have a lot of fun.

runnerx · 06-11-2007, 06:40 PM

Do you have the new fuel pump installed? it would be sad if it bites the dust somewhere in the middle of nowhere.

CALIF65GM · 06-11-2007, 10:30 PM

to your wife. Definitely do it.

I'm not getting my 28 Cab until next year and I already have some ideas on dates for my Vegas trip in the car planned.

sambonator · 06-11-2007, 10:35 PM

Drive it. Enjoy the car. Get a bra, but go topless.

montreal_bimmer · 06-11-2007, 10:42 PM

get a bra for it...

06-11-2007, 03:04 PM	#1
Dinan335i Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Turbo Vert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: santa barbara iTrader: (1)	Help -- Advice Needed! My wife and I have plans to go to Vegas later this month and has suggested that rather than flying we take my new e93 (she thinks it would be a fun road trip in the vert). I don't mind the idea of driving vs flying, but am affraid that the paint will get chipped/scratched/etc. driving through the desert on the way there and back. Would you guys do it? Am I being over protective? I really don't want to come back with my hood and front bumper looking like sh!t. Thoughts?
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06-11-2007, 03:05 PM	#2
achien AC 95 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: E90 Post Members Crazy Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	You are too attached to the car. It is meant to get scratches and chipped. What's the point of having a car if you don't drive it?!? __________________ Your Supreme Leader
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06-11-2007, 03:06 PM	#3
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Do you have clear bra? __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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06-11-2007, 03:08 PM	#4
Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Drive it. That trip sounds incredible. If I could drive from santa barbara to las vegas right now, I would in a heartbeat.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I'd be more concerned with the extra 6 hours or so it'll take you each way to drive rather than fly! I just traveled to san diego, and the flight was cheaper than the gas would have been to drive, and it's way faster roadtrips are nice, but sometimes it's just too far
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06-11-2007, 04:22 PM	#7
bartman32 Colonel 101 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	Sounds like a lot of fun! I'm always up for another Vegas run! If you are concerned about chips get a clear-bra. They work pretty well!
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	everytime you drive a car it's susceptible to chips so...I guess you'd just have to get used to that. Vegas sounds nice (might be a little hot).
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06-11-2007, 04:56 PM	#9
noktekniq Colonel 54 Rep 2,032 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US iTrader: (3)	i drove the 335i for the first time last week in vegas. vegas got the smoothest roads when compared to san francisco. almost no potholes, no messed up roads. the road made the car smoother then any driving machine available. i topped 100 for the first time in my life too vegas should be good becuase it's so new. rich city fixing the potholes from gamblers money
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06-11-2007, 05:18 PM	#12
Vegas335 Private 0 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 335I Coupe MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Drive it. I live in Vegas and have 11,000 miles on the car with no chips to date. btw- Vegas highways may be in pretty good shape, but some of the roads suck here too. I bent 2 rims on my last car. Enjoy the drive- I drive the LA once a month.
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06-11-2007, 05:34 PM	#14
Weaselboy Major 76 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	When you say you are concerned about driving through the desert, do you mean you are worried about sandstorms? If so, they are pretty rare. I would check the weather forecast before you go and unless there are reports of extremely high winds, don't sweat it. Other than sandstorms you are just as likely to pick up a stone chip from a passing truck on the way to Vegas as you are where you live now. Just go enjoy your car.
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06-11-2007, 05:37 PM	#15
TiAg335i Trance Life 315 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	Ur gonna get chips..whether u like it or not, that's life..Sb to vegas sounds nice, I would do it depending on the distance, if its more than one day I would pass.
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06-11-2007, 06:36 PM	#18
dmboone25 Lieutenant General 4972 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2024 Golf R / 2022 718 Spyder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	I would just drive--like others have said, I think you guys would have a lot of fun. __________________ Past rides: 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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runnerx Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 06 M roadster; 06 330i 6spd Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	Do you have the new fuel pump installed? it would be sad if it bites the dust somewhere in the middle of nowhere. __________________ 2009 BMW X5 4.8i 2006 BMW ///M Roadster 6spd manual 2006 BMW 330i 6spd manual - gone
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	to your wife. Definitely do it. I'm not getting my 28 Cab until next year and I already have some ideas on dates for my Vegas trip in the car planned. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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sambonator Samtaro! 124 Rep 2,601 Posts Drives: 2014 F32 N55 Alpinweiß Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA iTrader: (7)	Drive it. Enjoy the car. Get a bra, but go topless.
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06-11-2007, 10:42 PM	#22
montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	get a bra for it...
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