dumb to buy a beater so 135 stays fresh?

Kracken · 11-19-2013, 09:04 PM

135 still in great condition and would like to keep it that way. Always sweating a rock chip, door dings, hail damage etc. Considering a high mileage RSX for DD.
So... drive & enjoy the 135 and just forget about it or get a beater and only drive the 135 occasionally?
Wifey doesnt understand this logic- Am I crazy?

IEDEI · 11-19-2013, 09:12 PM

my logic is to drive and enjoy!

AGAV13 · 11-19-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

my logic is to drive and enjoy!

Same. Mine is my daily, live and let drive.

dtwyim · 11-19-2013, 09:27 PM

Mine is now the winter car.

tuco44 · 11-19-2013, 09:57 PM

Drive and enjoy. That's what it's for.

I've gone the beater route occasionally in the past, and always hated driving the beater, and ultimately got rid of the beater, and drove the BMW (last time I did it, it was when I had the M3). Besides, BMWs are better to be driven constantly.

Deutsche-Broke · 11-19-2013, 10:02 PM

I would chew off my, "important" arm off to live in Texas and be able to not worry about crap like Winter tires and that incessant "ding" every time I start my car to tell me, "It's cold outside".

It's fucking cold right now and I have relatives that live in Austin who still complain about the heat..

Go drive the crap out of that God Damned thing and enjoy it to it's fullest extent. Anything less would be a shame..

Venom · 11-19-2013, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kracken

135 still in great condition and would like to keep it that way. Always sweating a rock chip, door dings, hail damage etc. Considering a high mileage RSX for DD.
So... drive & enjoy the 135 and just forget about it or get a beater and only drive the 135 occasionally?
Wifey doesnt understand this logic- Am I crazy?

I have an Integra beater

Totally normal logic.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-20-2013, 05:12 AM

I have seen a lot of people doing that. It is totally normal.
my logic is to drive and enjoy. If one day i get my GTR, the 335 will become my 500hp daily beater

KNTDRV · 11-20-2013, 06:09 AM

A "beater" will end up costing you money to keep it running. You won't enjoy driving it and it will take up space.
Cars are meant to be driven IMO. Drive yours and enjoy it while you can 'cause you won't have it forever and that's guaranteed....

EZ3Putt · 11-20-2013, 06:23 AM

I go the beater route, sort of. 2013 Honda Ridgeline Touring.

TheSt|G · 11-20-2013, 06:30 AM

Just drive it. It's a mass production vehicle with a plethora of spares availible.

pinmagic · 11-20-2013, 07:04 AM

Get a beater, then park your 135 in the living room, with a rope around it. Gaze longingly at it daily, wondering just what it would be like to drive. Don't let anyone touch it, or breathe on it. In fact, don't let them gaze in that general direction for more than 3 seconds.

Then, 5 years from now, when the 135 has become old hat, you can trade it in toward something you really want, smug in the knowledge that you got an extra $300, because it was pristine. Then park THAT in the living room, and start the process all over again.

Or not.

ejm3 · 11-20-2013, 07:26 AM

How mant miles do you put on?
I do about 25k/yr so I have two vehicles, put on about 12k each.
If I didn't in 4 years the 135 would have 100k on it and be worthless and need a lot of maintenance.
If you only put 10-12k/yr on the car don't worry about it.

Bob Z. · 11-20-2013, 09:34 AM

My 135i Vert has been listed for sale but I am having 2nd thoughts. I have a somewhat of a beater that I use as a daily driver but when my wife's new daily driver arrives in a couple months I may just get rid of the beater along with her current daily driver and keep the 135i Vert as my only driver...it really is an enjoyable car and you only live once!

granracing · 11-20-2013, 11:00 AM

You have a nice car that you enjoy driving it, so much that you don't want to drive it and ride in some junky car? LOL!!

My co-worker bought a nice Jag early this summer yet has barely taken it out of his garage. Like you, it's not intended as a collectors car. Instead he's making payments to see it sit.

Enjoy the car! Eventually years from now when the 135i is older, I'm sure you'll have plenty of great options to choose from if you so decide to try another car.

AlBinVA · 11-20-2013, 11:07 AM

Once you put it on paper, the answer will be obvious.

Enjoy your car

lowbudgethero · 11-20-2013, 11:11 AM

Would be more understandable in the winter if you get a lot of snow, but if you get nice weather most of the time I'd just keep driving the 135. I have a couple "beater" SAABs for inclimate weather, salt, and hauling stuff, but I enjoy driving them too so it's not like it's a chore for me to drive them. I didn't go out of my way to buy them after my 135i though, just kept them around since they were my college cars.

Xaoc · 11-20-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KNTDRV

Cars are meant to be driven IMO. Drive yours and enjoy it while you can 'cause you won't have it forever and that's guaranteed....

+1

No one on these forums is going to buy a car and just "showroom it". Cars, all cars, are meant to be driven and enjoyed.

ilikebmxbikes · 11-20-2013, 02:54 PM

I vote get a beater. The 'Drive it and Enjoy it' still applies after you get a Daily Driver. I honestly enjoy my 1series more after I take occasional breaks from driving it. The contrast from my DD to the 1er keeps me appreciating it.

bimmerfile · 11-20-2013, 02:56 PM

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Wifey doesnt understand this logic- Am I crazy?

Ummm, yah --- but not Rob Ford crazy....

IEDEI · 11-20-2013, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pinmagic

Get a beater, then park your 135 in the living room, with a rope around it. Gaze longingly at it daily, wondering just what it would be like to drive. Don't let anyone touch it, or breathe on it. In fact, don't let them gaze in that general direction for more than 3 seconds.

Then, 5 years from now, when the 135 has become old hat, you can trade it in toward something you really want, smug in the knowledge that you got an extra $300, because it was pristine. Then park THAT in the living room, and start the process all over again.

Or not.

exactly....it's just an object. meant to be driven and used. i personally could never sacrifice driving a beater and suffering through life just to maintain the condition of my car. what about the condition of my MIND!? that's FAR more important.

08LMB135i · 11-20-2013, 03:05 PM

I used to be "drive it no matter what" guy, until after a couple winters I looked at the front of my car, and promptly bought a $1000 Subaru Impreza, which is not only cheaper to run, but way more fun to drive everyday as well in the city.

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Kracken Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2011 AW 135i DCT M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	dumb to buy a beater so 135 stays fresh? 135 still in great condition and would like to keep it that way. Always sweating a rock chip, door dings, hail damage etc. Considering a high mileage RSX for DD. So... drive & enjoy the 135 and just forget about it or get a beater and only drive the 135 occasionally? Wifey doesnt understand this logic- Am I crazy? __________________ 2011 AW 135i
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IEDEI Banned 1130 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	my logic is to drive and enjoy!
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dtwyim Captain 52 Rep 874 Posts Drives: BMW no more Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Mine is now the winter car.
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tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	Drive and enjoy. That's what it's for. I've gone the beater route occasionally in the past, and always hated driving the beater, and ultimately got rid of the beater, and drove the BMW (last time I did it, it was when I had the M3). Besides, BMWs are better to be driven constantly. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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Deutsche-Broke First Lieutenant 110 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northwest US iTrader: (0)	I would chew off my, "important" arm off to live in Texas and be able to not worry about crap like Winter tires and that incessant "ding" every time I start my car to tell me, "It's cold outside". It's fucking cold right now and I have relatives that live in Austin who still complain about the heat.. Go drive the crap out of that God Damned thing and enjoy it to it's fullest extent. Anything less would be a shame..
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mike@x-ph.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 24199 Rep 190,807 Posts Drives: 07-335/12-328/18-M4/21-M4CP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (23)	I have seen a lot of people doing that. It is totally normal. my logic is to drive and enjoy. If one day i get my GTR, the 335 will become my 500hp daily beater __________________ Check out our current sale by clicking on this link! https://x-ph.com/sale/ Phone number 702-494-9435
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KNTDRV Private 6 Rep 99 Posts Drives: '08 128i SGM 6MT(gone now) Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: GTA, Canada iTrader: (0)	A "beater" will end up costing you money to keep it running. You won't enjoy driving it and it will take up space. Cars are meant to be driven IMO. Drive yours and enjoy it while you can 'cause you won't have it forever and that's guaranteed....
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EZ3Putt Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2013 335is Cab. Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ontario Ca iTrader: (0)	I go the beater route, sort of. 2013 Honda Ridgeline Touring.
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TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 298 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	Just drive it. It's a mass production vehicle with a plethora of spares availible.
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pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 61 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	Get a beater, then park your 135 in the living room, with a rope around it. Gaze longingly at it daily, wondering just what it would be like to drive. Don't let anyone touch it, or breathe on it. In fact, don't let them gaze in that general direction for more than 3 seconds. Then, 5 years from now, when the 135 has become old hat, you can trade it in toward something you really want, smug in the knowledge that you got an extra $300, because it was pristine. Then park THAT in the living room, and start the process all over again. Or not. __________________ 2011 135i VERT SGM/SB/MOONLIGHT - ED - with every single friggin' option they offered.
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11-20-2013, 07:26 AM	#13
ejm3 Major 200 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: 2012 135 Convertible 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	How mant miles do you put on? I do about 25k/yr so I have two vehicles, put on about 12k each. If I didn't in 4 years the 135 would have 100k on it and be worthless and need a lot of maintenance. If you only put 10-12k/yr on the car don't worry about it. __________________ 2012 135 Convertible 6MT 2017 Acura MDX
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11-20-2013, 09:34 AM	#14
Bob Z. First Lieutenant 10 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Vert Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Palm Coast FL 32137 iTrader: (1)	My 135i Vert has been listed for sale but I am having 2nd thoughts. I have a somewhat of a beater that I use as a daily driver but when my wife's new daily driver arrives in a couple months I may just get rid of the beater along with her current daily driver and keep the 135i Vert as my only driver...it really is an enjoyable car and you only live once!
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granracing Private First Class 17 Rep 146 Posts Drives: Mazda Miata Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	You have a nice car that you enjoy driving it, so much that you don't want to drive it and ride in some junky car? LOL!! My co-worker bought a nice Jag early this summer yet has barely taken it out of his garage. Like you, it's not intended as a collectors car. Instead he's making payments to see it sit. Enjoy the car! Eventually years from now when the 135i is older, I'm sure you'll have plenty of great options to choose from if you so decide to try another car. __________________ Dave Gran Free Guide to Motorsports AND Car Reviews from an Enthusiast's Perspective GoAheadTakeTheWheel.com
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AlBinVA Private First Class 14 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 08 135 vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond VA iTrader: (1)	It's simple math... Once you put it on paper, the answer will be obvious. Enjoy your car
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11-20-2013, 11:11 AM	#17
lowbudgethero Captain 125 Rep 750 Posts Drives: '98 Z3M (gone), '09 135i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: 908 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [8.50]	Would be more understandable in the winter if you get a lot of snow, but if you get nice weather most of the time I'd just keep driving the 135. I have a couple "beater" SAABs for inclimate weather, salt, and hauling stuff, but I enjoy driving them too so it's not like it's a chore for me to drive them. I didn't go out of my way to buy them after my 135i though, just kept them around since they were my college cars.
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ilikebmxbikes Banned 1518 Rep 4,744 Posts Drives: S65 1M Clone & E92 M3 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (42) Garage List '08/13 1M Clone 4.0L [10.00] '11 e92 M3 4.6L [10.00]	I vote get a beater. The 'Drive it and Enjoy it' still applies after you get a Daily Driver. I honestly enjoy my 1series more after I take occasional breaks from driving it. The contrast from my DD to the 1er keeps me appreciating it.
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08LMB135i Rally Armored 135i, don't copy me! 1 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2008 Lemans Blue 135i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Calgary Alberta iTrader: (0)	I used to be "drive it no matter what" guy, until after a couple winters I looked at the front of my car, and promptly bought a $1000 Subaru Impreza, which is not only cheaper to run, but way more fun to drive everyday as well in the city.
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