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queese23 · 01-24-2013, 09:02 AM

I have to go home for a funeral tomorrow , I just got my car 2 weeks ago 57k on it now I have a 3 hour trip.. I really don't want to drive my car and put more miles on it but my girlfriend car is an old 2004 car and we always take her car ... So I guess I'm just going to man up and take my baby.. I guess she should be ok right??

Tom_135i · 01-24-2013, 09:04 AM

Sorry for your loss.

queese23 · 01-24-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom_135i

Sorry for your loss.

Thanks bro.. It was my best friend to

RimasRS · 01-24-2013, 09:21 AM

Sometimes it is good to drive car longer distance. Its like a periodical breake in.

rking117 · 01-24-2013, 09:23 AM

If the vehicle checks out for all fluids and has not other issues like bad tires etc. You know the normal things to check then you will likely be fine. These vehicles run strong for quite a while.

Sorry to hear about your Bro. It is always sad when you lose a loved one.

shah269 · 01-24-2013, 09:51 AM

Very sorry to hear about your loss.
Yeah it should be ok? It did 57k miles before you got it, what is 200 miles more?
Just let her warm up and take her for the drive. Enjoy the car, that's why you bought it right?

queese23 · 01-24-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rking117

If the vehicle checks out for all fluids and has not other issues like bad tires etc. You know the normal things to check then you will likely be fine. These vehicles run strong for quite a while.

Sorry to hear about your Bro. It is always sad when you lose a loved one.

Thanks bro I appreciate everything

queese23 · 01-24-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by shah269

Very sorry to hear about your loss.
Yeah it should be ok? It did 57k miles before you got it, what is 200 miles more?
Just let her warm up and take her for the drive. Enjoy the car, that's why you bought it right?

Thanks bro I appreciate the love! Got everything checked a few weeks ago everything should be fine

shah269 · 01-24-2013, 10:07 AM

Nothing worse than loosing a good friend.....
But trust your car, she is your friend she will take good care of you when you take good care of her. And odds are she will be fine. If you are super worried, get an oil change, throw in a can of Chevron FI cleaner and take the car for a wash.

queese23 · 01-24-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by shah269

Nothing worse than loosing a good friend.....
But trust your car, she is your friend she will take good care of you when you take good care of her. And odds are she will be fine. If you are super worried, get an oil change, throw in a can of Chevron FI cleaner and take the car for a wash.

How long do people usually wait to change there oil on BMW's? And I just got my windows tinted Tuesday will I be fine to wash my car? I heard wait a week lol

shah269 · 01-24-2013, 10:52 AM

For me? 5k miles. I think BMW says 15k which sound nuts to me. But for me, 5k miles.
Give me a chance to catch up with my mechanic and his family and have the car checked out every 6 months.
My mechanic also uses Elf oil which if you ask me...and this may start a shit storm...works better than what ever BMW puts in the car.

KingOfJericho · 01-24-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by queese23

How long do people usually wait to change there oil on BMW's? And I just got my windows tinted Tuesday will I be fine to wash my car? I heard wait a week lol

I followed the factory recommendation and did it annually (around 8k). Window tints are on the inside of the window so you're fine to do whatever you want. Also, you only have to be careful with them for like 48hrs. After that, you're golden.

FWIW, my parents drive 400mi round trip almost every weekend (CT to Cape Cod). My father's 4Runner has 340,000 on it and counting and my mother just replaced her Corolla with well over 200k on the clock.

And sorry for your loss!

HeyMoe53 · 01-24-2013, 07:38 PM

I've heard of Elf oil. There are some indie shops that use it; it seems to be well-thought of. I did read somewhere that it is also marketed under the Total label. Guess the word "Elf" could make some people think about Keebler cookies ; )

JimD · 01-25-2013, 08:00 AM

I've been in mine as much as 12 hours in a day before. I have sport seats without the lumbar support and I find them very comfortable. I hope you and your girlfriend do to.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Men can show their grief too - it's OK.

Jim

Rukuss · 01-25-2013, 09:54 AM

Sorry to here about your loss, may God bless all of you.

I think your 1 should be okay, like the other post said longer trips are good. Life is short take nothing for granted

BrokenVert · 01-25-2013, 11:21 AM

I regularly take 6 hour 300-400 mile trips in my car and its only made a peep once. But it was because of a bad turbo.

So youre fine. Dont worry about it.

fullboost · 01-25-2013, 01:41 PM

Sorry for your loss brother.

The only issue I see is if the weather starts getting rough on your 3 hour tour and your tiny car is tossed.

P1et · 01-25-2013, 02:37 PM

Are you seriously asking if it's OK to drive your car for 3 hours? Didn't realize cars were made out of sugar these days.

rking117 · 01-25-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fullboost

Sorry for your loss brother.

The only issue I see is if the weather starts getting rough on your 3 hour tour and your tiny car is tossed.

Is Ginger going to be there? Wait the professor too. We need him for sure!!!

Jmanscotch · 01-26-2013, 05:08 PM

I'm another who annually takes 8, 12 and 24 straight through trips. When I lived in Ohio, I drove to Texas twice a year (24 hours) and my 100K E46, 180K E36, 75K E85 all took it with EASE.

Fluids, tire pressure check (or a tire patch/goop kit with compressor if you're a worry body) and a good wash is all you need at your mileage.

BrokenVert · 01-26-2013, 05:34 PM

Well...I just drove from nyc to detroit...I think youll be fine for three hours...

Ian///M · 01-26-2013, 05:38 PM

Long drives are better than short!

Condolences

01-24-2013, 09:02 AM	#1
queese23 Private First Class Drives: black 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: nj Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	3 hour trip tomorrow I have to go home for a funeral tomorrow , I just got my car 2 weeks ago 57k on it now I have a 3 hour trip.. I really don't want to drive my car and put more miles on it but my girlfriend car is an old 2004 car and we always take her car ... So I guess I'm just going to man up and take my baby.. I guess she should be ok right??
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01-24-2013, 09:23 AM	#5
rking117 Lieutenant Drives: Z4 3.0i & 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 437 iTrader: (0)	If the vehicle checks out for all fluids and has not other issues like bad tires etc. You know the normal things to check then you will likely be fine. These vehicles run strong for quite a while. Sorry to hear about your Bro. It is always sad when you lose a loved one. __________________ Enjoying an E89 Z4, E82 128i and Fiat Pop 500 / Missing my E85 Z4 (sold)

01-25-2013, 08:00 AM	#14
JimD Colonel Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 2,161 iTrader: (0)	I've been in mine as much as 12 hours in a day before. I have sport seats without the lumbar support and I find them very comfortable. I hope you and your girlfriend do to. Sorry to hear of your loss. Men can show their grief too - it's OK. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09

01-25-2013, 11:21 AM	#16
BrokenVert Extremist Opinion Fighter Drives: Topless Electric Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen Posts: 9,438 iTrader: (0)	I regularly take 6 hour 300-400 mile trips in my car and its only made a peep once. But it was because of a bad turbo. So youre fine. Dont worry about it. __________________

01-26-2013, 05:08 PM	#20
Jmanscotch is a Texan Drives: '09 135i - 6MT SOLD Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 387 iTrader: (6)	I'm another who annually takes 8, 12 and 24 straight through trips. When I lived in Ohio, I drove to Texas twice a year (24 hours) and my 100K E46, 180K E36, 75K E85 all took it with EASE. Fluids, tire pressure check (or a tire patch/goop kit with compressor if you're a worry body) and a good wash is all you need at your mileage. __________________ *- Jake*

01-24-2013, 09:04 AM	#2
Tom_135i New Member Drives: 135i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: The Great Republic Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Sorry for your loss.

01-24-2013, 09:21 AM	#4
RimasRS Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 135i MT 2009 AW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Europe Posts: 1,686 iTrader: (0)	Sometimes it is good to drive car longer distance. Its like a periodical breake in.

01-24-2013, 09:51 AM	#6
shah269 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 557 iTrader: (0)	Very sorry to hear about your loss. Yeah it should be ok? It did 57k miles before you got it, what is 200 miles more? Just let her warm up and take her for the drive. Enjoy the car, that's why you bought it right?

01-24-2013, 10:07 AM	#9
shah269 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 557 iTrader: (0)	Nothing worse than loosing a good friend..... But trust your car, she is your friend she will take good care of you when you take good care of her. And odds are she will be fine. If you are super worried, get an oil change, throw in a can of Chevron FI cleaner and take the car for a wash.

01-24-2013, 10:52 AM	#11
shah269 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 557 iTrader: (0)	For me? 5k miles. I think BMW says 15k which sound nuts to me. But for me, 5k miles. Give me a chance to catch up with my mechanic and his family and have the car checked out every 6 months. My mechanic also uses Elf oil which if you ask me...and this may start a shit storm...works better than what ever BMW puts in the car.

01-24-2013, 07:38 PM	#13
HeyMoe53 Lieutenant Drives: '09 128 M-Spt; '13 ordered Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA Posts: 497 iTrader: (0)	I've heard of Elf oil. There are some indie shops that use it; it seems to be well-thought of. I did read somewhere that it is also marketed under the Total label. Guess the word "Elf" could make some people think about Keebler cookies ; )

01-25-2013, 09:54 AM	#15
Rukuss Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Portland Posts: 818 iTrader: (-1)	Sorry to here about your loss, may God bless all of you. I think your 1 should be okay, like the other post said longer trips are good. Life is short take nothing for granted

01-25-2013, 01:41 PM	#17
fullboost Private First Class Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SD, CA Posts: 168 iTrader: (0)	Sorry for your loss brother. The only issue I see is if the weather starts getting rough on your 3 hour tour and your tiny car is tossed.

01-25-2013, 02:37 PM	#18
P1et Major Drives: '04 Ram 2500 / '11 135i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,233 iTrader: (1)	Are you seriously asking if it's OK to drive your car for 3 hours? Didn't realize cars were made out of sugar these days.

01-26-2013, 05:34 PM	#21
BrokenVert Extremist Opinion Fighter Drives: Topless Electric Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen Posts: 9,438 iTrader: (0)	Well...I just drove from nyc to detroit...I think youll be fine for three hours... __________________

01-26-2013, 05:38 PM	#22
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,529 iTrader: (0)	Long drives are better than short! Condolences __________________ BMW 1M VO - Cobb, Remus muffler, MadDads midpipes, ETS 5" FMIC, ER CP, CDV, OCC, Michelin PSS

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