The daily driver thread!

lowbudgethero · 09-12-2015, 12:57 AM

I daily 3 cars, i'm a recovering saab addict. I mostly drive the bmw from early spring till late fall while occasionally driving the saabs when i need the cargo room and daily the saabs for winter.

3002 tii · 09-13-2015, 10:10 AM

Used to daily my 135is but switched over to this as it was easier to drive for the wife and more "family friendly". Luckily it has the same N55 motor so the power is still there.

And although totally unnecessary for tri-state the enthusiast within me bought dedicated snow tires yesterday for the X3 haha

But I still did get to keep the track toy in my sig

steve o 77 · 09-15-2015, 01:27 PM

Until buying the 128 a few weeks ago I was dailying a mazdaspeed Miata 60 miles a day, that got real old after about a year and a half. The 128 is my new daily year round, just need to get a set of snow tires!

Kouper · 09-18-2015, 03:37 PM

Here's how I solve the equation:

DD = ½(X3 6MT) + ½(135is 6MT)

Split duty, it's a good mix. The X3 is a lot more fun than I expected, and is great for hauling my road bike and related gear around. The 6MT is a lot of fun with the 3.0L six and Sport Package, and I'm always surprised how many BMW techs don't even seem to be aware that you could get the 6MT trans with the X3 (at least you could until a few years ago...). There is always a lot of interest in it. I haven't tried hauling my large frame bike in the back seat of the 135is with the top down, but I suppose that's a possibility in a pinch.

Gray_Panther · 09-18-2015, 04:47 PM

Spring, summer and fall I DD both my 128i and GTi.
In the winter, when the salt hits, I store the 1 and DD the GTi. Both cars are an absolute blast to drive.

Sometimes its hard to choose which car I want to take!

One thing is for sure, I am never selling either of the cars for they have become my blood.

Esteban · 09-18-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Spring, summer and fall I DD both my 128i and GTi.
In the winter, when the salt hits, I store the 1 and DD the GTi. Both cars are an absolute blast to drive.
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Sometimes its hard to choose which car I want to take!

One thing is for sure, I am never selling either of the cars for they have become my blood.

No disrespect meant to your 128i, but please more pics of the GTI, you lucky dog!

IEDEI · 09-19-2015, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kouper

Here's how I solve the equation:

DD = ½(X3 6MT) + ½(135is 6MT)

Split duty, it's a good mix. The X3 is a lot more fun than I expected, and is great for hauling my road bike and related gear around. The 6MT is a lot of fun with the 3.0L six and Sport Package, and I'm always surprised how many BMW techs don't even seem to be aware that you could get the 6MT trans with the X3 (at least you could until a few years ago...). There is always a lot of interest in it. I haven't tried hauling my large frame bike in the back seat of the 135is with the top down, but I suppose that's a possibility in a pinch.

amazing you have a 6MT X3. Had no idea they even made those!!! :O

Gray_Panther · 09-19-2015, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Spring, summer and fall I DD both my 128i and GTi.
In the winter, when the salt hits, I store the 1 and DD the GTi. Both cars are an absolute blast to drive.

Sometimes its hard to choose which car I want to take!

One thing is for sure, I am never selling either of the cars for they have become my blood.

No disrespect meant to your 128i, but please more pics of the GTI, you lucky dog!

A chance to whore my GTi??!! A rare opportunity not to be ignored!

A picture of my GTi with the first retrofit headlight set:

For some reason I only have my favourite photos in the winter. Maybe this fall or next spring I'll snap some pictures of the GTi.

Matticus91 · 09-19-2015, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

A chance to whore my GTi??!! A rare opportunity not to be ignored!
A picture of my GTi with the first retrofit headlight set:
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For some reason I only have my favourite photos in the winter. Maybe this fall or next spring I'll snap some pictures of the GTi.

I love that last shot, looks like it's on the edge of a glacier!

IEDEI · 09-19-2015, 08:33 AM

crossed 70k miles last night. The 1M has been super reliable and I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have it as my DD. Worth every penny. Live for today and live with no regrets!

Gray_Panther · 09-19-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

A chance to whore my GTi??!! A rare opportunity not to be ignored!
A picture of my GTi with the first retrofit headlight set:
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For some reason I only have my favourite photos in the winter. Maybe this fall or next spring I'll snap some pictures of the GTi.

I love that last shot, looks like it's on the edge of a glacier!

Thanks! Fun fact:
The GTi was parked at the edge of my driveway and I had the front door wide open and laid down on the ground to get that shot. The house definitely was colder afterwards!

Ok, back to the 1ers!

Kouper · 09-19-2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

crossed 70k miles last night. The 1M has been super reliable and I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have it as my DD. Worth every penny. Live for today and live with no regrets!

Wow, that's great!! Way to get your money's worth out of that 1M. How many miles per year do you drive, roughly?

Esteban · 09-19-2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

A chance to whore my GTi??!! A rare opportunity not to be ignored!

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A picture of my GTi with the first retrofit headlight set:
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For some reason I only have my favourite photos in the winter. Maybe this fall or next spring I'll snap some pictures of the GTi.

Very nice man! I'd have a difficult time choosing which car to drive as well. Thanks for the pics.

Lucky1 · 09-19-2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kouper

Here's how I solve the equation:

DD = Â½(X3 6MT) + Â½(135is 6MT)

Split duty, it's a good mix. The X3 is a lot more fun than I expected, and is great for hauling my road bike and related gear around. The 6MT is a lot of fun with the 3.0L six and Sport Package, and I'm always surprised how many BMW techs don't even seem to be aware that you could get the 6MT trans with the X3 (at least you could until a few years ago...). There is always a lot of interest in it. I haven't tried hauling my large frame bike in the back seat of the 135is with the top down, but I suppose that's a possibility in a pinch.

You're doing it right sir...your math skills are superb.

Kouper · 09-19-2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

You're doing it right sir...your math skills are superb.

LOL. Thank you, sir!

MaC-N54-E82 · 09-19-2015, 11:00 PM

My fall and winter DD a FJ60.

decaturdad · 09-19-2015, 11:32 PM

What is all that white stuff all over these pictures??????

topaz557 · 09-20-2015, 01:31 AM

Purchased my 135(6mt) about a month ago, daily drive it everywhere with the aception of the grocery store, that job falls on my 1998 AUTOMATIC subaru outback, and no.. its not the turbo model...( previously had a 09 128i 6mt daily drove it for over a year)

dat128 · 01-20-2016, 04:45 PM

Im gonna go ahead and revive this thread...

altho i dont require a car for my commute, i have the 128i in the garage (off site since my landlord wouldnt let me use the garage on the same property) and i have a saab 9-3 in front of the house on the streets.

Saab is for the winter/transport/errand mobile and the 128i is the weekend duty (still racked up 12,000 on the 128i in the past year.... how the fck....)

it is great having a smooth NA and traditional turbo in the line up. both cars are joy to drive.

nacaruh · 01-20-2016, 05:01 PM

Used to daily my 08 135i until it got hit...
Now I DD my Abarth, and my 09 135i is my weekend

Solo_M_Tech · 01-20-2016, 06:03 PM

My daily! Of course it's my 1er!

chunho01 · 01-21-2016, 04:15 AM

I only have one car... so I DD my 128i/125i. This is perfectly fine right?

09-12-2015, 12:57 AM	#45
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]	I daily 3 cars, i'm a recovering saab addict. I mostly drive the bmw from early spring till late fall while occasionally driving the saabs when i need the cargo room and daily the saabs for winter.
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09-13-2015, 10:10 AM	#46
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2280 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.20]	Used to daily my 135is but switched over to this as it was easier to drive for the wife and more "family friendly". Luckily it has the same N55 motor so the power is still there. And although totally unnecessary for tri-state the enthusiast within me bought dedicated snow tires yesterday for the X3 haha But I still did get to keep the track toy in my sig __________________ Follow for latest mods
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09-15-2015, 01:27 PM	#47
steve o 77 New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Until buying the 128 a few weeks ago I was dailying a mazdaspeed Miata 60 miles a day, that got real old after about a year and a half. The 128 is my new daily year round, just need to get a set of snow tires!
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09-18-2015, 03:37 PM	#48
Kouper Lieutenant 94 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2013 135is AW/Black 6MT Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	Here's how I solve the equation: DD = ½(X3 6MT) + ½(135is 6MT) Split duty, it's a good mix. The X3 is a lot more fun than I expected, and is great for hauling my road bike and related gear around. The 6MT is a lot of fun with the 3.0L six and Sport Package, and I'm always surprised how many BMW techs don't even seem to be aware that you could get the 6MT trans with the X3 (at least you could until a few years ago...). There is always a lot of interest in it. I haven't tried hauling my large frame bike in the back seat of the 135is with the top down, but I suppose that's a possibility in a pinch.
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09-18-2015, 04:47 PM	#49
Gray_Panther Brigadier General 1553 Rep 3,234 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Spring, summer and fall I DD both my 128i and GTi. In the winter, when the salt hits, I store the 1 and DD the GTi. Both cars are an absolute blast to drive. Sometimes its hard to choose which car I want to take! One thing is for sure, I am never selling either of the cars for they have become my blood. __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic Last edited by Gray_Panther; 09-20-2015 at 07:35 AM..
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09-19-2015, 08:33 AM	#54
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]	crossed 70k miles last night. The 1M has been super reliable and I can't tell you how lucky I feel to have it as my DD. Worth every penny. Live for today and live with no regrets! Attached Images
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MaC-N54-E82 G82 Love 398 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2023 M4 Competition xDrive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: OR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M4 Competi ... [10.00]	My fall and winter DD a FJ60. Attached Images __________________ MAC Current: 2023 G82\|BG over BLK Prior: 2008 N54 E82\|AW over CR Also: FJ60, Volvo Recharge
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09-19-2015, 11:32 PM	#61
decaturdad Private First Class 24 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2012 M3, 07 e90, 2012 135i RIP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	What is all that white stuff all over these pictures??????
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09-20-2015, 01:31 AM	#62
topaz557 Private 7 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Bmw 135i Crimson Red 6MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Purchased my 135(6mt) about a month ago, daily drive it everywhere with the aception of the grocery store, that job falls on my 1998 AUTOMATIC subaru outback, and no.. its not the turbo model...( previously had a 09 128i 6mt daily drove it for over a year)
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01-20-2016, 04:45 PM	#63
dat128 Private 10 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 128i M-sport Space Gray Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Im gonna go ahead and revive this thread... altho i dont require a car for my commute, i have the 128i in the garage (off site since my landlord wouldnt let me use the garage on the same property) and i have a saab 9-3 in front of the house on the streets. Saab is for the winter/transport/errand mobile and the 128i is the weekend duty (still racked up 12,000 on the 128i in the past year.... how the fck....) it is great having a smooth NA and traditional turbo in the line up. both cars are joy to drive.
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01-20-2016, 05:01 PM	#64
nacaruh FOUO 415 Rep 873 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: LA iTrader: (5)	Used to daily my 08 135i until it got hit... Now I DD my Abarth, and my 09 135i is my weekend Attached Images
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01-20-2016, 06:03 PM	#65
Solo_M_Tech Brigadier General 1688 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (7) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	My daily! Of course it's my 1er! Attached Images __________________ 2014 M5 6MT
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01-21-2016, 04:15 AM	#66
chunho01 Private First Class 52 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 125i E88 M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I only have one car... so I DD my 128i/125i. This is perfectly fine right?
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