Joyride

warmtoes · 12-30-2008, 09:44 AM

I don't do it as much this time of year but when it's nice I always feel like driving with the top down for no reason other than enjoying it. I even want to drive top down when it's dark.

Lester · 12-30-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jkp1187

Forgot truck drivers.

Or was that redundant?

Yes - you also also need to watch out for truck drivers on amphetamines. Lucky for us most truck drivers turn into a rest stop overnight. The main point is although there are fewer cars on the road between 2am and 6 am, you really have to be careful - it's a zoo out there.

drgonzo · 12-30-2008, 10:30 AM

I dont own one yet (it will be ariving from 'da fasha land' in feb) but i take mine out for a joyride every night in my dreams!!!

BForbes · 12-30-2008, 02:19 PM

I take my car out just for ''fun'' a few times a week. It feels a lot better that gas is pretty cheap too.

IDBMW · 12-31-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

The only problem with that is most people on the roads at 3 am are either:

drunk,
high on drugs,
on their way to or from a burglary in a stolen car,

or any combination of the above..

When I take an early morning drive I do not have to watch out Drunks, Druggies, and Burglars. The Deer and Elk at that time in the morning are my main concern.

The roads have been snow covered since Dec. 20th. Yesterday they were clear and dry. Today I get to drive the 135i:roundel:. This has been the longest it has been since I have driven the it.

TP 135i · 12-31-2008, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by IDBMW

When I take an early morning drive I do not have to watch out Drunks, Druggies, and Burglars. The Deer and Elk at that time in the morning are my main concern.

The roads have been snow covered since Dec. 20th. Yesterday they were clear and dry. Today I get to drive the 135i:roundel:. This has been the longest it has been since I have driven the it.

Also watch out for these........SORRY, I COULDN'T RESIST.

jkp1187 · 12-31-2008, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

Yes - you also also need to watch out for truck drivers on amphetamines. Lucky for us most truck drivers turn into a rest stop overnight. The main point is although there are fewer cars on the road between 2am and 6 am, you really have to be careful - it's a zoo out there.

No joke about that. I went to school in Illinois, and clocked a lot of highway miles through Ohio and Indiana. Almost got run off the road in broad daylight once when I was passing an inattentive truck driver who apparently didn't quite understood the "slower traffic keep right" and "signal before changing lanes" concepts.

REALLY made me appreciate driving in Germany, where lane discipline is enforced.

Back on topic, I used to love taking a quick spin through the back country roads in Western Pa. when I had free time. Unfortunately, I just don't have free time like I used to...

Notion-Za · 01-02-2009, 11:55 PM

Anytime i can!

been on holiday for 2 weeks now! forgot how fun it was to drive! It takes me +- 15 minutes to get to school from my home. First week i got the car, I left at 5am and arrived at school at 7am! best drive to school ever!!!!

Mega Man · 01-03-2009, 11:04 AM

I went nearly to Mexico and back. I told my GF there was a really good Greek restaurant down there that I wanted her to try...

...little did she know, I just wanted to rack up another 300 miles toward my break in.

pghollysprings · 01-06-2009, 09:55 PM

Yeah, most of my mileage is just for fun driving. I travel for my job and actually rent a car most of the time so I can reserve my 1er mileage for fun rather than eating up my warranty on work travel mileage. I'm in Raleigh NC and after 7 months have yet to see any 1er on the road!

gnpower · 01-07-2009, 07:32 AM

I wonder how that turn would be drifting?

Tochenzo · 01-07-2009, 10:13 AM

I can't seem to stop driving it! Well considering I'm still attempting to break in the car so I'm just trying to reach 1000 miles asap :biggrin:

1Ronnie · 01-07-2009, 07:33 PM

I drove 9 hours south, slept, drove home ... Best weekend ever !!

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12-30-2008, 09:44 AM	#23
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drgonzo New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I dont own one yet (it will be ariving from 'da fasha land' in feb) but i take mine out for a joyride every night in my dreams!!!
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BForbes Moderator 557 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I take my car out just for ''fun'' a few times a week. It feels a lot better that gas is pretty cheap too. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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Notion-Za Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 293 Posts Drives: '16 M4 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Anytime i can! been on holiday for 2 weeks now! forgot how fun it was to drive! It takes me +- 15 minutes to get to school from my home. First week i got the car, I left at 5am and arrived at school at 7am! best drive to school ever!!!! __________________ 2016 M4 ZCP 2018 Ford Ranger WildTrak 3.2
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pghollysprings Enlisted Member 1 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 135 SGM, 6sp, perfor pkg, Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Holly Springs, NC iTrader: (0)	Yeah, most of my mileage is just for fun driving. I travel for my job and actually rent a car most of the time so I can reserve my 1er mileage for fun rather than eating up my warranty on work travel mileage. I'm in Raleigh NC and after 7 months have yet to see any 1er on the road!
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01-07-2009, 07:32 AM	#33
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