Couldn't happen twice in a lifetime....

M2 · 08-30-2008, 08:47 AM

My car's dirty and I'm headed over to my friends house to show him my new ride. He has a 550 and was desperate to see my new car. Not having time to massage my car with soap personally, I run up to the brushless car wash by my home (I know, I know) and pull into the gas station (heads turing at the pumps as I drive over to the car wash entrance to find only one car waiting ahead of me; it's a BMW 330 w/ comp pkg. The driver is obsessively looking in his rear view and side view mirror. Suddenly whipping in behind me is a 335 coupe with 30 day tags with a young couple in the car. Looking in my rear view mirror I see the guy turtle-necking and talking spastically to his female friend. This guy doesn't get out of his car but eventually feels the need to pull up next to me at an angle so he can get a better look at my ride. He looks panic stricken as if he is second guessing his purchase. As the 330 finishes getting his car washed, I prepare to pay the machine and drive in. (note: always be polite and let the driver in front of you finish his car drying before you push your way into the bay). While sitting in the car wash I see a blurred vision of a figure in front of me, just outside the wash bay. the figure is standing right in the center of the exit area. As the water blasts the soap from my windshield I see a man standing there with a dropped jaw and a confused look on his face. He doesn't move throughout the whole car wash process. As I drive out of the wash the man slowly walks backwards to his car at the gas pump. This was such an unusual experience that I felt compelled to share this on the forums. I mean, I like when people look at my new car, but this was unusual and felt like a commercial. But as I drove away from the gas station I realized that I am not the only one gets stunned by the looks of this car. The visual power of the "one". Too funny...

energie · 08-30-2008, 12:49 PM

Very funny. You certainly have a way with words.

imported_Mr D · 08-30-2008, 01:01 PM

I don't see how someone would "look" as if they doubted their purchase?

That's pretty cool though...

I forgot the psychological terms for it...but it's like when you're smoking weed, there seems to be a cop and every corner (when there really isn't). When you're cheating on a test, it seems like the teacher is looking directly at you every minute (when he isn't).

:respekt:

imported_easyman · 08-30-2008, 01:49 PM

Nice.. that would prob be me if I was behind a 1 at the drive through.

Robert · 08-30-2008, 01:52 PM

You mean self conscious and feeling guilty?

N54me · 08-30-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr D

I don't see how someone would "look" as if they doubted their purchase?

That's pretty cool though...

I forgot the psychological terms for it...but it's like when you're smoking weed, there seems to be a cop and every corner (when there really isn't). When you're cheating on a test, it seems like the teacher is looking directly at you every minute (when he isn't).

:respekt:

Paranoia

M2 · 08-30-2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr D

I don't see how someone would "look" as if they doubted their purchase?

That's pretty cool though...

I forgot the psychological terms for it...but it's like when you're smoking weed, there seems to be a cop and every corner (when there really isn't). When you're cheating on a test, it seems like the teacher is looking directly at you every minute (when he isn't).

:respekt:

lets just say he didn't look smug as he pulled up next to me. Also his actions dictated his mind set.

Xyloft · 08-31-2008, 09:49 AM

so you didnt accidently drive off with the gas nozzel still in your car did you?

Lester · 08-31-2008, 09:59 AM

Brushless Car Wash? This court finds you guilty of abusing the finish of your new 135i. This court also sentences you to a Sunday morning of community service, by applying ZAINO to your new 135i. Start off with Z5 - to remove any scratches or swirls, then Z2 with Clear Seal - follow the instructions carefully. This court also issues you with a restrictive covenant, you are not allowed to drive within 100 feet to the entrance to any automated car wash, including brushless ones. The decision of this court is final and binding.

mergen · 08-31-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Xyloft

so you didnt accidently drive off with the gas nozzel still in your car did you?

The whole time I was reading it, I was waiting for "the ax to fall." I just knew that this was somehow going to end badly, but it never did. He had me going. Good writing.

energie · 08-31-2008, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lester

Brushless Car Wash? This court finds you guilty of abusing the finish of your new 135i. This court also sentences you to a Sunday morning of community service, by applying ZAINO to your new 135i. Start off with Z5 - to remove any scratches or swirls, then Z2 with Clear Seal - follow the instructions carefully. This court also issues you with a restrictive covenant, you are not allowed to drive within 100 feet to the entrance to any automated car wash, including brushless ones. The decision of this court is final and binding.

gay

Lester · 09-02-2008, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by en3rgie

gay

What - you don't like Zaino? Or do you also use brushless car washes? Wassup?

energie · 09-02-2008, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lester

What - you don't like Zaino? Or do you also use brushless car washes? Wassup?

Hey Lester,
Neither. I was commenting on the gayness / corniness of your admonishment! I think I need to get into your mode of humor to fully appreciate it! Don't worry, nothing against you in any way, all in good fun - seriously!

Bruck · 09-02-2008, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr D

I don't see how someone would "look" as if they doubted their purchase?

That's pretty cool though...

I forgot the psychological terms for it...but it's like when you're smoking weed, there seems to be a cop and every corner (when there really isn't). When you're cheating on a test, it seems like the teacher is looking directly at you every minute (when he isn't).

:respekt:

umm paranoid?

Lester · 09-02-2008, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by en3rgie

Hey Lester,
Neither. I was commenting on the gayness / corniness of your admonishment! I think I need to get into your mode of humor to fully appreciate it! Don't worry, nothing against you in any way, all in good fun - seriously!

No problem at all. I enjoy the banter!

energie · 09-02-2008, 01:11 PM

Yah, and I know you'll be keeping me honest...!

08-30-2008, 08:47 AM	#1
M2 Lieutenant 58 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Couldn't happen twice in a lifetime.... My car's dirty and I'm headed over to my friends house to show him my new ride. He has a 550 and was desperate to see my new car. Not having time to massage my car with soap personally, I run up to the brushless car wash by my home (I know, I know) and pull into the gas station (heads turing at the pumps as I drive over to the car wash entrance to find only one car waiting ahead of me; it's a BMW 330 w/ comp pkg. The driver is obsessively looking in his rear view and side view mirror. Suddenly whipping in behind me is a 335 coupe with 30 day tags with a young couple in the car. Looking in my rear view mirror I see the guy turtle-necking and talking spastically to his female friend. This guy doesn't get out of his car but eventually feels the need to pull up next to me at an angle so he can get a better look at my ride. He looks panic stricken as if he is second guessing his purchase. As the 330 finishes getting his car washed, I prepare to pay the machine and drive in. (note: always be polite and let the driver in front of you finish his car drying before you push your way into the bay). While sitting in the car wash I see a blurred vision of a figure in front of me, just outside the wash bay. the figure is standing right in the center of the exit area. As the water blasts the soap from my windshield I see a man standing there with a dropped jaw and a confused look on his face. He doesn't move throughout the whole car wash process. As I drive out of the wash the man slowly walks backwards to his car at the gas pump. This was such an unusual experience that I felt compelled to share this on the forums. I mean, I like when people look at my new car, but this was unusual and felt like a commercial. But as I drove away from the gas station I realized that I am not the only one gets stunned by the looks of this car. The visual power of the "one". Too funny... __________________ MM
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08-30-2008, 12:49 PM	#2
energie Private 1 Rep 91 Posts Drives: honda civic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: midwest iTrader: (0)	Very funny. You certainly have a way with words.
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08-30-2008, 01:01 PM	#3
imported_Mr D Enlisted Member 1 Rep 35 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	I don't see how someone would "look" as if they doubted their purchase? That's pretty cool though... I forgot the psychological terms for it...but it's like when you're smoking weed, there seems to be a cop and every corner (when there really isn't). When you're cheating on a test, it seems like the teacher is looking directly at you every minute (when he isn't). :respekt:
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08-30-2008, 01:49 PM	#4
imported_easyman Private 0 Rep 60 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Nice.. that would prob be me if I was behind a 1 at the drive through. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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08-30-2008, 01:52 PM	#5
Robert Major General 414 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	You mean self conscious and feeling guilty? __________________ - There's nothing in my pocket other than knives and lint
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08-31-2008, 09:49 AM	#8
Xyloft Lieutenant 34 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 128i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	so you didnt accidently drive off with the gas nozzel still in your car did you?
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08-31-2008, 09:59 AM	#9
Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Brushless Car Wash? This court finds you guilty of abusing the finish of your new 135i. This court also sentences you to a Sunday morning of community service, by applying ZAINO to your new 135i. Start off with Z5 - to remove any scratches or swirls, then Z2 with Clear Seal - follow the instructions carefully. This court also issues you with a restrictive covenant, you are not allowed to drive within 100 feet to the entrance to any automated car wash, including brushless ones. The decision of this court is final and binding.
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09-02-2008, 01:11 PM	#16
energie Private 1 Rep 91 Posts Drives: honda civic Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: midwest iTrader: (0)	Yah, and I know you'll be keeping me honest...!
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