Wing & Windshield trip.

Ewcmr2 · 07-02-2018, 12:28 AM

Flying across the country tomorrow to pick up a ‘09 135i. Buying a car sight unseen and driving it 2600 miles home is normal, right? Especially after a less than 12 hour layover at home from last trip.

smeard · 07-02-2018, 02:06 AM

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Flying across the country tomorrow to pick up a ‘09 135i. Buying a car sight unseen and driving it 2600 miles home is normal, right? Especially after a less than 12 hour layover at home from last trip.

things a man will do when he's in love

Welcome to the club and good luck on the purchase!

WingerRed · 07-02-2018, 10:18 AM

That's how I got my car. I knew it wasn't going to be a brand new car, and there weren't really any surprises. It was great to have a nice long drive to get to know the car. I do wish I'd done it in warmer weather to enjoy driving with the top down. Next time, I guess!

NorthernDancer · 07-02-2018, 10:50 AM

I'm in Canada and have bought 4 BMWs in the USA, sight unseen. Mind you money never changed hands until I did see them.
Richmond Va. E30, kept 12 yrs, garage queen, never had a problem, drove there & home with it (in winter but roads clean)
Hartford Ct. E46, eBay "mistake" but good car, never had a problem, drove there
Pittsburg Pa. E46, good car, wheels slightly bent, had to dye leather, flew there
Brunswick Ga. my present 128, not a problem in 8 years (2008) and expect to keep it forever (E30 was 27 yrs old when I sold it). 1200 mile trip home was awesome.

Esteban · 07-02-2018, 11:43 AM

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I'm in Canada and have bought 4 BMWs in the USA, sight unseen. Mind you money never changed hands until I did see them.
Richmond Va. E30, kept 12 yrs, garage queen, never had a problem, drove there & home with it (in winter but roads clean)
Hartford Ct. E46, eBay "mistake" but good car, never had a problem, drove there
Pittsburg Pa. E46, good car, wheels slightly bent, had to dye leather, flew there
Brunswick Ga. my present 128, not a problem in 8 years (2008) and expect to keep it forever (E30 was 27 yrs old when I sold it). 1200 mile trip home was awesome.

Those sound like fun adventures.

Good luck with the car, OP.

Matticus91 · 07-02-2018, 02:07 PM

You sound like you'll fit right in here lol. I drove from MD to NC and back in a day to get each of my 1ers. Not nearly as far but you're in good company haha.

Definitely stop at a dealership and get some supplies/fluids. Make sure everything checks out before hitting the road.

Ewcmr2 · 07-02-2018, 04:11 PM

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things a man will do when he's in love:rolleyes

Car is for my wife...

Ewcmr2 · 07-02-2018, 04:18 PM

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Definitely stop at a dealership and get some supplies/fluids. Make sure everything checks out before hitting the road.

Yeah. Normally I buy local or haul home on trailer... I left home with zero tools, no code reader. I literally dumped dirty laundry out of my rollaboard, repacked it, went to bed and headed out this morning.
When did BMW quit putting a tool kit in the trunk lid?

smeard · 07-03-2018, 12:35 AM

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Car is for my wife...

My statement remains

Ewcmr2 · 07-03-2018, 08:44 AM

Test drive complete. Looks as good as described online! At bank getting final payment, then I’m on the road!😎

Matticus91 · 07-03-2018, 09:05 AM

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Test drive complete. Looks as good as described online! At bank getting final payment, then I’m on the road!😎

Good luck!! Post pictures on the way it'll be an awesome ride

Ewcmr2 · 07-03-2018, 09:29 AM

2660 miles to go.

Matticus91 · 07-03-2018, 09:33 AM

Looks super clean!!

Esteban · 07-03-2018, 12:05 PM

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2660 miles to go.

Should be a fun drive.

Congrats on the car and welcome... your wife too, since the car is for her.

Ewcmr2 · 07-03-2018, 01:22 PM

150 miles in, no issues. Still going to take it easy on the go pedal until I get closer to home.
95* ambient, oil temp hovering at the 2 in 250* normal?

It’s an ‘09 N54.

BimmerAg · 07-03-2018, 01:25 PM

Yep, totally normal...my oil temps tend to hover around 250°F during cruising down here in Texas

Esteban · 07-03-2018, 01:47 PM

Same here or slightly below...

Ewcmr2 · 07-03-2018, 06:26 PM

Cool, thanks.

Running like a champ, almost to Alabama/Mississippi. 2060 miles to go.

Gangplank · 07-03-2018, 09:03 PM

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2660 miles to go.

Should be a fun drive.

Congrats on the car and welcome... your wife too, since the car is for her.

I'll bet by the time he gets it home it'll be his& the wife gets a different car.

Any takers?

Esteban · 07-03-2018, 09:48 PM

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2660 miles to go.

Should be a fun drive.

Congrats on the car and welcome... your wife too, since the car is for her.

I'll bet by the time he gets it home it'll be his& the wife gets a different car.

Any takers?

Haha, he wouldn't do that, would he?

The 1er does get under your skin, especially after a drive like that.

I guess we'll see...

PS - from the looks of it, he's got some other fun cars to choose from.

Ewcmr2 · 07-04-2018, 01:16 AM

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Haha, he wouldn't do that, would he?

The 1er does get under your skin, especially after a drive like that.

I guess we'll see...

PS - from the looks of it, he's got some other fun cars to choose from.

882 miles today, didn’t get out of dealership until 11am.
We don’t really do “his car - her car”, but she did decide to keep my E36 M3 and leave me her 325i. That led to the Touring and E46 M3. The 135 will replace the E36M3. The E46 M3 is donating all its good parts to the Touring.

Louisiana to New Mexico tomorrow. (Later today at this point)

Esteban · 07-04-2018, 01:30 AM

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882 miles today, didn’t get out of dealership until 11am.
We don’t really do “his car - her car”, but she did decide to keep my E36 M3 and leave me her 325i. That led to the Touring and E46 M3. The 135 will replace the E36M3. The E46 M3 is donating all its good parts to the Touring.

Louisiana to New Mexico tomorrow. (Later today at this point)

Sounds like she's a car enthusiast as well. Cool...

07-02-2018, 12:28 AM	#1
Ewcmr2 New Member 55 Rep 24 Posts Drives: ‘09 135,E36 M3, E46 M3, E46 iT Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Wing & Windshield trip. Flying across the country tomorrow to pick up a ‘09 135i. Buying a car sight unseen and driving it 2600 miles home is normal, right? Especially after a less than 12 hour layover at home from last trip.
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WingerRed Enlisted Member 19 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Red Wing, MN iTrader: (0)	That's how I got my car. I knew it wasn't going to be a brand new car, and there weren't really any surprises. It was great to have a nice long drive to get to know the car. I do wish I'd done it in warmer weather to enjoy driving with the top down. Next time, I guess!
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NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	I'm in Canada and have bought 4 BMWs in the USA, sight unseen. Mind you money never changed hands until I did see them. Richmond Va. E30, kept 12 yrs, garage queen, never had a problem, drove there & home with it (in winter but roads clean) Hartford Ct. E46, eBay "mistake" but good car, never had a problem, drove there Pittsburg Pa. E46, good car, wheels slightly bent, had to dye leather, flew there Brunswick Ga. my present 128, not a problem in 8 years (2008) and expect to keep it forever (E30 was 27 yrs old when I sold it). 1200 mile trip home was awesome.
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Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	You sound like you'll fit right in here lol. I drove from MD to NC and back in a day to get each of my 1ers. Not nearly as far but you're in good company haha. Definitely stop at a dealership and get some supplies/fluids. Make sure everything checks out before hitting the road. __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91
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Ewcmr2 New Member 55 Rep 24 Posts Drives: ‘09 135,E36 M3, E46 M3, E46 iT Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Test drive complete. Looks as good as described online! At bank getting final payment, then I’m on the road!😎
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Matticus91 Brigadier General 3475 Rep 3,722 Posts Drives: 2013 135i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (6)	Looks super clean!! __________________ "Tobias" 2013 135i ///M-Sport 6MT • Pure Stage 1 • XDI 35 HPFP • 404whp/440wtq IG: msteelio91
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Ewcmr2 New Member 55 Rep 24 Posts Drives: ‘09 135,E36 M3, E46 M3, E46 iT Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	150 miles in, no issues. Still going to take it easy on the go pedal until I get closer to home. 95* ambient, oil temp hovering at the 2 in 250* normal? It’s an ‘09 N54.
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BimmerAg Lieutenant 425 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Yep, totally normal...my oil temps tend to hover around 250°F during cruising down here in Texas __________________ 2011 BMW 135i ///M-Sport, DCT Bilstein B12 kit, Dinan camber plates, M3 front control arms, Whiteline poly RSFB, MHD Stage 1, cp-e Charge Pipe, H&R Front sway bar, BMW performance diffuser
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Ewcmr2 New Member 55 Rep 24 Posts Drives: ‘09 135,E36 M3, E46 M3, E46 iT Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Cool, thanks. Running like a champ, almost to Alabama/Mississippi. 2060 miles to go.
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