17 Days...

persian54 · 11-30-2009, 09:22 AM

I will have to go 17 days without my car.... wow...

How long have gone without your BMW?

Or should I ask... How long before you want to return home from your vacation just because you miss driving your car??

Also, it's okay if I leave it for 17 days right...?
Or should I ask someone to drive it.. (gasp!)

BK · 11-30-2009, 09:26 AM

I've left mine sitting about that long. Kept it under a car cover.

For 17 days, you don't need to do anything special or have someone start the car. I drove it the day after I got back and it started just like normal. But yes, I did miss it.

ToadHollow · 11-30-2009, 09:29 AM

I normally go for a few days or even a week sometimes ........ I love driving my 4Runner too!

Besides, when you do get back behind the wheel of the bimmer; you have a new found appreciation for just how much fun IT is to drive.

Sara · 11-30-2009, 09:35 AM

7 days.

ianthegreat · 11-30-2009, 09:51 AM

Around 2 weeks while away for work.

mike-y · 11-30-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takashi

You worry too much, buddy..!

haha, seriously. hopefully you have a cheap rental car while your gone, so you'll appreciate your car that much more when you return. I had to drive my mom's toyota corolla while I was in hawaii for 10 days. People who say 328's are slow are really out of touch with reality.

Ron1n · 11-30-2009, 11:46 AM

4 weeks..when the car got rear ended...had a Maxima for a rental in the time being (opened my eyes to their CVT...QUITE nice, I might add).

Darkcyd_Turbo · 11-30-2009, 11:48 AM

10 days and I didn't miss my car one bit! Visited my folks and my dd was my pop's 911 Turbo!

smallseafishie · 11-30-2009, 11:55 AM

I had to go to China for work for 3 weeks.

Came out to 23 days. I came back to a dead car. The battery had a shorted cell.

Fixed under warranty and all was well.

Bjorn · 11-30-2009, 12:31 PM

Had to go on travel for work for 3 weeks... Got a slooowwwww rental car during that time... Came back loving my car!

E92-Lighting · 11-30-2009, 12:34 PM

17 days is a long time without a ride

5soko · 11-30-2009, 12:39 PM

6 weeks without my car!!!! because my car was parked and was hit by a A-hole, parts had to come from germany for my car and the insurance company on his side takes 3-4 days to process simple things!

Not my only car but i really miss it.

JayKay335i · 11-30-2009, 01:04 PM

I just came back from a 20 day trip where I left it in my friends garage. Started right up. I now appreciate it so much more after driving other peoples cars for a few weeks.

maswastage · 11-30-2009, 01:40 PM

I've had to go roughly 8 weeks before, on an extended vacation in Bulgaria. Though while I was there I had the opportunity to experience my Dad's Merc S420 diesel, which inspired me to get my own oil burner here in the states. So it all turned out for the better.

MCMLXXXIX · 11-30-2009, 08:07 PM

longest was 9 days. it was at the body shop. that week was hell for me lol, but it felt amazing when i saw it drive up at the service department

i just went 4 days this weekend without driving it. i didnt even think much of it until i got in it yesterday and went "WOW!"

McMuffin · 11-30-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike-y

haha, seriously. hopefully you have a cheap rental car while your gone, so you'll appreciate your car that much more when you return. I had to drive my mom's toyota corolla while I was in hawaii for 10 days. People who say 328's are slow are really out of touch with reality.

He's going to Japan, so I hope he doesn't rent a cheap car! Back on topic; I went 2 weeks without turning it on. Have fun meng!

Nr!qUe · 11-30-2009, 08:14 PM

Yeah. i went away for three weeks and after the first week i could not wait to get back. i missed my car. but it started just fine when i got back. and the clutch felt so jumpy becuase i had been driving an old nissan frontier around offroad conditions.

IYAOYAS · 11-30-2009, 09:18 PM

Iraq for 7 months! Seems like an eternity.

listerone · 11-30-2009, 09:42 PM

Ten days...earlier this month.The diesel fluid pump went bad and it took the dealer 3 days to diagnose the problem and then another week to get a replacement in from Germany.

gos · 11-30-2009, 10:08 PM

Even for two or three months, everything should be fine. Beyond that, I'd stabilize the gas at a minimum, and possibly attach a battery tender. If you're expecting wide temperature variations, I'd park on scraps of carpet to reduce any flatspotting.

Danny 330i · 11-30-2009, 10:10 PM

AHHH 17 DAYS?!
Ive been about a week and slmost had a heart attack!

pruettfan · 11-30-2009, 11:18 PM

I am at about 10 days since my car has been in the body shop. About 3 weeks to go so I am stuck with a Ford Focus until it is fixed.

11-30-2009, 09:22 AM	#1
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I've left mine sitting about that long. Kept it under a car cover. For 17 days, you don't need to do anything special or have someone start the car. I drove it the day after I got back and it started just like normal. But yes, I did miss it. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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11-30-2009, 09:29 AM	#3
ToadHollow Once upon a time ...... 276 Rep 5,048 Posts Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Asti, Italy & Austin, Texas iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [8.00]	I normally go for a few days or even a week sometimes ........ I love driving my 4Runner too! Besides, when you do get back behind the wheel of the bimmer; you have a new found appreciation for just how much fun IT is to drive. __________________
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Sara Lieutenant General 5812 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	7 days.
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11-30-2009, 09:51 AM	#5
ianthegreat Colonel 60 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston iTrader: (1)	Around 2 weeks while away for work.
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Ron1n Speed Demon 207 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	4 weeks..when the car got rear ended...had a Maxima for a rental in the time being (opened my eyes to their CVT...QUITE nice, I might add). __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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Darkcyd_Turbo "Booty Hole Bandit" 32 Rep 1,597 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego E92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (14)	10 days and I didn't miss my car one bit! Visited my folks and my dd was my pop's 911 Turbo!
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11-30-2009, 11:55 AM	#9
smallseafishie Colonel 111 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I had to go to China for work for 3 weeks. Came out to 23 days. I came back to a dead car. The battery had a shorted cell. Fixed under warranty and all was well.
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11-30-2009, 12:31 PM	#10
Bjorn Enlisted Member 3 Rep 38 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California iTrader: (1)	Had to go on travel for work for 3 weeks... Got a slooowwwww rental car during that time... Came back loving my car!
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E92-Lighting 860 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	17 days is a long time without a ride
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11-30-2009, 12:39 PM	#12
5soko Brigadier General 335 Rep 4,633 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (4)	6 weeks without my car!!!! because my car was parked and was hit by a A-hole, parts had to come from germany for my car and the insurance company on his side takes 3-4 days to process simple things! Not my only car but i really miss it.
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	I just came back from a 20 day trip where I left it in my friends garage. Started right up. I now appreciate it so much more after driving other peoples cars for a few weeks.
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11-30-2009, 01:40 PM	#14
maswastage Resident Diesel Junkie 56 Rep 1,070 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 335d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I've had to go roughly 8 weeks before, on an extended vacation in Bulgaria. Though while I was there I had the opportunity to experience my Dad's Merc S420 diesel, which inspired me to get my own oil burner here in the states. So it all turned out for the better.
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	longest was 9 days. it was at the body shop. that week was hell for me lol, but it felt amazing when i saw it drive up at the service department i just went 4 days this weekend without driving it. i didnt even think much of it until i got in it yesterday and went "WOW!"
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11-30-2009, 08:14 PM	#17
Nr!qUe Captain 70 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3)	Yeah. i went away for three weeks and after the first week i could not wait to get back. i missed my car. but it started just fine when i got back. and the clutch felt so jumpy becuase i had been driving an old nissan frontier around offroad conditions. __________________ 2009 BMW E90 328i \| Xenons \| MT \| Space Gray \| Beige-ette \| CF Fabric Trim \| iPod/USB \| 20% Tints \| Euro-Plate \| Rear Fog Switch Lego Mod \| Painted Reflectors \| Performance Short-shift Kit \| Style 197 Wheels \| OEM Sport Suspension \|
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11-30-2009, 09:18 PM	#18
IYAOYAS Gunnery Sergeant 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Richlands, NC iTrader: (0)	Iraq for 7 months! Seems like an eternity.
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11-30-2009, 09:42 PM	#19
listerone First Lieutenant 10 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 540d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Ten days...earlier this month.The diesel fluid pump went bad and it took the dealer 3 days to diagnose the problem and then another week to get a replacement in from Germany. __________________ Current : 2018 540d Formerly: 2014 328d Formerly: 2011 MB E350 Bluetec Formerly: 2009 335d
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11-30-2009, 10:08 PM	#20
gos Captain 27 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Even for two or three months, everything should be fine. Beyond that, I'd stabilize the gas at a minimum, and possibly attach a battery tender. If you're expecting wide temperature variations, I'd park on scraps of carpet to reduce any flatspotting. __________________ -- 330xi SG/Terra/Burl -- ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Sirius, PDC
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Danny 330i Private First Class 23 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT-Stage 2 AA Tune Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Coral Springs, Fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	AHHH 17 DAYS?! Ive been about a week and slmost had a heart attack! __________________
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11-30-2009, 11:18 PM	#22
pruettfan Brigadier General 1622 Rep 3,402 Posts Drives: 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, Exec Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	I am at about 10 days since my car has been in the body shop. About 3 weeks to go so I am stuck with a Ford Focus until it is fixed.
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