If you get stuck with a 320i for a loaner...

[greentrbo95gst]

Originally Posted by synclastica_86

I got a 640i once and I drove the shit outta it. The tires are all gone after a single week and the engine overheated multiple times. The service representative called my father and complained.

All in all, I think that that 640i is a pretty good car. I was able to outrun a CLS500 on a country road despite being down on power. My fd in the CLS was quite surprised as he's not a slow driver.

If the dealer saw that picture they have full rights to sue you for excessive wear and tear on the loaner. Read your loaner car agreement.
Maybe if you worked for a car you would treat it better.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by synclastica_86

It's not my car and it's fully insured... What's stopping me? LOL

Integrity. The answer is: integrity should be stopping you.

[overdrivex]

Dang...so much for being happy with what you have.

[OuttaTheWoods]

Originally Posted by J.M

Nothing at all.

ROFL almost spilled my water out

Originally Posted by mwickens

The thief thinks everyone steals.

[OuttaTheWoods]

Originally Posted by greentrbo95gst

If the dealer saw that picture they have full rights to sue you for excessive wear and tear on the loaner. Read your loaner car agreement.
Maybe if you worked for a car you would treat it better.

Someone should just link or forward the pics to the BMW dealers in HK.

THAT would be hilarious!

[platinum903]

I didn't know they had millennial douchebags in Hong Kong. I thought that was just an American thing.

[J.M]

Originally Posted by platinum903

I didn't know they had millennial douchebags in Hong Kong. I thought that was just an American thing.

Oh man, I know quite a few around Europe myself...

[Evil_ss]

The 320i starts at 67k in Australia without any extras!

[norsairius]

I don't think the 320i is that bad. As they say, it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow. It's all relative though. I'm just glad to have a courtesy loaner at no cost! I've gotten an X5 and a 428 before though, and those were a nice.

When I get a loaner I just change the chassis/drivetrain modes so I set the chassis to sport and leave the drivetrain in normal/comfort. Firms up the suspension and steering a bit without having the transmission hold gears forever (I figure I can use sport/manual mode if I wanted to do that).

As for driving the hell out of it, I like to drive them quickly at times, but thrashing them around? No thanks. I'd rather not have to pay for any excessive wear and tear or have it affect my insurance were an accident to occur.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by Evil_ss

The 320i starts at 67k in Australia without any extras!

What is it that makes cars so expensive in Australia? taxes? exchange rates?

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by norsairius

I don't think the 320i is that bad.

No, it isn't. I think the problem with it is that there is no value for what BMW charges for that car. The suspension is soft, the steering sucks, the interior quality isn't that great, the options are pretty non-existent, and the engine is underwhelming relative to other current BMW engines and past BMW engines.

It's just a basic, bland car, which isn't really a problem until you see the sticker price and then compare it to what you'd get from Honda for the same amount of money.

[Sleslie]

Originally Posted by synclastica_86

I got a 640i once and I drove the shit outta it. The tires are all gone after a single week and the engine overheated multiple times. The service representative called my father and complained.

Goof

[synclastica_86]

Originally Posted by Sleslie

Goof

What does wasting tires gotta do with daddy's money? Tires are consumables. I like to drive hard, and I burn through a set of tires in a month or two. Go on a few track days and you'll find that your tire life is measured in days. Cars are made to be driven!

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by synclastica_86

What does wasting tires gotta do with daddy's money? Tires are consumables. I like to drive hard, and I burn through a set of tires in a month or two. Go on a few track days and you'll find that your tire life is measured in days. Cars are made to be driven!

Because you're wasting tires which don't belong to you. It would be one thing if you're beating the piss out of your own vehicles. I think all of us here wouldn't give two $hits about what you do to your car. But you're bragging about abusing a car which doesn't belong to you and was given to you as a courtesy so you would have transportation while your car was in the shop.

I guess respect for other people's property isn't something you would learn about mooching off of family money.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by synclastica_86

What does wasting tires gotta do with daddy's money? Tires are consumables. I like to drive hard, and I burn through a set of tires in a month or two. Go on a few track days and you'll find that your tire life is measured in days. Cars are made to be driven!

It's hard to take a poster like you seriously when you don't even realize the basics of social etiquette. You even have a list of what I am assuming is your parents cars in your signature. You're basically "that guy".

[jpnh]

Originally Posted by J.M

Oh man, I know quite a few around Europe myself...

Do they have state sponsored "safe spaces" for the children in EU too?

[Bob Santorini]

I've had two M cars in succession from same dealer. The first was a 2012 E92. In the two and a half years of ownership the loaners I was given during services were a 1 series and a 1 series convertible. Both 120d..
Since I have had my M4 (coming up two years) they have always given me M cars (F80 M3 in black and an M4 in grey). Keeps peeps at work talking :P
I guess it's a little bit about brand loyalty here..

Service coming up early Oct so I'm going to ask for either M2, M5/6 or M3/4 comp pack. Hopefully they will have a demo one going spare on the day of any of those.

Bob

[synclastica_86]

Originally Posted by jmg

It's hard to take a poster like you seriously when you don't even realize the basics of social etiquette. You even have a list of what I am assuming is your parents cars in your signature. You're basically "that guy".

Going through a consumable at an accelerated rate can hardly be considered a violation of social etiquette. Drawing unsubstantiated conclusions regarding the origin of my access simply highlights your ignorance and an ineptitude in logical deduction. Listing past and current vehicles in the signature is a practice shared by many members of this community. You are, of course, entitled to your opinion; however, cooking up stories about me and making personal attacks does nothing but reflect poorly on your own character.

[Uptempo80]

I leased a 13' 320i Sapphire Black/Black sensatec. No real options - had lighting package. No x-drive. No sunroof, etc.
Was a comfortable daily driver. No problems with it. Was well detailed - had it opticoated in 2014. Took care of it and got $1500 back from dealer when I turned it in at the end of July. Under mileage no dings/dents/scratches/interior wear. Only thing I did was add Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by synclastica_86

Going through a consumable at an accelerated rate can hardly be considered a violation of social etiquette. Drawing unsubstantiated conclusions regarding the origin of my access simply highlights your ignorance and an ineptitude in logical deduction. Listing past and current vehicles in the signature is a practice shared by many members of this community. You are, of course, entitled to your opinion; however, cooking up stories about me and making personal attacks does nothing but reflect poorly on your own character.

The only conclusions I draw are from the posts you have made in this thread. You talk about "father" getting an angry call as a result of your behavior. That is up to interpretation, not many of which is in your favor. Bragging about damaging other people's property in an excessive manner is yet another indication to the content of your character. If I am wrong on my other assumptions then I am wrong except for the most important part: that you lack the integrity to take responsibility for a specific action you yourself talked about in black and white in this thread. There is no denying the impression you gave in that single post. I made up no stories, all of it is right here for everyone to see, believe me, I don't have to make up anything for everyone to see and judge what type of person you are. The proof is in the pudding; several posts that viewed your actions negatively. Surely I'm not the first nor the last to chastise you here.

Alternatively, I, for one, can never claim to be completely innocent of juvenile behavior, although not to the extent to which you described. Nonetheless, you are not the first one to be called out for immaturity. Time will tell if you learn from your mistakes like most of us have.

[platinum903]

Originally Posted by synclastica_86

Going through a consumable at an accelerated rate can hardly be considered a violation of social etiquette. Drawing unsubstantiated conclusions regarding the origin of my access simply highlights your ignorance and an ineptitude in logical deduction. Listing past and current vehicles in the signature is a practice shared by many members of this community. You are, of course, entitled to your opinion; however, cooking up stories about me and making personal attacks does nothing but reflect poorly on your own character.

Dude, just quit while you're behind.

[hazkirby]

Got to say this forum has a high population of spoilt children.

A 320i is still classed as a small/med sized luxury saloon, be grateful.