What’s your daily driver?

spazzyfry123 · 12-18-2019, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Conissah

Anyone here daily (or have any experience with) an R53 Mini, specifically 05-06? Looking into one as a good mpg daily that's not going to bore me to death.

I had an S. Super fun car and super cheap car. They'll beat you up; little go carts. Also had an F56S that I recently sold. An F car is the way to go if you're looking to daily. Cheap Bimmer with some fun to boot.

psuibmw · 12-18-2019, 05:26 PM

My DD is a 2011 F10 xDrive

But do have it for sale now as I'm using the train to commute and no need for additional daily

Socal_R8 · 12-18-2019, 09:02 PM

My every other dailys'....I like the German white girls(although I married a Latina

)

This shot was actually from today ....nothing like a wide open Wednesday morning Palomar run...

hufington · 12-21-2019, 04:35 PM

TheirThere · 12-21-2019, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Conissah

Anyone here daily (or have any experience with) an R53 Mini, specifically 05-06? Looking into one as a good mpg daily that's not going to bore me to death.

a good friend (bmw mechanic) told me to avoid them at all costs.

the idea of owning one sounds fun but i don't want to mess with having it in the shop.

10" · 12-21-2019, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

Some of your commutes are insane, the miles some of you do is mind boggling. I know I am unusual but I do about 6,000 to 7,000 miles a year.

for 4.5 years----i commuted out of NYC----65 miles each way.

A total of 130 miles a day.

i did it in my 1M.

it was f**king phenomenal. Doesn't matter what people say about prices, values, blah blah blah. I'm keeping my 1M for life and it doesn't matter. Your EVERY DAY matters more than special occasions. Every day is an occasion!

I don't have that job anymore----i ended up getting my dream job in Manhattan close to where i live in Brooklyn. Now i take the ferry or uber to work.

But i actually MISS those 130 miles of commute sometimes, because every day was an adventure commuting in the 1M!!! adrenaline rush!

to_riffic · 12-22-2019, 01:08 AM

F750GS. Screw LA traffic

e90alpinem3 · 12-22-2019, 07:05 PM

F90 m5 with snows right now.

Akwrx7 · 12-22-2019, 10:32 PM

M5f10 in alaska

86Zed · 12-23-2019, 11:04 AM

2011 BMW 328xi (MT)

MADBMWX5MC · 12-23-2019, 12:42 PM

DD are between 2017 Ford Exp and 2019 X3....

QM · 12-23-2019, 08:44 PM

M2

vilord · 12-23-2019, 08:58 PM

My daily is my new-to-me '09 328i touring, and has been my '07 touring for the last 7 years.
Truck, motorcycle, samurai, polaris ranger and TT roadster all take turns when the weather or situation is right.

as for the mini:

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Originally Posted by TheirThere

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conissah

Anyone here daily (or have any experience with) an R53 Mini, specifically 05-06? Looking into one as a good mpg daily that's not going to bore me to death.

a good friend (bmw mechanic) told me to avoid them at all costs.

the idea of owning one sounds fun but i don't want to mess with having it in the shop.

One of my friends put in new turbos this past spring, something with the timing/valves in August, and a piston cracked last week. All at about 70K miles on an R54

Hap · 12-24-2019, 08:58 AM

I drive the Tacoma and the m235i is in storage until spring.....I really miss driving that car!!!!

Hap

Efthreeoh · 12-25-2019, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal_NSX

My every other dailys'....I like the German white girls(although I married a Latina

)

This shot was actually from today ....nothing like a wide open Wednesday morning Palomar run...

Okay, the white German girl with the three initials... where'd she get them shoes?

Socal_R8 · 12-25-2019, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Okay, the white German girl with the three initials... where'd she get them shoes?

Those are 19" Advanti Hybris from bbwheelsonline.com

I don't know if they still have them though

Efthreeoh · 12-26-2019, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCal_NSX

Those are 19" Advanti Hybris from bbwheelsonline.com

I don't know if they still have them though

Thanks. I'm checking now.

Miyli · 12-26-2019, 07:34 AM

This is my daily car

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Lucky1 · 12-26-2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal_NSX

My every other dailys'....I like the German white girls(although I married a Latina

)

This shot was actually from today ....nothing like a wide open Wednesday morning Palomar run...

You're a man after my own heart. Although Latina is my next choice Asian is where I'm going with the life lady friend. But for cars - those two Bavarian Beauties are the way to go

Lucky1 · 12-26-2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JM98

2002 Civic - boring as hell but I barely trust my 135i to take a drive more than an hour from home.

Just averaged 36mpg on an 800 mile road trip.

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Jeezus, that is just sad.

Agreed

wjones14 · 12-26-2019, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Conissah

Anyone here daily (or have any experience with) an R53 Mini, specifically 05-06? Looking into one as a good mpg daily that's not going to bore me to death.

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Originally Posted by TheirThere

a good friend (bmw mechanic) told me to avoid them at all costs.

the idea of owning one sounds fun but i don't want to mess with having it in the shop.

Your BMW mechanic is right on the money. I had a 2003 R50 (non-S) which was an absolute blast to drive. The car is so tiny that it always felt like it was flying and that made it super fun. Plus it was a manual and had the super-quick first gen steering, which just added to the unique experience. But... I spent over $10,000 on that car in the 6 years I owned it. Literally one thing after another, and the total mileage on the car was only 115K. The cylinder head replacement ($3000) was the last draw for me.

The 2015 F56 Mini is not quite as fun and darty, but it sure is a lot more comfortable, modern, and reliable. And more BMW-like.

MikesBMW · 12-27-2019, 08:34 AM

On the daily

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