Realizing more and more what a great car this is..

BellasBmw · 11-23-2005, 01:11 PM

So in light of my recent breakup, i decided to go out last night and hang out with a few people. It was about 11pm when i left, and i was going about 90 the entire way (usually it takes me 30 mins, but i got there in about 22). Anyway, i left around 1:30am, and there was hardly anyone out on the road. So i pushed my car to 117mph, i couldnt believe how steady the car felt & how secure the wheel was. I took one turn at about 80 mph and it was posted at 45mph, and another one at about 85, and the posting was 55mph. The handling was so nice! So i ended up getting lost (damn i wish i had navi). I ended up taking a 20 mile detour hahah.. but the entire time i was in awe. In my old celica if i went over 85, the steering wheel would shake, in my jetta if i took it over 90 the wheels felt like they were gonna pop off. So i just wanted to post that i finally got a view of how great the bmw handling is...

shimshimhada · 11-23-2005, 01:14 PM

I took an off-ramp at 100mph once, the car did a backflip for no reason and flew me to safety.

Seriously though, sometimes I actually enjoy getting lost in my BMW (I don't have Navi either).

vladinecko · 11-23-2005, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BellasBmw

So i pushed my car to 117mph

you're crazy!

if you got caught, you'd be posting something else like "Realizing how nice it is too look at my car sitting in the garage"

shuzmaker · 11-23-2005, 01:23 PM

It's even better when you see people trying to follow you and see them vanish in your rear view mirror after you come out of the turns.

18LLC · 11-23-2005, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BellasBmw

So in light of my recent breakup, i decided to go out last night and hang out with a few people. It was about 11pm when i left, and i was going about 90 the entire way (usually it takes me 30 mins, but i got there in about 22). Anyway, i left around 1:30am, and there was hardly anyone out on the road. So i pushed my car to 117mph, i couldnt believe how steady the car felt & how secure the wheel was. I took one turn at about 80 mph and it was posted at 45mph, and another one at about 85, and the posting was 55mph. The handling was so nice! So i ended up getting lost (damn i wish i had navi). I ended up taking a 20 mile detour hahah.. but the entire time i was in awe. In my old celica if i went over 85, the steering wheel would shake, in my jetta if i took it over 90 the wheels felt like they were gonna pop off. So i just wanted to post that i finally got a view of how great the bmw handling is...

cool, but my golf can go 125mph uphill without steering wheel shaking, never try to make at turn that fast, because i didn't buy any life insurance and didn't breakup with anyone yet.

puck724 · 11-23-2005, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

you're crazy!

if you got caught, you'd be posting something else like "Realizing how nice it is too look at my car sitting in the garage"

haha, itd be another "i got a speeding ticket" thread. crazy italian women drivers...

ward · 11-23-2005, 01:25 PM

I bet Bella could talk her way out of a ticket pretty easy

Bimmerista · 11-23-2005, 01:30 PM

Guys, she was trying to share with us how wonderfull the car handles, even at hich speeds in tight turns.

Thanks for the story.

Now, I hope you won't be trying that one soon, because I would really hate it if found out what the limit of your car is

puck724 · 11-23-2005, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerista

Guys, she was trying to share with us how wonderfull the car handles, even at hich speeds in tight turns.

Thanks for the story.

Now, I hope you won't be trying that one soon, because I would really hate it if found out what the limit of your car is

i know we were just giving her a hard time. ive pushed my car up to about 120 before and i didnt really even have to push her. ive taken turns at double the posted limits and it has been smooth as hell. it was funny because before i picked up my car i sorta made a list of the differant turns and roads that i wanted to "play" on.....so much fun... :rocks:

David328M-Sport · 11-23-2005, 01:35 PM

bella, if you haven't taken your car up the mountains (assuming there are some nearby) try it. if you thought some simple freeway on/off ramps were fun, you will LOVE the climbs and sharp corners. also long rolling, twisty country roads are great fun as well.

just about all of us enjoy our cars immensely. there are only one or two that dont.

im with you on the big smile/handling thing.

i hope everything works out well for you.

all the best.

kt157 · 11-23-2005, 01:36 PM

be careful

Oz · 11-23-2005, 01:42 PM

Sounds like you had a great time!

How was speeding without xenons? ( jk

)

18LLC · 11-23-2005, 01:45 PM

and/or marry me before u do this.

BellasBmw · 11-23-2005, 01:53 PM

Hahah thanks for the responses (and some of you are naughty) LOL..
Actually the other day a mustang was at the same light as me and we were both going on the onramp, he tried to beat me to it, BUT once we were on it, man a different story, i think i was up around 75mph and the guy was just a speck in my mirror. I may not have the speed but i can outhandle quite a few cars out there. I wanted to share my story, and it did help me get my mind off a few things and it definitely put a smile on my face.. aww i love her, with or without xenons (probably a little more with xenons tho..ha..thanks for mentioning it Oz)

-btw- i have "talked" my way out of 2 tickets, however none in the bimmer yet. Actually when i was up around 117, i kept thinking ok what am i gonna tell the cop?? I had a whole sceanrio in my head haha..

the*saint* · 11-23-2005, 02:18 PM

Bella, good to hear that you're getting better acquainted with your E90. I too feel like i'm only scratching at the surface of how great this car handles. It's no wonder that BMW practically holds the patent for "sport handling" in the luxury sedan world.

Sorry to hear about your break-up. Think of it this way: time heals... but time spent in your bimmer heals a hell of a lot faster

jmcphillips1 · 11-23-2005, 02:20 PM

E90's are great cars, an instant classic

timzerofive · 11-23-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BellasBmw

-btw- i have "talked" my way out of 2 tickets, however none in the bimmer yet. Actually when i was up around 117, i kept thinking ok what am i gonna tell the cop?? I had a whole sceanrio in my head haha..

Haha, I'm not a hot girl but I still talked my way out of a few tickets. Talk, not "talk". Here's a good excuse for you though, keep a bottle water in your car. When you get pulled over, just pour it on ur lap and tell the cop, I'm so sorry officer but I have a really bad bladder problem, I really needed to go. Haven't tried that yet, but I'm keeping that for when i can't think of anything else.

But driving this car is really theraputic. Actually I think driving itself is a great form of therapy.

selm · 11-23-2005, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BellasBmw

Hahah thanks for the responses (and some of you are naughty) LOL..
Actually the other day a mustang was at the same light as me and we were both going on the onramp, he tried to beat me to it, BUT once we were on it, man a different story, i think i was up around 75mph and the guy was just a speck in my mirror. I may not have the speed but i can outhandle quite a few cars out there. I wanted to share my story, and it did help me get my mind off a few things and it definitely put a smile on my face.. aww i love her, with or without xenons (probably a little more with xenons tho..ha..thanks for mentioning it Oz)

-btw- i have "talked" my way out of 2 tickets, however none in the bimmer yet. Actually when i was up around 117, i kept thinking ok what am i gonna tell the cop?? I had a whole sceanrio in my head haha..

Bella,

Sorry to hear about your brake-up, but I think to get over it properly, you should drive out to Julian on the 78 and get a nice apple pie. I just did that last weekend, and it was the most fun I have had in a long time.

18LLC · 11-23-2005, 02:53 PM

yeah, i hope i can heal you faster than e90,

j/k. but make sure life is important. not only yours, but also somebody who have to share the same road with you.

silverado · 11-23-2005, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by timzerofive

When you get pulled over, just pour it on ur lap and tell the cop, I'm so sorry officer but I have a really bad bladder problem, I really needed to go. Haven't tried that yet, but I'm keeping that for when i can't think of anything else.

Wow!

I don't think if I could stoop that low to avoid a ticket

Let alone ruining my leather seats.

Hmmm... hold on. If I were caught doing 170 mph, I might do it anyway to avoid jail time and/or license suspension. Heck, in that case one could even try to "do it" (even without a bottle of water around)!!

Robert · 11-23-2005, 03:06 PM

Next you need to try taking the on ramp sideways to feel the balance of the car

Like this ;-)

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...9&q=ghostrider

nocturnal · 11-23-2005, 03:17 PM

DUDE, THAT IS A FUCKIN' SICK VIDEO!!

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BellasBmw If love is the answer,please rephrase the question 315 Rep 1,731 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Realizing more and more what a great car this is.. So in light of my recent breakup, i decided to go out last night and hang out with a few people. It was about 11pm when i left, and i was going about 90 the entire way (usually it takes me 30 mins, but i got there in about 22). Anyway, i left around 1:30am, and there was hardly anyone out on the road. So i pushed my car to 117mph, i couldnt believe how steady the car felt & how secure the wheel was. I took one turn at about 80 mph and it was posted at 45mph, and another one at about 85, and the posting was 55mph. The handling was so nice! So i ended up getting lost (damn i wish i had navi). I ended up taking a 20 mile detour hahah.. but the entire time i was in awe. In my old celica if i went over 85, the steering wheel would shake, in my jetta if i took it over 90 the wheels felt like they were gonna pop off. So i just wanted to post that i finally got a view of how great the bmw handling is... __________________ ~~BellasBmw~~ Proud mama to 325i/TiAg/Black lette/Pwr seats/Sirius/Sport/Walnut/Step/Xenons/Chrome exhaust/20% tint
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	bella, if you haven't taken your car up the mountains (assuming there are some nearby) try it. if you thought some simple freeway on/off ramps were fun, you will LOVE the climbs and sharp corners. also long rolling, twisty country roads are great fun as well. just about all of us enjoy our cars immensely. there are only one or two that dont. im with you on the big smile/handling thing. i hope everything works out well for you. all the best. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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