Stupid mistake

VWtoBMW · 01-07-2011, 01:26 PM

I am so ashamed of myself. If someone I knew did this, I would laugh my ass off....

Just went from a manual E90 to an auto E92 last week, and this is how spaced out I am driving an automatic.

I am having a part this weekend so went to go pick up rental glassware, etc.. at a local event supply/catering company. I pulled up to the loading area, leave the car running, go inside, pay my bill and wait for the warehouse guy to load the stuff in my car....

The guy pops his head in the car to put stuff in the back and says "nice car, but why is your car in drive?"

Turns out I left the car running, in D, but with the handbrake on.

Ya, lame story, but I can't believe I did that!

reprod · 01-07-2011, 01:28 PM

Yeah, seems like this might happen a few times for you initially as you adjust. Atleast the hand brake held well... you wouldn't want it just rolling off...

slavke · 01-07-2011, 01:29 PM

D must stand for ... well I am not gona say it. Go back to a manual

VWtoBMW · 01-07-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by slavke

D must stand for ... well I am not gona say it. Go back to a manual

Ooooooohhhhh... Blerg! I was just slammed by a fellow Canadian. Just a reminder D also stands for Douchebag

D, in my case, stands for "Definitely tired of Toronto traffic" which is why I opted for the Auto this time. When I lived in rural Eastern Ontario (AKA Ottawa) I had xDrive for the snow and manual because traffic is minimal. When I moved back to the most important place in Canada, I decided I didnt need an AWD and couldn't tolerate hoping along in 1st and 2nd gear and ridding the clutch.

GreenThree · 01-07-2011, 02:00 PM

Good thing your car diddnt roll into the building

carve · 01-07-2011, 02:07 PM

I learned to drive on a stick. The first time I drove an auto, I was moving a relative's car out of the driveway to make room for another car. I absent-mindedly put my left foot down and felt a pedal. It was the wide brake pedal. I gave it some gas as I let out the clutch. Only, it wasn't the clutch....it was the brake. Left a couple of nice skid marks across the gravel driveway LOL. Funny I could drive stick fine, but not auto

VWtoBMW · 01-07-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by carve

I learned to drive on a stick. The first time I drove an auto, I was moving a relative's car out of the driveway to make room for another car. I absent-mindedly put my left foot down and felt a pedal. It was the wide brake pedal. I gave it some gas as I let out the clutch. Only, it wasn't the clutch....it was the brake. Left a couple of nice skid marks across the gravel driveway LOL. Funny I could drive stick fine, but not auto

The first time my brother got into a car back in 1986, he was moving it into the garage for my uncle who had a few too many. It was a new 1986 Toyota Cressida. He got in, put his foot on the brake, put the car in D and lifted on the pedal. The car moved forward quicker than he thought and he slammed on the gas in error. Squealed the tires and drive into the garage. Totalled a new Honda lawn mower, a bike, and totally messed up the front end and front left fender. Learned his lesson!

kefler · 01-07-2011, 02:29 PM

I would probably do the same thing if I tried to drive an auto. I firmly believe cars shouldn't move forward without any human intervention. I always read about some poor person who runs themselves over in a atm/fastfood drive-thru.

VWtoBMW · 01-07-2011, 02:59 PM

Happened here in Toronto a few weeks back... Woman opened the door to insert a parking stub, but the car was in drive. The car rolled forward and caught her in with the open door. She died. Stupid error but very sad. I think her kids were even in the car!

Bobble · 01-07-2011, 05:02 PM

When I moved back to the most important place in Canada.
Do you mean the centre of the hockey universe? How about those Maple Laffs!

wrickem · 01-07-2011, 05:06 PM

I'm sure I would do this too. Don't feel bad. Impressive hand brake though

Chriztofor · 01-07-2011, 05:37 PM

Consider yourself lucky!

John 070 · 01-07-2011, 05:38 PM

Why would the guy know the car were in D? That implies he either went inside or was snooping?

tony20009 · 01-07-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VWtoBMW

I am so ashamed of myself. If someone I knew did this, I would laugh my ass off....

Just went from a manual E90 to an auto E92 last week, and this is how spaced out I am driving an automatic.

I am having a part this weekend so went to go pick up rental glassware, etc.. at a local event supply/catering company. I pulled up to the loading area, leave the car running, go inside, pay my bill and wait for the warehouse guy to load the stuff in my car....

The guy pops his head in the car to put stuff in the back and says "nice car, but why is your car in drive?"

Turns out I left the car running, in D, but with the handbrake on.

Ya, lame story, but I can't believe I did that!

Were I to have done that here in DC, by the time I or the warehouse person got outside to put the stuff in the car, the car would have been gone already!

It's nice that you live in an area where doing such a thing won't get your car stolen.

Philz BMW · 01-07-2011, 07:07 PM

came from a Mustang GT to my AT BMW.... was coasting up to a stop (spacing out, maybe looking down at radio or phone) and went to push in the clutch, only problem is I was going about 15mph or so and it was actually the brake. Good thing I had my seatbelt on, or I'd be through the windshield...lol

Forcefed3 · 01-07-2011, 07:17 PM

Why switch to AT?

Philz BMW · 01-07-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

Why switch to AT?

why not? I personally like it better. AT suits my driving style just fine for now. My car is a commuter/daily driver, and not having to shift means easier drinking of coffee, not much of a pain in the ass in traffic.

If I want to manually shift something on the race track or in the twisties, I'll don my leathers and toss a leg over my Ducati.

Quasimodem · 01-07-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VWtoBMW

Turns out I left the car running, in D, but with the handbrake on.

You idiot!!!

Sorry, but you deserved that. Feel better now.

ScaredOnce · 01-07-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by VWtoBMW

I am so ashamed of myself. If someone I knew did this, I would laugh my ass off....

Just went from a manual E90 to an auto E92 last week, and this is how spaced out I am driving an automatic.

I am having a part this weekend so went to go pick up rental glassware, etc.. at a local event supply/catering company. I pulled up to the loading area, leave the car running, go inside, pay my bill and wait for the warehouse guy to load the stuff in my car....

The guy pops his head in the car to put stuff in the back and says "nice car, but why is your car in drive?"

Turns out I left the car running, in D, but with the handbrake on.

Ya, lame story, but I can't believe I did that!

I did this once also. Luckily, it was in a safe position even if it would have moved... Live and learn.

ZuerstBMW · 01-07-2011, 08:07 PM

See...thats your mind telling you that you should have kept the MT.

Philz BMW · 01-07-2011, 08:21 PM

at least nobody got hurt? lol

JSH3 · 01-07-2011, 09:02 PM

Not stupid, just a bit careless; it happens

01-07-2011, 01:26 PM	#1
VWtoBMW Captain 68 Rep 896 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 750i xDrive [0.00] 2015 Mercedes GLK350 [0.00]	Stupid mistake I am so ashamed of myself. If someone I knew did this, I would laugh my ass off.... Just went from a manual E90 to an auto E92 last week, and this is how spaced out I am driving an automatic. I am having a part this weekend so went to go pick up rental glassware, etc.. at a local event supply/catering company. I pulled up to the loading area, leave the car running, go inside, pay my bill and wait for the warehouse guy to load the stuff in my car.... The guy pops his head in the car to put stuff in the back and says "nice car, but why is your car in drive?" Turns out I left the car running, in D, but with the handbrake on. Ya, lame story, but I can't believe I did that! __________________ 2018 540d xDrive Carbon Black Metallic on Cognac leather. Spec'd out to the max 2017 Mercedes C43 AMG Coupe. Black on black
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reprod Lieutenant Colonel 148 Rep 1,728 Posts Drives: '16 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (6)	Yeah, seems like this might happen a few times for you initially as you adjust. Atleast the hand brake held well... you wouldn't want it just rolling off... __________________ '11 Space Grey E92 335xi M-Sport (KWv1 Coils \| Saddle Brown \| Bamboo) (Returned) '14 Mineral Grey F32 335i M-Sport (Dinan DHP \| LED Lights \| Coral Red \| Hexagonal Aluminum) (Returned) '16 Mineral Grey F80 M3 ZCP
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slavke Private First Class 8 Rep 164 Posts Drives: E90 330i sport & prem Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	D must stand for ... well I am not gona say it. Go back to a manual
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carve Major 177 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	I learned to drive on a stick. The first time I drove an auto, I was moving a relative's car out of the driveway to make room for another car. I absent-mindedly put my left foot down and felt a pedal. It was the wide brake pedal. I gave it some gas as I let out the clutch. Only, it wasn't the clutch....it was the brake. Left a couple of nice skid marks across the gravel driveway LOL. Funny I could drive stick fine, but not auto
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kefler Lieutenant 123 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2018 X5m / Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I would probably do the same thing if I tried to drive an auto. I firmly believe cars shouldn't move forward without any human intervention. I always read about some poor person who runs themselves over in a atm/fastfood drive-thru.
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VWtoBMW Captain 68 Rep 896 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 750i xDrive [0.00] 2015 Mercedes GLK350 [0.00]	Happened here in Toronto a few weeks back... Woman opened the door to insert a parking stub, but the car was in drive. The car rolled forward and caught her in with the open door. She died. Stupid error but very sad. I think her kids were even in the car! __________________ 2018 540d xDrive Carbon Black Metallic on Cognac leather. Spec'd out to the max 2017 Mercedes C43 AMG Coupe. Black on black
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Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	When I moved back to the most important place in Canada. Do you mean the centre of the hockey universe? How about those Maple Laffs!
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John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Why would the guy know the car were in D? That implies he either went inside or was snooping?
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Philz BMW Slow rollin 10 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 328i koop Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	came from a Mustang GT to my AT BMW.... was coasting up to a stop (spacing out, maybe looking down at radio or phone) and went to push in the clutch, only problem is I was going about 15mph or so and it was actually the brake. Good thing I had my seatbelt on, or I'd be through the windshield...lol __________________ Business: BMW 328i Coupe Pleasure: Ducati 1098S
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Forcefed3 Banned 127 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: South iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [1.00]	Why switch to AT?
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Philz BMW Slow rollin 10 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 328i koop Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	at least nobody got hurt? lol __________________ Business: BMW 328i Coupe Pleasure: Ducati 1098S
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