What has happened to me? Overly excited about a new car..

Atari Boy · 08-26-2008, 09:15 AM

I am starting to worry about myself. My E91 is being delivered tomorrow although it will not be road legal until the 1st of September (Monday).

I am somewhat excited about the car, am I this dull? It is not even a 335 but a two litre diesel ESTATE!
I have had new cars before although my Audi A6 is the first car that I have ever kept for three years.

Any tips to stop me licking windows and chasing cars in anticipation in the meantime?

Jonny

dxb335d · 08-26-2008, 09:20 AM

Nothing wrong with being excited. Everyone gets like that. You should be VERY excited about the prospect of a new car. Especially a BMW.

Post up pics when she arrives mate!!

Have fun.

Atari Boy · 08-26-2008, 09:32 AM

Thanks for the reassurance, just what I needed.

This will be my first BMW, although I did have a two month stint with a 318iS when I was 20 which was a spare company car at my father company. It was a good car although I did not really get it, if you know what I mean.

Pics of the 320 will follow tomorrow.....

misterS3 · 08-26-2008, 09:46 AM

I'm just finished changing all 4 tyres on my S3 and handwashed it for the first times in years because i'm trading it in tomorrow for a 3 Series Diesel Estate also and i'm excited too! Thing is, i've got to drive all the way from Glasgow to Cornwall first!

First new to me (never bought a new car to date) car in 4 years and the one before that lasted 9 years. So i've been counting the days for a few weeks.

As for tips...i've been reading all the forums and trying to understand as much about the car as possible before i get it.

MOB · 08-26-2008, 09:47 AM

looking at the spec of the car you have every right to be excited!

dxb335d · 08-26-2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Atari Boy

Thanks for the reassurance, just what I needed.

This will be my first BMW, although I did have a two month stint with a 318iS when I was 20 which was a spare company car at my father company. It was a good car although I did not really get it, if you know what I mean.

Pics of the 320 will follow tomorrow.....

You will love it mate.

I see in ya sig you got loads of toys coming in her too

My last bm was a 318is, done me a good turn. Thought it was a good car.

jjbirch · 08-26-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by misterS3

I'm just finished changing all 4 tyres on my S3 and handwashed it for the first times in years because i'm trading it in tomorrow for a 3 Series Diesel Estate also and i'm excited too! Thing is, i've got to drive all the way from Glasgow to Cornwall first!

First new to me (never bought a new car to date) car in 4 years and the one before that lasted 9 years. So i've been counting the days for a few weeks.

As for tips...i've been reading all the forums and trying to understand as much about the car as possible before i get it.

your coming down my neck of the woods, i am from devon but work down into cornwall for the winter, i know castle motors quite well, i brought a gold rolex womans watch off one of the brothers last year,just to trade in again lol, great family company with alot of recpect in the southwest, i think both brothers have Range rover sports, get a tank to fuel they should fill it up

misterS3 · 08-26-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jjbirch

your coming down my neck of the woods, i am from devon but work down into cornwall for the winter, i know castle motors quite well, i brought a gold rolex womans watch off one of the brothers last year,just to trade in again lol, great family company with alot of recpect in the southwest, i think both brothers have Range rover sports, get a tank to fuel they should fill it up

Yeh its Castle Motors. I wouldn't normally go south of the border to get a car, never mind all the way to Cornwall, but the car was a decent price and the customer service has been great. I'm dealing wit Dale. eg the BMW Garages took at least 5 days to get back to me with a valuation for my car.

As for tank of fuel - I've already asked if they can fill it up for me

but not sure if that will happen!

Porscha! · 08-26-2008, 11:28 AM

Oh of course it's perfectly normal I love buying cars just for that first day of ownership, it became quite an addiction to me

Have fun

Go for a nice long drive in your new car, at least this one drives the right wheels

(admit it thats why you are looking forward to it the most

)

tisme · 08-26-2008, 02:10 PM

I am super excited too, and I ordered mine over 4 weeks ago and it it is not due for another 3-4 weeks. For me, this is the first time for a long time I'm buying a car with my own money rather than having a company car.

Can't wait!!! I had a 320D and it was a super car - you will enjoy it!

beemerbird · 08-26-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Atari Boy

I am starting to worry about myself.

Any tips to stop me licking windows and chasing cars in anticipation in the meantime?

Jonny

Err Jonny luv, tips yeah. Licking windows and chasing cars 'in anticipation' don't want to think what that 'entails'

Doing the above will be enough to get you attention if nothing else.

No need to worry about being excited, perfectly normal imo. Often the longer the wait, the more intense the anticipation eh. We all need something to look forward to in life.

Anyhow, will the car be garaged or parked out of public view when it arrives tomorrow? Just a thought, for your private moments with it.

willhollin · 08-26-2008, 02:36 PM

Take a box of Kleenex with you mate.

Atari Boy · 08-26-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porscha!

.... at least this one drives the right wheels

(admit it thats why you are looking forward to it the most

)

Completely! My A6 is a fwd bus. Prior to the A6, I had a 2.5tdi Quattro A4 which was okay but I hope not the same as rear wheel drive. The one thing this car had to be was RWD, I was not convinced by the Merc C class.
I also have a Peugeot 205 GTi which I use as a track /weekend toy which is okay as it offers a good helping of lift off over steer.....

Atari Boy · 08-26-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

...Anyhow, will the car be garaged or parked out of public view when it arrives tomorrow? Just a thought, for your private moments with it.

Good thinking, thankfully thee car will be off the road and away from prying eyes. My neighbour has an Alpina B5 so he should be discreet of any ‘over enthusiasm’ on my part ....

Porscha! · 08-26-2008, 02:43 PM

Oooo sounds good fun

Your into hours now YAY!

Hotcoupe · 08-26-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Take a box of Kleenex with you mate.

I bet he's run out by the time he gets in the car to drive to Cornwall!

Don't forget to post up the pics.

neilmc · 08-26-2008, 06:08 PM

Have a wank.

I have just finished one, and am now looking out the window at my nearly new car.

I can understand your excitement Atariboy.

Carrera RSR · 08-27-2008, 04:02 AM

Had mine for 3 weeks now (car not a wank!!) and still excited when I drive it. My wife has threatened divorce due to the amount of washing it has had. Soaping it up in public is the next best thing to a wank.

booforty · 08-27-2008, 04:31 AM

Congrats - its normal to be so excited!!

Atari Boy · 08-27-2008, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by neilmc

Have a wank.

I have just finished one, and am now looking out the window at my nearly new car.

I can understand your excitement Atariboy.

1 hour and 28 minutes to go.....

08-26-2008, 09:15 AM	#1
Atari Boy Private First Class 8 Rep 147 Posts Drives: E61 530d M Sport auto Join Date: May 2008 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (1)	What has happened to me? Overly excited about a new car.. I am starting to worry about myself. My E91 is being delivered tomorrow although it will not be road legal until the 1st of September (Monday). I am somewhat excited about the car, am I this dull? It is not even a 335 but a two litre diesel ESTATE! I have had new cars before although my Audi A6 is the first car that I have ever kept for three years. Any tips to stop me licking windows and chasing cars in anticipation in the meantime? Jonny __________________ 2008 320d Edition M Sport Touring l Carbon Black l Black Dakota Leather l 18'' WTCC l Pro Nav l Logic 7 l DAB l Bluetooth l USB l Visability Package l Mirror Pack l Front and rear PDC l Sliding armrest
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Atari Boy Private First Class 8 Rep 147 Posts Drives: E61 530d M Sport auto Join Date: May 2008 Location: Suffolk iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the reassurance, just what I needed. This will be my first BMW, although I did have a two month stint with a 318iS when I was 20 which was a spare company car at my father company. It was a good car although I did not really get it, if you know what I mean. Pics of the 320 will follow tomorrow..... __________________ 2008 320d Edition M Sport Touring l Carbon Black l Black Dakota Leather l 18'' WTCC l Pro Nav l Logic 7 l DAB l Bluetooth l USB l Visability Package l Mirror Pack l Front and rear PDC l Sliding armrest
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misterS3 Lieutenant Colonel 76 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: X70 on the way Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	I'm just finished changing all 4 tyres on my S3 and handwashed it for the first times in years because i'm trading it in tomorrow for a 3 Series Diesel Estate also and i'm excited too! Thing is, i've got to drive all the way from Glasgow to Cornwall first! First new to me (never bought a new car to date) car in 4 years and the one before that lasted 9 years. So i've been counting the days for a few weeks. As for tips...i've been reading all the forums and trying to understand as much about the car as possible before i get it.
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MOB Major 61 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: Alpine White M2 LCI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northants UK iTrader: (4)	looking at the spec of the car you have every right to be excited!
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tisme Captain 74 Rep 741 Posts Drives: F80 M3 in Sakhir Orange Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 model year 330 ... [0.00]	I am super excited too, and I ordered mine over 4 weeks ago and it it is not due for another 3-4 weeks. For me, this is the first time for a long time I'm buying a car with my own money rather than having a company car. Can't wait!!! I had a 320D and it was a super car - you will enjoy it! __________________ F80 M3 Sakhir Orange with DCT and TV collected 21 June 2014.
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neilmc Lieutenant 24 Rep 437 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M SPORT Join Date: May 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (1)	Have a wank. I have just finished one, and am now looking out the window at my nearly new car. I can understand your excitement Atariboy.
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Carrera RSR Colonel 76 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (1)	Had mine for 3 weeks now (car not a wank!!) and still excited when I drive it. My wife has threatened divorce due to the amount of washing it has had. Soaping it up in public is the next best thing to a wank.
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