Would you drive a new 335i across Australia?

SimonB · 10-24-2013, 06:13 AM

So, as per the other thread, my car appears to be being shipped to Melbourne, bypassing Perth.

I assume BMW will then either truck or rail it 4000km BACK to Perth.

If it were you, would you drive it yourself from Melbourne if you could organise it?

Whilst I am sorely tempted, the stone chip risk, broken windscreen risk, animal hitting risk, new car fault risk and the general bad way to break in a new engine, would lead me to discard the idea.

I guess I just have to be patient. Again. And again. Sigh.

AMJAM · 10-24-2013, 06:30 AM

Get a car bra they are about $350 just for the trip. They normally come with mirror covers to when you get them custom made and go for it

SimonB · 10-24-2013, 06:42 AM

LOL, come on AMJAM, you're supposed to try and talk me out of it! Good suggestion though...

Spikey · 10-24-2013, 07:37 AM

What AMJAM said... +that would be a nice drive and would get you past the break in period by the time you have it back home

SimonB · 10-24-2013, 07:54 AM

Thanks Spikey - I can see the way this is going to go... I may as well close the thread now.

jctg · 10-24-2013, 08:26 AM

I wouldn't do it for all the reasons you have mentioned, car bra or not.

SimonB · 10-24-2013, 05:19 PM

Thanks jctg, the sense of sanity in the room

Sephanite · 10-24-2013, 07:33 PM

I would just because I like to drive. Ssying that, registration and insurance would be more of a concern

SimonB · 10-24-2013, 09:10 PM

Sephanite, if it were just that, I'd do it in a heart beat

ab156 · 10-24-2013, 09:24 PM

answer: no
reason: risk vs. reward

SimonB · 10-24-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ab156

answer: no
reason: risk vs. reward

Yes, that's what my head says too. If I applied my work principles of risk analysis, there's no way it'd get the green tick.

jctg · 10-25-2013, 01:32 AM

Don't do it, Simon. I love my car and don't particular how many ks I put on it - hey that's what the bloody thing is for! I only keep an eye on it because I have full circle.

But I would not in a million years put 4000km on the car because it has landed in the wrong place. Let BMW fix it. You are keen to get the car asap which is natural and your heart is saying let's just get it. But your head knows better.

SimonB · 10-25-2013, 01:37 AM

Yup, done (or not, as the case may be). Apparently, the strike in SA has caused heaps of this type of issue and is causing a nightmare for dealers. I've been told (nicely) that I'm not an orphan. I just hope that BMW Oz is helping the dealers out.

Spikey · 10-25-2013, 01:42 AM

How are you liking you're loaner at the moment anyway? I know it's a far cry from the 335 you have coming but I guess at least they have you in something until you get yours right?

SimonB · 10-25-2013, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Spikey

How are you liking you're loaner at the moment anyway? I know it's a far cry from the 335 you have coming but I guess at least they have you in something until you get yours right?

I went from a 135i MSport to a 318d plain jane loaner, but with Business Nav and possibly enhanced BT.

I am fairly happy with the 318d, doesn't accelerate like the 135 did, of course, but it's not a piece of shit either, especially when you shove it into DS (push across to left).

The mileage is great, wished it had that to look forward to (just filled up once in over 1000km), the 135 felt like I used to almost fill it up daily! Well, weekly may be more accurate.

Loving having the IDrive and Nav, let's me get used to the systems so then I can concentrate in all the new fruit in the new one when I get it (almost fully loaded).

All the above and the fact that I'm not paying repayments for what will probably be 3 or 4 months is the flip side of the waiting.

Simon....

dcg71 · 10-25-2013, 02:29 PM

If you bought it from a dealer in Perth can they even prep the car in Melbourne?

Sephanite · 10-25-2013, 04:14 PM

My 328i already has 50k km on the clock after 1.5 years. If the dealer could organise rego and insurance to be covered by the time i pick up the car in Perth, I would fly there and pick it up. It would be a good opportunity to have a wineries week trip

AMJAM · 10-25-2013, 04:17 PM

If I had the chance I would do it apparently it's a great drive

AMJAM · 10-25-2013, 04:18 PM

There are a couple of roads with no speed limit apparently

Sherweeeny · 10-25-2013, 05:15 PM

Simon, think about it- what other reason/excuse would you ever have to drive across Australia? None, you wouldn't do it!

SimonB · 10-25-2013, 05:51 PM

Settle dudes, it's not going to happen

The thought arose because a mate of mine has just done it, on a bike. I've also done the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to 12 Apostles and would have loved to do that in a decent car.

But sanity prevails. Lalalalala....

Sherweeeny · 10-25-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

Settle dudes, it's not going to happen

The thought arose because a mate of mine has just done it, on a bike. I've also done the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to 12 Apostles and would have loved to do that in a decent car.

But sanity prevails. Lalalalala....

Yeah I happened to be at a funeral yesterday for a non-old person so after things like that, you get in the "fuck it lets do it!" mentality

10-24-2013, 06:13 AM	#1
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Would you drive a new 335i across Australia? So, as per the other thread, my car appears to be being shipped to Melbourne, bypassing Perth. I assume BMW will then either truck or rail it 4000km BACK to Perth. If it were you, would you drive it yourself from Melbourne if you could organise it? Whilst I am sorely tempted, the stone chip risk, broken windscreen risk, animal hitting risk, new car fault risk and the general bad way to break in a new engine, would lead me to discard the idea. I guess I just have to be patient. Again. And again. Sigh. __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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AMJAM Captain 33 Rep 944 Posts Drives: 2013 Alpine 328I MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: What is the Matrix iTrader: (0)	Get a car bra they are about $350 just for the trip. They normally come with mirror covers to when you get them custom made and go for it __________________ 2013 Alpine White 328I M Sport ARRIVED
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10-24-2013, 06:42 AM	#3
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	LOL, come on AMJAM, you're supposed to try and talk me out of it! Good suggestion though... __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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10-24-2013, 07:37 AM	#4
Spikey Captain 64 Rep 960 Posts Drives: erratically Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: around town~ iTrader: (0)	What AMJAM said... +that would be a nice drive and would get you past the break in period by the time you have it back home
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10-24-2013, 07:54 AM	#5
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks Spikey - I can see the way this is going to go... I may as well close the thread now. __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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10-24-2013, 08:26 AM	#6
jctg Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 238 Posts Drives: F30 328i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't do it for all the reasons you have mentioned, car bra or not. __________________ Current: 2012 July Build 328i Sport Line, Black Sapphire Metallic, Dakota Coral Red Leather, Bi-Xenons, Sunroof, Reversing Camera, Heated Front Seat, Variable Sport Steering, Bilstein B14
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10-24-2013, 05:19 PM	#7
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks jctg, the sense of sanity in the room __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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10-24-2013, 07:33 PM	#8
Sephanite Captain 57 Rep 603 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I would just because I like to drive. Ssying that, registration and insurance would be more of a concern
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10-24-2013, 09:10 PM	#9
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Sephanite, if it were just that, I'd do it in a heart beat __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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ab156 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 41 Posts Drives: currently carless Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Melbourne, AUS iTrader: (0)	answer: no reason: risk vs. reward
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10-25-2013, 01:32 AM	#12
jctg Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 238 Posts Drives: F30 328i Sport BSM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Don't do it, Simon. I love my car and don't particular how many ks I put on it - hey that's what the bloody thing is for! I only keep an eye on it because I have full circle. But I would not in a million years put 4000km on the car because it has landed in the wrong place. Let BMW fix it. You are keen to get the car asap which is natural and your heart is saying let's just get it. But your head knows better. __________________ Current: 2012 July Build 328i Sport Line, Black Sapphire Metallic, Dakota Coral Red Leather, Bi-Xenons, Sunroof, Reversing Camera, Heated Front Seat, Variable Sport Steering, Bilstein B14
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10-25-2013, 01:37 AM	#13
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Yup, done (or not, as the case may be). Apparently, the strike in SA has caused heaps of this type of issue and is causing a nightmare for dealers. I've been told (nicely) that I'm not an orphan. I just hope that BMW Oz is helping the dealers out. __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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Spikey Captain 64 Rep 960 Posts Drives: erratically Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: around town~ iTrader: (0)	How are you liking you're loaner at the moment anyway? I know it's a far cry from the 335 you have coming but I guess at least they have you in something until you get yours right?
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dcg71 Captain 72 Rep 941 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (2)	If you bought it from a dealer in Perth can they even prep the car in Melbourne?
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Sephanite Captain 57 Rep 603 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	My 328i already has 50k km on the clock after 1.5 years. If the dealer could organise rego and insurance to be covered by the time i pick up the car in Perth, I would fly there and pick it up. It would be a good opportunity to have a wineries week trip
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AMJAM Captain 33 Rep 944 Posts Drives: 2013 Alpine 328I MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: What is the Matrix iTrader: (0)	If I had the chance I would do it apparently it's a great drive __________________ 2013 Alpine White 328I M Sport ARRIVED
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Sherweeeny yep 111 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Simon, think about it- what other reason/excuse would you ever have to drive across Australia? None, you wouldn't do it!
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10-25-2013, 05:51 PM	#21
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Settle dudes, it's not going to happen The thought arose because a mate of mine has just done it, on a bike. I've also done the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to 12 Apostles and would have loved to do that in a decent car. But sanity prevails. Lalalalala.... __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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