GravityLee
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Sounds epic. Some nice machinery there. What’s the route?
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TBP88
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Was organized by a mix of guys, but the route took us up sir lowrys, then through the winelands, over Theewaterskloof and then into Franschoek - most of the crew ended at the motor show at Lourensford but I had home matters to attend to (getting 4hrs to go driving on a Sunday morning while I leave her with a 6 week old is proof that my partner does actually love me).
TBP88
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First service complete, collecting the car later today.
Mileage just clicking to around 5xxx or so.
My aim was around 5-7k per year, so on the low end in year 1! As my baby is getting a bit bigger can go more perhaps as we approach next summer again (but yes, going out Sunday to see what it feels like with new oil onboard!). Fortunate that the child is sleeping essentially through the night, at 3mo that's a huge win (I wake up before my child these days haha).
TBP88
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Had a fun AM run today, some pics below. Also fun to see a GT4 in a wilder colour, still prefer the look of the 718 but it's really much of a muchness.
New M2 also out with all the carbon bits. It's grown on me far more than the current gen M3/4 has, in all black it has serious street presence, not a pretty car but certainly a mean one.
Some spotters on the pass captured some pics, only of myself in motion - as you can see by how focussed the image is - I'm far too slow
New M2 also out with all the carbon bits. It's grown on me far more than the current gen M3/4 has, in all black it has serious street presence, not a pretty car but certainly a mean one.
Some spotters on the pass captured some pics, only of myself in motion - as you can see by how focussed the image is - I'm far too slow
TBP88
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Yeah, it's definitely not pretty, whereas the outgoing M2 really was a pretty car. It looked good *and* it had presence. I think everyone on the forum knows what I think of the current BMW design trajectory. The M3/4s have been out for years, I've seen all manner of spec and modifications and it still looks like a donkey to me, so i get where you're coming from.
Black definitely hides some of the odd bulk on the new M2, but it also accentuates the intimidation factor while hiding the sheer size. This thing can't be much smaller than the E39M5 in dimensions (checks online: 200mm length difference, M2 sub 100mm wider and near identical height...). So it's a very big piece of metal and black hides that size somewhat.
Didn't drive alongside it too much but watched it pull off and it's clearly seriously quick...
TBP88
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Hardly even had a run! Been super busy at work/life the last few weeks so been just getting a morning drive to work and back on days I head in super early and hang about work later (till around 630 when traffic dies).
Mileage around 53xx, maybe 54xx by now.
TBP88
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I'm expecting to do around 5000k a year, this year will be on the extreme low end with a newborn (doubt I even clear 4000 this year), but next will likely compensate and be on the upper end. I'm not *too* fussed about miles this way or that, tbh I should get that "mileage limited" insurance and save some cents, but can't really be bothered.
MR_Y
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I know it is difficult between family and work to make enough time to enjoy your car.
I made a routine that works, mostly, for me...
I elect to work 4 days a week at the office, so I enjoy that early morning (6am) and evening (6.30pm) drive. The drive alone makes the time at the office worthwhile. The 6am drive allows me to focus and recharge before the work starts. After a day of battles with stakeholders, dealing with issues, etc. I look forward to my evening drive back where I can destress.
Anyway, individual circumstances will differ and what works for one, will not work for another.
Enjoy the car as much as you can. These cars are escape pods - allowing you to escape from the realities and stress of the world for a period of time.
TBP88
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Yeah, for sure! With a 4mo old though, the truth is there are nights that are just *bad* and can't really adjust too much for that!
My work drive isn't too far, so when i do that early morning in, it's really just over 12km or so. Just enough for the last 2km to be warm enough for the car to blast a bit
For the rest I've actually been taking the bus to work again 2x a week, it's faster than the car in peak traffic(some of my friends reactions when i said I take the bus over the porsche were worth recording!)
I also have a 4x in work and 1x WFH setup. So I do try to get the car for a run every 2nd weekend, even if it's just 30 or 40km on my own. Will be taking a longer "date drive" on Saturday, so that should be fun and get the car breathing nicely over 300km or so!
MR_Y
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I need to revoke your Porsche loyalty card!!!!
No free coffee at Porsche for you
Your solution is to move further away from work 😂
Jokes aside - also struggled with my little one and needing to make family time, so I ended up going for a 3 car solution, then selling my Porsche and getting another Volvo, etc, etc. before reverting to a simple 2 car solution.
What I learned is that the tough times will pass. My kid is now old enough to enjoy the car with me and the wife is also happy. My daughter is also becoming a Porsche afficiando - so going to car meets is also quality family time 😁
TBP88
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You joke, CPT property prices at this rate are gonna have me commuting in from George.I need to revoke your Porsche loyalty card!!!!
No free coffee at Porsche for you
Your solution is to move further away from work 😂
Jokes aside - also struggled with my little one and needing to make family time, so I ended up going for a 3 car solution, then selling my Porsche and getting another Volvo, etc, etc. before reverting to a simple 2 car solution.
What I learned is that the tough times will pass. My kid is now old enough to enjoy the car with me and the wife is also happy. My daughter is also becoming a Porsche afficiando - so going to car meets is also quality family time 😁
TBP88
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Quiet week, mileage ticking still in the mid 5xxxs levels. Went into the garage for a proper wash. I do most of the washing myself but once in a while it's worth paying for them to do a proper job somewhere.
Managed to see a half decent E36 328i parked outside, I left a post it note with my number saying I'd buy it for R15k. Haven't gotten a call yet, still waiting.
Last decent drive was a slow cruise up Franschoek pass with my partner "date-day" vibes. Still managed to see a motorbike rider who had recently lost it with his bike on it's side and him on his bum - hopefully only an injured ego.
With winter approaching chances to use the car become more limited, at least to use it as intended! But I'll try to take it for a proper drive every few weeks at least!
Managed to see a half decent E36 328i parked outside, I left a post it note with my number saying I'd buy it for R15k. Haven't gotten a call yet, still waiting.
Last decent drive was a slow cruise up Franschoek pass with my partner "date-day" vibes. Still managed to see a motorbike rider who had recently lost it with his bike on it's side and him on his bum - hopefully only an injured ego.
With winter approaching chances to use the car become more limited, at least to use it as intended! But I'll try to take it for a proper drive every few weeks at least!
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