This past week, I had the opportunity to have my Volkswagen eat it. Long story short, it over heated. Some fan that cools the car down completely dissipated. I don't know? I drove the whole way to Arkansas and back with that light irking the crap out of me. But I'm still alive and kickin' on God's green earth.
I work for BMW. I have been for the past almost 3 months. And it's time. I don't like to overstep my boundaries anywhere and I was willing to take Black Majic (Jetta) to Volkswagen, but I thought I would see if the Service Manager could at least check the light to see what the hot mess was.
Again, long story short, a part of the VW dissolved and it was a big deal.
I know BMW's are like the shizz. I've heard it all my life yet I've never driven one. (I have ridden in them, plenty, but that does not count). I was just taking everyone's word to heart. Particularly when I am creating billboards and ad's and stuff for the dealership.
Jon let me mooch the 328i, aka, "White Storm" (you oughtta know by now, I name EVERYTHING). I gotta tell you, I was as nervous as my Mother gets when she hears, (well....everything), as soon as I sat my tan toosh on that tan leather. Yes, yes, the interior was to keel over for with all it's buttons and lights and automated EVERYTHING, but I couldn't WAIT to get the pedal to the floor to see how fast this thing could go and how speedy it could get there!
That's it I'm getting the Z4 this week (ok maybe next week).
Before I leave you with your ambition to go out to Classic BMW in Plano, TX and test drive a Beamer, I need to tell you that I am attending 'Drivers Education' weekend at the end of April. I get LEARN how to drive fast and not have to worry about the FIVE-OH cappin' me for going 120 down the Tollway. (sorry boss, you understand, right?) That weekend will be chock full of pure excitement and adrenaline and pretty much the highlight of my year.
I have found a new hobby. I think I can dig this 'fast car' business?
I work for BMW. I have been for the past almost 3 months. And it's time. I don't like to overstep my boundaries anywhere and I was willing to take Black Majic (Jetta) to Volkswagen, but I thought I would see if the Service Manager could at least check the light to see what the hot mess was.
Again, long story short, a part of the VW dissolved and it was a big deal.
I know BMW's are like the shizz. I've heard it all my life yet I've never driven one. (I have ridden in them, plenty, but that does not count). I was just taking everyone's word to heart. Particularly when I am creating billboards and ad's and stuff for the dealership.
Jon let me mooch the 328i, aka, "White Storm" (you oughtta know by now, I name EVERYTHING). I gotta tell you, I was as nervous as my Mother gets when she hears, (well....everything), as soon as I sat my tan toosh on that tan leather. Yes, yes, the interior was to keel over for with all it's buttons and lights and automated EVERYTHING, but I couldn't WAIT to get the pedal to the floor to see how fast this thing could go and how speedy it could get there!
With my foot on the floor, hands white knuckling the steering wheel, rubber burning South on the Tollway, and my eyes utterly unbolted from their sockets on the lookout for the "FIVE-OH", the only thing I could think about was how much fun I was having. I swear I had a grin from ear to ear and I'm sure I weirdly had all the hallmarks of "The Joker"...but the one played by Jack Nicholson in Batman. Yep, I'm pretty sure I looked like him.
I'm not here to sell you a BMW, and I was just fine driving the Jetta for the next few years. But, BUT in order for you to understand my 'joie de vivre' you MUST go and test drive one at least ONCE in your life. It does not compare to anything I have ever slapped my foot on. Some may argue, but I am allowed to state my opinion and I'm sure that when I learn more about how these pretty little engines work, I'll be able to snap right back at you with my defense.
I got the Jetta back 2 days ago (sigh) and as I was on I-75 on a way to a friends, the transmission decided to joke with me thus leading me to drive under 20 miles per hour back home. Oh darn. I have to have that thing in the shop again? While it's being looked at for more major issues, I'm scootin' around in the BMW Z4 with the top down. I'm not here to sell you a BMW, and I was just fine driving the Jetta for the next few years. But, BUT in order for you to understand my 'joie de vivre' you MUST go and test drive one at least ONCE in your life. It does not compare to anything I have ever slapped my foot on. Some may argue, but I am allowed to state my opinion and I'm sure that when I learn more about how these pretty little engines work, I'll be able to snap right back at you with my defense.
That's it I'm getting the Z4 this week (ok maybe next week).
Before I leave you with your ambition to go out to Classic BMW in Plano, TX and test drive a Beamer, I need to tell you that I am attending 'Drivers Education' weekend at the end of April. I get LEARN how to drive fast and not have to worry about the FIVE-OH cappin' me for going 120 down the Tollway. (sorry boss, you understand, right?) That weekend will be chock full of pure excitement and adrenaline and pretty much the highlight of my year.
I have found a new hobby. I think I can dig this 'fast car' business?
[this is good] Yep, we better be watching out for you - 'member you have to have to keep your license in order to get a loan car :)
Posted by: June | 03/09/2008 at 06:22 PM