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"Battery Tender Unnecessary" (carac)
09/24/2014 at 10:28 • Filed to: None

My sales associate just texted me some pics. It arrived a day early. I'll probably stop by to look at it in person, but I don't drive it home until next Friday...it's going to be a long week.

DISCUSSION (39)

Milky > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 10:30

Kinja'd!!!

bob and john > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 10:30

I wonder what these things are going to go for used in 6-7 years.....might tempt me into one...

deekster_caddy > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 10:32

awesome! Yeah, long week for you coming up! That looks fantastic!

Big Bubba Ray > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 10:33

So fucking cool! The anticipation has gotta be killing you.

TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 10:34

[[JEALOUSY INTENSIFIES]]

Storz > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 10:34

Wow, that is gorgeous. We need more pics!!

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 10:35

I don't understand, why do you have to wait a week? That's torture.

PilotMan > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 10:35

Seems like an awesome car while under warranty and with cheap lease payments. 50,000 miles later it would be a nightmare to own and keep CEL free.

quarterlifecrisis > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 10:44

Next Friday?! Is there a reason for a delivery date 9 days after it arrived at the dealership?

Battery Tender Unnecessary > quarterlifecrisis
09/24/2014 at 10:52

Just part of the agreement is seven days. I could technically pick it up next Wednesday, but that would mean cancelling two days of patients and cutting two days of work for employees. Not something I would do.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > quarterlifecrisis
09/24/2014 at 10:53

He stated last week that something in the sales contract allowed the dealer to display the car in their showroom for 1 week before he took delivery of the car.

jvirgs drives a Subaru > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK
09/24/2014 at 10:54

He stated last week that something in the sales contract allowed the dealer to display the car in their showroom for 1 week before he took delivery of the car.

Takuro Spirit > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 10:56

Kinja'd!!!

First day as a BMW, already parking like an asshat.

Bandit > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 10:59

SO! PRETTY! The side profile is truly amazing, I bet it looks so much better in person than in pictures. Congrats man.

quarterlifecrisis > jvirgs drives a Subaru
09/24/2014 at 11:01

Ah. This is what I get for occasionally working at work, and missing things on Oppo.

quarterlifecrisis > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 11:03

Roger. I'd say that last part is the stand-up thing to do.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 11:10

You'll have to let us know how it stacks up next to the FieSTa ;)

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > jvirgs drives a Subaru
09/24/2014 at 11:11

That fucking sucks, they better put a rope around it so no one can touch it.

Cé hé sin > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 11:24

Kinja'd!!!

How do they manage to open the doors when the car is inside the truck?

Patrick George > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 11:26

Awesome, congrats! Great choice on the color, too. It looks so sinister in black.

nermal > PilotMan
09/24/2014 at 11:42

Cheap lease payments and $130k cars do not go well together...

Source: Math.

PilotMan > nermal
09/24/2014 at 11:42

Why not, it's a BMW and cheap is a relative term.

nermal > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 11:43

Congrats! I think this is the best color combo on this car.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > Patrick George
09/24/2014 at 12:04

Can't wait to pick it up. Let me know next time you're in the area, offer still stands to drive it if you want.

B_dol > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 12:05

I saw this color in person on the street yesterday, fantastic choice! The car sounded really good too, unique note with the 3cyl. I followed next to it for a few blocks.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > B_dol
09/24/2014 at 12:08

Yeah, it looks black in overcast/low light and gunmetal grey in sunlight. My favorite color at the moment (even if some people think it's "boring").

B_dol > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 12:34

The car stuck out in 4 lanes of heavy traffic flow, no doubt a looker (although less flashy than some). I also have a thing for gunmetal

Kinja'd!!!

Jayhawk Jake > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 13:09

Will you at least get to drive it today even if you can't take it home til next week?

MultiplaOrgasms > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 13:18

i8 my last cookie. :'(

raitchison > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 15:41

I'd be worried about it getting used for test drives in the meantime. I recall when I was buying an A3 TDI there was only one on the lot when I went to look at them, and that one was a special order that had not yet been picked up. They let me test drive it and I was very nice to the car but when my car came in I made sure to pick it up THAT DAY because I did not want someone flogging my car before I got it.

Battery Tender Unnecessary > raitchison
09/24/2014 at 16:04

Well, not that it probably means much but I have it in writing that they don't drive it, let people sit in it, or mess with it while in their possession.

Aaron James > Cé hé sin
09/24/2014 at 16:05

Simply move the canvas tarp aside and you can get full access to the prize. (just like a pair of panties)

Cé hé sin > Aaron James
09/24/2014 at 16:07

Still tricky though with those struts in the way and seeing as how it has vertically opening doors as well.

As for the other item you mention, I have no idea what you might have in mind.

Aaron James > Cé hé sin
09/24/2014 at 16:13

I'd assume they entered the car ahead of the struts and behind the curtain in order to move the car back to the unloading area where the ramp/lift is.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 16:30

Kinja'd!!!

everything about this is magical but i really like the blue accents on the black...beautiful! the next week i know will kill you but it will be so worth it!

thebigbossyboss > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/24/2014 at 16:32

Even though I don't really like dentists (something something $3K bill last august)... or BMW's in general, I gotta say.....you're the coolest BTU!

I am even excited for you!

Battery Tender Unnecessary > PilotMan
09/24/2014 at 18:57

Ya, it is going to be a electric gremlin factory at some point. They should have it's replacement out by the time the warranty is ready to expire.

NevynPA > Takuro Spirit
09/25/2014 at 09:13

Had plans to post similar. Bravo!

HeathJokerSick > Battery Tender Unnecessary
09/25/2014 at 19:09

Lambo doors for the future.