Taking the 08 335xi on a long road trip (16 hrs) Advice?

turbolover · 03-06-2012, 05:14 PM

My wife and kids are planing to head down from Oregon down to California. About a 16hr Trip. We will stop after 8 hrs, sleep and then drive another 8 hrs.

My car is a 335XI 2008 with 57,000 on the clock. I'm curious...I've taken the car on a 2 hr trip before, but as far as long time (8 hrs plus trip) would you guys recommend not taking the bemmer or take it? We have a H3 we can take but the 335Xi is better on gas, and more fun to drive because mine is fully loaded.

Anyone take thier bemmer this long of a road trip?

Szemenyei · 03-06-2012, 05:19 PM

Tips least from my point of view would be: top off your washer fluid, and enjoy the drive honestly. I do a lot of driving and there is never a worry in my mind when I leave with the 335xi. Im also Cobb Stage 2 Agressive.

turbolover · 03-06-2012, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Szemenyei

Tips least from my point of view would be: top off your washer fluid, and enjoy the drive honestly. I do a lot of driving and there is never a worry in my mind when I leave with the 335xi. Im also Cobb Stage 2 Agressive.

Really? Ok, I'm just rocking the Burger DCI for now. I just feel like this car has so many flippin' features I didnt want anything to break or over heat....Sounds like I'm being paranoid, Im sure LOL

adidasoccer · 03-06-2012, 06:06 PM

i do 16 hour total weekend driving at least once a month and i dont even worry about the car... ever. just did my first trip with cobb stg 1 and not even a hiccup. given that the only advise i have is to enjoy the road and dont worry about the bimmer those german number crunchers know what theyre doing

ShockinM3 · 03-06-2012, 06:17 PM

I dont have a 335 but i have a high mileage BMW. I have a 2008 M3 with 61,000 before and now 63,000 on it and I did a 2,000 mile trip in 3 day, 10hrs a day and the car was awesome! No trouble what so ever. So I wouldn't worry about. Be safe and have a great trip!

pits200 · 03-06-2012, 06:17 PM

I travel a ton and never think twice about jumping into the xi for a long trip. I mean, back in the day you'd say check your coolant and air pressure. But now everything tells you if you're low so not really those same worries.

Maybe apply a nice coat of rain-x to the windshield which works best at highway speeds.
Find a good seat position which may not be the same seat position that you use for your daily driving.

Ha, I digress, there seriously isn't anything that I can think of that you have to do that is out of the norm.

Safe traveling.

335_MI6 · 03-07-2012, 01:21 AM

Highway driving is the best things for cars

AWD Addict · 03-07-2012, 07:14 AM

Do you have a spare? A flat tire kit w/ jack isalways a good road trip companion.

ajsalida · 03-07-2012, 07:19 AM

Bottle of your favorite octane boost in case you run across a place with no primo.

Noah@CamberToe · 03-07-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by turbolover

My wife and kids are planing to head down from Oregon down to California. About a 16hr Trip. We will stop after 8 hrs, sleep and then drive another 8 hrs.

My car is a 335XI 2008 with 57,000 on the clock. I'm curious...I've taken the car on a 2 hr trip before, but as far as long time (8 hrs plus trip) would you guys recommend not taking the bemmer or take it? We have a H3 we can take but the 335Xi is better on gas, and more fun to drive because mine is fully loaded.

Anyone take thier bemmer this long of a road trip?

just did long island to erie, PA and back in a day about 16 hours. i would say just don't follow to close to any trucks, and have a lot of fun

CoralRed335XI · 03-07-2012, 11:10 AM

No worries. If you were entering a 16 hours race, then I would say you make have some issues. I drive 5 hours trips VERY often and never had a problem.

Yvette · 03-07-2012, 04:41 PM

i took 20 hours trip
it was fine problem free

Szemenyei · 03-07-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by turbolover

Really? Ok, I'm just rocking the Burger DCI for now. I just feel like this car has so many flippin' features I didnt want anything to break or over heat....Sounds like I'm being paranoid, Im sure LOL

You will be fine, enjoy the drive

champ306 · 03-08-2012, 12:57 PM

should need nothing but a stretch now and then.

EB9512 · 03-11-2012, 07:52 PM

I would almost bet the cost of a new F30 that you will be more comfortable in the car than the Hummer....have fun!

tahoerdr · 03-13-2012, 01:57 AM

'08 xi here with 60k. Just did a 10hr trip each way to utah and 6hr each way to LA from Sacramento. No issues except for that speed limiter.

You're biggest worry is the mountain pass on I-5 near the border from OR to CA. It gets some nasty weather, some of the worst I've ever driven through....snow, of course. Are you going along the Coast? Seattle to Sacramento via I-5 is only 13hrs at the speed limit.

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turbolover Private 16 Rep 84 Posts Drives: '08 335XI 6 Speed Manual Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Taking the 08 335xi on a long road trip (16 hrs) Advice? My wife and kids are planing to head down from Oregon down to California. About a 16hr Trip. We will stop after 8 hrs, sleep and then drive another 8 hrs. My car is a 335XI 2008 with 57,000 on the clock. I'm curious...I've taken the car on a 2 hr trip before, but as far as long time (8 hrs plus trip) would you guys recommend not taking the bemmer or take it? We have a H3 we can take but the 335Xi is better on gas, and more fun to drive because mine is fully loaded. Anyone take thier bemmer this long of a road trip? __________________ *2008 335xi 2 door 6 speed manual!!!!*
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Szemenyei First Lieutenant 7 Rep 327 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Tips least from my point of view would be: top off your washer fluid, and enjoy the drive honestly. I do a lot of driving and there is never a worry in my mind when I leave with the 335xi. Im also Cobb Stage 2 Agressive.
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adidasoccer Private 1 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2020 440i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fl iTrader: (0)	i do 16 hour total weekend driving at least once a month and i dont even worry about the car... ever. just did my first trip with cobb stg 1 and not even a hiccup. given that the only advise i have is to enjoy the road and dont worry about the bimmer those german number crunchers know what theyre doing __________________ '17 msport 440i xdrive 6mt sold: jet black e92 2009 335i xdrive// black leather//premium//sport//cold weather//6mt//idrive//ipod///bmw performance shifter//JB4
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ShockinM3 New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: McAllen, Texas iTrader: (0)	I dont have a 335 but i have a high mileage BMW. I have a 2008 M3 with 61,000 before and now 63,000 on it and I did a 2,000 mile trip in 3 day, 10hrs a day and the car was awesome! No trouble what so ever. So I wouldn't worry about. Be safe and have a great trip!
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pits200 Colonel 547 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	I travel a ton and never think twice about jumping into the xi for a long trip. I mean, back in the day you'd say check your coolant and air pressure. But now everything tells you if you're low so not really those same worries. Maybe apply a nice coat of rain-x to the windshield which works best at highway speeds. Find a good seat position which may not be the same seat position that you use for your daily driving. Ha, I digress, there seriously isn't anything that I can think of that you have to do that is out of the norm. Safe traveling.
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AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Do you have a spare? A flat tire kit w/ jack isalways a good road trip companion.
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ajsalida Colonel 226 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 95 M3, 02 R1150GSA, 09 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SW USA iTrader: (2)	Bottle of your favorite octane boost in case you run across a place with no primo.
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CoralRed335XI Captain 98 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335XI Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ,VA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335XI [3.66]	No worries. If you were entering a 16 hours race, then I would say you make have some issues. I drive 5 hours trips VERY often and never had a problem. __________________ 2008 E92 335XI, Space Gray on Coral/Fox Red Hybrid M3 seats, Premium, Cold Weather, Comfort Access, iPod. Mods: Fox Red M3 seats up front, KW V1, ER CP + TIAL BOV.
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champ306 Enlisted Member 55 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	should need nothing but a stretch now and then.
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EB9512 Private First Class 11 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2008 335i SDN Sport Pkg Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I would almost bet the cost of a new F30 that you will be more comfortable in the car than the Hummer....have fun!
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tahoerdr Private First Class 7 Rep 102 Posts Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3)	'08 xi here with 60k. Just did a 10hr trip each way to utah and 6hr each way to LA from Sacramento. No issues except for that speed limiter. You're biggest worry is the mountain pass on I-5 near the border from OR to CA. It gets some nasty weather, some of the worst I've ever driven through....snow, of course. Are you going along the Coast? Seattle to Sacramento via I-5 is only 13hrs at the speed limit.
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