Which kind are you?
08-14-2013, 10:10 AM
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Looks to me like typical subjective, agenda-driven reporting. Maybe Tom Bemis lost his prized BMW in a messy divorce and is out to get 'us'?
The worst, most aggressive drivers where I live are young males in lifted domestic trucks. But that is simply my opinion, and I'd never publish an article claiming that as fact.
The worst, most aggressive drivers where I live are young males in lifted domestic trucks. But that is simply my opinion, and I'd never publish an article claiming that as fact.
08-14-2013, 11:42 AM
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That study is hugely flawed. They asked people to name a car from memory, and the stereotype is that BMW drivers are assholes, so that's what they said.
It would be like asking an American what bike leaks oil.
It would be like asking an American what bike leaks oil.
08-16-2013, 08:53 AM
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08-16-2013, 10:46 AM
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SUV and Prius owners are worse . In the winter it's the guys with plow trucks that think they own the road. They backup out of driveways without a care and drive using the whole road .
08-16-2013, 11:11 AM
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This rediculous story actually made FOX news! Now we are ALL hated regardless of how you drive!
08-16-2013, 05:02 PM
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08-17-2013, 06:23 AM
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Its envy more than anything. Im fine with it. Drive one for a weekend.. then call me a jerk.. Prius and volt drivers are the worst IMHO.
08-17-2013, 07:17 AM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
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Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
You know, maybe we are jerks to the masses out there...I mean, not everyone understands how a car with benchmark handling, comfort, ability, and stature lends itself to swift, yet controlled driving. I mean, I've seen Prius drivers duck in and out of double-yellow lanes seperating the carpool lanes, act like the P in Prius really stood for Porsche, and, even now, think they are - at least before their status here in Cali to use carpool lanes expired - think they are somehow the elite saviours of the world because of their eggbox MPG. Lets not talk about every kid with a fart-mufflered Civic or Scion...