Which kind are you?
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From: Tampa Bay, FL
My Ride: 530i
Model Year: 2004
Engine: M54
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.
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Santa Fe, TX
My Ride: '08 535i Sport
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.
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From: California
My Ride: 2004 525i
Model Year: 2004
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From: UpState SC
My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
This rediculous story actually made FOX news! Now we are ALL hated regardless of how you drive!
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From: Encino, CA
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...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
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...