Why are BMW drivers hated?
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From: Marshfield, WI
My Ride: 2004 545i Sport loaded
Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='800779' date='Feb 24 2009, 10:04 PM
another reason for driving quickly might be due to the build quality of our cars. last i checked, 90 in my car feels like 50.
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From: Greenville (Spartanburg) SC, USA
My Ride: 2004 - 530i Sport, Auto, Alpine White, Dark Poplar, Beige Dakota w/ Comfort Seats, Cold Weather Package (yeah I know I live in SC, but I love it on my back after a long day of golf), Logic 7, Parking Assist, & Auto Sunshade.
Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='800520' date='Feb 24 2009, 04:10 PM
My car is about as unique as a toyota corolla around here. In fact, a toyota corolla would be more unique here - I think 5's have outsold them in Bavaria for the last 20 years 
Its funny living in the Greenville/Spartanburg area of SC. There are more BMW's here per capita I think than anywhere else in the US because of the factory. That is a totally unsientific study, and maybe So. Cal and/or Miami or NYC might be close, but there are alot of them around here that is for sure.
I got alot of greif from some of my customers/principles when I bought my first e39, but once I explained to them (and to my wife) that since one of my biggest customer's biggest customer is the BMW plant here it made it a little more acceptable. I was concerned about the image that your customers might think you are making too much money off of them, but a couple of my friends always say that deep down people want to do business with people who are successful so as long as you arent a jerk about it it never hurts to look the part.
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Originally Posted by exx1976' post='800739' date='Feb 24 2009, 10:22 PM
As for the middle fingers, yes, I get more in my 545 than I do in my "fun" car. A Mustang convertible with racing stripes, hood pins, a blower, and 20" wheels. People look at that car, smile, give me thumbs up, "nice car" at red lights, etc. In the beemer? Everyone wants to cut me off, purposely move to the left lane and go 5 under the speed limit, or otherwise be general pricks. In the Mustang? I can be driving just as aggressively, even faster, and people will wave with all 5 fingers when I pass. I just don't get it.
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From: Holmdel, NJ
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i think that is kinda true, lol
i am not sure if this thing is only around my friends, but all of my friends who drive a bimmer acts more like a dick than my other friends.
and i think i am a dick tooo sometimes, but i don't think i show that while i am driving the car though.
i am not sure if this thing is only around my friends, but all of my friends who drive a bimmer acts more like a dick than my other friends.
and i think i am a dick tooo sometimes, but i don't think i show that while i am driving the car though.
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we are all dicks.... you can be a self proclaimed whatever you want, however PERCEPTION is in the eyes of the perciever... how you are percieved is well... how you probably are. Now? do you care how people percieve you? this can compound and make you more of a dick unintentionally
That is a little peice of "Craigs Late Night Wisdom"
That is a little peice of "Craigs Late Night Wisdom"
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='800848' date='Feb 24 2009, 11:21 PM
Shut up, Craig. You self-righteous dick Bimmer driver!
i know. i know.
by the way, for those of you who havent seen... I made a BMW joke thread in the lightly view lounge. half because I was bored, half because I needed a reason to post whore and half because I am a dick. but this thread was my inspiration. check it out check it outers (yes I watch red eye and I am a big greg gutfeld fan. he is a dick too)
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=71495