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03-04-2009 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Flowerfred' post='807344' date='Mar 4 2009, 11:49 AM
Oh, and as for the silly race remark; in North London BMW is an acronym for black man's wheels.
03-04-2009 | 09:17 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='807335' date='Mar 4 2009, 12:43 PM
You need to get out more 
There are pleanty of us buying beemers - perhaps not in your region - but the world is a big place
There are pleanty of us buying beemers - perhaps not in your region - but the world is a big place
03-04-2009 | 09:33 AM
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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...
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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
Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='807377' date='Mar 4 2009, 10:17 AM
I am sure he really didn't mean it in a bad way. Now that he mentions it, I don't see that many here, either, but it has nothing to do with money or anything; it's just a matter of what people like. I have seen more blacks in big ass Escalades than any other vehicle and I am sure they can afford the bimmers if they can afford the Escalades... The vast majority od BMW drivers I have seen seem to be white, Asian and very few blacks and hispanics, but the Asians are really ramping up their BMW buying. Again, this is not scientific, but just an observation...
Just pointing out that it's not really such an amazing thing for blacks to own a beemer (or Escalade, or Audi, or Porche, or ...) While social trends can dictate tastes, those of means have the ability to choose whatever. It's not all that surprising (to me anyhow) that the choice may include the Ultimate Driving Machine
03-04-2009 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ktlocklear' post='807308' date='Mar 4 2009, 12:21 PM
It's extremely racial here....I hate it.
so I'll stop now. On the message subject...when I bought my '95 E34 new, I had (1) stop sign ticket, (1) 69 in a 55 ticket, and my brother got a 48 in a 35 ticket....ALL befroe I had a tag on the car..
Interesting though...I haven't had a ticket since... 
03-04-2009 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Flowerfred' post='807344' date='Mar 4 2009, 01:49 PM
Oh, and as for the silly race remark; in North London BMW is an acronym for black man's wheels.
...that's pretty good...
03-04-2009 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Allen' post='807433' date='Mar 4 2009, 01:16 PM
I've lived in Birmingham for over 22 years and MY experience it is one of the least racist places I've been. Anyway, that whole skin color thing is completely ridiculous... so I'll stop now.
so I'll stop now.
. Back on topic............with the car being so quiet/ smooth @ 80, I guess I just need to pay closer attention
03-04-2009 | 10:51 AM
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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
Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='807436' date='Mar 4 2009, 11:18 AM
Oh, well here it kinda stands for Big Money Whitey.
03-04-2009 | 02:00 PM
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i lived in savannah, ga for 6 years. I am white, and i felt very uncomfortable in many cases. Racism is alive in the south, and everyone hates everyone. If I got pulled over by a black cop, it was a definate ticket. white cop, i had a good chance. It is a shame, but that is the way it is in pockets of the US.
03-04-2009 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='807608' date='Mar 4 2009, 05:00 PM
If I got pulled over by a black cop, it was a definate ticket.
