The topic of conversation with most people now is about my bmw

bringsmewomen · 03-13-2006, 05:34 AM

Since people found out I ordered my car, that seems to be what they're all talking about. I don't mind it, it's just an observation. I just noticed that much of my conversation at work and with friends begins with the BMW as the ice breaker now. Especially since I did ED. Most people ask if my car got there yet, or how much longer.

I guess once you get a BMW, people see you as "the guy with the bimmer".

LMBlau · 03-13-2006, 06:05 AM

60-70% of my friends drive BMWs so it's always a good topic of conversation.

lux.sh · 03-13-2006, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bringsmewomen

I guess once you get a BMW, people see you as "the guy with the bimmer".

yeah they really do call you that crap. I hate it.

"oh hey, you are the guy with the white bimmer!"

uhhh. there are billion other "guy"s with bimmers out there.

espo · 03-13-2006, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bringsmewomen

I guess once you get a BMW, people see you as "the guy with the bimmer".

Yea it's actually kind of funny that way... There is this stigma around a BMW as being a real expensive car, and "how can you afford?" and "What are they paying you!?" kind of body language responses I get when people find out.. Thing is that my BMW is only slightly more expensive and definately less in the payment department (since I'm leasing) then most of the big SUVs in the lot.

vladinecko · 03-13-2006, 08:31 AM

i also find people greatly confused about the cars. mainly, my girlfriend. there is this shitty restaurant right by my house and the owner has a bare-bone, completely stock steel blue E46 325i. after we talked how shitty that place is, she said "well, they must be doing pretty good since the owner has a nice BMW," completely disregarding the fact she just got out of my bimmer that is like twice as expensive as that E46...people have no idea.

e90rocks · 03-13-2006, 10:24 AM

BMWNV

I found that car lovers at work like to talk with me about my car, especially the ones who were curious about the new e90. I try not to bring it up before being asked, as people tend to think one is bragging, especially those who don't realize that my e90 costs about the same as their SUV. When they hear "BMW", they assume I'm blowing lots of money on it. Ever talk with someone who went to school at Harvard?

"Where'd you go to school?"
"Oh, I went to school in Boston."

Then there was the guy who owns a few BMW's. He was talking with someone else and I was just mentioning that my car was on order.
"3 series?"
"Yeah"
He grunted and went back to his discussion about his racing and his neighbor's Mercedes.

06E90Rostik · 03-13-2006, 10:31 AM

I remember one day I was talking with my coworker about E90. He has E46 and we were just talikng about 3 series. Then f*cking managers comes up and hears what we are talking about, he thought that I am dreaming of getting E90. Later on when he found out that I already have my E90 his attitude toward me changed in a bad way. He is jealous, because he makes like $6k month and drives old explorer. And I make minimum wage and drive an 06 Bimmer! :rocks:

LEDZEP · 03-13-2006, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by lux.sh

yeah they really do call you that crap. I hate it.

"oh hey, you are the guy with the white bimmer!"

Hey! I thought I was the guy with the white bimmer!!

ALPINE6SPD · 03-13-2006, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

Hey! I thought I was the guy with the white bimmer!!

Nope your the guy with the artic bimmer.

Compos Mentis · 03-13-2006, 10:48 AM

I don't like the no-class jerk who's first question on everything is "How much did you pay for it?"
I usually say, "I'm trying to forget."

HRC · 03-13-2006, 10:51 AM

Shallow people! I mean, c'mon, it's no $65K car...

Danny

BellasBmw · 03-13-2006, 10:58 AM

Just the other day i was leaving to go to class, and my dad was outside talking with a guy he hired to work on our house. His partner came over and started talking with me. He saw my bmw in the garage and was completly shitting himself. He was like "daaaaaaaamn, thats sweet. What kind is it? The new 5 series?" I said "Um, no its a 325". He said "Shit, thats nice. How much you paid for it? $75,000?" I was like wtf! I said "no it was about 1/2 that". He couldnt believe it. Hes like what?? I thought all Bmw are like $60K+. I said no... (idiot)....

slubu · 03-13-2006, 11:01 AM

The classic "How much are they paying you?" or "Don't you have student loans, I don't get it"

Etc.

RGRAY · 03-13-2006, 04:08 PM

I told a friend that I got a BMW.

All she said was "I like Jaguars".

She drives a jeep.

mmeads · 03-13-2006, 04:12 PM

hahaha. nice.

akhbhaat · 03-13-2006, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

I remember one day I was talking with my coworker about E90. He has E46 and we were just talikng about 3 series. Then f*cking managers comes up and hears what we are talking about, he thought that I am dreaming of getting E90. Later on when he found out that I already have my E90 his attitude toward me changed in a bad way. He is jealous, because he makes like $6k month and drives old explorer. And I make minimum wage and drive an 06 Bimmer! :rocks:

So in other words, you're living off of your parents or somebody else while he actually pays his own bills.

6k/month is more than enough to afford a 3 series and a very, very comfortable living, especially if you're single or don't have any life suckers (kids). I doubt he's actually jealous of you. Probably just doesn't respect you anymore.

I would react the same way, though for different reasons. I just get annoyed by people talking about their entry-level car like it's something to be impressed with. Especially when it's probably a lease or was bought and paid for by somebody else.

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Shallow people! I mean, c'mon, it's no $65K car...

Danny

ben1364 · 03-13-2006, 05:05 PM

06E90Rostik wrote in part, "...he makes like $6k month and drives old explorer. And I make minimum wage and drive an 06 Bimmer!"

06E90Rostik, this picture seems incomplete. How does one afford a new car, even a Kia Rio strip down, while making the federally mandated minimum wage? I am definitely missing something unless the minimum wage is calculated differently in CA than in the United States. <g> I don't suppose Daddy bought the E 90 for you?

sblument · 03-13-2006, 06:57 PM

Yes that's a common thing that people forget -- you can buy a BMW for $32k or a Chevy/GMC/Ford/Lincoln SUV for $45-50k. And don't forget minivans -- the Chrysler TC is around $36k well equipped, and the beloved Honda Odyssey can get into the mid 30s easily.

Of course, these vehicles have a lot more interior space than the E90. So it's a difference in either need or values. Just like you can buy an apartment in the city or a big house in the burbs for the same price.

Oz · 03-13-2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by espo89

Yea it's actually kind of funny that way... There is this stigma around a BMW as being a real expensive car, and "how can you afford?" and "What are they paying you!?" kind of body language responses I get when people find out.. Thing is that my BMW is only slightly more expensive and definately less in the payment department (since I'm leasing) then most of the big SUVs in the lot.

This happens to me whenever I meet new people. I get the question "How you can afford it?" a lot since I am 23 and just graduated college.

findtom · 03-13-2006, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

i also find people greatly confused about the cars. mainly, my girlfriend. there is this shitty restaurant right by my house and the owner has a bare-bone, completely stock steel blue E46 325i. after we talked how shitty that place is, she said "well, they must be doing pretty good since the owner has a nice BMW," completely disregarding the fact she just got out of my bimmer that is like twice as expensive as that E46...people have no idea.

I had someone tell me they thought my car cost around $70K. Even in CDN dollars that's still almost double what it actually cost.

At least you know BMW is doing a good job maintaining the high end brand recognition.

findtom · 03-13-2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Compos Mentis

I don't like the no-class jerk who's first question on everything is "How much did you pay for it?"
I usually say, "I'm trying to forget."

Haha.. I know what you mean. Sometimes I don't mind. For example if it's someone who is in the market and has a legitimate interest. When someone's asking just to be nosy, I tell them they can look it up on the internet.

NaTuReB0Y · 03-13-2006, 07:36 PM

i don't like to talk about my car......except with you folks/freaks.....

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bringsmewomen Lieutenant 249 Rep 484 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	The topic of conversation with most people now is about my bmw Since people found out I ordered my car, that seems to be what they're all talking about. I don't mind it, it's just an observation. I just noticed that much of my conversation at work and with friends begins with the BMW as the ice breaker now. Especially since I did ED. Most people ask if my car got there yet, or how much longer. I guess once you get a BMW, people see you as "the guy with the bimmer".
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LMBlau Matador 6 Rep 43 Posts Drives: Golf GTI, E90 320d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Spain iTrader: (0)	60-70% of my friends drive BMWs so it's always a good topic of conversation. __________________ E90 - 320d - ///M - Lemans Blau
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vladinecko Brigadier General 277 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	i also find people greatly confused about the cars. mainly, my girlfriend. there is this shitty restaurant right by my house and the owner has a bare-bone, completely stock steel blue E46 325i. after we talked how shitty that place is, she said "well, they must be doing pretty good since the owner has a nice BMW," completely disregarding the fact she just got out of my bimmer that is like twice as expensive as that E46...people have no idea. __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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e90rocks Myrmidon 17 Rep 236 Posts Drives: Entwicklung 90 - 325 Xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325 xi [0.00]	BMWNV I found that car lovers at work like to talk with me about my car, especially the ones who were curious about the new e90. I try not to bring it up before being asked, as people tend to think one is bragging, especially those who don't realize that my e90 costs about the same as their SUV. When they hear "BMW", they assume I'm blowing lots of money on it. Ever talk with someone who went to school at Harvard? "Where'd you go to school?" "Oh, I went to school in Boston." Then there was the guy who owns a few BMW's. He was talking with someone else and I was just mentioning that my car was on order. "3 series?" "Yeah" He grunted and went back to his discussion about his racing and his neighbor's Mercedes.
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06E90Rostik 2006 join date crew 182 Rep 1,482 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2011 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA, Sacramento iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 335i [10.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	I remember one day I was talking with my coworker about E90. He has E46 and we were just talikng about 3 series. Then f*cking managers comes up and hears what we are talking about, he thought that I am dreaming of getting E90. Later on when he found out that I already have my E90 his attitude toward me changed in a bad way. He is jealous, because he makes like $6k month and drives old explorer. And I make minimum wage and drive an 06 Bimmer! :rocks:
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slubu Never Go Full Retard 182 Rep 1,851 Posts Drives: White Lightning Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Agrestic iTrader: (2)	The classic "How much are they paying you?" or "Don't you have student loans, I don't get it" Etc. __________________ 2008 335i
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RGRAY Captain 28 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 330xi SG/TERRA/STEP/SP/HS/CA Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	I told a friend that I got a BMW. All she said was "I like Jaguars". She drives a jeep. __________________ 330xi/Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Walnut Burl/Steptronic/Sports Package/Heated Seats/Comfort Access...(blacklines, tint and a black grill). http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...20TINT%20A.jpg
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ben1364 Captain 14 Rep 940 Posts Drives: E90 330iA Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgetown, TX iTrader: (0)	06E90Rostik wrote in part, "...he makes like $6k month and drives old explorer. And I make minimum wage and drive an 06 Bimmer!" 06E90Rostik, this picture seems incomplete. How does one afford a new car, even a Kia Rio strip down, while making the federally mandated minimum wage? I am definitely missing something unless the minimum wage is calculated differently in CA than in the United States. <g> I don't suppose Daddy bought the E 90 for you?
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sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	SUV vs. BMW Yes that's a common thing that people forget -- you can buy a BMW for $32k or a Chevy/GMC/Ford/Lincoln SUV for $45-50k. And don't forget minivans -- the Chrysler TC is around $36k well equipped, and the beloved Honda Odyssey can get into the mid 30s easily. Of course, these vehicles have a lot more interior space than the E90. So it's a difference in either need or values. Just like you can buy an apartment in the city or a big house in the burbs for the same price. __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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