BMW 3 Series: The Vehicle for Losers

lhoboy8 · 12-24-2005, 02:26 AM

I remember my neighbor came up to me after I picked up my car, and said - "I hope you don't become an arrogant driver, i've seen too many bmws drive recklessly - and i've come to that theory." I told him, BMWs do not make drivers aggressive, but aggressive drivers buy BMWs. That shut him up. Because honestly - there are always going to be arrogant people, and they're likely going to buy a nice car. A 3 series has nothing to do with arrogant/aggressive drivers. THis article is simply stating the obvious - that there are assholes out there. how insightful. well done.

12-24-2005, 04:16 AM

That kid also said something about people calling him mean names, that He didn't care,that's what his younger brothers do.Geez I wonder why,I see a pattern forming.

12-24-2005, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ska

I hope you didnt mean...picking up soaps..JK

Aaah HA. That was funny.

David328M-Sport · 12-24-2005, 05:07 AM

of course i buy bmws for the name/badge - and everything its stands for.

the best engineered, best safety, best featured mass produced car in the world, and then some.

jealousy rears its ugly head in different ways.

lux.sh · 12-24-2005, 05:19 AM

I understand where he is coming from.

BMW0 · 12-24-2005, 05:25 AM

He is not worthy.

mundo74 · 12-24-2005, 10:08 AM

I actually Agreed with some of his big generalization, at least from where I live now. I remember when driving A BMW was for the car and usually you would get flashed from oncoming BMWs, at the stop light it ws not uncommon to get in conversations with other owners talking about the cars great attributes, in the parking lot.......

Now I go to the dealer for a test drive I cannot find a stick :mad: 99% of owners here I think buy a name and not a car. I, and obviously all of us on this forum is part of the other 1%. Dont even try making conversation with another owner about his car, you just get a look as if you weren't there. I rather compliment owners of the E30s and E36, E39 because is all about making a money statement for the latest model owners. Its all about how much it cost and " its a beemer" rather than how its balanced (I bet a lot of owners don't know there cars are rear wheel drive!!!) and has good road manners compared to others cars in its class. Let me stop ranting, I guess in the end corporate BMW wants to sell more cars and that they are doing, which is good for the 1% in a way.

pres9544 · 12-24-2005, 10:12 AM

amen.....

needashower · 12-24-2005, 10:31 AM

Let's face it BMW owners get a bad rap...but then again most people know that going in. How much does what someone else think influence your behavior?

AW330i · 12-24-2005, 01:01 PM

Who cares about the generalizations made by outsiders here we have a club where we can all just feel good about ourselves, Group Hug! haha

RussianM3_dude · 12-24-2005, 02:03 PM

I agree with his generalizations. I had a bad opinion about BMW without ever driving one because of the people I saw driving one. In Quebec, If it's a Camaro = Italian Gino. Bmw 3 series = Lebanese wannabe hip-hop thug. In Switzerland = grey haired gentleman bourgeois.

nyfinest · 12-24-2005, 02:42 PM

Generalizations are just that. Typically based on "stereotyping" and perhaps a personal bias of somekind. I think today regardless of your geographic location that this huge "melting-pot" we live in these stereotypes are more outmoded and less relevant than ever.....

Buy what you want and be happy enjoying it. Life is way too short!!!! IMHO

db17k · 12-25-2005, 04:59 AM

wow according to him, i'd qualify as the ultimate loser . . . . . machine. errrr umm

spitfire6000 · 12-25-2005, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I hope that I am never so bored as to read a strangers blog. Even if I were in prison I think I would have more to do than that.

i know right? i think even reading this forum concerning a car we all own is kind of a crappy way to waste your life, but reading someones blog who u never met before nor care 2 sh!ts about is something i would never do.

peakpro · 12-25-2005, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by David325Australia

of course i buy bmws for the name/badge - and everything its stands for.

the best engineered, best safety, best featured mass produced car in the world, and then some.

jealousy rears its ugly head in different ways.

Why is jealousy brought up every time someone says something negative about the e90....

you can lease a e90 325i for about $299/month...not exactly unreachable by most people...

Xens · 12-26-2005, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by peakpro

Why is jealousy brought up every time someone says something negative about the e90....

you can lease a e90 325i for about $299/month...not exactly unreachable by most people...

Cut the crap the entire thread is about BMW 3-series in general, where did you get the idea the article was aimed at E90 exclusively? Bring this over to e46fanatics and I gaurantee that you will see similar replies if not more hostile.

Quit trying to talk shit about E90 for reasons without grounds. If you said something negative about E90 that contains a valid point I'd be the first to give thumbs up.

NaTuReB0Y · 12-26-2005, 10:59 AM

I guess I must be a "Winner" then......hahaha!

Oz · 12-26-2005, 11:23 AM

We are all losers fellas..Let's just move on

deutschmann59 · 12-26-2005, 11:31 AM

I'm a loser, baby, so why don't you kill me!

Why doesn't this kid try telling me something I DON'T know!

12-24-2005, 02:26 AM	#23
lhoboy8 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2000 323ci [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	I remember my neighbor came up to me after I picked up my car, and said - "I hope you don't become an arrogant driver, i've seen too many bmws drive recklessly - and i've come to that theory." I told him, BMWs do not make drivers aggressive, but aggressive drivers buy BMWs. That shut him up. Because honestly - there are always going to be arrogant people, and they're likely going to buy a nice car. A 3 series has nothing to do with arrogant/aggressive drivers. THis article is simply stating the obvious - that there are assholes out there. how insightful. well done.
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12-24-2005, 04:16 AM	#24
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12-24-2005, 10:08 AM	#29
mundo74 Lieutenant 65 Rep 563 Posts Drives: F10M5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: P.Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	I actually Agreed with some of his big generalization, at least from where I live now. I remember when driving A BMW was for the car and usually you would get flashed from oncoming BMWs, at the stop light it ws not uncommon to get in conversations with other owners talking about the cars great attributes, in the parking lot....... Now I go to the dealer for a test drive I cannot find a stick :mad: 99% of owners here I think buy a name and not a car. I, and obviously all of us on this forum is part of the other 1%. Dont even try making conversation with another owner about his car, you just get a look as if you weren't there. I rather compliment owners of the E30s and E36, E39 because is all about making a money statement for the latest model owners. Its all about how much it cost and " its a beemer" rather than how its balanced (I bet a lot of owners don't know there cars are rear wheel drive!!!) and has good road manners compared to others cars in its class. Let me stop ranting, I guess in the end corporate BMW wants to sell more cars and that they are doing, which is good for the 1% in a way.
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12-24-2005, 02:42 PM	#34
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12-26-2005, 10:59 AM	#39
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12-26-2005, 11:31 AM	#41
deutschmann59 Captain 176 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	I'm a loser, baby, so why don't you kill me! Why doesn't this kid try telling me something I DON'T know!
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