Have people made comments about your 1 while driving?

weezie77 · 07-14-2008, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckwheat986

fyi

its "bimmer"...

and "beamer" when referring to a BMW motorcycle...

sheesh

you know what I meant

DC135i · 07-17-2008, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckwheat986

fyi

its "bimmer"...

and "beamer" when referring to a BMW motorcycle...

I personally think that "beamer" is the best phonetically speaking (no matter what the so-called rules are). "Bimmer" to me sounds like "Bim-mer" so I think it's ridiculous.

Who made up these rules anyway? I'd love to see a reference somewhere.

akak1997 · 07-17-2008, 11:19 AM

got my first thumbs up yesterday. I's driving down Fair Oaks in South Pasadena. It's a guy in a I think a VW MK1 GTi.

This morning at work, a lady ask me if that's my 135i and she told me she didn't even know BMW makes a 1-series, and it's a very good aggressive car.

1er junkie · 07-17-2008, 11:20 AM

lmao. Just trust him...hes a doctor.

Monaco35Dream · 07-17-2008, 12:01 PM

a week after i got the car my girlfriend and i went to vegas and she was turning heads up and down las vegas blvd...(the car not my girl :wink

there was a younger valet driver that kept trying to convince me to valet it but self parking is right in front of palms place so i decided not to let my car become a horror story...

btw...the 7 hour drive to vegas was amazing in the 1er...i have never sat in a car for so long and been as comfortable as i was...

imported_Katera · 07-17-2008, 12:13 PM

I was waiting in our church parking lot for my son to get back from a VBS trip when an older guy...about 70 walks over and just stares at my 1. After about 3 minutes he looks up and says...."Beautiful Automobile". Turns and walks off. I was proud

itsthechuck · 07-17-2008, 12:15 PM

A guy on a Hayabusa was talking me about my car when we were sitting at a light, told me that if there weren't 3 other people in the car I could probably run him. I told him he was crazy. Anyways he really liked the car, along with the 5 other occurances where people asked me if the car has a V6 in it? When I told them is was a striaght 6 twin turbo they went nuts!

Tom K. · 07-17-2008, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckwheat986

fyi

its "bimmer"...

and "beamer" when referring to a BMW motorcycle...

Almost. A BMW cycle is a "beemer", a "beamer" is someone who owns either or both.

Tom

bski · 07-17-2008, 08:56 PM

Got a good one,
Went to 7-11 for a 6 six pack.
Parked next to a brand new 08 corvette.
The owner was outside his car.
When I pulled up and got out he exclaimed "Is that the new 1??" Niceeeee.
Went inside, when came back out he was like inspecting my 1
He started asking me about it, how I liked it. When I mentioned to him..."bro you got an awesome car, your vet is amazing!" He sorta stated explaining why he "had" to buy an american car and was a little disappointed he didnt buy a bmw.
He started talking about testing the "6", and "M3". I told him about my 3, and how awesome the 1 drives in comparision.
He looked shocked when I told him its has the same engine as the 3.
Then when I said I got the slow model, the 35 has the 300hp TT. He looked more shocked!!
Then he made my day...said after seeing the 1 in person he wished he hadnt bought a "chevy" so impulsively. Then he said... I want a 1!!

buckwheat986 · 07-17-2008, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC135i

I personally think that "beamer" is the best phonetically speaking (no matter what the so-called rules are). "Bimmer" to me sounds like "Bim-mer" so I think it's ridiculous.

Who made up these rules anyway? I'd love to see a reference somewhere.

search

www.bimmerfest.com

or

http://www.bimmerforums.com/

or

http://www.bimmerwerkz.com/

or

http://www.bimmer-mag.com/

see a pattern yet?

buckwheat986 · 07-17-2008, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

Almost. A BMW cycle is a "beemer", a "beamer" is someone who owns either or both.

Tom

thanks tom for picking up my error...it is beemer

but i have never heard the word beamer used as you say..

ForceFedX5M · 07-17-2008, 09:23 PM

thats got to be the best feeling in the world!

Thud · 07-17-2008, 10:52 PM

So far I've only seen 1 other 1-er driving on the road, ever... they are still very rare.

People will stare at my car when they drive by, and 2 weeks ago I was walking out of the grocery store and some other guy was 100ft ahead of me walking out to his car... he went out his way to walk a 360 around my car before he headed towards his.

That kind of shit happens almost every day... never happened when I had my vette.

amybang · 07-19-2008, 10:01 PM

Not sure exactly what was said, but tonight driving home on the freeway, a car behind me turned his brights on. Then he drove up along the right side of me and sort of sat in my blind spot for a few minutes. Then he dropped back behind with the brights again. Then he pulled up along the right again and slowly passed me. I was sort of freaked out by it, but my passenger said he was looking at the car. I guess he was trying to figure out what it was, maybe trying to read the badge. Or knew and wanted to get a better look.

Still, it's freaky at 10:30 at night to have another car do that.

amy!

plien69 · 07-19-2008, 11:05 PM

In slow bumper-to-bumper traffic on I-95 this afternoon, a couple of guys in a debadged WRX slowed down to take a look, and asked if it was a turbo. I replied, "Twin turbo!", to which they said, "Twin! Nice! I like that s*&#!"

Oregon · 07-20-2008, 12:39 AM

You can recognize the BMW enthusiast when they rubberneck as you pass.

At a recent autocross, the car drew much attention from the younger guys attending the event, apparently, the 1-Series demographic veers toward you young-pups. Who knew?:wink:

raisemyrent · 07-20-2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC135i

I personally think that "beamer" is the best phonetically speaking (no matter what the so-called rules are). "Bimmer" to me sounds like "Bim-mer" so I think it's ridiculous.

Who made up these rules anyway? I'd love to see a reference somewhere.

I personally not use the word at all because I find a most annoying "pimp my ride" connotation within it... I call my car by his pet name and sometimes I refer to it or the brand as just "BM".

But that's an aside...

BEFORE I WAS REAR-ENDED, I got all sorts of people almost falling out of their window to look, and random passers-by inspecting the car in and out when parked... in addition to the typical "Is that the new 1?" and the "I didn't know they made a 1 series!". My personal favourite, though, is letting people comment on the "new, entry-level BMW", and almost obligatorily inquire about the engine/price thereafter; it's always most amusing to see their individual reactions to my answer.

Now that it sports quite the injury, I, for the first time, feel quite uncomfortable when thoroughly inspected... like when that grey-haired man did it from a black convertible 330Ci today... because, not only does it remind me of the terrible thing that happened to my car, but it makes me think that they will assume that since I am young, I am reckless and/or backed into a lamp post, or something... oh well.

YearOneOfThe1 · 07-20-2008, 02:35 AM

everyones is watches you when you take the 1 out

Tom K. · 07-20-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckwheat986

thanks tom for picking up my error...it is beemer

but i have never heard the word beamer used as you say..

I believe I first saw it on one of the Roadfly forums.
Tom

trashcan · 07-20-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raisemyrent

Now that it sports quite the injury, I, for the first time, feel quite uncomfortable when thoroughly inspected... like when that grey-haired man did it from a black convertible 330Ci today... because, not only does it remind me of the terrible thing that happened to my car, but it makes me think that they will assume that since I am young, I am reckless and/or backed into a lamp post, or something... oh well.

I know how you feel! I had someone back into my car as well. I had it repaired and now all of the electronics are screwed up. I'd rather have the weird looks!

buckwheat986 · 07-20-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom K.

I believe I first saw it on one of the Roadfly forums.
Tom

cool thanks

pghollysprings · 07-20-2008, 05:57 PM

Have my 135 SGM 6spd bout 3 months in NC, haven't seen any.
Today a guy in Porshe Boxter is driving all around me checking car out...toying with me......guess he figured a '135' must be a 'entry level' BMW.....
Well he takes off from 55mph on by me, I drop to 3rd and all he saw was my rear bumper from then on :thumbup:

I'm 51 and feel like a teenager!

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akak1997 Major 64 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	got my first thumbs up yesterday. I's driving down Fair Oaks in South Pasadena. It's a guy in a I think a VW MK1 GTi. This morning at work, a lady ask me if that's my 135i and she told me she didn't even know BMW makes a 1-series, and it's a very good aggressive car.
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Monaco35Dream Captain 44 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 08' 135i, 96' Talon Tsi AWD Join Date: May 2008 Location: Santa Maria, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	a week after i got the car my girlfriend and i went to vegas and she was turning heads up and down las vegas blvd...(the car not my girl :wink there was a younger valet driver that kept trying to convince me to valet it but self parking is right in front of palms place so i decided not to let my car become a horror story... btw...the 7 hour drive to vegas was amazing in the 1er...i have never sat in a car for so long and been as comfortable as i was...
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imported_Katera Captain 42 Rep 890 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	I was waiting in our church parking lot for my son to get back from a VBS trip when an older guy...about 70 walks over and just stares at my 1. After about 3 minutes he looks up and says...."Beautiful Automobile". Turns and walks off. I was proud __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Vert! -Jet Black -6 speed Manual <Who says Vert's are for girls!> -Boston Grey Leather with Black High Gloss Accent -Moonlit Black Top -Comfort Access -Premium P. -Sport P. -Premium Stereo -IPOD/USB -BMW Performance Pedals -BMW Windscreen -Sat Radio Meet Kat! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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itsthechuck Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 135, E34M, E30rally,S6, E30 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Bucket, RI iTrader: (0)	A guy on a Hayabusa was talking me about my car when we were sitting at a light, told me that if there weren't 3 other people in the car I could probably run him. I told him he was crazy. Anyways he really liked the car, along with the 5 other occurances where people asked me if the car has a V6 in it? When I told them is was a striaght 6 twin turbo they went nuts! __________________ Benchwerks!
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bski Banned 13 Rep 120 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Got a good one, Went to 7-11 for a 6 six pack. Parked next to a brand new 08 corvette. The owner was outside his car. When I pulled up and got out he exclaimed "Is that the new 1??" Niceeeee. Went inside, when came back out he was like inspecting my 1 He started asking me about it, how I liked it. When I mentioned to him..."bro you got an awesome car, your vet is amazing!" He sorta stated explaining why he "had" to buy an american car and was a little disappointed he didnt buy a bmw. He started talking about testing the "6", and "M3". I told him about my 3, and how awesome the 1 drives in comparision. He looked shocked when I told him its has the same engine as the 3. Then when I said I got the slow model, the 35 has the 300hp TT. He looked more shocked!! Then he made my day...said after seeing the 1 in person he wished he hadnt bought a "chevy" so impulsively. Then he said... I want a 1!!
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Thud Throbbing Member 43 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	So far I've only seen 1 other 1-er driving on the road, ever... they are still very rare. People will stare at my car when they drive by, and 2 weeks ago I was walking out of the grocery store and some other guy was 100ft ahead of me walking out to his car... he went out his way to walk a 360 around my car before he headed towards his. That kind of shit happens almost every day... never happened when I had my vette. __________________ 2014 Tesla Model S 85kwh Previous cars: 2011 335d / Deep Sea Blue / Saddle brown / sport / premium 2008 BMW 135i / 6MT 2002 Z06 Corvette
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amybang ... and Orca too! 29 Rep 845 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible (AW/CR) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belmont, MA iTrader: (0)	Not sure exactly what was said, but tonight driving home on the freeway, a car behind me turned his brights on. Then he drove up along the right side of me and sort of sat in my blind spot for a few minutes. Then he dropped back behind with the brights again. Then he pulled up along the right again and slowly passed me. I was sort of freaked out by it, but my passenger said he was looking at the car. I guess he was trying to figure out what it was, maybe trying to read the badge. Or knew and wanted to get a better look. Still, it's freaky at 10:30 at night to have another car do that. amy!
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plien69 Captain 20 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	In slow bumper-to-bumper traffic on I-95 this afternoon, a couple of guys in a debadged WRX slowed down to take a look, and asked if it was a turbo. I replied, "Twin turbo!", to which they said, "Twin! Nice! I like that s*&#!"
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Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 181 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	You can recognize the BMW enthusiast when they rubberneck as you pass. At a recent autocross, the car drew much attention from the younger guys attending the event, apparently, the 1-Series demographic veers toward you young-pups. Who knew?:wink: __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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YearOneOfThe1 New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	everyones is watches you when you take the 1 out
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pghollysprings Enlisted Member 1 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 135 SGM, 6sp, perfor pkg, Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Holly Springs, NC iTrader: (0)	Haven't seen a 1er but a Boxter got a shock today! Have my 135 SGM 6spd bout 3 months in NC, haven't seen any. Today a guy in Porshe Boxter is driving all around me checking car out...toying with me......guess he figured a '135' must be a 'entry level' BMW..... Well he takes off from 55mph on by me, I drop to 3rd and all he saw was my rear bumper from then on :thumbup: I'm 51 and feel like a teenager!
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