Feeling discrimination in my E90....... who agree?

xsb00st · 03-18-2006, 03:40 PM

Dime a dozen here in Orange County.

Schweitzer · 03-18-2006, 05:03 PM

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Dime a dozen here in Orange County.

Same here in Studio City. But this is hilarious. This gal with a new white 325i was leaving a parking garage as I was entering. I gave her a smile and a thumbs up, to which she responded by giving me a sorry-Charlie look and holding up her hand, pointing to her wedding ring as she sped off. That cracked me up. I wonder if it would bruise her ego if she found out it was all about the car.

shimshimhada · 03-18-2006, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Schweitzer

Same here in Studio City. But this is hilarious. This gal with a new white 325i was leaving a parking garage as I was entering. I gave her a smile and a thumbs up, to which she responded by giving me a sorry-Charlie look and holding up her hand, pointing to her wedding ring as she sped off. That cracked me up. I wonder if it would bruise her ego if she found out it was all about the car.

conceited ftl.

lux.sh · 03-18-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Schweitzer

Same here in Studio City. But this is hilarious. This gal with a new white 325i was leaving a parking garage as I was entering. I gave her a smile and a thumbs up, to which she responded by giving me a sorry-Charlie look and holding up her hand, pointing to her wedding ring as she sped off. That cracked me up. I wonder if it would bruise her ego if she found out it was all about the car.

I would've yelled "No No No. YOUR CAR!"

06330i · 03-18-2006, 05:43 PM

when i drive my envoy no looks from the ladies, but when the 330 comes out, that changes the whole thing

shimshimhada · 03-18-2006, 05:49 PM

I get hit on by high school girls at stop lights.

parachute · 03-18-2006, 06:10 PM

-With my honda civic they never doubted when they had to write me a ticket.
I got pulled over in the e90 2 days ago for going 20 over the limit and I didn't get a ticket!!!!
-girls love it!
-friends wanna ride in my car!
-people wanna race everytime I'm at a stop light

hotsand5 · 03-18-2006, 06:31 PM

I was doing almost 90 in a 55 in the left lane, and the only one on the highway in that section at that time. I have a passport 8500, and all of a sudden the cop must have turned on his laser (KA band) and I had full "hit". He was parked in the grass along the highway pointing towards me. I didn't even have time to touch the brakes. He turned on his lights, and as soon as I got near him, he turned them off. I'm not sure that it's becuase of the e90, but it seems as the police don't hunt you as much as when you are in a crappy car. Oh yeah, luxsh, I do feel weird sometimes going through a drive -through. Last night, I was comming back from the bars and stopped at taco bell, and I just felt uncomfortable. On the upside though, my windows were down as i was ordering, and was talking on the bluetooth system in the car. Two girls got out of their car behind me, walked up to me and said that my car is unbelievable! The first verbal compliment I got so far (drool doesn't count). Too bad they were jailbait :-)

Schweitzer · 03-18-2006, 06:36 PM

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I get hit on by high school girls at stop lights.

Um, where are those stop lights?

jk

dencoop · 03-18-2006, 08:05 PM

Not right, But so true...

-Drove to Atlantic City in my Brand New Honda Accord...Tvs,Rims,you name it....The Valet is like...keys please see you later.....Drove My Brand New Honda CR-V SE Tvs,Chrome Bars...you name it.....same story.....

-Went with my friends 200x 330ci...Sir here is your ticket, I will park you car in the front sir...have a good time Sir...

I could not believe the difference...I guess an old Bimmer is still a Bimmer even though my Hondas cost twice as much....

akhbhaat · 03-18-2006, 08:18 PM

Seriously, the 3 series is really just another car and looks the part. I don't notice any particularly obvious change in driver behavior when behind the wheel of one car or another.

Perhaps I'm less sensitive to badge envy or status than others, but I see numerous BMWs of all vintages and models on the road every day and I'm always struck by how unassuming they all look in stock trim. No doubt my own cars, while (through my own designs) probably a bit cleaner and more aggressive in appearance than their respective stock counterparts, don't do much to stand out either.

Seems to me that people's attitudes are more tied to the age and appearance of the car's driver than the car itself. The only effect the car might actually have is to draw more attention to and amplify or dilute the visual traits of the driver. You're going to be more offended by a young kid behind the wheel of an expensive car than an old man, just as you'll be more offended by an old man in a purpose built sports car (especially a cheaper one) than a younger driver. If the car fits the driver, you probably won't think twice about it.

NaTuReB0Y · 03-18-2006, 08:21 PM

i make the car.......the car doesn't make me......

it goes for any car.........i supposed........

supernova · 03-18-2006, 08:25 PM

sounds like a poem,
but it does have certain truth to it.

supernova · 03-18-2006, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dencoop

Not right, But so true...

-Drove to Atlantic City in my Brand New Honda Accord...Tvs,Rims,you name it....The Valet is like...keys please see you later.....Drove My Brand New Honda CR-V SE Tvs,Chrome Bars...you name it.....same story.....

-Went with my friends 200x 330ci...Sir here is your ticket, I will park you car in the front sir...have a good time Sir...

I could not believe the difference...I guess an old Bimmer is still a Bimmer even though my Hondas cost twice as much....

lmao.

i wish the valet would leave my e36 in the front, but when i drive my mothers expedition, they tend to usually leave it in the front. SURE, IT HAS RIMS, but thats all!!!!

supernova · 03-18-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Schweitzer

Same here in Studio City. But this is hilarious. This gal with a new white 325i was leaving a parking garage as I was entering. I gave her a smile and a thumbs up, to which she responded by giving me a sorry-Charlie look and holding up her hand, pointing to her wedding ring as she sped off. That cracked me up. I wonder if it would bruise her ego if she found out it was all about the car.

LMAO!

BMW0 · 03-18-2006, 08:46 PM

People love my E90, even the guy that pumps my gas at the Agip gas station loves my car (Italy has both Servito/Full Service & Fai Date/Self Service). This is proof to that the E90 is still cool in Italy, I guess the people can tell that there is a new bimmer in town.

BMW0 · 03-18-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Schweitzer

Same here in Studio City. But this is hilarious. This gal with a new white 325i was leaving a parking garage as I was entering. I gave her a smile and a thumbs up, to which she responded by giving me a sorry-Charlie look and holding up her hand, pointing to her wedding ring as she sped off. That cracked me up. I wonder if it would bruise her ego if she found out it was all about the car.

windnsea00 · 03-18-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pretender

Wrong....Accord and Camry are regular cars. I live in Bay Area and I know that e90 is not a regular car.

E90's are dime a dozen already. Some at my college are already looking somewhat beat with wheels so black from brake dust and just lack of care.

Amil · 03-18-2006, 09:31 PM

e90 is nothing special

Schweitzer · 03-18-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Amil

e90 is nothing special.

I disagree. It may not be turning heads, but I've got huge driver satisfaction for my money on this car. That alone makes it special.
But I guess in the context of this thread and considering the cars we see in Southern California every day, I can see your point.

windnsea00 · 03-18-2006, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Schweitzer

I disagree. It may not be turning heads, but I've got huge driver satisfaction for my money on this car. That alone makes it special.
But I guess in the context of this thread and considering the cars we see in Southern California every day, I can see your point.

Hopefully it gives you satisfaction

! As I see your from Studio City, you probably have noticed in So.cal it's just "another" 3-series which seem to be one of the most popular sedans/coupes on the road around here. If you drive around for an hour and do a count of how many E36/E46/E90's you see, it's a TON!!

e90rocks · 03-18-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

I get hit on by high school girls at stop lights.

Those are undercover cops.

Your websurfing has been monitored. BTW Good move dumping your old avatar. She looked kinda young.

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