Arrogant at 40k+ dollars?

TwiBlueG35 · 12-24-2006, 07:38 PM

What is so special about driving a BMW in the U.S.? As long as you have a regular full-time job, you could afford one. Frankly, unless you drive an exotic, there is really nothing you could flaunt about.

Walked U · 12-24-2006, 08:12 PM

KevinC · 12-24-2006, 08:20 PM

Hawkshaw · 12-24-2006, 08:22 PM

My wife married me while I was still driving my Acura RSX!

(But my girlfriend on the side I got because of my bimmer)

John 070 · 12-24-2006, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by markis64

I dont know about the rest of the BMW drivers on this forum but I sometimes enjoy walking around with my key fob out, or with my BMW hat on. I think that if you spent the money to own a gorgeous, prestigious car you should flaunt it just alittle sometimes.. what are everyone elses thoughts? I have had many conversations at bars and what not because a girl noticed i drove a bimmer.

I'm the complete opposite, got my new car, drove it into the office only 3X, to take 3 groups out to lunch and show them the car. Continue to drive my 1998 Nissan daily.

My g/f met me in the office on Thu. and several of my officemates asked her what she thought of the new BMW. She later asked me if they thought she was with me due to the BMW. At least they do know she was with me pre-BMW. I suppose if we believe in the ends justify the means theory, who cares how we got a gorgeous g/f, right? BMW or no BMW.

John 070 · 12-24-2006, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

wowwww, sorry man but I've YET to even make my keys visible. First of all, I didn't buy a 335i to show off-I bought it b/c of the sportiness and performance. Honestly I can care less about the bmw badge. I threw away the free bmw shirt and hat. Am I better than someone else because I got a bimmer? No. Am I better than someone else if say I contribute to society's benefit and another person doesn't? Maybe. If you saw a homeless person laying around starving, would you eat in front of him/her? Probably not. So why would you want to flaunt your bmw keyfob in front of others who aren't so fortunate? Do you like to make the unpriviledged feel jealous? Because that's what you're most likely doing. Why would you want to purposefully do that? Sorry for the rant...but if someone here reads this and maybe changed his view then i've achieved something.

+1

DIRKD · 12-24-2006, 09:36 PM

I even feel embarrassed for the guys that own Ferraris and wear the clothing.

DowntownBMW · 12-24-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DIRKD

I even feel embarrassed for the guys that own Ferraris and wear the clothing.

that! is some ass on your avatar!

DowntownBMW · 12-24-2006, 09:50 PM

ok, im back on topic, just got distracted by dirks picture there

objectively, the 3 series sure is a nice car, but yeah, its not that super special, its not like some 100,000 dollar car or something

findtom · 12-25-2006, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by John 070

I'm the complete opposite, got my new car, drove it into the office only 3X, to take 3 groups out to lunch and show them the car. Continue to drive my 1998 Nissan daily.

My g/f met me in the office on Thu. and several of my officemates asked her what she thought of the new BMW. She later asked me if they thought she was with me due to the BMW. At least they do know she was with me pre-BMW. I suppose if we believe in the ends justify the means theory, who cares how we got a gorgeous g/f, right? BMW or no BMW.

Word word... I showed my car in secret to a few close friends and then put it in storage and have been taking the bus ever since. I also whip myself on the back 50 times each night before I go to sleep.

(all in fun

)

findtom · 12-25-2006, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkshaw

My wife married me while I was still driving my Acura RSX!

(But my girlfriend on the side I got because of my bimmer)

nine4surfah · 12-25-2006, 04:14 AM

a quick flash of my key fob and now she won't leave me alone!

Tropicool · 12-25-2006, 05:00 AM

neither will her camel toe

Scarabeo · 12-25-2006, 05:28 AM

Better to have his key fob out than (fill in the blank) out...hahaha, anyway have a Merry Christmas!

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Originally Posted by s4iscool

I didnt blow up, but you said this: " I sometimes enjoy walking around with my key fob out", which I find a bit tacky. Like another guy said, I prefer to keep mine as discreet as possible. Getting looks or comments about my material items is not what I want and find it embarassing.

Merry Christmas to you too!

evoi19 · 12-25-2006, 06:28 AM

I think everyone who's arrogant or who thinks they are better than everyone else should go see "Pursuit of Happiness" It'll bring you back down to earth. True story and puts everything in perspective.

I bought a bmw because i love cars, plain and simple. The performance, the handling..etc. I just bought mine and I don't like telling people what I have. I'm just a humble person, and have never been the flashy type. When i see people talk about what they have or when they think they're better than someone else, I feel sorry for them. There is ALWAYS someone better than you, and you just need to be humble about it. When people ask me what I drive, i just say a 3 series. No year, model..etc. I can see why girls like guys in bimmers. It's a status car in some ways.

In the Bay Area, everyone and their momma has a bmw, lexus or audi. It really isn't a big deal. Even more so in LA.

BMW = Be My Wife

BeeEmDubU · 12-25-2006, 11:43 AM

hahah how do you flash your key fob? do you tape it to your forehead?

Jay_328 · 12-25-2006, 12:15 PM

I don't flash my BMW key or typically wear BMW gear (I have a couple caps and T's) but I understand the point of the original OP. If he chooses to act that way about his car, it's his business.

What I don't understand is why some BMW drivers tend to care so much about what others (strangers) think of them. If someone asks me what I drive and I reply "a Bimmer" and they assume I'm a jerk or snob or whatever, honestly I couldn't care less.

Guys just drive your Bimmers and be happy!

850CSi · 12-25-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sstarch1

Personally, I'm 22 and feel a little "too" priveleged to be driving such a car, i do my best not to show off to strangers, it can only get you in trouble.

Yeah, I'm 19, I feel the same way.

E91 Dude · 12-25-2006, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

If you saw a homeless person laying around starving, would you eat in front of him/her?

Very good comparison.

With that said, I wear my leather BMW race jacket and pants when I go out. The other day I was at McDonalds and I know the girl standing in line behind me was checking me out. She must've seen the key fob tethered around my neck on my BMW keychain. She only ordered a #2 and couldn't afford a supersize so I didn't holla at her. (Just kidding, I'm very humble about my car.)

Jay_328 · 12-25-2006, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by E91 Dude

Very good comparison.

She only ordered a #2 and couldn't afford a supersize so I didn't holla at her. (Just kidding, I'm very humble about my car.)

dude, you should have supersized it for her

It's not like you're driving a Corolla. Jeez, what a cheap@$$!

SE3P_to_E90 · 12-25-2006, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

wowwww, sorry man but I've YET to even make my keys visible. First of all, I didn't buy a 335i to show off-I bought it b/c of the sportiness and performance. Honestly I can care less about the bmw badge. I threw away the free bmw shirt and hat. Am I better than someone else because I got a bimmer? No. Am I better than someone else if say I contribute to society's benefit and another person doesn't? Maybe. If you saw a homeless person laying around starving, would you eat in front of him/her? Probably not. So why would you want to flaunt your bmw keyfob in front of others who aren't so fortunate? Do you like to make the unpriviledged feel jealous? Because that's what you're most likely doing. Why would you want to purposefully do that? Sorry for the rant...but if someone here reads this and maybe changed his view then i've achieved something.

Then why didn't you just get an Mitsu EVO MR, or an Elise, or an s2k, etc.? There are plenty of better cars for the price of the 335i relative to its performance and sportiness... now i believe you got he car for the luxury, and the prestige -- not just the pure sport of it.

teknochild · 12-25-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SE3P_to_E90

Then why didn't you just get an Mitsu EVO MR, or an Elise, or an s2k, etc.? There are plenty of better cars for the price of the 335i relative to its performance and sportiness... now i believe you got he car for the luxury, and the prestige -- not just the pure sport of it.

theres a pretty big diffrence between buying a bmw and flashing your keys at everyone for the purpose of them seeing you drive a bmw

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DowntownBMW Private First Class 4 Rep 159 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	ok, im back on topic, just got distracted by dirks picture there objectively, the 3 series sure is a nice car, but yeah, its not that super special, its not like some 100,000 dollar car or something
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evoi19 Lieutenant General 1727 Rep 17,452 Posts Drives: 2022 G80C Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (18)	I think everyone who's arrogant or who thinks they are better than everyone else should go see "Pursuit of Happiness" It'll bring you back down to earth. True story and puts everything in perspective. I bought a bmw because i love cars, plain and simple. The performance, the handling..etc. I just bought mine and I don't like telling people what I have. I'm just a humble person, and have never been the flashy type. When i see people talk about what they have or when they think they're better than someone else, I feel sorry for them. There is ALWAYS someone better than you, and you just need to be humble about it. When people ask me what I drive, i just say a 3 series. No year, model..etc. I can see why girls like guys in bimmers. It's a status car in some ways. In the Bay Area, everyone and their momma has a bmw, lexus or audi. It really isn't a big deal. Even more so in LA. BMW = Be My Wife
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