do you get insulted just because you are driving a bmw?

nokiaprinter · 10-09-2013, 02:23 PM

i was given at least 10 middle fingers since i bought my f30 ebII.

i drove to work as usual this morning, the traffic was slow, i was keeping at least a car-length between the car in front, not tailgating for sure. then this guy opened his window, gave me a middle finger and changed to the right lane. Even i'm not tailgating, ppls assume i am. whenever i change lanes safely, ppls think i am cutting them off, why?? these never happen when i drive my MDX.

just curious if anyone here ever experience these kinda things on the road with their bmws.

Sedan_Clan · 10-09-2013, 02:30 PM

Nope!

Mobster1983 · 10-09-2013, 02:32 PM

Nope. Never.

Only times I've been flipped off in my M6 was a couple times when some assholes tried to change lanes without looking and almost side-swiped me. I lay on my horn pretty hard when someone is about to hit me, and people here don't like that. Maybe next time they should watch where they are driving.

StealYourFace · 10-09-2013, 02:37 PM

Isn't that how people say hello in nyc?

I drive an 8 yr old 330i with 130,000 miles on it. Granted, it's well kept and looks better than a lot of cars that are only 2 yr old, but people around here look at me like I'm a millionaire. I had a collegue at a meeting the other day see me in the parking lot... he got out of a new chevy truck and he made a comment like I must make a ton more money that him... I told him his truck was probably 15 grand more than my car he looked at me like I was nuts.

But mostly I get compliments and thumbs up if anyone pays any attention- but I look like a nice guy. If I wanted attention I would have got a bright red e46 M3

34.50 · 10-09-2013, 02:38 PM

Nope, at least not yet. Everyone at work did let me know about that BMW study that was in the news a while back (the one that said blue BMW drivers were terrible basically). I don't even have a blue BMW! They were all trying trying to be funny

F32 · 10-09-2013, 02:50 PM

Must be a Northeast thing.

BMWs are practically invisible around here.

BDWonder · 10-09-2013, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nokiaprinter

i was given at least 10 middle fingers since i bought my f30 ebII.

i drove to work as usual this morning, the traffic was slow, i was keeping at least a car-length between the car in front, not tailgating for sure. then this guy opened his window, gave me a middle finger and changed to the right lane. Even i'm not tailgating, ppls assume i am. whenever i change lanes safely, ppls think i am cutting them off, why?? these never happen when i drive my MDX.

just curious if anyone here ever experience these kinda things on the road with their bmws.

Ahhhh, yes, I have experienced this very well while driving a BMW. People see a 3 Series coupe, and go insane. It's just a 3 Series. There are more expensive BMWs out there, including all the M variants. And I won’t mention how many times, a day, people want to race me at the red light. When I drive the family Honda Accord occasionally, all is chill as can be.

Welcome to New York City babe!!!! lolol

Agamemnon · 10-09-2013, 02:59 PM

Don't have any problems here in Richmond BC as BMW, MB, Audi, Lexus, etc are the norm. In Vancouver, it is not uncommon to see Ferraris, Lambos, Aston Martin, Bentleys, etc. There seems to be lots of rich people living in this area. A BMW doesn't even rate.

When I get out in the interior, I get a few somewhat not nice looks from folks in pickups, old beater cars, etc. But Canadians are a pretty polite bunch by and large so I don't expect to get harassed because of the car I choose to drive and am able to (barely) afford.

yemenmocha · 10-09-2013, 03:12 PM

I had this experience a lot in my 911, especially during the bottom of the recession. All incidents were unprovoked.

kyleb350 · 10-09-2013, 03:30 PM

Following by one car length IS tailgating... unless you are going 15 MPH or less. Gotta have that 2 second gap!

RichReg · 10-09-2013, 03:45 PM

You think that's bad?
Try driving right at the speed limit on a one lane road.....
...see how much respect that'll get you while behind the wheel. Seems to be O.k. for any other car,
but for some reason it necessitates tailgating when you're driving a BMW.

Unfortunately, you just can't win....

metrathon · 10-09-2013, 03:51 PM

Never

m2michael23 · 10-09-2013, 03:57 PM

5 thumbs 1 middle finger and countless turn heads!

pazzo · 10-09-2013, 04:17 PM

Sometimes, but the one that I enjoy the most...
My boss, when finding out I got a Beemer... "must be nice".

I said it is nice and I
a) save money to buy it cash
b) fortunate enough to have a wife that supports and encourages me to have fun
c) be relatively young to have already raised my children into productive adults, no more having to support the free loafers

Jealousy is a very ugly trait and he made his choices.

So yes it is nice. Very nice indeed.

Falafel Combo · 10-09-2013, 04:22 PM

1. New York
2. Yes, in my experience, people are less forgiving shall we say, when you are driving a nicer car
3. New York
4. New York

Falafel Combo · 10-09-2013, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F32

Must be a Northeast thing.

BMWs are practically invisible around here.

Just invisible to you my friend. Because you're made of money.

Alpine F31 · 10-09-2013, 04:23 PM

Nope!

Almost 20,000 miles on my EB M Sport. No fingers, no negative comments.

I was shocked two days ago by a kid (20 something) in a late model Mustang that gave me a hearty "thumbs up" and told me my car was "raw!"

Falafel Combo · 10-09-2013, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pazzo

Sometimes, but the one that I enjoy the most...
My boss, when finding out I got a Beemer... "must be nice".

I said it is nice and I
a) save money to buy it cash
b) fortunate enough to have a wife that supports and encourages me to have fun
c) be relatively young to have already raised my children into productive adults, no more having to support the free loafers

Jealousy is a very ugly trait and he made his choices.

So yes it is nice. Very nice indeed.

Nice come back. You may as well have stabbed him in the eye with a fork. I hope he didn't throw a blood clot or something on his way home. Or maybe I hope he did.

Envious people are very damaging to be around. Unhealthy for the mind.

rconti · 10-09-2013, 04:28 PM

never

btbossman · 10-09-2013, 04:29 PM

Haters gonna hate.

RedlinePSI · 10-09-2013, 05:09 PM

Agree that 1 car length IS pretty close if you are going any decent rate of speed.

Regarding some of this other chatter, i'm not thinkin I got a Ferrari or something, but lets face it, these are higher than average cars that really are not "necessary". People have their own reasons for spending extra on cars (like anything else). Mine is I am just a major car guy and needed a fun, attractive, automatic but sporty sedan (married now). That basically puts me right into this entry luxury category whether I wanted it or not. I have gone out of my way to NOT mention to people at work (especially my direct boss and those who are very high up the ladder) that I got a BMW. I am very excited to get it and I always wanna talk about it, but not so much about the label. I just feel like people think too much into it.

Elk · 10-09-2013, 06:11 PM

Nope, no one cares - no good or bad hand signals. It's a conservative four-door sedan.

Occasionally someone waves at me when I am driving my Z06. This is rare however (outside of other Corvette drivers who almost always wave.)

Most common acknowledgements are when I am on one of the Ducati Superbikes. These can elicit a hardy wave.

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nokiaprinter Private First Class 39 Rep 185 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	do you get insulted just because you are driving a bmw? i was given at least 10 middle fingers since i bought my f30 ebII. i drove to work as usual this morning, the traffic was slow, i was keeping at least a car-length between the car in front, not tailgating for sure. then this guy opened his window, gave me a middle finger and changed to the right lane. Even i'm not tailgating, ppls assume i am. whenever i change lanes safely, ppls think i am cutting them off, why?? these never happen when i drive my MDX. just curious if anyone here ever experience these kinda things on the road with their bmws.
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Mobster1983 Lieutenant 42 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Nope. Never. Only times I've been flipped off in my M6 was a couple times when some assholes tried to change lanes without looking and almost side-swiped me. I lay on my horn pretty hard when someone is about to hit me, and people here don't like that. Maybe next time they should watch where they are driving.
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StealYourFace Lieutenant Colonel 261 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: F30 328i M 6mt, E36 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shakedown Street, Buffalo NY iTrader: (1)	Isn't that how people say hello in nyc? I drive an 8 yr old 330i with 130,000 miles on it. Granted, it's well kept and looks better than a lot of cars that are only 2 yr old, but people around here look at me like I'm a millionaire. I had a collegue at a meeting the other day see me in the parking lot... he got out of a new chevy truck and he made a comment like I must make a ton more money that him... I told him his truck was probably 15 grand more than my car he looked at me like I was nuts. But mostly I get compliments and thumbs up if anyone pays any attention- but I look like a nice guy. If I wanted attention I would have got a bright red e46 M3 __________________
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34.50 Lieutenant 38 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Sport Line Join Date: May 2013 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	Nope, at least not yet. Everyone at work did let me know about that BMW study that was in the news a while back (the one that said blue BMW drivers were terrible basically). I don't even have a blue BMW! They were all trying trying to be funny __________________ 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Sport Line
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F32 Banned 20 Rep 688 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	Must be a Northeast thing. BMWs are practically invisible around here.
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Agamemnon Captain 175 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2016 m3 ss2 zcp full leather Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	Don't have any problems here in Richmond BC as BMW, MB, Audi, Lexus, etc are the norm. In Vancouver, it is not uncommon to see Ferraris, Lambos, Aston Martin, Bentleys, etc. There seems to be lots of rich people living in this area. A BMW doesn't even rate. When I get out in the interior, I get a few somewhat not nice looks from folks in pickups, old beater cars, etc. But Canadians are a pretty polite bunch by and large so I don't expect to get harassed because of the car I choose to drive and am able to (barely) afford.
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yemenmocha First Lieutenant 30 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 14 335i Msport-PPK, 06 M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	I had this experience a lot in my 911, especially during the bottom of the recession. All incidents were unprovoked.
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kyleb350 Brigadier General 424 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	Following by one car length IS tailgating... unless you are going 15 MPH or less. Gotta have that 2 second gap!
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RichReg Colonel 121 Rep 2,099 Posts Drives: 2015 435Xi GC & 2000 323Ci. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	You think that's bad? Try driving right at the speed limit on a one lane road..... ...see how much respect that'll get you while behind the wheel. Seems to be O.k. for any other car, but for some reason it necessitates tailgating when you're driving a BMW. Unfortunately, you just can't win....
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metrathon Captain 79 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Sport Line Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Vista, SoCal iTrader: (0)	Never __________________ Enjoying: 2014 Yamaha FZ-09 \| 2015 Lexus GS 350 \| 2015 Lexus RX 350 Past affairs: 2014 Lexus RX 350 \| 2012 BMW 328i Sport \| 2009 Audi A4 2.0T \| 2007 BMW 750Li \| 2006 Kawaki Ninja 650R \| 2004 BMW 530i \| 2004 BMW 520i \| 2001 BMW 530i \| 2003 Opel Vectra \| 2002 Citroen Xsara
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m2michael23 Captain 325 Rep 643 Posts Drives: G82 M4 Competition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lake Forest, CA iTrader: (1)	5 thumbs 1 middle finger and countless turn heads!
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10-09-2013, 04:17 PM	#14
pazzo Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2017 X1 Glacier Silver Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Sometimes, but the one that I enjoy the most... My boss, when finding out I got a Beemer... "must be nice". I said it is nice and I a) save money to buy it cash b) fortunate enough to have a wife that supports and encourages me to have fun c) be relatively young to have already raised my children into productive adults, no more having to support the free loafers Jealousy is a very ugly trait and he made his choices. So yes it is nice. Very nice indeed. __________________ Pazzo 2017 F48 xDrive Glacier Silver
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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	1. New York 2. Yes, in my experience, people are less forgiving shall we say, when you are driving a nicer car 3. New York 4. New York
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Alpine F31 Colonel 918 Rep 2,710 Posts Drives: MB E350 4MATIC Estate Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 Jeep Grand Che ... [0.00] 2015 BMW M235i (sold) [0.00] 2013 BMW 328i (sold) [10.00]	Nope! Almost 20,000 miles on my EB M Sport. No fingers, no negative comments. I was shocked two days ago by a kid (20 something) in a late model Mustang that gave me a hearty "thumbs up" and told me my car was "raw!"
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rconti Lieutenant 14 Rep 525 Posts Drives: x5 3.5d, Clownshoe, Tesla 3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0)	never
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btbossman Banned 104 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: 2013 335xi M sport--2014 M6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Haters gonna hate.
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10-09-2013, 05:09 PM	#21
RedlinePSI Lieutenant 127 Rep 502 Posts Drives: Something else Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (0)	Agree that 1 car length IS pretty close if you are going any decent rate of speed. Regarding some of this other chatter, i'm not thinkin I got a Ferrari or something, but lets face it, these are higher than average cars that really are not "necessary". People have their own reasons for spending extra on cars (like anything else). Mine is I am just a major car guy and needed a fun, attractive, automatic but sporty sedan (married now). That basically puts me right into this entry luxury category whether I wanted it or not. I have gone out of my way to NOT mention to people at work (especially my direct boss and those who are very high up the ladder) that I got a BMW. I am very excited to get it and I always wanna talk about it, but not so much about the label. I just feel like people think too much into it.
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10-09-2013, 06:11 PM	#22
Elk Major 32 Rep 1,285 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: * iTrader: (0)	Nope, no one cares - no good or bad hand signals. It's a conservative four-door sedan. Occasionally someone waves at me when I am driving my Z06. This is rare however (outside of other Corvette drivers who almost always wave.) Most common acknowledgements are when I am on one of the Ducati Superbikes. These can elicit a hardy wave.
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