Snooty BMW owners

kchu221 · 06-05-2012, 02:03 PM

whats wrong with BMW owners?? i love the 370z too!

ImportConvert · 06-06-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by buddyZ

They didnt really bash the 370z at all, worst they said is calling it a boy racer image, and Nissan isnt as classy"

Isnt the 1M cost alot more?, i dont think its ugly at all, ide rather get an E90 M3 all day though.

The NISMO is pure "boy racer" with it's double-decker wing, 5" looking muffler tips, and huge chin spoiler, lol. I don't find that observation "off" at all. I also don't think my car is as "classy" as a BMW, although I view the 1 series as a "now I have a BMW, too! Respect me!" type car. The M3, 5 and 6 series cars, are just classy automobiles, the likes of which Nissan cannot equal for "class". Pull up in an M6, and people respect you anywhere. Pull up in a GT-R, and at some functions people will roll their eyes at your "need to prove" something--never-mind the M6's purpose.

Just my .02

Cmike2780 · 06-06-2012, 11:37 AM

To each his own, but BMW's are kind of like Apple products. You're bombarded with advertising soo much, you start to believe it. I'm a fan of BMW, but image and class isn't with the car, it's with the driver. Pull up in an M6 with Gucci sunglasses, and Ed Hardy shirt, an orange tan and bedazzled jeans and all that BMW will make you look is an even bigger d-bag.

All things being equal and if you're just a normal guy, the BMW does give off an elitist image. No one is going to roll their eyes if you pull up at a function in GT-R any more than say a Porsche, a Viper or Corvette. Most people don't know anything about cars in general, let alone those you would want to impress at some lavish ocassion. If they do, they'll respect and know about GT-R... if their knowledege only spans brand names, they won't know what it is, but they'll think it's probably fast. If anything, I think the GT-R has less of phallic complex than say a Porsche.

Any car that looks fast will make you look like you have something to prove. If you want to look classy, you roll up in something vintage or an Aston Martin. A BMW, while I'm a huge fan, starts to look common and utilatarian after seeing so many. No one is going to say it's crap, but no one is going to be wow'd when a 3 series passes you by either.

Iceagetlc · 06-06-2012, 01:27 PM

You think BMW owners have issues try joining the mustang crowd. Cars under 400hp don't even exist to them. And the highest form of respect is condescension. My favorite line is "Yea ****** (substitute Japanese car) are really coming a long way, they give the 6 cylinder muscle cars a run for their money". Lol please. I was outrunning mach 1's and GTs since my first Z.

Pauly · 06-06-2012, 01:54 PM

nothing at all wrong with bmw owners bro. its just not the car for me. the interior kills it for me. it all kinda flows into itself, very plainly. nothing raw or sporty. each to his own though!

Pauly · 06-06-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

The NISMO is pure "boy racer" with it's double-decker wing, 5" looking muffler tips, and huge chin spoiler, lol. I don't find that observation "off" at all. I also don't think my car is as "classy" as a BMW, although I view the 1 series as a "now I have a BMW, too! Respect me!" type car. The M3, 5 and 6 series cars, are just classy automobiles, the likes of which Nissan cannot equal for "class". Pull up in an M6, and people respect you anywhere. Pull up in a GT-R, and at some functions people will roll their eyes at your "need to prove" something--never-mind the M6's purpose.

Just my .02

sums it up

Pauly · 06-06-2012, 01:58 PM

wait, can i agree with cmike too? lol i should have read first!

nuTinmuch · 06-06-2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceagetlc

You think BMW owners have issues try joining the mustang crowd. Cars under 400hp don't even exist to them. And the highest form of respect is condescension. My favorite line is "Yea ****** (substitute Japanese car) are really coming a long way, they give the 6 cylinder muscle cars a run for their money". Lol please. I was outrunning mach 1's and GTs since my first Z.

Eh. You hear this in every circle. Muscle car guys constantly go on about how terrible imports are. Import guys talk about how unreliable/poorly designed/etc. American cars are.

It is completely irrelevant.

shadoquad · 06-06-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

Eh. You hear this in every circle. Muscle car guys constantly go on about how terrible imports are. Import guys talk about how unreliable/poorly designed/etc. American cars are.

It is completely irrelevant.

troof!

smoovep · 06-06-2012, 04:49 PM

Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear says the only thing wrong with an M3 is you have to be a **** to own one (starts with a "c" and ends with an "awk").

brucelidat · 06-06-2012, 04:53 PM

^ lol, m3 is a great car though. I just don't like the 325/328 owners (not all of them) who drive like they have something to prove and think their car is a super fats sports car

Econ · 06-06-2012, 05:20 PM

well i had a 370z, now I have a bmw 3 series coupe.

I must say the 370z is a much more exciting car to drive and i miss it dearly, however I could not pick clients up for a lunch meeting in downtown manhattan in a 370z.

Car wasn't percieved very well on the street.

shadoquad · 06-06-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Econ

well i had a 370z, now I have a bmw 3 series coupe.

I must say the 370z is a much more exciting car to drive and i miss it dearly, however I could not pick clients up for a lunch meeting in downtown manhattan in a 370z.

Car wasn't percieved very well on the street.

Are you sure it wasn't your wheels?

jk

murphman · 06-06-2012, 06:10 PM

friend purchased for his real estate job a 08 550i used with 30-50k miles i cant remember but the moment he got it he was already looking at magazine numbers comparing it to my Z. shortly after that he couldnt stop repeating their moto "it really is the ultimate driving machine". he was so cocky about his car is was kind of sad. All i can say is a year later and 1 transmission down he was happy he purchased an extended warranty.

brucelidat · 06-06-2012, 06:14 PM

Why would anyone compare a 5 series and a Z...

06-06-2012, 11:37 AM	#63 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	To each his own, but BMW's are kind of like Apple products. You're bombarded with advertising soo much, you start to believe it. I'm a fan of BMW, but image and class isn't with the car, it's with the driver. Pull up in an M6 with Gucci sunglasses, and Ed Hardy shirt, an orange tan and bedazzled jeans and all that BMW will make you look is an even bigger d-bag. All things being equal and if you're just a normal guy, the BMW does give off an elitist image. No one is going to roll their eyes if you pull up at a function in GT-R any more than say a Porsche, a Viper or Corvette. Most people don't know anything about cars in general, let alone those you would want to impress at some lavish ocassion. If they do, they'll respect and know about GT-R... if their knowledege only spans brand names, they won't know what it is, but they'll think it's probably fast. If anything, I think the GT-R has less of phallic complex than say a Porsche. Any car that looks fast will make you look like you have something to prove. If you want to look classy, you roll up in something vintage or an Aston Martin. A BMW, while I'm a huge fan, starts to look common and utilatarian after seeing so many. No one is going to say it's crap, but no one is going to be wow'd when a 3 series passes you by either. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography] Last edited by Cmike2780; 06-06-2012 at 02:35 PM.

06-06-2012, 01:54 PM	#65 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	nothing at all wrong with bmw owners bro. its just not the car for me. the interior kills it for me. it all kinda flows into itself, very plainly. nothing raw or sporty. each to his own though! __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

06-06-2012, 01:58 PM	#67 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	wait, can i agree with cmike too? lol i should have read first! __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

06-06-2012, 04:53 PM	#71 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	^ lol, m3 is a great car though. I just don't like the 325/328 owners (not all of them) who drive like they have something to prove and think their car is a super fats sports car __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

06-06-2012, 05:20 PM	#72 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	well i had a 370z, now I have a bmw 3 series coupe. I must say the 370z is a much more exciting car to drive and i miss it dearly, however I could not pick clients up for a lunch meeting in downtown manhattan in a 370z. Car wasn't percieved very well on the street. __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z Last edited by Econ; 06-06-2012 at 05:25 PM.

06-05-2012, 02:03 PM	#61 (permalink)
kchu221 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: torrance Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 BMW M3 E92 Rep Power: 14	whats wrong with BMW owners?? i love the 370z too!

06-06-2012, 01:27 PM	#64 (permalink)
Iceagetlc Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Oxford, PA Posts: 139 Drives: '11 STI Limited S2 Rep Power: 14	You think BMW owners have issues try joining the mustang crowd. Cars under 400hp don't even exist to them. And the highest form of respect is condescension. My favorite line is "Yea ****** (substitute Japanese car) are really coming a long way, they give the 6 cylinder muscle cars a run for their money". Lol please. I was outrunning mach 1's and GTs since my first Z.

06-06-2012, 04:49 PM	#70 (permalink)
smoovep Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 21 Drives: '12 370Z Pearl White Rep Power: 13	Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear says the only thing wrong with an M3 is you have to be a **** to own one (starts with a "c" and ends with an "awk").

06-06-2012, 06:10 PM	#74 (permalink)
murphman Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: houston Posts: 611 Drives: 370z Tour Black 7AT Rep Power: 17	friend purchased for his real estate job a 08 550i used with 30-50k miles i cant remember but the moment he got it he was already looking at magazine numbers comparing it to my Z. shortly after that he couldnt stop repeating their moto "it really is the ultimate driving machine". he was so cocky about his car is was kind of sad. All i can say is a year later and 1 transmission down he was happy he purchased an extended warranty. __________________ Mod List: FI 18" CBE// Eibach Springs// Rear Camber kit// Ingen CAI//

06-06-2012, 06:14 PM	#75 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 31	Why would anyone compare a 5 series and a Z... __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

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