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Should have bought a Nissan Versa instead lol. I don't get it either, changing badges etc then should have passed on the M340i..
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Couldn't agree more.
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I hate to say it but there is a growing segment of the population in the US who is bitter towards success and a 2020 BMW is somewhat an indicator you are successful. To make matters worse BMW has its own stigma for rich people driving fast....Not quite as snobby as Mercedes Benz but not far behind. By the way I love all luxury cars I just noticed you get different attitudes from people based on what car you drive and your age. |
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11-08-2019, 08:51 PM | #93 |
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This happens to me regularly on my way to and from work, and I'm only driving a base model 4GC. I can imagine the M340i attracting a bit more attention. I'll report back once mine comes in lol
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Ps. You might be new to BMW but bimmer drivers have always had the bad stigma of being a-holes on the street lol, especially 3 series owners so a lot of the flack you get is from those who believes in that stigma. I also owned a 3IS before and i can tell you the typical IS driver is just like the corolla guy, very slow. I was in a 200T and had to be passing those in IS350's since they simply will not drive at a decent pace.
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Listen, we all worked hard, no reason to feel bad and hide that. Drive what you want when you want, live. Life is just crabs in a bucket. If you're a decent person, you shouldn't worry.
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Yeah, guys try that game when I'm cruising in my M5.
It's funny that A) they think I'm going to play and B) that their early 00 Mustang Cobra or stock Camaro would stand a chance against me. |
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So I've been driving around in a loaner M340i for the past 12 hours. It's all black (including the rims, trim and grille) so something that you'd think wouldn't really stand out.
Honestly every 2nd car is trying to race me. I have never had that happen so frequently in all the 4 years of owning my Estoril Blue II F30 340i with the MPPSK. Going by the current strike rate, we're talking once in a week vs about 10 times in one day! Now, because I'm new to the M340i, I'm driving like a grandma as I learn the car... so a lot of base model BMWs, Mercs etc have been feeling quite proud as I let them pass or sad when I ignore their challenges. Tomorrow, I plan to school each and every one of them |
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If it’s any consolation it’s the same prejudices in the UK.
Even the Media contribute to the hate. I’m always reading or seeing that the driver of a BMW was involved in a road rage incident or similar. They always mention the car brand. I never hear that the driver of a Ford Mondeo or a Kia C’eed was involved in an accident. |
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HAHAHAHA touché... that Mitsubishi Eclipse was ahead of its time with all of those gears
Yeah sometimes it'sjumper fun to let others think you're about to race where they speed off and you just casually drive off like normal and cut in behind them. |
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My other car is a 2019 Dodge Durango R/T in white, which is fairly loud and looks aggressive with the front hood scoops. Rarely ever happens when driving the Durango. Strange thing is, with those drivers trying to show off/race me, it's been mostly Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee, and Honda's. A few BMW's wanted to play around. I've not noticed this since I had a wide body Audi B5 S4. Use to have a 2011 335, and many other cars. The M340 definitely draws more attention.
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