People who should have their BMWs confiscated:

Scrooge4277 · 03-27-2006, 02:20 AM

I was dropping a friend off tonight at one of the Northwestern University dorms when i noticed a SG 325i right next to me. This is my first BMW and i just picked it up thursday night, so i was excited to give a fellow e90 driver the thumbs up and MAYBE have it returned. The guy looks at me for a second, and instead of returning my gesture the douchebag flips me off!

Anyone else ever have that happen to them?

visor · 03-27-2006, 02:36 AM

Maybe he was having "penis" envy, seeing that you have a 330i and he has a lowly 325i.

But that doesn't excuse his retarded response.

BMW F22 · 03-27-2006, 02:36 AM

haha that's just straight up ignorant. Remember: BMW drivers hate their own kind.

shimshimhada · 03-27-2006, 02:39 AM

That was me. I thought you were flipping me off.

uhaulball · 03-27-2006, 02:47 AM

haha, without any smiley face or hint of sarcasm, i'm actually leeaning towards believing u... both chicago and ur car matches the description. shame on you...

shimshimhada · 03-27-2006, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by uhaulball

haha, without any smiley face or hint of sarcasm, i'm actually leeaning towards believing u... both chicago and ur car matches the description. shame on you...

O wirklich?

E90hawaii · 03-27-2006, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrooge4277

I was dropping a friend off tonight at one of the Northwestern University dorms when i noticed a SG 325i right next to me. This is my first BMW and i just picked it up thursday night, so i was excited to give a fellow e90 driver the thumbs up and MAYBE have it returned. The guy looks at me for a second, and instead of returning my gesture the douchebag flips me off!

Anyone else ever have that happen to them?

I used to own a wrx and was always greeted by fellow subies with a thumbs up. Since driving a bimmer, I've had to tone down my enthusiasm for greeting other E90 owners. Most of them just look at me like I'm a freak. Oh well, I guess it's just the way it is. Not to disrespect anyone, but I notice that for example M3 folks always gotta cut me off to remind me that they've got a beefier car. With subies, it seemed like all that crap didn't matter. Whether an STi or old school impreza, it was all good!

Btw, northwestern eh? That used to be my old stomping grounds. I miss it sometimes, but sure don't miss the cold winter wind coming off that big ass lake.

Nikki · 03-27-2006, 09:28 AM

I had some girl flip me off but it was just a random girl in a Jetta that I didn't even do or say anything to.

StewtheBassman · 03-27-2006, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by E90hawaii

I used to own a wrx and was always greeted by fellow subies with a thumbs up. Since driving a bimmer, I've had to tone down my enthusiasm for greeting other E90 owners. Most of them just look at me like I'm a freak. Oh well, I guess it's just the way it is. Not to disrespect anyone, but I notice that for example M3 folks always gotta cut me off to remind me that they've got a beefier car. With subies, it seemed like all that crap didn't matter. Whether an STi or old school impreza, it was all good!

I used to do the thumbsup thing to other Legacy GT owners last summer...I got nothing but cold stares. I think the Subie thing is for Impreza/STi owners only.....

When I pass other E90s I look, but people never look back. I guess us Forum Fanatics are different....

StewtheBassman · 03-27-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

I had some girl flip me off but it was just a random girl in a Jetta that I didn't even do or say anything to.

She was jealous of your photographic skills. (I am!!)

poldim · 03-27-2006, 11:09 AM

Does anyone really care when they get the finger shown to them? I really couldn't give a shit, and most of the time I dont bother looking at them. Personally I would never make the effort to drive by someone and flip them off if they havent done anything. But if they do something to really piss me off, I usually get infront of them and slow down, a lot...

brian32e · 03-27-2006, 02:01 PM

most of the people around here (CA) who buy 3-series are badge buyers, not enthusiasts. they couldn't give two shits about what's under the hood of their car.

brian32e · 03-27-2006, 02:02 PM

most of the people around here (CA) who buy 3-series are badge buyers, not enthusiasts. they couldn't give a crap about what's under the hood of their car.

StevoSEA · 03-27-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by brian32e

most of the people around here (CA) who buy 3-series are badge buyers, not enthusiasts. they couldn't give two shits about what's under the hood of their car.

In LB I know a lot of younger propeller heads who do give a shit, but most of the older folks, especially in my age group, don't care or know. They are as you said, unfortunatally, "badge buyers".

gdnyc · 03-27-2006, 03:11 PM

93% of BMW owners are badge buyers. The other 7% post and lurk on the message boards (us). HA!
The only way I would give a thumbs up or acknowledge a fellow car enthusiast, is if they take pride in their car. Car is extremely clean, tasteful mods, etc..

Brunotheboxer · 03-27-2006, 03:21 PM

F**k him :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:

LEDZEP · 03-27-2006, 03:23 PM

That's a shame. It would be a shame even if you were in a Dodge K car. There is no civility left in this country. Someone waves, gives thumbs up, or just a smile, it should be returned.

I had a beautiful M3 following me one day for a few miles, and when he finally passed me we both gave each other a thumbs up and a smile. That was refreshing.

fletcher969 · 03-27-2006, 03:24 PM

I had a couple of thumbs up given to me in the last couple of weeks, and I them my typical response...a small, but deliberate lifting of the hand in return, as if waving in a friendly, non-descript way. Never been a thumbs up kind of guy, but I don't mind at least giving some type of ack. Most Bimmer owners around here though, don't even look, but I did have an X5 attempt to run off the line with me. So much for a friendly hello.

shragon · 03-27-2006, 03:30 PM

i don't bother. most bmw's around here (there are a lot) are driven by non-enthusiasts. they'll just give you a weird look or maybe even think you're flippin them off.

Pazzuzzu · 03-27-2006, 03:36 PM

In traffic, some guy surprises me and cuts in front of me violently in the left lane, with a honda Accord V6 (stick). There was less than 12 inches between us but he kept it on low gear and never braked, which did not require me to break. He then lept out to the middle lane, when it was clear and gunned it. I followed him and eventually he got jammed between two Hyundais. I caught up to him and kept him there for a minute before I let him into the middle lane in front of me, while giving him a thumbs up, I was in awe of his masterfull driving skills and he recirpocated with a thumbs up. :rocks:

Sometimes amongst road ass-holes

, there is chivalery...but ya have to be the same kind

LEDZEP · 03-27-2006, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fletcher969

...some type of ack. .

You a techie? We should develop the official three way handshake.

poldim · 03-27-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Pazzuzzu

In traffic, some guy surprises me and cuts in front of me violently in the left lane, with a honda Accord V6 (stick). There was less than 12 inches between us but he kept it on low gear and never braked, which did not require me to break. He then lept out to the middle lane, when it was clear and gunned it. I followed him and eventually he got jammed between two Hyundais. I caught up to him and kept him there for a minute before I let him into the middle lane in front of me, while giving him a thumbs up, I was in awe of his masterfull driving skills and he recirpocated with a thumbs up. :rocks:

Sometimes amongst road ass-holes

, there is chivalery...but ya have to be the same kind

I've done that before....

What I hate is when you let them in because you are being nice, and then they think they are hot shit and that they got infront of you...

03-27-2006, 02:20 AM	#1
Scrooge4277 Private 7 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	People who should have their BMWs confiscated: I was dropping a friend off tonight at one of the Northwestern University dorms when i noticed a SG 325i right next to me. This is my first BMW and i just picked it up thursday night, so i was excited to give a fellow e90 driver the thumbs up and MAYBE have it returned. The guy looks at me for a second, and instead of returning my gesture the douchebag flips me off! Anyone else ever have that happen to them?
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03-27-2006, 02:36 AM	#2
visor BMW, can I have some LSD please? 88 Rep 1,591 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Maybe he was having "penis" envy, seeing that you have a 330i and he has a lowly 325i. But that doesn't excuse his retarded response. __________________ 2006 330i \| TiAg \| Black \| Al \| 6MT \| Sports Package \| Logic 7 retired 2008 335i \| AW \| Black \| Al \| 6MT \| Sports Package \| Logic 7 retired 2013 328xi \| Red \| Gray \| Al \| 8AT \| Sports Line \| Premium \| Executive \| Heat Pkg retired 2017 340i xDrive \| Estoril \| Black \| Al \| 8AT \| M Package
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03-27-2006, 02:36 AM	#3
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	haha that's just straight up ignorant. Remember: BMW drivers hate their own kind.
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03-27-2006, 02:39 AM	#4
shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	That was me. I thought you were flipping me off.
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03-27-2006, 02:47 AM	#5
uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	haha, without any smiley face or hint of sarcasm, i'm actually leeaning towards believing u... both chicago and ur car matches the description. shame on you... __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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03-27-2006, 09:28 AM	#8
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I had some girl flip me off but it was just a random girl in a Jetta that I didn't even do or say anything to. __________________ Nikki
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03-27-2006, 11:09 AM	#11
poldim Vroom Vrrooooom 300 Rep 3,146 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i Sedan [0.00] 2003 GSX-R 600 [0.00]	Does anyone really care when they get the finger shown to them? I really couldn't give a shit, and most of the time I dont bother looking at them. Personally I would never make the effort to drive by someone and flip them off if they havent done anything. But if they do something to really piss me off, I usually get infront of them and slow down, a lot... __________________ -Dmitriy 06' BMW 330i & 03' Suzuki GSX-R600 SG \| Beige Dakota \| Poplar \|\| iDrive w/MP3 \| PP \| SP \| CWP \| PDC \| Comfort \| Shades \|\| 40% Tint \| Black Line Tail Lights \| Hardwired V1
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03-27-2006, 02:01 PM	#12
brian32e Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 273 Posts Drives: '06 Alpine White 330i ZSP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	most of the people around here (CA) who buy 3-series are badge buyers, not enthusiasts. they couldn't give two shits about what's under the hood of their car.
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03-27-2006, 02:02 PM	#13
brian32e Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 273 Posts Drives: '06 Alpine White 330i ZSP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	most of the people around here (CA) who buy 3-series are badge buyers, not enthusiasts. they couldn't give a crap about what's under the hood of their car.
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03-27-2006, 03:11 PM	#15
gdnyc Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	93% of BMW owners are badge buyers. The other 7% post and lurk on the message boards (us). HA! The only way I would give a thumbs up or acknowledge a fellow car enthusiast, is if they take pride in their car. Car is extremely clean, tasteful mods, etc.. __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
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03-27-2006, 03:21 PM	#16
Brunotheboxer Colonel 371 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	F**k him :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger:
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03-27-2006, 03:23 PM	#17
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	That's a shame. It would be a shame even if you were in a Dodge K car. There is no civility left in this country. Someone waves, gives thumbs up, or just a smile, it should be returned. I had a beautiful M3 following me one day for a few miles, and when he finally passed me we both gave each other a thumbs up and a smile. That was refreshing. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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03-27-2006, 03:24 PM	#18
fletcher969 Dad: "Can't never did nothing" 8 Rep 319 Posts Drives: '96 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I had a couple of thumbs up given to me in the last couple of weeks, and I them my typical response...a small, but deliberate lifting of the hand in return, as if waving in a friendly, non-descript way. Never been a thumbs up kind of guy, but I don't mind at least giving some type of ack. Most Bimmer owners around here though, don't even look, but I did have an X5 attempt to run off the line with me. So much for a friendly hello. __________________ 2006 330i: SG/Blk-Blk-Burl/6MT/ZSP/Heated seats/Sat prep 01-26-2006: Ordered Vehicle 02-01-2006: Production Start 02-06-2006: Production End 02-09-2006: Arrived at POExit 02-13-2006: Transit - Don Juan 03-01-2006: Unloaded in Charleston 03-02-2006: VPC 03-06-2006: Arrived at dealership 03-08-2006: Took delivery
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03-27-2006, 03:30 PM	#19
shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i don't bother. most bmw's around here (there are a lot) are driven by non-enthusiasts. they'll just give you a weird look or maybe even think you're flippin them off. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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03-27-2006, 03:36 PM	#20
Pazzuzzu Private First Class 8 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 330i SP Arctic Metallic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montreal Canada iTrader: (0)	In traffic, some guy surprises me and cuts in front of me violently in the left lane, with a honda Accord V6 (stick). There was less than 12 inches between us but he kept it on low gear and never braked, which did not require me to break. He then lept out to the middle lane, when it was clear and gunned it. I followed him and eventually he got jammed between two Hyundais. I caught up to him and kept him there for a minute before I let him into the middle lane in front of me, while giving him a thumbs up, I was in awe of his masterfull driving skills and he recirpocated with a thumbs up. :rocks: Sometimes amongst road ass-holes , there is chivalery...but ya have to be the same kind
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