what response do you get from non BMW drivers

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jrt67ss350 said:
I don't understand this whole anti-Chevy sentiment. I mean, you are projecting the exact same attitude that that these Chevy owners who don't like your car are projecting to you. If you own a BMW and you don't like their car, why should they care? And why should you care if they drive a Chevy or a Ford or other "lesser" non-BMW car? Buying a BMW is not a "better decision" for everyone. If you don't like people that give you crap about your BMW, then be a better person and don't give people crap for not being able to afford a BMW or who simply don't want to drive a BMW. In my experience, it was always the kids who had the BMWs and Mercedes in high school that were the cocky SOBs, but in reality, I could take them any day of the week with my Chevy. And, by the way, I don't know where you are from, but a $25K car is not a cheap car. A $40K BMW is an expensive car, and a $40K BMW is a cheap BMW. My point is that BMWs are expensive cars, and not a whole hell of a lot of people can afford a car like that (especially for their kid!!) or would care to spend that much on something that is going to do nothing but depreciate in value.

Just be happy that you have a BMW that you like, and let them be happy that they have a Chevy that they like. In reality, it should all come down to whether or not the car is right for you, right? Not what other people think. Unfortunately that's not how our society that is so caught up with vanity and "putting on a show for other people" works.

PS - It's a Camaro, not a Comaro or a Camero. Sorry, just a pet peeve of us lesser people who own Camaros. [rolleyes]
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I totally agree with that. The only people I don't respect on the road are ricers, the rest have to really piss me off first.
 
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tblue3ci said:
I'm writing this because I've been a BMW owner for two months now, and I have been getting

negative feedback from non BMW drivers, and those who know what I drive. Any advice on

how to deal with BMW haters.
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You are in high school. What do you expect?

People can be shallow and superficial and jealous and ignorant in all walks of life, but particularly at that age.

I was in HS from the fall of 1990 to the spring of 1994. In 1993 I got an 87 Legend Sedan, 5MT, leather, etc. People were jealous. I didn't care.

Don't let it bother you, but don't act like you are better than other people because you have a BMW. I am not saying that you do, but the point is to kill them with kindness.

This summer I was out in the country with the NSX. I pulled into a gas station and some inbred MF in an ex-cop car Impala walked up to me and muttered: "Daddy buy you that car?"

Since he did not, you can imagine I took offense. It took me a few seconds to realize what had just happened, and all I got out was "NO, and what the f*ck is your problem?". Admittedly, that is not killing them with kindness, but just because I don't follow my own advice all of the time does not mean it is bad advice.

Haters are everywhere. Nothing you can do but smile and keep on driving cars that you like.
 
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The one thing that I notice is that the mechanics where I work just don't get BMW's I guess. Most are Chevy or Ford people all the way and I think BMW technology is beyond what they understand. Of course, they don't say anything to me directly, but I do hear general car chat form that segment of the business.

Has anyone noticed that a lot of people will see your car and they immediately turn into some type of racing mode, like they are trying to prove what their car can do. This week alone I have had this happen twice. The first was with a Honda coupe that was following me. The guy was trying everything in his power to get around me on a very crowded street. After a great deal of effort he did get to the side of me and tried to do some racing thing for about 20 feet every time he could move forward. The car was new and a 4 cylinder and he would keep looking at me like he was trying to prove something.

Another time some guy in a Pontiac Grand Am comes up on the right side of me on a 2 lane off ramp and cuts in front of me. I go into the right lane where he was originally. We get to the light and he takes off like a maniac to only need to get back where he originally was to make a right turn after the off ramp turn.

In both situations the other driver seemed to have some issue with me and my car.
 
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Where I live, on the north shore of Long Island, a Bimmer is like....ho hum, no big deal, if you really want to impress get a Ferrari. But where I work, the only other BMW driver is the owner of the company, so it's this hugely big deal. I have gotten jealous comments, but who cares? I did not buy the car for the nameplate. I bought it because it because it is the best.
Lucky me. [thumb]
 
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Yeah, I don't understand why people just can't say, "Nice car" or something like that. Fortunately, I've only gotten positive comments...sometimes people ask me how much the car costs and then they say "nice car", and I have never gotten any negative comments. I'm guessing some of you have experienced negative comments from other people because people get the "rich snob" impression whenever they see one on the road. But I don't know...around my area, everybody drives nice cars...it's like if you don't drive a nice car, they think lesser of you. This is Northern NJ/NYC where everybody just likes to showoff their nice cars...so stupid.
 
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Actually, I think it has a lot to do with age and jealousy. I'm 35 and all of my friends are in their 30's and pretty successful. Plus, most of the people we hang around are professional people. So, I don't get anything like that from anyone I know.

Also, I think it's different for women (in my opinion). Guys around these parts seem to love girls who drive sports cars.

And, on a final note, it's somewhat demographical in nature. I grew up in South Florida and now live in Dallas. BMW's are a dime a dozen in both places so having one really isn't a big deal.

Just my thoughts...

Felicia

P.S. - Next time someone has something to say, ignore them. It's not even worth having a conversation over.
 
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Thanx guys and girls, I'm writing from Iraq right now I can't wait to get home and drive my

bimmer again with the new found wisdom you all have enlightened me with.
 
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