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I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Amazed
()
Date: July 28, 2013 09:17PM
I moved here from North Dakota 3 months ago. If somebody drove a bmw in my little town they were considered very well off, and I mean VERY well off.
I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's around here. Mercedes too!
Hopefully one day I'll be as lucky as the people around here!
I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's around here. Mercedes too!
Hopefully one day I'll be as lucky as the people around here!
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Contractor Couple
()
Date: July 28, 2013 09:24PM
Same where I came from.
Benz, BMW, and Lexus are standard issue around here once one reaches a comfortable income level. Porsche for the well paid youngsters, Nissan Z for those young-uns' on their way up the ladder.
Yes, we have two of the above makes in our garage.
Benz, BMW, and Lexus are standard issue around here once one reaches a comfortable income level. Porsche for the well paid youngsters, Nissan Z for those young-uns' on their way up the ladder.
Yes, we have two of the above makes in our garage.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
flatlander
()
Date: July 28, 2013 09:28PM
Amazed Wrote:
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> I moved here from North Dakota 3 months ago. If
> somebody drove a bmw in my little town they were
> considered very well off, and I mean VERY well
> off.
>
> I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's around
> here. Mercedes too!
>
> Hopefully one day I'll be as lucky as the people
> around here!
Trust me...You do not want to be like the people around here.
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> I moved here from North Dakota 3 months ago. If
> somebody drove a bmw in my little town they were
> considered very well off, and I mean VERY well
> off.
>
> I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's around
> here. Mercedes too!
>
> Hopefully one day I'll be as lucky as the people
> around here!
Trust me...You do not want to be like the people around here.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
German Electrician
()
Date: July 28, 2013 09:32PM
You know what's even MORE amazing? The number of BMW's in operation here in NOVA with broken turn signals...
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Minions
()
Date: July 28, 2013 09:43PM
It's a bullshit status symbol around here. Most people drive them not because they appreciate the cars performance but because they feel the need to fit in.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Detroit_Iron
()
Date: July 28, 2013 09:48PM
Minions Wrote:
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> It's a bullshit status symbol around here. Most
> people drive them not because they appreciate the
> cars performance but because they feel the need to
> fit in.
Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you see here with automatic transmissions, especially the roadsters. I will never understand anyone who buys a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get the whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're going to spend that money and prefer an automatic there's other cars available to you.
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> It's a bullshit status symbol around here. Most
> people drive them not because they appreciate the
> cars performance but because they feel the need to
> fit in.
Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you see here with automatic transmissions, especially the roadsters. I will never understand anyone who buys a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get the whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're going to spend that money and prefer an automatic there's other cars available to you.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Hgsjlyfv
()
Date: July 28, 2013 09:52PM
Detroit_Iron Wrote:
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> Minions Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > It's a bullshit status symbol around here. Most
> > people drive them not because they appreciate
> the
> > cars performance but because they feel the need
> to
> > fit in.
>
> Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you see
> here with automatic transmissions, especially the
> roadsters. I will never understand anyone who buys
> a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get the
> whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> going to spend that money and prefer an automatic
> there's other cars available to you.
They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
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> Minions Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > It's a bullshit status symbol around here. Most
> > people drive them not because they appreciate
> the
> > cars performance but because they feel the need
> to
> > fit in.
>
> Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you see
> here with automatic transmissions, especially the
> roadsters. I will never understand anyone who buys
> a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get the
> whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> going to spend that money and prefer an automatic
> there's other cars available to you.
They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
The Stig
()
Date: July 28, 2013 09:58PM
Detroit_Iron Wrote:
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> Minions Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > It's a bullshit status symbol around here. Most
> > people drive them not because they appreciate
> the
> > cars performance but because they feel the need
> to
> > fit in.
>
> Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you see
> here with automatic transmissions, especially the
> roadsters. I will never understand anyone who buys
> a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get the
> whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> going to spend that money and prefer an automatic
> there's other cars available to you.
99% of BMW drivers are status seekers and wannabes who would pee themselves if they ever got the rear end out. And that's coming from a long-time BMW owner btw.
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> Minions Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > It's a bullshit status symbol around here. Most
> > people drive them not because they appreciate
> the
> > cars performance but because they feel the need
> to
> > fit in.
>
> Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you see
> here with automatic transmissions, especially the
> roadsters. I will never understand anyone who buys
> a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get the
> whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> going to spend that money and prefer an automatic
> there's other cars available to you.
99% of BMW drivers are status seekers and wannabes who would pee themselves if they ever got the rear end out. And that's coming from a long-time BMW owner btw.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Stabitha
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:07PM
And probably 5% of them are paid for.
BMWs are pieces of shit. Wait till yours breaks down and see how you like getting fucked without even being kissed first.
BMWs are pieces of shit. Wait till yours breaks down and see how you like getting fucked without even being kissed first.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Huh???
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:08PM
The Stig Wrote:
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> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Minions Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> Most
> > > people drive them not because they appreciate
> > the
> > > cars performance but because they feel the
> need
> > to
> > > fit in.
> >
> > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> see
> > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> the
> > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> buys
> > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> the
> > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> > going to spend that money and prefer an
> automatic
> > there's other cars available to you.
>
>
> 99% of BMW drivers are status seekers and wannabes
> who would pee themselves if they ever got the rear
> end out. And that's coming from a long-time BMW
> owner btw.
"Got the rear end out" what the fuck does that mean?
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> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Minions Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> Most
> > > people drive them not because they appreciate
> > the
> > > cars performance but because they feel the
> need
> > to
> > > fit in.
> >
> > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> see
> > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> the
> > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> buys
> > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> the
> > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> > going to spend that money and prefer an
> automatic
> > there's other cars available to you.
>
>
> 99% of BMW drivers are status seekers and wannabes
> who would pee themselves if they ever got the rear
> end out. And that's coming from a long-time BMW
> owner btw.
"Got the rear end out" what the fuck does that mean?
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
13'e92
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:12PM
Hgsjlyfv Wrote:
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>
> They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
You are truly retarded!
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>
> They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
You are truly retarded!
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Stabitha
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:14PM
Huh??? Wrote:
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> >
> "Got the rear end out" what the fuck does that
> mean?
Oversteer you rookie!
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> >
> "Got the rear end out" what the fuck does that
> mean?
Oversteer you rookie!
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
The Stig
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:15PM
Huh??? Wrote:
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> The Stig Wrote:
> >
> > 99% of BMW drivers are status seekers and
> wannabes
> > who would pee themselves if they ever got the
> rear
> > end out. And that's coming from a long-time
> BMW
> > owner btw.
>
> "Got the rear end out" what the fuck does that
> mean?
I rest my case.
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> The Stig Wrote:
> >
> > 99% of BMW drivers are status seekers and
> wannabes
> > who would pee themselves if they ever got the
> rear
> > end out. And that's coming from a long-time
> BMW
> > owner btw.
>
> "Got the rear end out" what the fuck does that
> mean?
I rest my case.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Detroit_Iron
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:16PM
Hgsjlyfv Wrote:
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> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Minions Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> Most
> > > people drive them not because they appreciate
> > the
> > > cars performance but because they feel the
> need
> > to
> > > fit in.
> >
> > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> see
> > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> the
> > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> buys
> > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> the
> > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> > going to spend that money and prefer an
> automatic
> > there's other cars available to you.
>
> They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
Nope, not anymore. But that's a recent development. It doesn't explain all of the pre-2013's running around here with slush boxes...
@Huh???: "Got the rear end out" means you're driving like such a d-bag that you're causing the rear tires to lose traction.
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> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Minions Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> Most
> > > people drive them not because they appreciate
> > the
> > > cars performance but because they feel the
> need
> > to
> > > fit in.
> >
> > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> see
> > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> the
> > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> buys
> > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> the
> > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> > going to spend that money and prefer an
> automatic
> > there's other cars available to you.
>
> They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
Nope, not anymore. But that's a recent development. It doesn't explain all of the pre-2013's running around here with slush boxes...
@Huh???: "Got the rear end out" means you're driving like such a d-bag that you're causing the rear tires to lose traction.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
The Stig
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:25PM
Detroit_Iron Wrote:
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>
> @Huh???: "Got the rear end out" means you're
> driving like such a d-bag that you're causing the
> rear tires to lose traction.
Or you actually know how to drive.
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>
> @Huh???: "Got the rear end out" means you're
> driving like such a d-bag that you're causing the
> rear tires to lose traction.
Or you actually know how to drive.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Rube
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:37PM
Well gooollly, I'm from bumfuck ND too! Don't worry about the BMWs, no chance you'll ever have one.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Detroit_Iron
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:46PM
The Stig Wrote:
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> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> > @Huh???: "Got the rear end out" means you're
> > driving like such a d-bag that you're causing
> the
> > rear tires to lose traction.
>
>
> Or you actually know how to drive.
Contrary to all the hooning, drifting ricers out there...
The quickest way through a turn on pavement is maintaining the point right BEFORE any of tires break loose. If hanging your ass out was fastest, you'd see F1 cars setup to run that way.
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> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> > @Huh???: "Got the rear end out" means you're
> > driving like such a d-bag that you're causing
> the
> > rear tires to lose traction.
>
>
> Or you actually know how to drive.
Contrary to all the hooning, drifting ricers out there...
The quickest way through a turn on pavement is maintaining the point right BEFORE any of tires break loose. If hanging your ass out was fastest, you'd see F1 cars setup to run that way.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Greasy Joe
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:48PM
Dont sweat it, ND has all the oil now and the small dick Fairfax residents need it to keep their overpriced German cars running. Paybacks.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
What's Wealth?
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:49PM
Owning a BMW does not equate to wealth. There's plenty of people who own BMWs who live in some pretty crappy housing areas.
As to BMWs in North Dakota, you have to realize that BMW hasn't released a front-wheel-drive vehicle (until it was announced recently) within the U.S. I don't think I'd live in a barren, cold area with lots of winter snow and have a rear-wheel-drive vehicle.
As to BMWs in North Dakota, you have to realize that BMW hasn't released a front-wheel-drive vehicle (until it was announced recently) within the U.S. I don't think I'd live in a barren, cold area with lots of winter snow and have a rear-wheel-drive vehicle.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
AMC Gremlin
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:50PM
BMWs are the biggest fuckover cars going. Mechanics love to see the look on your face for the two hundred dollar oil change they just shoved up your ass sideways.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
AMC Gremlin
()
Date: July 28, 2013 10:53PM
I almost forgot they throw in the "Free safety check" where they tell you the brakes need replaced "Soon". Soon as in before 2018. Front disc pads and new rotors you are looking at $1,500 easy.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
The Stig
()
Date: July 28, 2013 11:22PM
Detroit_Iron Wrote:
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> The Stig Wrote:
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> -----
> > Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > >
> > > @Huh???: "Got the rear end out" means you're
> > > driving like such a d-bag that you're causing
> > the
> > > rear tires to lose traction.
> >
> >
> > Or you actually know how to drive.
>
> Contrary to all the hooning, drifting ricers out
> there...
>
> The quickest way through a turn on pavement is
> maintaining the point right BEFORE any of tires
> break loose. If hanging your ass out was fastest,
> you'd see F1 cars setup to run that way.
Gee, thanks for the tip. lol You'll have to come up to Summit some time and show us how to do it.
There's a right way and a wrong way to do everything. If I could carry speed through a corner and keep traction like an F1 car, then I'd be more than happy not to. Lacking that, generally a little over gets you around quicker. Watch the GT3 and similar cars as a better comparison.
But given that I was talking more about just having it just kick out a little in the rain, none of that's particularly relevant.
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> The Stig Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > >
> > > @Huh???: "Got the rear end out" means you're
> > > driving like such a d-bag that you're causing
> > the
> > > rear tires to lose traction.
> >
> >
> > Or you actually know how to drive.
>
> Contrary to all the hooning, drifting ricers out
> there...
>
> The quickest way through a turn on pavement is
> maintaining the point right BEFORE any of tires
> break loose. If hanging your ass out was fastest,
> you'd see F1 cars setup to run that way.
Gee, thanks for the tip. lol You'll have to come up to Summit some time and show us how to do it.
There's a right way and a wrong way to do everything. If I could carry speed through a corner and keep traction like an F1 car, then I'd be more than happy not to. Lacking that, generally a little over gets you around quicker. Watch the GT3 and similar cars as a better comparison.
But given that I was talking more about just having it just kick out a little in the rain, none of that's particularly relevant.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Detroit_Iron
()
Date: July 28, 2013 11:29PM
The Stig Wrote:
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> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
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> > The Stig Wrote:
> >
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>
> > -----
> > > Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > >
> > > > @Huh???: "Got the rear end out" means
> you're
> > > > driving like such a d-bag that you're
> causing
> > > the
> > > > rear tires to lose traction.
> > >
> > >
> > > Or you actually know how to drive.
> >
> > Contrary to all the hooning, drifting ricers
> out
> > there...
> >
> > The quickest way through a turn on pavement is
> > maintaining the point right BEFORE any of tires
> > break loose. If hanging your ass out was
> fastest,
> > you'd see F1 cars setup to run that way.
>
>
> Gee, thanks for the tip. lol You'll have to come
> up to Summit some time and show us how to do it.
I can't. The only thing in my driveway is a 1970 Ford Torino 429 CobraJet. Because...cubic inches. Sorry.
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> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
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> > The Stig Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > >
> > > > @Huh???: "Got the rear end out" means
> you're
> > > > driving like such a d-bag that you're
> causing
> > > the
> > > > rear tires to lose traction.
> > >
> > >
> > > Or you actually know how to drive.
> >
> > Contrary to all the hooning, drifting ricers
> out
> > there...
> >
> > The quickest way through a turn on pavement is
> > maintaining the point right BEFORE any of tires
> > break loose. If hanging your ass out was
> fastest,
> > you'd see F1 cars setup to run that way.
>
>
> Gee, thanks for the tip. lol You'll have to come
> up to Summit some time and show us how to do it.
I can't. The only thing in my driveway is a 1970 Ford Torino 429 CobraJet. Because...cubic inches. Sorry.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Hank Moody
()
Date: July 28, 2013 11:32PM
Try Westchester County, NY. BMWs are like taxi fleet vehicles up there. Part of the reason is that BMW pimps out their cars pretty cheaply on lease. Almost any douchbag earning $75K can afford the lease on a 3 or 5 series.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
abelard
()
Date: July 28, 2013 11:54PM
>BMWs are pieces of shit. Wait till yours breaks down and see how you like getting
>fucked without even being kissed first.
They're over-engineered and when they break down you'll wish you were dead, but until they do they run like stink. Even Clarkson (ask the Stig if you don't know who he is) said that his biggest problem with the 3 was that they're too good, so well designed that it's boring. Even so, turn off the spin part of the traction control system and they're fairly lively again. They'd be more fun with a stick but there we are.
My biggest problem with them lately are the fucking run-flat tires. Finally wore out the first set and put some proper regular tires on. All better now.
>fucked without even being kissed first.
They're over-engineered and when they break down you'll wish you were dead, but until they do they run like stink. Even Clarkson (ask the Stig if you don't know who he is) said that his biggest problem with the 3 was that they're too good, so well designed that it's boring. Even so, turn off the spin part of the traction control system and they're fairly lively again. They'd be more fun with a stick but there we are.
My biggest problem with them lately are the fucking run-flat tires. Finally wore out the first set and put some proper regular tires on. All better now.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
The Stig
()
Date: July 29, 2013 12:18AM
Detroit_Iron Wrote:
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>
> I can't. The only thing in my driveway is a 1970
> Ford Torino 429 CobraJet. Because...cubic inches.
> Sorry.
Guess that explains why you're so skeered of losing traction. lol
But nice old car if you're not bs'ing. I'm old enough to remember them when they weren't old cars.
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>
> I can't. The only thing in my driveway is a 1970
> Ford Torino 429 CobraJet. Because...cubic inches.
> Sorry.
Guess that explains why you're so skeered of losing traction. lol
But nice old car if you're not bs'ing. I'm old enough to remember them when they weren't old cars.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
ffx yuppie //m5
()
Date: July 29, 2013 12:30AM
Hgsjlyfv Wrote:
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> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Minions Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> Most
> > > people drive them not because they appreciate
> > the
> > > cars performance but because they feel the
> need
> > to
> > > fit in.
> >
> > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> see
> > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> the
> > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> buys
> > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> the
> > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> > going to spend that money and prefer an
> automatic
> > there's other cars available to you.
>
> They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
Wrong! BMW still gives you the option to get a manual. I have a manual in my 2012 M5. I love the feel and control I get with it but it's definitely slower then a the dual clutch automatic which is the standard choice.
In this day and age I can understand why people would choose a automatic, they are faster, get better gas mileage, you can shift from steering wheel paddles, programmable shift settings, etc.
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> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Minions Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> Most
> > > people drive them not because they appreciate
> > the
> > > cars performance but because they feel the
> need
> > to
> > > fit in.
> >
> > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> see
> > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> the
> > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> buys
> > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> the
> > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> > going to spend that money and prefer an
> automatic
> > there's other cars available to you.
>
> They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
Wrong! BMW still gives you the option to get a manual. I have a manual in my 2012 M5. I love the feel and control I get with it but it's definitely slower then a the dual clutch automatic which is the standard choice.
In this day and age I can understand why people would choose a automatic, they are faster, get better gas mileage, you can shift from steering wheel paddles, programmable shift settings, etc.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
WTF????
()
Date: July 29, 2013 12:30AM
Detroit_Iron Wrote:
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> Hgsjlyfv Wrote:
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> -----
> > Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Minions Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> > Most
> > > > people drive them not because they
> appreciate
> > > the
> > > > cars performance but because they feel the
> > need
> > > to
> > > > fit in.
> > >
> > > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> > see
> > > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> > the
> > > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> > buys
> > > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> > the
> > > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if
> you're
> > > going to spend that money and prefer an
> > automatic
> > > there's other cars available to you.
> >
> > They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
>
> Nope, not anymore. But that's a recent
> development. It doesn't explain all of the
> pre-2013's running around here with slush
> boxes...
>
For 2013 and in the 2014s You can still get a manual transmission on the BMW 4 series coupes, 3 series sedans, 1 series coupes, Z4 and the M3!
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hgsjlyfv Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Minions Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> > Most
> > > > people drive them not because they
> appreciate
> > > the
> > > > cars performance but because they feel the
> > need
> > > to
> > > > fit in.
> > >
> > > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> > see
> > > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> > the
> > > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> > buys
> > > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> > the
> > > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if
> you're
> > > going to spend that money and prefer an
> > automatic
> > > there's other cars available to you.
> >
> > They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
>
> Nope, not anymore. But that's a recent
> development. It doesn't explain all of the
> pre-2013's running around here with slush
> boxes...
>
For 2013 and in the 2014s You can still get a manual transmission on the BMW 4 series coupes, 3 series sedans, 1 series coupes, Z4 and the M3!
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
NewMoney
()
Date: July 29, 2013 01:43AM
Poor plebes thinking they need to fit in. Rat race never ends.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
monday monday am
()
Date: July 29, 2013 08:32AM
BMWs are for vain and stupid people. There is a NOVA student working for me making about $11/hr..she did not do well in HS or college but feels the need to drive around in a used 5XX series BMW, about 10 years old. There are others in my office (mostly black and Arabic) who feel the need to be in a BMW. I can't understand why someone who makes a fraction of my compensation feels the need to drive a used car with such high maintenance costs. Some of it is cultural (black, Persians, Arabic, Pakis) feel it affords them a certain staus within their communities. I'm all OK for spending the $$ if you can easily afford it...nothing wrong with that. The issue I see with most BMW owners is that most can't afford them! Most basic millionaires are actualy driving Toyotas and Fords..LOL.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
manuel
()
Date: July 29, 2013 09:12AM
ffx yuppie //m5 Wrote:
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>
> In this day and age I can understand why people
> would choose a automatic, they are faster, get
> better gas mileage, you can shift from steering
> wheel paddles, programmable shift settings, etc.
Of course.. also you don't have to dick around with the clutch (feet) and your right hand every 3 seconds in stop and go traffic. I know some people like the nostalgia but driving a manual basically amounts to using a rotary phone. I'm sure if you do it enough you can dial quickly but why do all that work for no reason and still be slower?
-------------------------------------------------------
>
> In this day and age I can understand why people
> would choose a automatic, they are faster, get
> better gas mileage, you can shift from steering
> wheel paddles, programmable shift settings, etc.
Of course.. also you don't have to dick around with the clutch (feet) and your right hand every 3 seconds in stop and go traffic. I know some people like the nostalgia but driving a manual basically amounts to using a rotary phone. I'm sure if you do it enough you can dial quickly but why do all that work for no reason and still be slower?
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Ralph Pootawn
()
Date: July 29, 2013 09:19AM
manuel Wrote:
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> ffx yuppie //m5 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> > In this day and age I can understand why people
> > would choose a automatic, they are faster, get
> > better gas mileage, you can shift from steering
> > wheel paddles, programmable shift settings,
> etc.
>
>
> Of course.. also you don't have to dick around
> with the clutch (feet) and your right hand every 3
> seconds in stop and go traffic. I know some people
> like the nostalgia but driving a manual basically
> amounts to using a rotary phone. I'm sure if you
> do it enough you can dial quickly but why do all
> that work for no reason and still be slower?
If that's the way you think, then why haven't you moved on to a Prius yet?
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> ffx yuppie //m5 Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> > In this day and age I can understand why people
> > would choose a automatic, they are faster, get
> > better gas mileage, you can shift from steering
> > wheel paddles, programmable shift settings,
> etc.
>
>
> Of course.. also you don't have to dick around
> with the clutch (feet) and your right hand every 3
> seconds in stop and go traffic. I know some people
> like the nostalgia but driving a manual basically
> amounts to using a rotary phone. I'm sure if you
> do it enough you can dial quickly but why do all
> that work for no reason and still be slower?
If that's the way you think, then why haven't you moved on to a Prius yet?
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
"My left foot"
()
Date: July 29, 2013 09:39AM
Hgsjlyfv Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Minions Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> Most
> > > people drive them not because they appreciate
> > the
> > > cars performance but because they feel the
> need
> > to
> > > fit in.
> >
> > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> see
> > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> the
> > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> buys
> > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> the
> > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> > going to spend that money and prefer an
> automatic
> > there's other cars available to you.
>
> They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
Yes they do. Special order due to light loafers won't buy.
-------------------------------------------------------
> Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Minions Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> Most
> > > people drive them not because they appreciate
> > the
> > > cars performance but because they feel the
> need
> > to
> > > fit in.
> >
> > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> see
> > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> the
> > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> buys
> > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> the
> > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if you're
> > going to spend that money and prefer an
> automatic
> > there's other cars available to you.
>
> They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
Yes they do. Special order due to light loafers won't buy.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
abelard
()
Date: July 29, 2013 09:41AM
>Of course.. also you don't have to dick around with the clutch (feet) and your
>right hand every 3 seconds in stop and go traffic. I know some people like the
>nostalgia but driving a manual basically amounts to using a rotary phone. I'm sure
>if you do it enough you can dial quickly but why do all that work for no reason and
>still be slower?
Best driving car I've ever owned was a 20-year-old porsche 944. It leaked oil, was shit to maintain, not all that powerful, and a bitch to stick, but it had wonderful balance and the best pure road-feel ever. Driving that thing fast on back roads was pure joy my bmw will never provide.
>right hand every 3 seconds in stop and go traffic. I know some people like the
>nostalgia but driving a manual basically amounts to using a rotary phone. I'm sure
>if you do it enough you can dial quickly but why do all that work for no reason and
>still be slower?
Best driving car I've ever owned was a 20-year-old porsche 944. It leaked oil, was shit to maintain, not all that powerful, and a bitch to stick, but it had wonderful balance and the best pure road-feel ever. Driving that thing fast on back roads was pure joy my bmw will never provide.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
manuelz
()
Date: July 29, 2013 09:43AM
Ralph Pootawn Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> manuel Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > ffx yuppie //m5 Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > >
> > > In this day and age I can understand why
> people
> > > would choose a automatic, they are faster,
> get
> > > better gas mileage, you can shift from
> steering
> > > wheel paddles, programmable shift settings,
> > etc.
> >
> >
> > Of course.. also you don't have to dick around
> > with the clutch (feet) and your right hand every
> 3
> > seconds in stop and go traffic. I know some
> people
> > like the nostalgia but driving a manual
> basically
> > amounts to using a rotary phone. I'm sure if
> you
> > do it enough you can dial quickly but why do
> all
> > that work for no reason and still be slower?
>
> If that's the way you think, then why haven't you
> moved on to a Prius yet?
Not following the logic between recognizing the superiority and benefits of an automatic transmission and relating that back to driving a Prius. Is it because a Prius like most cars in the US generally come in an automatic? or did you really just want to mention Prius in this thread?
-------------------------------------------------------
> manuel Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > ffx yuppie //m5 Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > >
> > > In this day and age I can understand why
> people
> > > would choose a automatic, they are faster,
> get
> > > better gas mileage, you can shift from
> steering
> > > wheel paddles, programmable shift settings,
> > etc.
> >
> >
> > Of course.. also you don't have to dick around
> > with the clutch (feet) and your right hand every
> 3
> > seconds in stop and go traffic. I know some
> people
> > like the nostalgia but driving a manual
> basically
> > amounts to using a rotary phone. I'm sure if
> you
> > do it enough you can dial quickly but why do
> all
> > that work for no reason and still be slower?
>
> If that's the way you think, then why haven't you
> moved on to a Prius yet?
Not following the logic between recognizing the superiority and benefits of an automatic transmission and relating that back to driving a Prius. Is it because a Prius like most cars in the US generally come in an automatic? or did you really just want to mention Prius in this thread?
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Morton in Lorton
()
Date: July 29, 2013 09:49AM
Hell, I'd rather drive an 85 Civic with a manual than a brand new Ferrari with an automatic...
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
lolwtf
()
Date: July 29, 2013 10:11AM
Morton in Lorton Wrote:
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> Hell, I'd rather drive an 85 Civic with a manual
> than a brand new Ferrari with an automatic...
cool story, bro.
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> Hell, I'd rather drive an 85 Civic with a manual
> than a brand new Ferrari with an automatic...
cool story, bro.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
ValueBuyer
()
Date: July 29, 2013 10:12AM
The 3 Series is a great car, and when I bought mine it was a pretty good value. The base price was $30,500 and the only things I added were the Sport package and the winter package. Going with a manual saved about $1000, and I prefer it that way anyway. I paid cash for it. Maintenance, which includes all scheduled service, oil changes, brakes, etc. is included for the first 50k miles. I extended the plan to 100k miles for about $2k. When I take it in for service, they usually give me a loaner car and when I go to pick it up they have washed it. Now, that my 100k maintenance plan is expiring, if the maintenance gets to expensive I'll sell it and get a new car but I'd like to keep it another 50k miles. It handles great, and at 80mph it feels like you are doing about 40.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
496
()
Date: July 29, 2013 11:02AM
My favorite Beamer.....
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Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
jim143
()
Date: July 29, 2013 11:18AM
Hard to believe that Europeans would drive anything but a stick.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
It's in the stick
()
Date: July 29, 2013 12:05PM
"My left foot" Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hgsjlyfv Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Minions Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> > Most
> > > > people drive them not because they
> appreciate
> > > the
> > > > cars performance but because they feel the
> > need
> > > to
> > > > fit in.
> > >
> > > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> > see
> > > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> > the
> > > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> > buys
> > > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> > the
> > > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if
> you're
> > > going to spend that money and prefer an
> > automatic
> > > there's other cars available to you.
> >
> > They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
>
> Yes they do. Special order due to light loafers
> won't buy.
Only a "light loafer" would buy an auto beemer. Most women I know bought a manual. Manipulation of the controls separates drivers from compensators.
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hgsjlyfv Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Minions Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > It's a bullshit status symbol around here.
> > Most
> > > > people drive them not because they
> appreciate
> > > the
> > > > cars performance but because they feel the
> > need
> > > to
> > > > fit in.
> > >
> > > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's you
> > see
> > > here with automatic transmissions, especially
> > the
> > > roadsters. I will never understand anyone who
> > buys
> > > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I get
> > the
> > > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if
> you're
> > > going to spend that money and prefer an
> > automatic
> > > there's other cars available to you.
> >
> > They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
>
> Yes they do. Special order due to light loafers
> won't buy.
Only a "light loafer" would buy an auto beemer. Most women I know bought a manual. Manipulation of the controls separates drivers from compensators.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Porcupine
()
Date: July 29, 2013 12:40PM
What's the difference between a porcupine and a BMW?
With a BMW the prick's on the inside.
With a BMW the prick's on the inside.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
csb
()
Date: July 29, 2013 01:09PM
It's in the stick Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> "My left foot" Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Hgsjlyfv Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > Minions Wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > >
> > > > -----
> > > > > It's a bullshit status symbol around
> here.
> > > Most
> > > > > people drive them not because they
> > appreciate
> > > > the
> > > > > cars performance but because they feel
> the
> > > need
> > > > to
> > > > > fit in.
> > > >
> > > > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's
> you
> > > see
> > > > here with automatic transmissions,
> especially
> > > the
> > > > roadsters. I will never understand anyone
> who
> > > buys
> > > > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I
> get
> > > the
> > > > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if
> > you're
> > > > going to spend that money and prefer an
> > > automatic
> > > > there's other cars available to you.
> > >
> > > They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
> >
> > Yes they do. Special order due to light loafers
> > won't buy.
>
> Only a "light loafer" would buy an auto beemer.
> Most women I know bought a manual. Manipulation of
> the controls separates drivers from compensators.
So you have a sample set of 2 and they're both family members I bet (mom and sister?).
You will also be given a 2013 CSB Award.
Cool story, bro.
-------------------------------------------------------
> "My left foot" Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Hgsjlyfv Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Detroit_Iron Wrote:
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > > -----
> > > > Minions Wrote:
> > > >
> > >
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> >
> > >
> > > > -----
> > > > > It's a bullshit status symbol around
> here.
> > > Most
> > > > > people drive them not because they
> > appreciate
> > > > the
> > > > > cars performance but because they feel
> the
> > > need
> > > > to
> > > > > fit in.
> > > >
> > > > Which is evidenced by the number of BMW's
> you
> > > see
> > > > here with automatic transmissions,
> especially
> > > the
> > > > roadsters. I will never understand anyone
> who
> > > buys
> > > > a performance car without a 3rd pedal. I
> get
> > > the
> > > > whole "for sitting in traffic" but...if
> > you're
> > > > going to spend that money and prefer an
> > > automatic
> > > > there's other cars available to you.
> > >
> > > They don't make manual BMW's anymore dumbass.
> >
> > Yes they do. Special order due to light loafers
> > won't buy.
>
> Only a "light loafer" would buy an auto beemer.
> Most women I know bought a manual. Manipulation of
> the controls separates drivers from compensators.
So you have a sample set of 2 and they're both family members I bet (mom and sister?).
You will also be given a 2013 CSB Award.
Cool story, bro.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
csbawardnominee
()
Date: July 29, 2013 01:10PM
Porcupine Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> What's the difference between a porcupine and a
> BMW?
>
> With a BMW the prick's on the inside.
What do this joke and this thread have in common?
they're both played out.
-------------------------------------------------------
> What's the difference between a porcupine and a
> BMW?
>
> With a BMW the prick's on the inside.
What do this joke and this thread have in common?
they're both played out.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Frosty Fingers
()
Date: July 29, 2013 01:22PM
I'd rather push my Volvo than drive a BMW.
BMW's are nice, don't get me wrong, but how many older Beemers do you see on the road ?
Not very many, eh ?
Now think of it, how many old Mercedes and Volvo's do you see on the road ?
I love these threads, the house, the car, the income.....
So deluded some of you are, you give your lives to the corporation, in exchange for what ?
Status ?
Really ?
So sad.
I live in a cabin that is less than 700 sq feet, is heated by a wood stove, electricity is provided by solar panels and a battery bank, and I drive a 1982 volvo wagon that is literally rusting apart, the motor has over 350K on it and it still runs like a Swiss watch.
I bought it 10 years ago for less than $1000.
The savings ?
That's all going into my retirement villa in Mexico, soon to be constructed next year.
Thanks NANA !
BMW's are nice, don't get me wrong, but how many older Beemers do you see on the road ?
Not very many, eh ?
Now think of it, how many old Mercedes and Volvo's do you see on the road ?
I love these threads, the house, the car, the income.....
So deluded some of you are, you give your lives to the corporation, in exchange for what ?
Status ?
Really ?
So sad.
I live in a cabin that is less than 700 sq feet, is heated by a wood stove, electricity is provided by solar panels and a battery bank, and I drive a 1982 volvo wagon that is literally rusting apart, the motor has over 350K on it and it still runs like a Swiss watch.
I bought it 10 years ago for less than $1000.
The savings ?
That's all going into my retirement villa in Mexico, soon to be constructed next year.
Thanks NANA !
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Left4aReason
()
Date: July 29, 2013 02:45PM
and young kids driving them too. glad my parents taught me the value of things and didn't hand me a 40,000 car the day I turned 16
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: July 29, 2013 03:00PM
My old man always quipped "Son, never buy a car you can't afford to total".
The only thing more annoying than imported car owners are one that bitch over every little nick and scratch on their car. Don't get me wrong, I am all about taking care of your things, but don't be so naïve and buy a car that will be driven in this area with the expectation it wont get fucked up at some point.
If you really are Johnny Money Bags then you wont stress about every little dig and scratch you find on your car because 1) You can afford to fix it and 2) You don't care about resale vale.
The only thing more annoying than imported car owners are one that bitch over every little nick and scratch on their car. Don't get me wrong, I am all about taking care of your things, but don't be so naïve and buy a car that will be driven in this area with the expectation it wont get fucked up at some point.
If you really are Johnny Money Bags then you wont stress about every little dig and scratch you find on your car because 1) You can afford to fix it and 2) You don't care about resale vale.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
M3ftw
()
Date: July 29, 2013 03:36PM
I agree there are a lot of BMWs around here but that is what you get in afluent areas. It does not mean they are all weathly. If you are going to be stuck in traffic all day, you may as well make it more enjoyable.
What I don't understand is the need for an 8000 sqft home with just two people.
There is no doubt people are trying to compete with the jones's...
What I don't understand is the need for an 8000 sqft home with just two people.
There is no doubt people are trying to compete with the jones's...
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Stabitha
()
Date: July 29, 2013 04:08PM
It's in the stick Wrote:
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>
> Only a "light loafer" would buy an auto beemer.
> Most women I know bought a manual. Manipulation of
> the controls separates drivers from compensators.
Wow......now manliness is measured by transmission choice?
Little do you posers even know that most high performance race cars, Im talking 24 Hours of LeMans LMP1 and GT Class type stuff, have automatic clutchless transmissions.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/29/2013 04:08PM by Stabitha.
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>
> Only a "light loafer" would buy an auto beemer.
> Most women I know bought a manual. Manipulation of
> the controls separates drivers from compensators.
Wow......now manliness is measured by transmission choice?
Little do you posers even know that most high performance race cars, Im talking 24 Hours of LeMans LMP1 and GT Class type stuff, have automatic clutchless transmissions.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/29/2013 04:08PM by Stabitha.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Gerrymanderer2
()
Date: July 29, 2013 04:15PM
North Dakota is going through an oil boom. Job security and enterprise is on the rise. I can imagine quite a few bimmers there soon. We're just better at borrowing money is all.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
who cares
()
Date: July 29, 2013 04:19PM
bmw, mercedes, lexus, and infiniti's are just like assholes. everyone around here has one, some are assholes as well.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Stickless
()
Date: July 29, 2013 04:19PM
Stabitha Wrote:
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> It's in the stick Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> > Only a "light loafer" would buy an auto beemer.
> > Most women I know bought a manual. Manipulation
> of
> > the controls separates drivers from
> compensators.
>
> Wow......now manliness is measured by transmission
> choice?
>
> Little do you posers even know that most high
> performance race cars, Im talking 24 Hours of
> LeMans LMP1 and GT Class type stuff, have
> automatic clutchless transmissions.
Wow! They even have drugs so you can get a hard on.
Anything is justifiable when you are lazy.
Automatic transmissions are used because it's 24 hours.
-------------------------------------------------------
> It's in the stick Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> > Only a "light loafer" would buy an auto beemer.
> > Most women I know bought a manual. Manipulation
> of
> > the controls separates drivers from
> compensators.
>
> Wow......now manliness is measured by transmission
> choice?
>
> Little do you posers even know that most high
> performance race cars, Im talking 24 Hours of
> LeMans LMP1 and GT Class type stuff, have
> automatic clutchless transmissions.
Wow! They even have drugs so you can get a hard on.
Anything is justifiable when you are lazy.
Automatic transmissions are used because it's 24 hours.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
To Cool to Care
()
Date: July 29, 2013 04:26PM
M3ftw Wrote:
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> I agree there are a lot of BMWs around here but
> that is what you get in afluent areas. It does not
> mean they are all weathly. If you are going to be
> stuck in traffic all day, you may as well make it
> more enjoyable.
>
> What I don't understand is the need for an 8000
> sqft home with just two people.
>
> There is no doubt people are trying to compete
> with the jones's...
Stuck? As long as the AC works, who cares.
Actually the new nazi cars turn off automatically when static.
If I'm gonna pollute then at least let me be cool while I'm wasting my life in traffic.
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> I agree there are a lot of BMWs around here but
> that is what you get in afluent areas. It does not
> mean they are all weathly. If you are going to be
> stuck in traffic all day, you may as well make it
> more enjoyable.
>
> What I don't understand is the need for an 8000
> sqft home with just two people.
>
> There is no doubt people are trying to compete
> with the jones's...
Stuck? As long as the AC works, who cares.
Actually the new nazi cars turn off automatically when static.
If I'm gonna pollute then at least let me be cool while I'm wasting my life in traffic.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
ajaj
()
Date: July 29, 2013 04:57PM
haters gonna hate
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Totalled
()
Date: July 29, 2013 04:59PM
I can afford to total a Beemer 'cause I have auto insuance!
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
blanche
()
Date: July 29, 2013 05:21PM
What's the difference between a porcupine and a BMW?
The pricks are on the outside of a porcupine.
The pricks are on the outside of a porcupine.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Stabitha
()
Date: July 29, 2013 05:27PM
Stickless Wrote:
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>
>
> Wow! They even have drugs so you can get a hard
> on.
> Anything is justifiable when you are lazy.
> Automatic transmissions are used because it's 24
> hours.
Well Mario, youre wrong. Because they use the same trans in the shorter races too.
It's because they shift faster, more reliable, and use less parts.
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>
>
> Wow! They even have drugs so you can get a hard
> on.
> Anything is justifiable when you are lazy.
> Automatic transmissions are used because it's 24
> hours.
Well Mario, youre wrong. Because they use the same trans in the shorter races too.
It's because they shift faster, more reliable, and use less parts.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
"My Left Foot"
()
Date: July 29, 2013 06:21PM
Stabitha Wrote:
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> Stickless Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> >
> > Wow! They even have drugs so you can get a hard
> > on.
> > Anything is justifiable when you are lazy.
> > Automatic transmissions are used because it's
> 24
> > hours.
>
> Well Mario, youre wrong. Because they use the same
> trans in the shorter races too.
>
> It's because they shift faster, more reliable, and
> use less parts.
So does a vibrator. Better keep this on the down and low thou.
I still like sticks and pedals. They keep my chopper in the air and my old 356SE on the road.
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> Stickless Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> >
> > Wow! They even have drugs so you can get a hard
> > on.
> > Anything is justifiable when you are lazy.
> > Automatic transmissions are used because it's
> 24
> > hours.
>
> Well Mario, youre wrong. Because they use the same
> trans in the shorter races too.
>
> It's because they shift faster, more reliable, and
> use less parts.
So does a vibrator. Better keep this on the down and low thou.
I still like sticks and pedals. They keep my chopper in the air and my old 356SE on the road.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Truth is
()
Date: July 29, 2013 07:38PM
I'm amazed at how many people can't drive a BMW. Or Mercedes for that matter.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
The Stig
()
Date: July 29, 2013 07:42PM
Stabitha Wrote:
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> Stickless Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> >
> > Wow! They even have drugs so you can get a hard
> > on.
> > Anything is justifiable when you are lazy.
> > Automatic transmissions are used because it's
> 24
> > hours.
>
> Well Mario, youre wrong. Because they use the same
> trans in the shorter races too.
>
> It's because they shift faster, more reliable, and
> use less parts.
They're not really an automatic trans. They're electronically shifted manuals.
Not any less parts than a manual. Most in fact are more parts and more complicated between the actuators and computer controls. They do shift faster.
Also, if there's a problem with theirs they just go get another off of the team trailer. The straight manuals are bad enough in the BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, etc. I hate to think what some of these new transmissions will cost to replace. Most of even something like the 6-speed Getrag manuals you'll find like two other shops in the country beyond BMW who kinda sorta rebuild them, so you're stuck pulling from wrecks or paying stealer prices.
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> Stickless Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> >
> >
> > Wow! They even have drugs so you can get a hard
> > on.
> > Anything is justifiable when you are lazy.
> > Automatic transmissions are used because it's
> 24
> > hours.
>
> Well Mario, youre wrong. Because they use the same
> trans in the shorter races too.
>
> It's because they shift faster, more reliable, and
> use less parts.
They're not really an automatic trans. They're electronically shifted manuals.
Not any less parts than a manual. Most in fact are more parts and more complicated between the actuators and computer controls. They do shift faster.
Also, if there's a problem with theirs they just go get another off of the team trailer. The straight manuals are bad enough in the BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, etc. I hate to think what some of these new transmissions will cost to replace. Most of even something like the 6-speed Getrag manuals you'll find like two other shops in the country beyond BMW who kinda sorta rebuild them, so you're stuck pulling from wrecks or paying stealer prices.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
HiJinx
()
Date: July 30, 2013 05:56PM
They come with the Obamaphones now, so people won't feel so bad about having to go on public assistance. Makes them appear successful when tooling around the 'hood.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
LetsRock
()
Date: July 30, 2013 06:47PM
Minions Wrote:
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> It's a bullshit status symbol around here. Most
> people drive them not because they appreciate the
> cars performance but because they feel the need to
> fit in.
I own two so I fit in nicely.
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> It's a bullshit status symbol around here. Most
> people drive them not because they appreciate the
> cars performance but because they feel the need to
> fit in.
I own two so I fit in nicely.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
LetsRock
()
Date: July 30, 2013 06:54PM
AMC Gremlin Wrote:
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> I almost forgot they throw in the "Free safety
> check" where they tell you the brakes need
> replaced "Soon". Soon as in before 2018. Front
> disc pads and new rotors you are looking at $1,500
> easy.
You know NOTHING about BMWs. I just replaced the front pads, rotors, and wear sensor on my wife's 2007 328xi for $203.
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> I almost forgot they throw in the "Free safety
> check" where they tell you the brakes need
> replaced "Soon". Soon as in before 2018. Front
> disc pads and new rotors you are looking at $1,500
> easy.
You know NOTHING about BMWs. I just replaced the front pads, rotors, and wear sensor on my wife's 2007 328xi for $203.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Stabitha
()
Date: July 30, 2013 07:04PM
Did it yourself right? No way in hell a BMW shop would do it for that.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
LetsRock
()
Date: July 30, 2013 07:07PM
Stabitha Wrote:
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> Did it yourself right? No way in hell a BMW shop
> would do it for that.
Correct!! A good set of tools and YouTube is all you need. I refuse to pay someone to something I can do for myself. I even have the tool to reset the service lights after performing any maintenance.
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> Did it yourself right? No way in hell a BMW shop
> would do it for that.
Correct!! A good set of tools and YouTube is all you need. I refuse to pay someone to something I can do for myself. I even have the tool to reset the service lights after performing any maintenance.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Acronym
()
Date: July 30, 2013 07:09PM
Stabitha Wrote:
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> Did it yourself right? No way in hell a BMW shop
> would do it for that.
+1, Stabby. That's what the parts cost.
BMW = Bring More Wrenches
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> Did it yourself right? No way in hell a BMW shop
> would do it for that.
+1, Stabby. That's what the parts cost.
BMW = Bring More Wrenches
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
LetsRock
()
Date: July 30, 2013 07:10PM
Acronym Wrote:
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> Stabitha Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Did it yourself right? No way in hell a BMW
> shop
> > would do it for that.
>
> +1, Stabby. That's what the parts cost.
>
> BMW = Bring More Wrenches
BMW = Bang More Women
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> Stabitha Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Did it yourself right? No way in hell a BMW
> shop
> > would do it for that.
>
> +1, Stabby. That's what the parts cost.
>
> BMW = Bring More Wrenches
BMW = Bang More Women
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Sticking it
()
Date: July 30, 2013 07:31PM
LetsRock Wrote:
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> AMC Gremlin Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I almost forgot they throw in the "Free safety
> > check" where they tell you the brakes need
> > replaced "Soon". Soon as in before 2018. Front
> > disc pads and new rotors you are looking at
> $1,500
> > easy.
>
>
> You know NOTHING about BMWs. I just replaced the
> front pads, rotors, and wear sensor on my wife's
> 2007 328xi for $203.
WoW.... Rebuilt a few engines on the 3 and 7 series. Most light loafers don't even know how to check and top off the oil. Why use a reset tool when you can buy software for the ECU? Then you can run diagnostics and modify the performance.
Personally I drive a Porsche. The 356 and 911 without all the silly crap. The 356 is 50 years and restored to oringinal condition.
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> AMC Gremlin Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I almost forgot they throw in the "Free safety
> > check" where they tell you the brakes need
> > replaced "Soon". Soon as in before 2018. Front
> > disc pads and new rotors you are looking at
> $1,500
> > easy.
>
>
> You know NOTHING about BMWs. I just replaced the
> front pads, rotors, and wear sensor on my wife's
> 2007 328xi for $203.
WoW.... Rebuilt a few engines on the 3 and 7 series. Most light loafers don't even know how to check and top off the oil. Why use a reset tool when you can buy software for the ECU? Then you can run diagnostics and modify the performance.
Personally I drive a Porsche. The 356 and 911 without all the silly crap. The 356 is 50 years and restored to oringinal condition.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
The Donger
()
Date: July 30, 2013 07:40PM
Sticking it Wrote:
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> Personally I drive a Porsche.
Sorry about your penis...
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> Personally I drive a Porsche.
Sorry about your penis...
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
jelly
()
Date: July 30, 2013 07:51PM
The Donger Wrote:
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> Sticking it Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Personally I drive a Porsche.
>
> Sorry about your penis...
LOL more inference based on car choice. jealous and socially awkward people are sad. :(
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> Sticking it Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Personally I drive a Porsche.
>
> Sorry about your penis...
LOL more inference based on car choice. jealous and socially awkward people are sad. :(
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Sticking it in
()
Date: July 30, 2013 08:05PM
The Donger Wrote:
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> Sticking it Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Personally I drive a Porsche.
>
> Sorry about your penis...
Some buy to compensate while others drive to enjoy. The 356 is best served with a beautiful blonde, jeans and a joint. A air-cooled 4 cylinder rear mounted motor producing less than 100hp won't compensate for much. But hell, the lady is already in the bucket seat.
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> Sticking it Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Personally I drive a Porsche.
>
> Sorry about your penis...
Some buy to compensate while others drive to enjoy. The 356 is best served with a beautiful blonde, jeans and a joint. A air-cooled 4 cylinder rear mounted motor producing less than 100hp won't compensate for much. But hell, the lady is already in the bucket seat.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
LetsRock
()
Date: July 31, 2013 09:24AM
Sticking it Wrote:
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> LetsRock Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > AMC Gremlin Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > I almost forgot they throw in the "Free
> safety
> > > check" where they tell you the brakes need
> > > replaced "Soon". Soon as in before 2018.
> Front
> > > disc pads and new rotors you are looking at
> > $1,500
> > > easy.
> >
> >
> > You know NOTHING about BMWs. I just replaced
> the
> > front pads, rotors, and wear sensor on my
> wife's
> > 2007 328xi for $203.
>
> WoW.... Rebuilt a few engines on the 3 and 7
> series. Most light loafers don't even know how to
> check and top off the oil. Why use a reset tool
> when you can buy software for the ECU? Then you
> can run diagnostics and modify the performance.
> Personally I drive a Porsche. The 356 and 911
> without all the silly crap. The 356 is 50 years
> and restored to oringinal condition.
I see no value in re-tuning the engine. If I had the 335, I might consider it, but without the turbos and dual exhaust the cars are just daily drivers. The reset tool is only used to turn off the idiot lights on the dash.
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> LetsRock Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > AMC Gremlin Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > I almost forgot they throw in the "Free
> safety
> > > check" where they tell you the brakes need
> > > replaced "Soon". Soon as in before 2018.
> Front
> > > disc pads and new rotors you are looking at
> > $1,500
> > > easy.
> >
> >
> > You know NOTHING about BMWs. I just replaced
> the
> > front pads, rotors, and wear sensor on my
> wife's
> > 2007 328xi for $203.
>
> WoW.... Rebuilt a few engines on the 3 and 7
> series. Most light loafers don't even know how to
> check and top off the oil. Why use a reset tool
> when you can buy software for the ECU? Then you
> can run diagnostics and modify the performance.
> Personally I drive a Porsche. The 356 and 911
> without all the silly crap. The 356 is 50 years
> and restored to oringinal condition.
I see no value in re-tuning the engine. If I had the 335, I might consider it, but without the turbos and dual exhaust the cars are just daily drivers. The reset tool is only used to turn off the idiot lights on the dash.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
The Donger
()
Date: July 31, 2013 09:31AM
jelly Wrote:
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> The Donger Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Sticking it Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Personally I drive a Porsche.
> >
> > Sorry about your penis...
>
>
> LOL more inference based on car choice. jealous
> and socially awkward people are sad. :(
I wouldn't know...I'm too busy dropping panties in my E-Type...
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> The Donger Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Sticking it Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Personally I drive a Porsche.
> >
> > Sorry about your penis...
>
>
> LOL more inference based on car choice. jealous
> and socially awkward people are sad. :(
I wouldn't know...I'm too busy dropping panties in my E-Type...
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
BrianSchoeneman
()
Date: July 31, 2013 10:55AM
Both BMW and Mercedes have entry-level and mid-level models that cost less than my American made, union built car. They may be a status symbol, but only to folks who don't know what they actually cost.
Most of the higher end luxury cars have trannies that work in both automatic and manual mode, and many American sports cars, like mine, also do. That way you get the best of both worlds.
A lot goes into buying a car, and the folks who think they need to buy a German made car to fit in around here need to think again.
Most of the higher end luxury cars have trannies that work in both automatic and manual mode, and many American sports cars, like mine, also do. That way you get the best of both worlds.
A lot goes into buying a car, and the folks who think they need to buy a German made car to fit in around here need to think again.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: July 31, 2013 11:08AM
But German entry level vehicles give you less car for the money. Price comparable American vehicles have more space for passengers.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
LetsRock
()
Date: July 31, 2013 01:28PM
Hay Zeus Wrote:
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> But German entry level vehicles give you less car
> for the money. Price comparable American vehicles
> have more space for passengers.
Passengers??? Only mexicans drive around with passengers. My car is for ME and sometimes my wife.
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> But German entry level vehicles give you less car
> for the money. Price comparable American vehicles
> have more space for passengers.
Passengers??? Only mexicans drive around with passengers. My car is for ME and sometimes my wife.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
uyDux
()
Date: August 01, 2013 01:19PM
E46 5 speed w/ 250k and original clutch. Hasn't been to the dealer since warranty expired. 27mpg city / 34 highway daily driver.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
katiesmith
()
Date: August 01, 2013 01:27PM
You'd be less impressed if you looked at the financials of a lot of these people only to realize they are in debt.
Amazed Wrote:
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> I moved here from North Dakota 3 months ago. If
> somebody drove a bmw in my little town they were
> considered very well off, and I mean VERY well
> off.
>
> I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's around
> here. Mercedes too!
>
> Hopefully one day I'll be as lucky as the people
> around here!
Amazed Wrote:
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> I moved here from North Dakota 3 months ago. If
> somebody drove a bmw in my little town they were
> considered very well off, and I mean VERY well
> off.
>
> I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's around
> here. Mercedes too!
>
> Hopefully one day I'll be as lucky as the people
> around here!
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Hay Zeus
()
Date: August 01, 2013 02:10PM
LetsRock Wrote:
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> Hay Zeus Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > But German entry level vehicles give you less
> car
> > for the money. Price comparable American
> vehicles
> > have more space for passengers.
>
>
> Passengers??? Only mexicans drive around with
> passengers. My car is for ME and sometimes my
> wife.
Lucky cow....I mean gal
-------------------------------------------------------
> Hay Zeus Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > But German entry level vehicles give you less
> car
> > for the money. Price comparable American
> vehicles
> > have more space for passengers.
>
>
> Passengers??? Only mexicans drive around with
> passengers. My car is for ME and sometimes my
> wife.
Lucky cow....I mean gal
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
toolbags
()
Date: August 01, 2013 02:41PM
If you really want to be amazed go hang out at either Reston Town Center or Fairfax Town Center on any given evening so you can see the douchebags that drive these BMW's in action.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
svennestle
()
Date: August 01, 2013 05:22PM
amazed? how about frightened?
gov workers lift of a finger gets hours of planning and sweat from private / local workers. they jail or call insane anyone who is against their high pay.
i had a german vehicle once (a cheapo though). nothign against them.
but they got shares bought up by Chrysler when they were doing BAD ($8/gal gas in germany, and auto workers working 1/2 day at the time)
now after the loan they have renewed facilities, make luxury cars beyond what luxury needs: and them and Fiat are claiming they own Chrystler
BUT THE US TAXPAYER bailed out chrystler a few times. so how coudl it be two foreign countries with failing auto firms getting loans from a USA failed firm (who itself was on a loan) and all of the sudden have new auto lines in their own country providing jobs: ours is still failing, and they are claiming they own it?
hmm!!!11
gotta admit their diesel design is good :) but who paid?
gov workers lift of a finger gets hours of planning and sweat from private / local workers. they jail or call insane anyone who is against their high pay.
i had a german vehicle once (a cheapo though). nothign against them.
but they got shares bought up by Chrysler when they were doing BAD ($8/gal gas in germany, and auto workers working 1/2 day at the time)
now after the loan they have renewed facilities, make luxury cars beyond what luxury needs: and them and Fiat are claiming they own Chrystler
BUT THE US TAXPAYER bailed out chrystler a few times. so how coudl it be two foreign countries with failing auto firms getting loans from a USA failed firm (who itself was on a loan) and all of the sudden have new auto lines in their own country providing jobs: ours is still failing, and they are claiming they own it?
hmm!!!11
gotta admit their diesel design is good :) but who paid?
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
amg guy
()
Date: August 01, 2013 11:34PM
A BMW is a poor mans mercedes benz.
Nothing impressive to me about owning a bmw.
Nothing impressive to me about owning a bmw.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Stabitha
()
Date: August 02, 2013 12:15AM
amg guy Wrote:
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> A BMW is a poor mans mercedes benz.
>
>
>
> Nothing impressive to me about owning a bmw.
And a Benz is a poor man's Ferrari
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> A BMW is a poor mans mercedes benz.
>
>
>
> Nothing impressive to me about owning a bmw.
And a Benz is a poor man's Ferrari
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
NewMoney
()
Date: August 02, 2013 01:17AM
Ferrari is a poor man's 727-23
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
4 wheels and maybe a spare
()
Date: August 02, 2013 06:33AM
Stabitha Wrote:
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> amg guy Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > A BMW is a poor mans mercedes benz.
> >
> >
> >
> > Nothing impressive to me about owning a bmw.
>
> And a Benz is a poor man's Ferrari
You're comparing a Mercedes to a Ferrari? Get out of your basement more,Stabitha.
Keep it real
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> amg guy Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > A BMW is a poor mans mercedes benz.
> >
> >
> >
> > Nothing impressive to me about owning a bmw.
>
> And a Benz is a poor man's Ferrari
You're comparing a Mercedes to a Ferrari? Get out of your basement more,Stabitha.
Keep it real
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
BrianSchoeneman
()
Date: August 02, 2013 10:15AM
If you want a high end luxury car, buy a Cadillac. Have some American pride people!
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
??????
()
Date: August 02, 2013 10:19AM
"high end luxury car, buy a Cadillac"
I LOL'd
I LOL'd
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
BrianSchoeneman
()
Date: August 02, 2013 10:35AM
?????? Wrote:
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> "high end luxury car, buy a Cadillac"
>
> I LOL'd
*sigh*
Nobody loves their country anymore.
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> "high end luxury car, buy a Cadillac"
>
> I LOL'd
*sigh*
Nobody loves their country anymore.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
abelard
()
Date: August 05, 2013 12:36PM
>Nobody loves their country anymore.
I love my country - you can buy BMWs here.
I love my country - you can buy BMWs here.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
NewMoney
()
Date: August 05, 2013 12:59PM
Nobody is the 'Metro' area loves or gives a rats ass about their country. They are government bots that would sell their family for money, let alone their country.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Amg boy
()
Date: September 14, 2014 09:14PM
H8rzzz
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
BuyAmerican
()
Date: September 14, 2014 09:37PM
For the same price of a 5 series sedan,
you can get a new Ford Taurus AND a new Ford Focus.
Economics anyone?
you can get a new Ford Taurus AND a new Ford Focus.
Economics anyone?
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Ludwig
()
Date: September 14, 2014 09:38PM
Buick??
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Bmw f30'owner
()
Date: September 14, 2014 09:39PM
BuyAmerican Wrote:
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> For the same price of a 5 series sedan,
> you can get a new Ford Taurus AND a new Ford
> Focus.
>
> Economics anyone?
Quality vs quantity
-------------------------------------------------------
> For the same price of a 5 series sedan,
> you can get a new Ford Taurus AND a new Ford
> Focus.
>
> Economics anyone?
Quality vs quantity
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
xcnhj
()
Date: September 15, 2014 10:11AM
What's with all the men driving BMW's with receding hairlines? They'd look way better with some hairplugs and a Honda. Kind of like the fat lady with and LV bag, what's the point?
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
Driver Dude
()
Date: September 15, 2014 12:13PM
Amazed Wrote:
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> I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County.
I agree. Especially when you consider how much better Mercedes-Benz & Audi cars are by comparison.
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> I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County.
I agree. Especially when you consider how much better Mercedes-Benz & Audi cars are by comparison.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
lifestyles of the rich
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Date: September 15, 2014 12:14PM
Another prominent BMW driver is none other than Tara Brach. Brach is a psychologist and meditation teacher. She is noted for having received endorsements from FCPS and plans to start a "mindfulness" initiative there.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
The_Grammar_Police.
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Date: September 15, 2014 12:16PM
xcnhj Wrote:
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> What's with all the men driving BMW's with
> receding hairlines?
Cars don't have hairlines.
"What's with all the men with receding hairlines driving BMWs?"
You have been served.
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> What's with all the men driving BMW's with
> receding hairlines?
Cars don't have hairlines.
"What's with all the men with receding hairlines driving BMWs?"
You have been served.
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
mercs are for arabs, audisr4fags
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Date: September 15, 2014 12:20PM
Driver Dude Wrote:
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> Amazed Wrote:
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> > I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in
> Fairfax County.
>
> I agree. Especially when you consider how much
> better Mercedes-Benz & Audi cars are by
> comparison.
Performance wise, bmw are far superior to Mercs. Mercs are better for luxury and comfort. They are perfect for retired women and arabs. Audis look nice, but still aren't quite as fast or nice as a BMW. They cost less which is a plus.
I'm talking about regular models that you see everyday, and not the sport ones like RS/M/AMG.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2012-bmw-328i-page-6
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> Amazed Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in
> Fairfax County.
>
> I agree. Especially when you consider how much
> better Mercedes-Benz & Audi cars are by
> comparison.
Performance wise, bmw are far superior to Mercs. Mercs are better for luxury and comfort. They are perfect for retired women and arabs. Audis look nice, but still aren't quite as fast or nice as a BMW. They cost less which is a plus.
I'm talking about regular models that you see everyday, and not the sport ones like RS/M/AMG.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/2012-bmw-328i-page-6
Re: I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's in Fairfax County
Posted by:
HLy46
()
Date: September 15, 2014 12:43PM
Amazed Wrote:
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> I moved here from North Dakota 3 months ago. If
> somebody drove a bmw in my little town they were
> considered very well off, and I mean VERY well
> off.
>
> I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's around
> here. Mercedes too!
>
> Hopefully one day I'll be as lucky as the people
> around here!
many of them are your congressman and senators and staff from ND, their "secretaries" (whores) and mexicans they hire to do their light labor and foreigners they have "ties with".
Welcome to Fairfax !
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> I moved here from North Dakota 3 months ago. If
> somebody drove a bmw in my little town they were
> considered very well off, and I mean VERY well
> off.
>
> I am amazed by how many people drive BMW's around
> here. Mercedes too!
>
> Hopefully one day I'll be as lucky as the people
> around here!
many of them are your congressman and senators and staff from ND, their "secretaries" (whores) and mexicans they hire to do their light labor and foreigners they have "ties with".
Welcome to Fairfax !