There's A Reason BMW Drivers Are Stereotyped As Pricks!

[coolieman1220]

What's the difference between a porcupine and a BMW?

On a BMW, the prick is on the inside....

I say this because I am irate! I was enjoying a nice ride to work on my newly aquired toy, my 2009 Ducati Monster 696, great day for a ride. So I'm cruisin along on the highway in the middle lane. I notice a beautiful BMW 550i sports package. I always liked those cars, it was an E60 and though I loved them they were a bit underpowered compared to the 535i or the new F10 550i's. He was in the left lane, Jersey plates blacked out windows (prolly some guido) So I'm crusing along and I pass him in the middle lane because he's stuck behind a slow driver in the left. Didn't provoke or anything, didn't fly by. I'm then going to exit so I move over to my right lane. There's a truck in that lane, I pass the truck and I start moving over into the right lane, I'm probably on the dotted line slowly moving over and all of a sudden in my mirror i see a black 550i coming up and blasts by me on the right. I was so upset because what if I had moved into that lane faster? I'm glad I've riden road bikes for years and am used to cars passing me fast right next to me so I didn't get too startled. I was so pissed I was going to chase after him but realized there was no good in that and it just made me think wow now I know why BMW drivers are stereotyped as assholes.

Did he want me to race him? I don't understand because although my bike is the entry level Ducati it still is faster than most cars on the road. I'd leave him in the dust. I wouldn't even consider it because it's very unsafe and I know I'd win so what's the point? It's sad beause I never knew this till I bought my bike but riding a Ducati is a status symbol apparently. Like driving a BMW is to some. People look at it like wow that's the top of the top. I bought it because it's engineered well and I love the styling and practicality of it. I had one guy tell me "How much you pay for that Ducati? 20 grand?" Another guy stare at it, "wow nice bike" he then read Ducati and goes "oh damn no wonder, it's a Ducati" I don't understand people.

Thanks for listening to my rant, drive safe out there and please WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLISTS! We have every right to the road too!

Enjoy your memorial weekend.

[thebrochureman]

I see you point. In the UK it's not much better, some BMW drivers are ok, like the ones in 1 series and diesel BMW's and people in BMW Tourers are ok but the other BMW driver in BMW's like the 5 series, X5's and people in the 6 series are the worst. They think they rule the roads, they will not let anyone out, i live in the countryside so their are lots of lanes and if you meet them your always the one which has to pull over to let them past. It also makes me made because they give all the other BMW driver a bad name.

Thank you also for letting me get this of my chest.

[f6fhellcat13]

I see you point. In the UK it's not much better, some BMW drivers are ok, like the ones in 1 series and diesel BMW's and people in BMW Tourers are ok but the other BMW driver in BMW's like the 5 series, X5's and people in the 6 series are the worst. They think they rule the roads, they will not let anyone out, i live in the countryside so their are lots of lanes and if you meet them your always the one which has to pull over to let them past. It also makes me made because they give all the other BMW driver a bad name.

Thank you also for letting me get this of my chest.

Surely this must be false. Anybody who buys one of those is obviously just buying the car for the badge, not for its actual capabilities. ;)

[Ferrer]

Damn, there I was thinking there was hope left for me.

Now that I have an Audi I guess there's no salvation at all.

Probably.

[PRC777]

I hope I don't transform into a prick. Is there any exception for the 2004 3 series models? Haha.

On a serious note. Have you ever seen a black X6 with them damn tinted windows and some of the most gaudiest chrome rims? I see it so many times, just steady-creepin' all slow across the intersection. GIs in the military here are some serious (and lucky) pricks and they know it. They have military discounts for everything, including cars...including BMWs. However, these pricks have a con; when they get stationed (moved to a different state or country), they can't take their cars with them. So if you have a little hate for them military cats and their baller-status, drug dealer cars, just know that they'll usually keep their whips for at least a year before they give it up. Lulz.

[FastDriver]

I hope I don't transform into a prick. Is there any exception for the 2004 3 series models? Haha.

On a serious note. Have you ever seen a black X6 with them damn tinted windows and some of the most gaudiest chrome rims? I see it so many times, just steady-creepin' all slow across the intersection. GIs in the military here are some serious (and lucky) pricks and they know it. They have military discounts for everything, including cars...including BMWs. However, these pricks have a con; when they get stationed (moved to a different state or country), they can't take their cars with them. So if you have a little hate for them military cats and their baller-status, drug dealer cars, just know that they'll usually keep their whips for at least a year before they give it up. Lulz.


Actually the army ships your car for free. Or you can drive and the army will pay for the travel expenses.

[092326001]

I believe the original saying was about Porsches.

[pimento]

Seems Audi drivers are worse over here, but there's pricks everywhere. I've had some similar experiences on my various bikes, gotta be real aware of who's around you and who needs extra avoidence.

The Duke stigma is there, there's a bunch of people who think they're too expensive for what they are, etc.. just like with cars. Personally I think they're great.

[LHamilton_w]

What's the difference between a porcupine and a BMW?

On a BMW, the prick is on the inside....

I say this because I am irate! I was enjoying a nice ride to work on my newly aquired toy, my 2009 Ducati Monster 696, great day for a ride. So I'm cruisin along on the highway in the middle lane. I notice a beautiful BMW 550i sports package. I always liked those cars, it was an E60 and though I loved them they were a bit underpowered compared to the 535i or the new F10 550i's. He was in the left lane, Jersey plates blacked out windows (prolly some guido) So I'm crusing along and I pass him in the middle lane because he's stuck behind a slow driver in the left. Didn't provoke or anything, didn't fly by. I'm then going to exit so I move over to my right lane. There's a truck in that lane, I pass the truck and I start moving over into the right lane, I'm probably on the dotted line slowly moving over and all of a sudden in my mirror i see a black 550i coming up and blasts by me on the right. I was so upset because what if I had moved into that lane faster? I'm glad I've riden road bikes for years and am used to cars passing me fast right next to me so I didn't get too startled. I was so pissed I was going to chase after him but realized there was no good in that and it just made me think wow now I know why BMW drivers are stereotyped as assholes.

Did he want me to race him? I don't understand because although my bike is the entry level Ducati it still is faster than most cars on the road. I'd leave him in the dust. I wouldn't even consider it because it's very unsafe and I know I'd win so what's the point? It's sad beause I never knew this till I bought my bike but riding a Ducati is a status symbol apparently. Like driving a BMW is to some. People look at it like wow that's the top of the top. I bought it because it's engineered well and I love the styling and practicality of it. I had one guy tell me "How much you pay for that Ducati? 20 grand?" Another guy stare at it, "wow nice bike" he then read Ducati and goes "oh damn no wonder, it's a Ducati" I don't understand people.

Thanks for listening to my rant, drive safe out there and please WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLISTS! We have every right to the road too!

Enjoy your memorial weekend.

Quick question: Don't you drive a BMW yourself? :p (I've seen your 335d ;))

But seriously, I get your point about how many should be more careful around motorcyclists. And yes, like BMW's, Ducati's are indeed status symbols.

[Cobrafan427]

Coincidentally, i was passed by a drop top M6 today on 78 headed out of New Jersey. He was doing about 100 (me and the rest of traffic were doing 80) and weaving in and out of the 3 lanes of traffic

[Ferrer]

Seems Audi drivers are worse over here
I can agree with that.

And the newer they are, or the cheapest the worse it gets.

[thebrochureman]

^^^ Same, in the UK Audi driver's are worse than BMW driver's.

[NicFromLA]

He was in the left lane, Jersey plates blacked out windows (prolly some guido)

There's your problem: Dirty Jerz.

Personally I think Prius drivers are the biggest pricks. Their attitude seems to be: I'm saving the world, so traffic laws and common curiously do not apply to me.

[Commodore GS/E]

There are loads of idiots on the streets, not just BMW drivers. Where I live, it's all about the Audi people...
But i think BMW's image is an important reason why all the stupid racers buy one. They have a sporty image which could be one of the reasons for that.

[IndianDrives]

I think its pleasure for me to drives this kind of cars ever.

[henk4]

it seems that in many countries Audi drivers have taken over the traditional role of the BMW driver as "prick of the motorway" Our country is no different, and judging from where I drive in Europe, it is no different in neighbouring countries as well.

[ruim20]

I guess it does have something to do with the 'rich' person mind or personality. some studies say that 'rich' people tend to be more centered around themselfs (egotistical?) ence the particular behaviour seen in thoose highend car drivers.

[Ferrer]

The problem is that many of those pricks aren't that rich.

I'd say that this behaviour goes down the bigger and more expensive the german car is.

I mean, an A3 driver will probably be more prone to tailgating than an A8L driver.

[henk4]

The problem is that many of those pricks aren't that rich.

I'd say that this behaviour goes down the bigger and more expensive the german car is.

I mean, an A3 driver will probably be more prone to tailgating than an A8L driver.

yes, but with the drivers of the Q models (and the X-models for BMW) it is exactly the opposite.

[Ferrer]

It is indeed a much more mixed bag.

Don't want to be (too) elitist, but an oversimplified analysis could focus on the new money v old money relating to more tailgating v less tailgating.

[henk4]

It is indeed a much more mixed bag.

Don't want to be (too) elitist, but an oversimplified analysis could focus on the new money v old money relating to more tailgating v less tailgating.

it may sound oversimplified, but I think it is spot-on.

[Kitdy]

... and the tendency of old money to skew M-B? M-B sedan owners seem to be the least douchey of the trifecta of German luxury manufacturers.

[Ferrer]

I would say also, based on my highly unscientific analysis, that Benzes also have the lowest average motorway speed compared to the other two posh Germans.

That could also be related to being nicer on the road.

[Kitdy]

The stereotypical d-bag around here rocks an ill-coloured E46 M3 convertible.

[Commodore GS/E]

I would say also, based on my highly unscientific analysis, that Benzes also have the lowest average motorway speed compared to the other two posh Germans.

That could also be related to being nicer on the road.

Mercs aren't as prone to idiots as BMW and Audi are, maybe because of their reputation. Audi desperately wants to be cool (and has suceeded here), and BMW always had a sporty image. Mercedes' marketing is more focused on class and less on sport/ youth which probably helps them a lot.

[ruim20]

I wonder if we would change in road maners being given a top BMW or Audi?

[PRC777]

The MB drivers have toned down quite a bit in my experiences on the road. They're just basically driving their very modern-looking C-Classes very carefully...

[pimento]

Many Merc drivers around here are still pretty terrible, but in a different way.. useless rather than aggressive drivers.

[DesmoRob]

To many people Ducs are very exclusive. In small town Penticton where I'm from, my bike was like a mythical beast that people weren't sure if they'd seen or not. No word of a lie, I walked into this custom bike shop where they typically work on Harleys, and the business owner says to me "whoa, we were wondering if and when you were going to walk in here. People all over town have been talking about your bike!" That comment gave me wood.