I knew I shouldn't have said anything....

Flibster · 15-11-2006, 00:00

The Are BMW's Crap in Motors on the other place.

I put an opinion up that I'd rather have a Yugo than a BMW....aaand apparently my opinion is wronger than a very wrong thing indeed.

First reply - points out that I drive a Renault Megane *and implys - so what do I know...*

I'd truly forgotten what a friendly place that is.

As I put in my last post in that thread. I really do feel as welcome as a turn in a sandwich there.

It's turned into a "Don't like BMW's? **** off" forum.

I can only think of one positive thing about BMW..they produced a supremely good 6.2l V12...15 years ago. Although - I was very pleasently surprised by their F1 team this year.

Thats the Motors URL added to my blocklist.

GAAAAH! It used to be nice there.

Then I started getting told to prove my mates collection of cars. Said that I didn't want to as it's HIS collection not mine so it's not really right for me to go splashing photo's everywhere.

Then I started getting abused by people I didn't know for my opinion on a F1 driver they didn't know or have worked with. *police investigation is still ongoing...death threats are fun...

*

I give up.....

I'm going to go and get a car that certain people on there will really object to as it's old *and as such only worthy for a scrapyard*,
Italian *will break down before I've even tried to start it*,
Not a mobile computer *how will I drive it in the winter?*,
Not a mobile armchair *whats the point if it's not comfortable*
and most importantly FUN! *who needs fun when you can have diesel economy and german build quality*

Hang on.........I did do that...

Simon/~Flibster

Matblack · 15-11-2006, 00:04

There is one good thing about BMW

They didn't put their name on this

MB

Flibster · 15-11-2006, 00:21

Were they that ashamed?

*goes back to the naughty corner*

Mark · 15-11-2006, 00:30

Fox gets a Mondeo, Mondeo fans everywhere.
Fox gets a BMW, BMW fans everywhere.

Can I see a pattern emerging here?

As far as I'm concerned, a car gets me from A to B. So long as it's comfortable and doesn't break down in the process, then it'll do. Having said that, fast cars rock. 140mph (GPS verified) down the M4

petemc · 15-11-2006, 01:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Indecisive

Fox gets a Mondeo, Mondeo fans everywhere.
Fox gets a BMW, BMW fans everywhere.

Can I see a pattern emerging here?

IRC is the same. The channel has turned into a BMW garage. I personally don't really like the car. Its bland, normal, kinda dull. It has no spark. Its so clinical. Mathematically precise with no soul. Of course I can't say anything because I drive a Corsa. I also can't say anything in the channel about the recent conversion to a beemer garage because I just know they'll have a go at me for all the stupid camera chats we have. Thing is, I'm not into photography for the kit. I'm in it for the lifestyle, for the drama, for the ability to see the world in different ways. But of course I can't say anything on IRC because I'm out numbered by bloody BMW fanboys with more E numbers than a bag of skittles!

Will · 15-11-2006, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by petemc

IRC is the same. The channel has turned into a BMW garage. I personally don't really like the car. Its bland, normal, kinda dull. It has no spark. Its so clinical. Mathematically precise with no soul. Of course I can't say anything because I drive a Corsa. I also can't say anything in the channel about the recent conversion to a beemer garage because I just know they'll have a go at me for all the stupid camera chats we have. Thing is, I'm not into photography for the kit. I'm in it for the lifestyle, for the drama, for the ability to see the world in different ways. But of course I can't say anything on IRC because I'm out numbered by bloody BMW fanboys with more E numbers than a bag of skittles!

You got it and I agree with you - though I wouldn't mind a more quirky BMW like an M3 or the E39 M5 that TomO has (which is lovely) or a convertible one something a little different - though generally I'd keep away from BMW and very clear of Mercs. You should be able to have an opinion on any car in spite of what you drive. Of course it seldom works out that way :/

FakeSnake · 15-11-2006, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by petemc

IRC is the same. The channel has turned into a BMW garage. I personally don't really like the car. Its bland, normal, kinda dull. It has no spark. Its so clinical. Mathematically precise with no soul. Of course I can't say anything because I drive a Corsa. I also can't say anything in the channel about the recent conversion to a beemer garage because I just know they'll have a go at me for all the stupid camera chats we have. Thing is, I'm not into photography for the kit. I'm in it for the lifestyle, for the drama, for the ability to see the world in different ways. But of course I can't say anything on IRC because I'm out numbered by bloody BMW fanboys with more E numbers than a bag of skittles!

E numbers do my head in. WHY cant they call them by their model names? its a 530i or a 330ci.
I will tell you why, its a superiority complex. They talk in codes.

nothing wrong with stupid camera chats

Dr. Z · 15-11-2006, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by FakeSnake

E numbers do my head in. WHY cant they call them by their model names? its a 530i or a 330ci.
I will tell you why, its a superiority complex. They talk in codes.

nothing wrong with stupid camera chats

Yeah, seperating models in the same way as anyone else talks about anything in terms of models, eg processors being called thoroughbreads or bartons or whatever is being TOTALLY elitist / having a superiority complex.

If you want a reason to have a go at him, at least find a real reason!

FakeSnake · 15-11-2006, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRZ

Yeah, seperating models in the same way as anyone else talks about anything in terms of models, eg processors being called thoroughbreads or bartons or whatever is being TOTALLY elitist / having a superiority complex.

If you want a reason to have a go at him, at least find a real reason!

Hey mate, I was not having a go at him specifically, I was having a go at ALL of them... just showing my BMW ignorance, nothing more.
Its probably the same with processors, I dont know, I am not geeky enough

Will · 15-11-2006, 00:41

With Will Gill n'est-ce pas? What a nutter that man is!

Why isn't he here...

15-11-2006, 00:00	#1
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	I knew I shouldn't have said anything.... The Are BMW's Crap in Motors on the other place. I put an opinion up that I'd rather have a Yugo than a BMW....aaand apparently my opinion is wronger than a very wrong thing indeed. First reply - points out that I drive a Renault Megane and implys - so what do I know... I'd truly forgotten what a friendly place that is. As I put in my last post in that thread. I really do feel as welcome as a turn in a sandwich there. It's turned into a "Don't like BMW's? **** off" forum. I can only think of one positive thing about BMW..they produced a supremely good 6.2l V12...15 years ago. Although - I was very pleasently surprised by their F1 team this year. Thats the Motors URL added to my blocklist. GAAAAH! It used to be nice there. Then I started getting told to prove my mates collection of cars. Said that I didn't want to as it's HIS collection not mine so it's not really right for me to go splashing photo's everywhere. Then I started getting abused by people I didn't know for my opinion on a F1 driver they didn't know or have worked with. police investigation is still ongoing...death threats are fun... I give up..... I'm going to go and get a car that certain people on there will really object to as it's old and as such only worthy for a scrapyard, Italian will break down before I've even tried to start it, Not a mobile computer how will I drive it in the winter?, Not a mobile armchair whats the point if it's not comfortable and most importantly FUN! who needs fun when you can have diesel economy and german build quality Hang on.........I did do that... Simon/~Flibster __________________

15-11-2006, 00:04	#2
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	There is one good thing about BMW They didn't put their name on this MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

15-11-2006, 00:21	#3
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Were they that ashamed? goes back to the naughty corner __________________

15-11-2006, 00:41	#10
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	With Will Gill n'est-ce pas? What a nutter that man is! Why isn't he here... __________________ *No No!*

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Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Fox gets a Mondeo, Mondeo fans everywhere. Fox gets a BMW, BMW fans everywhere. Can I see a pattern emerging here? As far as I'm concerned, a car gets me from A to B. So long as it's comfortable and doesn't break down in the process, then it'll do. Having said that, fast cars rock. 140mph (GPS verified) down the M4