I knew I shouldn't have said anything.... - Page 2

Feek · 15-11-2006, 09:11

I like your car, Matt.

On the flip side, my diesel focus is going in today to hopefully have the electrical fault and the turbo problem sorted out and then I'll be back in there. I'll be so glad to see the back of the BMW that I've been driving for the last month that it's untrue. I just want to get back in my own car, I prefer my rattling old oil burner to the 525i.

People here can't believe it. There are two people in my office who won't hear a word said against BMWs, they both own 3-series (one's 7 years old, one's 5 years old) and they call them TUDM because their's nothing better in existance. These guys simply can't understand why I don't like a BMW.

It's personal taste, nothing more.

But they're so caught up on the "The Ultimate Driving Machine" thang that they can't accept anything else.

Strangely enough, they're the most shallow and easily led people in the office.

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

Matblack · 15-11-2006, 09:20

Never been a fan of BMW, I've always disliked them and the stereotype of the people that drive them (notice that word stereotype thats important).

Jamie and Sinead have a BMW and its comfortable and nice, they don't harp on about it and they don't tell me I should chop in my car and buy a BMW because to them its a car not a lifestyle choice, they are not the sterotype I mentioned before.

What we must remember when we consider what happens 'over there' is that there are many members who are not old enough to drive, who have never been in a nice car and are easily swayed by expensive things and assume they are the best, rather than develop a sense of individuality. Of course they will agree with Fox, hes an Underboss and he states only what is considered to be common knowledge, its much easier to agree than to have, god forbid, an opinion! This isn't an attack on Fox, its an observation of the mentality of many others who read/ post in motors

MB

Haly · 15-11-2006, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by petemc

Over the past few months its been ok, while a certain person hasn't been there

But when they appear boom its a beemer garage

That's a pity

I've had some good conversations with fox about non car related things, but I'll admit the car theme does put me off irc otherwise I'd be in there more often.

Justsomebloke · 15-11-2006, 10:57

My Post = Cat & Pigeons

All you get over there are wannabee M5 owners. All lesser BMW's are rubbish. New BMW's are made of monkey metal and will fall apart within no time at all.
Black mans wheels are what we have called them since the beginning of time.
Nothing wrong with black men of course but BMW's just mean to me South side wannabee gangsters in 300 pound scrap Beeemaas

Having owned a few i know them to be thirsty and slow and bloody expensive to repair even when doing it yourself. Parts are a Rip.
Scrap them all i say and the people that own them

Mark · 15-11-2006, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

What we must remember when we consider what happens 'over there' is that there are many members who are not old enough to drive, who have never been in a nice car and are easily swayed by expensive things and assume they are the best, rather than develop a sense of individuality. Of course they will agree with Fox, hes an Underboss and he states only what is considered to be common knowledge, its much easier to agree than to have, god forbid, an opinion! This isn't an attack on Fox, its an observation of the mentality of many others who read/ post in motors

A very accurate assessment.

FakeSnake · 15-11-2006, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by malc30

My Post = Cat & Pigeons

I hope mine is a bit like that

Bunch of FANBOYS, I HATE IT!!!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MY post over there

right, finally gone throuh this WHOLE thread...

While I think the title of this thread was emotive and possibly leading somewhere to trollsville, there has been some waffle in this thread!

I dont particularly like BMWs, from the esthetics and style, to the 'driving experience'.

Yes I have driven quite a few examples of them, before any one asks. I dont want to WEE on anyones parade here.... BUT, at the point were the BMW becomes greater than its rival, is when the driver is possibly going faster than the speed limit? I just DO NOT believe the BMW is a better car than the equivalent Audi for just normal driving. I personally think, if someone believes that, its just fanboyism.

I would never personally own a BMW, I have never liked the look of them. Yes, to judge a car on looks alone is not enough, thats why I have tested a few... but take this analogy (with a small pinch of salt as I am making it up as I go along!)
You may find a woman who has a fantastic personality, but looks like John Merrick. Would you date her in public? (I know it was a bit rubbish)

petemc · 15-11-2006, 14:16

I just scanned the thread and I'm fairly sure it sounds like a Mac fanboy thread but with BMW's. I have 3 Mac's and I will praise them if I think they're good but I have seen how bad things can get and that thread smacks of fanboyism. Fox actually said that Le Hoff should drive one so he can appreciate the better quality plastic interior over his Mazda. Seriously, wtf?! I thought it was about the driving experience, not the high quality plastic.

I drive my Corsa and I enjoy it, its better than my old Corsa and my old old Fiesta. Gets me from A to B and thats all its for at the moment. My next car is hopefully going to be a FTO because it sounds fantastic, looks great and seems to have a nice character.

Mark · 15-11-2006, 14:20

Indeed. Fox is OK in person, but he's the ultimate car fanboy online - first with Mondeo, now with BMW.

15-11-2006, 09:11	#11
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I like your car, Matt. On the flip side, my diesel focus is going in today to hopefully have the electrical fault and the turbo problem sorted out and then I'll be back in there. I'll be so glad to see the back of the BMW that I've been driving for the last month that it's untrue. I just want to get back in my own car, I prefer my rattling old oil burner to the 525i. People here can't believe it. There are two people in my office who won't hear a word said against BMWs, they both own 3-series (one's 7 years old, one's 5 years old) and they call them TUDM because their's nothing better in existance. These guys simply can't understand why I don't like a BMW. It's personal taste, nothing more. But they're so caught up on the "The Ultimate Driving Machine" thang that they can't accept anything else. Strangely enough, they're the most shallow and easily led people in the office. __________________

15-11-2006, 09:20	#14
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Never been a fan of BMW, I've always disliked them and the stereotype of the people that drive them (notice that word stereotype thats important). Jamie and Sinead have a BMW and its comfortable and nice, they don't harp on about it and they don't tell me I should chop in my car and buy a BMW because to them its a car not a lifestyle choice, they are not the sterotype I mentioned before. What we must remember when we consider what happens 'over there' is that there are many members who are not old enough to drive, who have never been in a nice car and are easily swayed by expensive things and assume they are the best, rather than develop a sense of individuality. Of course they will agree with Fox, hes an Underboss and he states only what is considered to be common knowledge, its much easier to agree than to have, god forbid, an opinion! This isn't an attack on Fox, its an observation of the mentality of many others who read/ post in motors 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, 10:57	#16
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	My Post = Cat & Pigeons All you get over there are wannabee M5 owners. All lesser BMW's are rubbish. New BMW's are made of monkey metal and will fall apart within no time at all. Black mans wheels are what we have called them since the beginning of time. Nothing wrong with black men of course but BMW's just mean to me South side wannabee gangsters in 300 pound scrap Beeemaas Having owned a few i know them to be thirsty and slow and bloody expensive to repair even when doing it yourself. Parts are a Rip. Scrap them all i say and the people that own them __________________

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15-11-2006, 14:16	#19
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	I just scanned the thread and I'm fairly sure it sounds like a Mac fanboy thread but with BMW's. I have 3 Mac's and I will praise them if I think they're good but I have seen how bad things can get and that thread smacks of fanboyism. Fox actually said that Le Hoff should drive one so he can appreciate the better quality plastic interior over his Mazda. Seriously, wtf?! I thought it was about the driving experience, not the high quality plastic. I drive my Corsa and I enjoy it, its better than my old Corsa and my old old Fiesta. Gets me from A to B and thats all its for at the moment. My next car is hopefully going to be a FTO because it sounds fantastic, looks great and seems to have a nice character.

15-11-2006, 14:20	#20
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Indeed. Fox is OK in person, but he's the ultimate car fanboy online - first with Mondeo, now with BMW.