[The X Men]

This is the second BMW I have owned and the last one was over 15 years ago. I owned mostly Audi and Lexus in between that time. One thing I notice about driving my Audi and Lexus is that other Audi and Lexus owner are very Courteous toward other drivers with the same brand. I am not so sure with BMW drivers. So far, I have been cut off, honk at and given the bird by other BMW drivers, and it has only been two weeks. What is it with the BMW drivers, what ever happen to common courtesy toward your fellow BMW owners?

[dblock2151]

Haha, I always let Bmw's, Merc's and Audi's in front me as a courtesy. I rarely ever get the same treatment back.

I also always give the thumbs up to F10 Msport drivers, but all of the MSport's near me think I'm giving them the bird and are too quick to give the bird back. Oh well.

[sieben1973]

Maybe you drive too slow
by doing so destroying the reputation of other BMW drivers
Just kidding

[vdubturbo]

I don't know about where you guys live, but the general stereotype of Bimmer drivers here is that they're all douche bags. And to be honest, most of them prove that stereotype regularly.

So expect no courtesy. In fact, expect to be cut off, honked at, given the finger, and probably treated like you're just as offensive a driver as they are just because you drive one. I know when I see other BMW drivers, I automatically assume they either bought it for the status or their parents have too much money. Rarely do I ever encounter someone who says "I bought it because it was the best engineered drivers car on the market".

Believe it or not, the most courteous group of owners I've experienced is amongst Harley riders. Second to that might be Corvette and/or VW... but as each of those brands becomes more mainstream that cult following is getting watered down too (vette/VW, not HD).

[Rbembas_M3]

Originally Posted by The X Men

This is the second BMW I have owned and the last one was over 15 years ago. I owned mostly Audi and Lexus in between that time. One thing I notice about driving my Audi and Lexus is that other Audi and Lexus owner are very Courteous toward other drivers with the same brand. I am not so sure with BMW drivers. So far, I have been cut off, honk at and given the bird by other BMW drivers, and it has only been two weeks. What is it with the BMW drivers, what ever happen to common courtesy toward your fellow BMW owners?

Well it must be where you live, don't have that problem down here in Atlanta GA....

[BigKutta]

There is clearly a stereotype against us. Everyone assumes we are asshole douchebag idiots. However, in my experience the most sane drivers are BMW drivers around these parts. Always see them with both hands on the wheel, not hogging the left lane, not eating or talking on the cell phone, and driving mostly within the speed limits. No joke. But we still get a bad rap

[vdubturbo]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

There is clearly a stereotype against us. Everyone assumes we are asshole douchebag idiots. However, in my experience the most sane drivers are BMW drivers around these parts. Always see them with both hands on the wheel, not hogging the left lane, not eating or talking on the cell phone, and driving mostly within the speed limits. No joke. But we still get a bad rap

Wow, 35 miles make a huge difference! haha

[BigKutta]

Originally Posted by vdubturbo

Wow, 35 miles make a huge difference! haha

You mean MD vs VA? I was talking about the general area. I see the German car drivers are usually more sane

[ImperialBlue]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

Always see them with both hands on the wheel, not hogging the left lane,

+100 Douchebags who are pissed on us are the left lane hogers!!! and they in turn complain we are rash driver?!!

[The X Men]

Originally Posted by vdubturbo

I don't know about where you guys live, but the general stereotype of Bimmer drivers here is that they're all douche bags. And to be honest, most of them prove that stereotype regularly.

So expect no courtesy. In fact, expect to be cut off, honked at, given the finger, and probably treated like you're just as offensive a driver as they are just because you drive one. I know when I see other BMW drivers, I automatically assume they either bought it for the status or their parents have too much money. Rarely do I ever encounter someone who says "I bought it because it was the best engineered drivers car on the market".

Believe it or not, the most courteous group of owners I've experienced is amongst Harley riders. Second to that might be Corvette and/or VW... but as each of those brands becomes more mainstream that cult following is getting watered down too (vette/VW, not HD).

There is all kind of jokes about BMW drivers and I must admit, some of these BMW driver here in the Northeast have proven the jokes to be true. I am always courteous to other BMW drivers, but it seem that other BMW drivers are not as courteous, with the exception of most of the 7 series drivers and some 5 series drivers. 3 series drivers are the worst and the X series are just as bad. I think how courteous the owners are toward others with the same brand name say a lot about the brand itself and the demography that it attracts.

[BigP535I]

courteous to all drivers, do not notice any more/leses courteous other BMW drivers to me. I loved it when I had my Subaru Impreza, felt like a sense of community cause we would always acknowledged each other when we pass by, even if cars weren't fixed up.

[rhinosaur]

Originally Posted by BigP535I

courteous to all drivers

Me too! Besides, if I were to acknowledge other BMW drivers in Germany I would kill my high beams in no time.

[Russkey]

I see many BMWs driving too slow or just slow. Maybe this is the reason?

[kdbryce]

it's because we all know that you betrayed us and drove Audi's and Lexus'.

we're still a little angry with you

haha jk

[mrcamp]

Same here. At least with the 5 and 7 series drivers I see.

Originally Posted by BigKutta

However, in my experience the most sane drivers are BMW drivers around these parts. Always see them with both hands on the wheel, not hogging the left lane, not eating or talking on the cell phone, and driving mostly within the speed limits. No joke. But we still get a bad rap

[joey5622]

never had bad experiences with people in 5's or 7's.. (except for the older ladies that take their sweet time on the road)

3 series owners on the other hand are just a pain in the rear to deal with... i'm assuming there's a correlation because of age (i'm roughly in the same age group tho haha)

[24601]

Nice to all other BMW drivers and I know the rules of the road... I bow to anything more expensive (greater than) me.

[AC_S5]

Originally Posted by BigKutta

There is clearly a stereotype against us. Everyone assumes we are asshole douchebag idiots. However, in my experience the most sane drivers are BMW drivers around these parts. Always see them with both hands on the wheel, not hogging the left lane, not eating or talking on the cell phone, and driving mostly within the speed limits. No joke. But we still get a bad rap

That's why we got a free hand to give out the bird

[BigKutta]

However, the instant reaction from anyone who hears you bought a BMW is "Oh, you got a BMWWWW", as if only assholes buy BMWs. If I pulled up in a Hyundai Equus, people would compliment me on how smart I was...

[ipso_facto]

We all have our road prejudices. Personally, over the years, I try not to let that get in the way of enjoying my drive.

It is not the car / van / truck, it is the person that sits behind the wheel of the other vehicle, that you are giving the courtesy to, or receiving it from.

An apt quote for this thread, may be ...

"Be the change you want to see in the World"

(Mahatma Gandhi)

[mikekilpatrick]

Personally, I think it is because there are two types of BMW drivers. 1: Rich assholes that buy the car for JUST a status symbol and to brag to everyone else they are a success and 2: Car Enthusiasts that LOVE these cars, the power they provide, the way they let you feel the road, yet provide creature comforts and the modifications you can do to these vehicles. Personally, I fall into category 2! Driving a 2008 BMW 328xi currently, but if all goes well, that will be upgraded to a 2011 550i with Xdrive and all the bells and whistles I can find in the pre owned market!

[MPH]

Debadged 3 series = idiot driver. In the UK the 3 series is now the most popular mid-size saloon (sedan) outselling Ford, Vauxhall (GM) etc... So all the sales reps get them as company cars and drive them like maniacs No wonder everyone hates us