323i E21

Drew has ribbed me over how high my car sits, but with everything that I wanted to change done, it still sits too high and am now lowering it, which he said fom the word go. Looked at the spring cups - solid as a rock so will be ordering some next week

Paul

I like to see everyone as friends

Doive wrote: First, I must stress I am just a forum member like you - I do not represent the forum mods in any way, shape or form - I'm not doing their job for them  If you feel Drew's comments have been offensive, (which they could have been read as, if taken seriously) then state as such and leave it at that - what does it matter what he thinks? Your wife has an Audi (a very nice one too), it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks of it as long as you both are happy with it. Rise above the comments, enjoy the forum, don't jump at every little thing. You may not have said diresctly about rearranging his features, but that is very much how your posts read - perhaps you should give this consideration in future?

Thanks very much for the advice, but surely this would be better posted towards Drew, as I'm old enough and wise enough to look after myself, but it seems that what he posts doesn't merit any consideration towards others prior to him pressing the Post Reply button.
Just a thought.


Edited by Coxy

Doive wrote: Coxy, all I see is someone posting threats and thinly veiled threats. Drew may have posted something you find offensive, but raising to it by offering to pay him a visit and rearrange his features (or words to that effect), then it must raise the question who is in fact the petty and childish one. Please grow up. This is meant to be a family orientated forum, and as such blatant threats of violence are not welcome. Your macho man antics are not required.

So let me get this straight, it is OK for someone on here to typecast other members because of:
1 - Incorrect Grammer
2 - The fact that they want/own an E21 323i which is so obviously only worth £500 because it's not as good as other models which Drew has owned.
3 - Because they live in the Midlands

If it's a family orientated forum, then maybe you should look at the way Drew posted in the first place.
Yes, his post was antagonistic and insulting. I know Sharon, she is a good friend. So what if she's from the West Midlands and her grammar and spelling aren't 100% correct. That doesn't give Drew the right to throw insults about.
I have not offered to rearrange his features at all. I have never raised a fist in my life, and I never will. My offer to Drew was one of a chat and a cup of coffee. If you feel fit to misinterpret that comment then so be it.
It's funny how you call this a family forum yet you let people like Drew throw insults at new forum members. Surely if you would like to welcome people to this place, then you wouldn't go around throwing around insults.

Are you car enthusiasts or just people with blinkered vision that see yourselves as better than other because you drive a BMW?

Another insult was also thrown in the direction of Audi drivers. My wife drives an Audi-Porsche RS2, so should I take that as a personal insult to my wife? I have made no attempt to hide the fact that we have an Audi in the pictures, and why should I? It's a thoroughbred car which has some of the best performance and handling you could ever wish to have from any car. But I'm not so blinkered in my vision that I can't appreciate such cars as an M3 and an M5 in comparison to the Audi's.

So far, my experience of this forum is far from family orientated and it's a case of "if your face fits".

Drew540i wrote: Come and look for an E39 P plate 540i in Steeple Aston. I'm sure you're a big tough chap and yes, I'm really scared. It's a small village.......... Sorry, but when your (somewhat foul mouthed) spouse chooses to take issue with me I will naturally object.

Drew, for your information, my wife is called Alexandra. She is not foul mouthed and has never been on this forum, she has never owned or driver a BMW, and yes, she is the Audi driver. If you had bothered to digest a bit of the thread before, you may have worked that one out.
Why would Sharon sell her car to her husband?

So, now you've got your facts straight, direct your petty insults elsewhere. I'm sure any insult directed at your spouse wouldn't be taken lightly.

Doive wrote: Wow.... people really do get all worked up over the slightest things! I'm not quite sure what you have said, Drew, to annoy them so. But with threats like those, I'd invest in a personal minder. And a different car. Be afraid......

Maybe another person who obviously hasn't read the thread in full.
I think you'll find that when a BMW Car Club member starts posting snide comments like this up first, some people do find it rather insulting.

Drew540i wrote: Sharon - now that you have sold the object of your life's work (polishing an old 323i!) you can invest in a new keyboard with a caps lock - and a spell checker. Mega is spelt with one 'g' My Dear, and sentences generally begin with a capital letter. You should also invest in an education (basic spelling would be a start) and some manners. As for E21 and 'mega bucks' * - well, "a fool and his money..........."       Glad you found a home for the black one Craig. As has been said, a nice one is a rare thing these days and they do drive quite well for something so old. *Enough for a deposit on a Kia Rio

oh, and the stereotypical typecasting:

Drew540i wrote: Oh Dear. West Midlands Yam Yam peasants......all the same in my book!!!! Such poor manners, a real pity.

So Drew, I'll be down on Thursday for that coffee eh bud!
You see Mr Clever Clogs, you shouldn't really place too much information on a public forum such as Location/Full Name and the Car you drive then hurl a load of insults at people and their spouses.
Luckily, I haven't taken the comments you made towards my wife too personally as I know you didn't obviously digest anything that you may have read on here prior to posting. Let's just say, if you had of done, I would have rearranged my meeting at QEK for this morning.





Edited by Coxy

Coxy wrote: 1.) If you would care to meet up in person and say that instead of sitting behind that comfort zone of your 17" monitor, then I would be more than happy. 2.) you have no idea who am I, what I drive, what I do for a living or anything else about me for that matter. 3.) just make sure you stay firmly seated behind your pc and stay locked up.

1.)Oooh, a hard man! Sorry, I won't stoop to your
depths of physical threats because your brain hurts. I
will of course treat your threats with the utter
contempt they warrant.

2.) I couldn't care less. Not even remotely interested!

3.) Oh dear.............



Come and look for an E39 P plate 540i in Steeple
Aston. I'm sure you're a big tough chap and yes, I'm
really scared. It's a small village..........
Sorry, but when your (somewhat foul mouthed)
spouse chooses to take issue with me I will naturally
object.
What were you saying about 'not knowing you from
Adam?? Not nice having someone you don't know
'having a pop'..........is it? Pot, kettle, black!!


I trust this brings the matter to a conclusion. By the
way, unless there really is a place called Cox, I think
you'll find 'location' means where you live as
opposed to your Surname...........

I've just noticed where you live. Steeple Aston, just down the road from Upper Heyford. Like I said, I run a transport company and we do a lot of work for both QEK and Walon in and out of Upper Heyford. remind me to pop in for a chat and a coffee (black, 1 sugar before you ask), when I'm next down there. I'm sure there can't be too many 540i's in Steeple Aston! Maybe I could come around and "check" your car out! Don't worry, not all people from the West Midlands are Yam Yams and are out to "rob yer mota".
Just make sure your car's locked up hey!!!!

Coxy wrote: one word - tw4t

Splendid stuff!! I assume that is the best you can do?
I'm guessing you are related to 'Sharon' judging by
your eloquence!!
If it's a battle of wits you would like to engage in,
sorry Old Boy but I would never fight an unarmed
Man - and please moderate your language here.
Four letter words might impress down your local, but
I prefer to employ a wider vocabulary.

Tootle Pip!


BTW what is it they say about Audi drivers these
days?

Oh Dear. West Midlands Yam Yam peasants......all
the same in my book!!!!

Such poor manners, a real pity.

Back to Sharons car.. has the new owner put it straight up for sale again on Ebay?