e90 316i drivers
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Topic: e90 316i drivers
Posted By: Fey!
Subject: e90 316i drivers
Date Posted: 28-May-2007 at 23:04
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I know that this is going to sound like trolling, but what's the story with these people? On Saturday, on my way home from Dublin, a guy came up behind me at the end of the motorway where it filters to one lane before Kilbeggan. I was glued to the 100kph limit, and he approached at warp speed, flashing his lights to try and get me to pull into the crosshatching to let him pass. Silver 07-D-22** BMW 316i saloon. He then tried overtaking me on the next roundabout, failed, and then overtook me on a solid white line and through a junction when I slowed down for the 50kph zone in Kilbeggan. Funnily enough, I passed him a little while later on the Athlone bypass despite stopping to go to the loo, grab a coffee, and not break a speed limit (in fact, I spent a while stuck in traffic, too). He was driving VERY slowly when I passed him; I reckon that he either had a run in with a blue-lighter or had a scare. And he was no boy racer; the guy was at least 40; he may have been trying to impress his female companion, and was definitely trying to overcompensate for his lack of cylinders! My second incident was this morning, same type of car, only black with an 06-G reg. 40-ish woman driving, kiddies in the back, forced her way across a junction where I had right of way, and glared at me as she barged across. Met the same woman a few minutes later at another junction; same thing again. What is the mindset with these people? ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 28-May-2007 at 23:10
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You're probably right about the first guy getting pulled. The car had no
bearing on the womans behaviour though. They all do that.  ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 28-May-2007 at 23:12
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Even Mrs Fey and Mammy Fey admit that women are the most discourteous people on the road; they ones who will pull in front of you even if they can't progress rather thsn let you out of a junction. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 28-May-2007 at 23:13
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OOOO! Tut-tut
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flyingalexf68 wrote:
Posted By: bmw1066
Date Posted: 28-May-2007 at 23:14
 Just do a serch on U-tube for worman drivers very very funy------------- Mark 735 se 1982 RED BARON A E23 is for life not just for x-mas BMW e34 530 v8 Sport kit Spelling always Bad |
Posted By: nn_dd
Date Posted: 28-May-2007 at 23:27
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I think it's just a coincidence that they were both driving 316's, there a lot of stupid stupid stupid drivers out there, either speeding really where you' wouldn't want to, being completely oblivious to other road users or completely oblvious to the road that they are on.....normally on the old mobile and so many of them have families on board - what if there's a crash - how could you live with yourself ! ------------- E39 530d Touring |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 28-May-2007 at 23:51
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I usually just put my foot down if someone is being annoying behind me, watching attempt to keep up puts a smile on my face. Then I just pull to the left and let them past, that way if they are trying to impress a female she would ask, "You said your Porsche was fast, why could you not keep up with that big 4 door family car?" ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: Joey
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 01:24
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ha ha thats quality must remember that. ------------- its not what you drive its what drives you (INITIAL D) E36 M3 Cabrio Cosmos Black |
Posted By: BeemaBoy
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 09:33
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I find that in this country, it is more these annoying little teenage girls driving these horrible little cars that cause the most trouble. Sitting right on your towbar in traffic and getting all angry when you stop them from cutting you off at a roundabout! And boy...do some of them have a foul mouth on them!!! BB ------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 10:15
It's the foul mouthed ones I like... ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 10:19
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------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254"> 
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Posted By: irelandoffline
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 10:32
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Not all of us have 400+ brake under our right foot Kin. I might only have 2 litres, but i can use it when the need arises. If someone is really annoying me, i make sure they are behind me and stay there. ------------- E39 Black, DSG off. http://www.elara.ie - elara.ie - http://www.boards.ie - boards.ie |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 10:45
I would not keep them behind me if they want to go faster, if I want to cruise along I would just let them past. Last thing I want is an idiot tailgating me. ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 11:06
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I often do the opposite in these circumstances and slow right down. The last thing I want on my back bumper is someone that is so distracted by the need to be doing something else that they don't see/can't react to my brake lights when the need arises. That the act of slowing to a crawl might also raise their blood pressure is merely a bonus! What is interesting too is that my cars spend most of their time running on cruise control and the fact that you sail right up behind the same car a few miles up the road at the same speed that you were doing when they streaked past never ceases to amaze me. On a similar topic, on the way to work this morning a marked blue lighter passed me on the dual carriageway. A few hundred yards ahead of me they flashed a Punto to pull over to the hard shoulder. Instead of pulling the blue lighter on to the hard shoulder they pulled up alongside the Punto (in the left hand lane) and rolled down the passenger window to give their rollicking to the young fella's on board. They were completely oblivious to the fact that a minibus had to do an emergency manouver from the left lane and in to my path in the overtaking lane. Thanksfully I had anticipated it and was already on the brakes. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Curley
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 11:10
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Good point Kin, generally 400+ bhp cars not only out accelerate most cars they out brake them as well. Had a mate with an FTO a few years ago he put the boot down to get away from a mk3 golf that was talegating him only to have him run into him 5min later after he did some hard braking before a roundabout...... |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 11:29
bit like the one in your avator ------------- Dave Ryle  "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 11:30
blow them a kiss really gets them hot and bothered ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: irelandoffline
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 11:32
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I like to have all the trouble behind me. If they shunt me, my towbar would look after them, and it's their fault. ------------- E39 Black, DSG off. http://www.elara.ie - elara.ie - http://www.boards.ie - boards.ie |
Posted By: BeemaBoy
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 11:43
I will have to remember that on the way home...as I usually have an encounter every few days! No doubt though...people in South Africa, mainly the Gauteng area, drive like a bunch of idiots. Everyone does not care anymore because the police here are so useless!!! Too busy hiding behind a bush trying to catch people doing 121KM/h in a 120KM/h zone than checking all the people driving like idiots. I actually saw a woman about 2 weeks ago try to cut off a double decker bus by crossing over to the wrong side of the road while there was on coming traffic...in a new uno or something...the bus had to brake hard to avoid squashing her and all of this was just to get one space infront of the bus! She would have had no chance in her car if the bus did not stop You have to wonder what goes through peoples minds these days whe driving??? BB ------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
...Posted By: The blue bullet
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 11:53
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My 2 cents... Is it just me or do the "smaller" (316 etc) BM drivers drive more aggressively than drivers of larger more capable BM’s? I find that if I get blasted 9 times out of ten it’s a 316/318.
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Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 12:38
the women
the men
------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: BeemaBoy
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 13:04
I think this may be because all the young punks (with a few exceptions) cannot afford the repayments on anything better than a 316I. They buy them so they can brag to their friends that they own a BMW! Trust me...I know a lot of people like this where I work All the..."a hem"...older member of the forum can afford the flashier cars like an M5 or 540I...and they generally tend to be a bit more considerate on the road BB ------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
Posted By: BeemaBoy
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 13:25
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Dryle...the first picture and the last one are just nasty!!! ------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 13:53
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@beemaboy wots wrong with my car. it gets me noticed the last one thank misty morning for her hol pics ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: BeemaBoy
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 13:56
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No offense meant Dryle...but it is BRIGHT orange... Does it show up scratches as I would imagine the undercoat is white... Very rare... I will give you that! ------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 14:07
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no offense taken, only joking its not mine dutch reg ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: fozzymandeus
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 14:14
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Apologies for this extremely boring comment... ...but is there an E90 316i? ------------- Beating around the bush. |
Posted By: irelandoffline
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 14:20
Yeah, those shoes and handbag are so last season. ------------- E39 Black, DSG off. http://www.elara.ie - elara.ie - http://www.boards.ie - boards.ie |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 14:40
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In fairness, that could simply be because any BMW you encounter on the road is statistically more likely to be a 316/318, etc. because they make up by far the greatest proportion of BMW's sold. Have a look at the cars for sale on Carzone - over 36% of all BMW's for sale there are 316/318. To get all statistical about it, based on the numbers of each model for sale on Carzone and assuming that these numbers are representative of the total parc of BMW's in the country then there is a 1 in 3 chance that any BMW you see is a either 316 or 318 but there is only a 1 in 515 chance that any BMW you see will be a 328. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: mbbaz
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 14:41
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I generally don’t get involved with dual carriageway shootouts with M power there’s nothing to prove. The only time Id bring out the power is if I see some innocent run of the mill car driver being bullied off the road by some lad in a 318/TDi thinking it’s a sports car. ------------- E46 M3 |
Posted By: The blue bullet
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 14:49
@ Derg, good point but I think the truth lies somewhere between your point and BeemaBoy's about young punks
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Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 15:15
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May I reiterate that the drivers of these cars were NOT youg bucks; both were about 40 and probably consider themselves to be professionals of some description. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 15:41
Hey... who you calling old? ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 15:45
umm you ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: BeemaBoy
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 15:52
------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
Posted By: BeemaBoy
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 15:57
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Sorry...meant 2nd and last picture ------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
...Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 16:02
Yes. And it's actually 1600cc. As a pay off there's an extra 250 litres of boot space under the bonnet. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 16:03
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Sorry I think my pics kind of hijacked the thread, while there is some justification to the whole concept people with smaller engined cars (Both young and old) (while some may be new or not) have this label of trying to bully other people on the road. It maybe just that those with the larger cars see the smaller cars doing this, coming from a 1.0L auto micra I have seen the other side where the bigger cars bully us poor feckers in the dinky's. And yes you may make fun of my old car. ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 16:06
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Lets not forget that there was a major argument a while back about 316 buyers ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: fozzymandeus
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 16:10
Well that's interesting... we don't even get offered it here. How unfortunate for us. Oh yes. ------------- Beating around the bush. |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 18:08
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As others have mentioned i find slowing down to a crawl is most satisfactory, If they want to crash into me thats fine its their problem, and im not talking about slamming on the brakes either, slowing down gradually does just fine, though i may have on rare occasions be known to slow down and keep in a low gear so that when Mr pratt in his glanza wants to burn my BMW ill just plant it. But only in exceptional circumstances and where conditions allow, as much as i hate tailgaters i dont exactly want them killed either by travelling too long on the other side of the road and meeting another innocent oncoming motorist. ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 19:04
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They could also be company cars even "elderly" drivers will drive like nutters in co car ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 19:33
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Everybody who either speeds up or slows down in response to other people's driving becomes part of the problem; let the others be the idiots. Larzyh. ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 21:38
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I'm sorry but the 316i is the biggest to**ers car out there!! My money would be spent on a nicely specced Passat or Mondeo. The 316i is for people who can't afford a 'real' BMW. No offence to 316 owners out there! ------------- |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 21:48
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I would rather have the smallest engined BMW than the largest engined Passat or Mondeo, if that makes me a "to**er" then so be it. Anyway; I thought people driving cars with big engines were supposed to be compensating... Larzyh.
------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:02
A new 316i costs quite a bit more than most peoples cars on here - my M3 included. Its a matter of priorities, which you'll discover when you grow up no doubt. @Fey - think you were just unlucky - although theres a good chance that the 316i may become the repmobile of choice. ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:12
Whatever floats your boat! ------------- |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:14
Ahem... An E46 M3 cost over 90k if I'm right, a 316i costs 36k. ------------- |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:15
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Certainly neither Passat nor Mondeo! Larzyh. ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:17
I think the new Mondeo is gorgeous!! ------------- |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:19
E46. You do realise a 316i with any sort of options on it will be over €40k yeah? ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:21
Sorry, I didn't phrase my sentence correctly. That explains why I just edited that post. ------------- |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:27
Eh...nice edit... Anyway, as I said, a 316i costs more than most peoples cars in this region - so don't bother calling it a poor persons BMW. I don't recall saying I bought my M3 brand new?? Does that make it less of a BMW?? School finished for summer? ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |
Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:27
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I have and have had a few BMW's , all smaller engined versions, doesn't make me a t**ser in fact it makes me quite sensible, cheaper running costs etc. Leaves me some money to enjoy other things in life too. Never found any of them to be lacking for todays roads. They all do 70 mph, can't go any faster legally. Even found that on a track my 318is can hold its own if driven properly. The sort of t**sers that behave in the manner being discussed drive every type of vehicle from a pushbike to an articulated lorry and of all ages and sexes. Most of them are simply bullies when they get behind the wheel so just let them go and smile when you think that later on they will be the subject of discussion on a forum like this. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring 
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Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:30
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Eh...nice edit... Anyway, as I said, a 316i costs more than most peoples cars in this region - so don't bother calling it a poor persons BMW. I don't recall saying I bought my M3 brand new?? Does that make it less of a BMW?? School finished for summer?[/QUOTE] Your comparing a 316i to used car, I'm comparing it to a new car. Oh and no by the way, I have exams! ------------- |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:32
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Good luck in your exams. Larzyh. ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:33
I suppose I'm stereotyping a bit, but it's my personal view and I'm sticking to it. I can see here I have another debate on my hands therefore I withdraw all my comments. ------------- |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:41
Thanks man, appreciate it. ------------- |
Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:45
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Why? Debate is what a forum is all about, I'm not offended by your comments, your putting your view forward and i'm putting mine forward. So long as there are no personal insults the discussion is healthy. It also gives old fella's like me chance to educate you young blokes ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring
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Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:47
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best of luck with exams ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:53
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Why? Debate is what a forum is all about, I'm not offended by your comments, your putting your view forward and i'm putting mine forward. So long as there are no personal insults the discussion is healthy. It also gives old fella's like me chance to educate you young blokes Fair enough, we're both happy!  ------------- |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:54
Cheers dryle, you're not a bad skin deep down. ------------- |
Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 22:58
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i know im wonderful, most people will tell you that, what are you studying - not pr i hope ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 29-May-2007 at 23:09
I'm studying commerce. ------------- |
Posted By: BeemaBoy
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 07:52
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Becoming quite a hectic debate this! 439 views in 2 days... ------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
Posted By: BeemaBoy
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 07:59
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I think a lot of the trouble is that people in general are picking up bad habbits! It is funny how views have changed. Not twenty years ago, when someone was tail gating you, you did not see this as a threat, or a show of aggression, but simply a naughty driver trying to save money on petrol BB ------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
...Posted By: fozzymandeus
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 08:59
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I don't like the E90 very much as a base spec car... ...maybe the only reason I like the 4 cylinder E36 is because I used to have a 316i. @635CSi...I really think you said something quite nasty then you badmouthed the 316... ...you're talking about people who read this forumand you're bad mouthing them. that said about 4 cylinder cars there's a 320si for sale near me and I'm sorely tempted, I'd just have to trade the 323 in for it... and I don't want to!! It reminds me of the E36 318is saloon. :) ------------- Beating around the bush. |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 11:06
@fozzymandeus: I apologise for my offensive comment and I will in future keep my personal views to myself. I never said all 4 cylinder 3 Series were bad, I just said the 316i. ------------- |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 11:19
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M comments were specifically targeting drivers of the e90 316 saloon, not "smaller engined drivers" in general, and not BMW drivers in general. Several points which have been missed: 1) Both drivers in my instances were "mature" people who would, at this stage, no longer be suffering from huge insurance loading because according to statistics they both drive carefully, not the "boy racer" brigade we've all come to know, despise, and give out about. 2) My instances span both genders. 3) Both of these people had passengers when they made their manouvers, one with a partner (one could assume), and one with untethered children. 4) Both of these people would probably like to see themselves as professionals of some description. 5) Both of these people are reenforcing the "BMW drivers own the road" view of us by other drivers. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
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Posted By: dryle
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 11:24
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they were proably co cars as kdevitt and myself both stated. unthethered childern that calls for a straigt phone to the boys in blue stupid cow ------------- Dave Ryle "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it." -- George Bernard Shaw |
Posted By: fozzymandeus
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 11:37
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If someone wants to offer me an E90 318i (remember no 316i here) as a company car then count me in!
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Posted By: BeemaBoy
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 11:46
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Its funny...here in SA, we only got the following models: 320I - 320D - 325I - 330I - 330D... Gone are the days of having the whole range! When the E30 came out we had the following choice... 316I - 318I - 320I - 323I - 325I - 328I - 333I BB ------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 14:16
I guess it averages out then 'cause we didn't get the 325iS, 328i and 333i in the e30 range.... ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: BeemaBoy
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 14:27
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Sorry... I lied...I forgot that we got the 318IS and 325IS aswell Man...that 333I was amazing! Same engine as the 735I I think! Was only ever made available to SA...so that the boer farmers could pull all their farming equipment around Aaahhh...back in the old days were a E30 316I would cost you 1200 pounds new...compared to 30000 pounds today...driven by different people too!!! BB ------------- 87 E30 320I 95 E34 525I Auto, Executive Package, Arctic Silver 98 E38 740I Steptronic, Silver |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 15:18
Wouldn't mind getting my hands on a nice historied 325iS Evo or Evo2! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 15:20
Lol. I remember my dad going right up behind an artic truck in his Fiat Fiorino van and being dragged along for a few miles. He actually turned the engine off for a while and we were still being pulled along. Mad but very cheap motoring. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: Kevin_E30_318iS
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 23:18
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Guy in E90 316i probably suffering from LWS(little w*lly syndrome) : trying to make up for lack of manhood by driving agressively.
Woman in E90 316i probably suffering from PE (p*nis envy) : manifesting itself in agressive behaviour towards male drivers. These poor people have serious personal issues, so show some understanding.
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Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 23:43
Thank God somebody has had the guts to come out and say that. Well done to you sir!  ------------- |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 30-May-2007 at 23:51
...or they might be hung like a horse, and not need a large engine to compensate for their inadequacies? Kin might be able to comment on that...  ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 31-May-2007 at 00:11
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You are not exactly far behind on engine size matey. ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 31-May-2007 at 00:18
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Ah now in fairness a 318iS isn't what you would exactly call 'slow'. They are as quick as a 325i afaik.
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Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 31-May-2007 at 00:31
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Depends on what you compare it with... ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 31-May-2007 at 18:24
They're not as quick as a 325. Maybe as quick as a 320 with the 2.0 litre engine. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 31-May-2007 at 21:59
Hehe...true...
Maybe if the 325i is running on three cylinders and has a puncture. ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |
Posted By: 635CSi
Date Posted: 31-May-2007 at 22:31
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Well I might have been overexaggerating a bit butstill, the 318iS isn't a regular 318, they are still very quick... I always thought the 318iS was the more sporty oriented engine and the 6 cylinders were the more smooth engines. ------------- |
Posted By: kdevitt
Date Posted: 31-May-2007 at 22:44
The 318is is a great car, but 'very quick' it isn't... its 140bhp pulling along a heavy enough car. ------------- http://www.bmw-driver.net - BMW-Driver.net |