Tell us something new...
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Printed Date: 16-May-2024 at 13:58
Topic: Tell us something new...
Posted By: thepits
Subject: Tell us something new...
Date Posted: 16-July-2008 at 18:56
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"BMW drivers are the worst on the road, according to a poll of 21,000 motorists. They were followed by those behind the wheel of luxury makes Subaru, Mercedes, Land Rover and Porsche. Those quizzed named old people as the biggest danger on the road. Boy racers were second, followed by white van men, cabbies and bus drivers. The survey for Auto Trader magazine also learned Sundays are the worst day for motoring, then rush hour and the school run. And women were seen as dodgier behind the wheel than men. "
So, if, on a Sunday, you see a BMW driven by an old woman, don't say you haven't been warned http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1428238.ece - source ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
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Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 16-July-2008 at 19:37
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Nah Anyone who drives a Renault Megane or upwards in the range or a Citroen of any description should be treated with the deepest amount of suspicion as to what they will do next on the road. Passat drivers are worse than BM drivers any day. Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 16-July-2008 at 20:50
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If you think that you can disprove their claim then see forum_posts.asp?TID=41753&PN=1" target="_self" title="quote - AutoTrader Driving Challenge @ The British Motor Show
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 17-July-2008 at 10:51
So it's purley subjective opinion then. Funny how all the the cars mentioned are expensive makes. I wonder if it has anything to do with the green eyed monster ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
thepits wrote:
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 17-July-2008 at 11:08
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According to research from Auto Trader amongst nearly 21,000 UK motorists, outdated myths are still prevalent, Says it all. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Jack735
Date Posted: 17-July-2008 at 13:37
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I think there's an camaraderie among BMW drivers, perhaps as a result of that myth that has drawn us together For example when driving my car other drivers will let me out at junctions. The most courteous drivers to me are other BMW drivers and of course I’m the same. [I’m not suggesting for a minute we’re are as insular as Morgan drivers who, on seeing another Morgan, will all but get out their cars for tea, scones and a quick club cuddle!! When I drive my wife’s car, a non-descript Fiesta, I could wait forever and still be waiting I think other drivers see this solidarity between BMW drivers and are just plain jealous. The alternative is they are too stupid to think for themselves.
BTW I bought a 42” LCD telly last week and a Wii!! Absolutely nothing to do with this thread except I’ve done my back in ------------- Oooh, The machine of a dream, such a clean machine With the pistons a pumpin', and the alloys all gleam, When I'm holding your wheel, All I hear is your gear, With my hand on your grease gun, Mmm it's like a disease son, I'm in love with my car, gotta feel for my automobile, Get a grip on my ....... |
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[until ‘I’ came along obviously 
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and am looking for considerable amounts of camaraderie sympathy 
.Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 17-July-2008 at 19:53
So I must be one of the worst as I have a Transit as well  
------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 17-July-2008 at 20:28
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Watch out guys.......... it's White Van Man ..................... ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 18-July-2008 at 09:56
I'll give you sympathy for your back if you give me sympathy for my foot Hurts like hell at the moment. Mind you I'm only a wannabe BMW driver these days. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Jack735
Date Posted: 18-July-2008 at 13:15
Shame PF! what did you do to it?
I'm not very good at sympathy TBH! ------------- Oooh, The machine of a dream, such a clean machine With the pistons a pumpin', and the alloys all gleam, When I'm holding your wheel, All I hear is your gear, With my hand on your grease gun, Mmm it's like a disease son, I'm in love with my car, gotta feel for my automobile, Get a grip on my ....... |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 18-July-2008 at 13:29
Well, Silver Van Man (silver is the new white apparently). But I can live up to the title as well if someone really annoys me on the road (usually push bikes, private hires and buses tend to do this). All other times I'm easy going. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |