Are all BMW drivers complete jerks?

11BEE · 03-09-2013, 08:30 PM

I am convinced they give you a personality test before you can buy a BMW 5 series and unless you are a complete prick you cannot buy one.

No for the rest of the story. In addition to being a car guy, I also love road cycling. Today I set out to ride 150 miles. All is great until the last mile when a BMW comes up behind me on a 6 lane road, 3 on each side. I am in the right most lane, nobody else on the road but us. He pulls right behind me, stands on his horn for 15 seconds. If this were not bad enough, he pulls up next to me matching my speed and moves over really close while screaming profanities at me. Then, he decides to get even worse, after sliding to within 1 foot of me, he slams on the gas, swerves in front of me and stands on his breaks. I came very close to hitting him. Then he drives off when a truck pulls up on us.

Now one incident does not a blanket jerk statement make. I have been riding for 5 years. Every incident with and irate driver has been in a BMW. Trucks, Camaros, Vets, Lambos and even Mustangs give me lots of room. I ride in suburban and rural areas with wide roads and shoulders. This is the 5th time a BMW has acted this way or similarly. 3 years ago, a BMW matched my speed and pushed me into a curb. I went over my handle bars and broke my back that time.

Even though I have the jerks plate, the cops can't do anything without a witness. This is just infuriating.

GotGame55 · 03-09-2013, 08:55 PM

My mom had BMW. She sucks at driving.

Sleez · 03-09-2013, 08:59 PM

difference between a BMW and a cactus?

a cactus has the pricks on the outside!!

as a former BMW owner, i am allowed!

Steve Dallas · 03-09-2013, 09:03 PM

Well, the brake-check & other stuff was unnecessary...however I do have to wonder why you were in the left lane with no one else on the road. Why didn't you pull over?

I think you'll find that most people in the world believe in keeping right except to pass. It's the law in most states, and it's the proper thing to do, even if you're on a motorcycle. When I rode I did it.

Handy guide for driving on highways.

11BEE · 03-09-2013, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

Well, the brake-check * other stuff was unnecessary...however I do have to wonder why you were in the left lane with no one else on the road. Why didn't you pull over?

I think you'll find that most people in the world believe in keeping right except to pass. It's the law in most states, and it's the proper thing to do, even if you're on a motorcycle. When I rode I did it.

Handy guide for driving on highways.

OOOPS I meant I was in the far right lane in the right 2 feet of the lane. This is where I can legally drive.

Sorry. I did ride 150 miles today and spent over 10 hours on the bike. I am a bit tired.

Steve Dallas · 03-09-2013, 09:09 PM

OK...had me worried.

Bad@ssCamaro · 03-09-2013, 09:19 PM

Sounds like that BMW dude is overdue for a blanket party

Bad@ssCamaro · 03-09-2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Dallas

Well, the brake-check & other stuff was unnecessary...however I do have to wonder why you were in the left lane with no one else on the road. Why didn't you pull over?

I think you'll find that most people in the world believe in keeping right except to pass. It's the law in most states, and it's the proper thing to do, even if you're on a motorcycle. When I rode I did it.

Handy guide for driving on highways.

proper highway driving

Judas Priest music in the background

mikeyg36 · 03-09-2013, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleez

difference between a BMW and a cactus?

a cactus has the pricks on the outside!!

as a former BMW owner, i am allowed!

What's the difference between a BMW and a porcupine?
With a BMW, the pricks are on the inside...

Vroom_vroom · 03-09-2013, 09:51 PM

This is why you open carry a gun on a bike.

Caddyroger · 03-09-2013, 10:28 PM

Sorry I do not agree with you. When I used to ride it was fords Dodges Plymouth Chevy camaros did the same. My daughter Drives a BMW and she is far from being a jerk.

LimaCharlie · 03-09-2013, 11:31 PM

Some people have the same perception on Camaro drivers too...

Caddyroger · 03-09-2013, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

Some people have the same perception on Camaro drivers too...

Yes they are. I own a Camaro and I do not even think that Camaro drivers are the best.

jkupa10 · 03-09-2013, 11:50 PM

I don't think I've ever had any incidents with any type of car or brand in particular.

But any ricer car regardless of the make or model ... always trying to show off and they have absolutely no idea how to drive.
For example, today I had some guy in a Scion tc with some obvious ricer mods swerving in and out of lanes on I-75 today and cut in front of me in a spot maybe a foot or two bigger than his car. These are the times when I think everyone should have to take an IQ test and a comprehensive driving test on the track before being legally allowed behind the wheel of a vehicle.

03-09-2013, 08:30 PM	#1
11BEE 11 BEE Drives: 2011 LS2 RS & 2012 2SS RS 45th Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kingwood, TX Posts: 733	Are all BMW drivers complete jerks? I am convinced they give you a personality test before you can buy a BMW 5 series and unless you are a complete prick you cannot buy one. No for the rest of the story. In addition to being a car guy, I also love road cycling. Today I set out to ride 150 miles. All is great until the last mile when a BMW comes up behind me on a 6 lane road, 3 on each side. I am in the right most lane, nobody else on the road but us. He pulls right behind me, stands on his horn for 15 seconds. If this were not bad enough, he pulls up next to me matching my speed and moves over really close while screaming profanities at me. Then, he decides to get even worse, after sliding to within 1 foot of me, he slams on the gas, swerves in front of me and stands on his breaks. I came very close to hitting him. Then he drives off when a truck pulls up on us. Now one incident does not a blanket jerk statement make. I have been riding for 5 years. Every incident with and irate driver has been in a BMW. Trucks, Camaros, Vets, Lambos and even Mustangs give me lots of room. I ride in suburban and rural areas with wide roads and shoulders. This is the 5th time a BMW has acted this way or similarly. 3 years ago, a BMW matched my speed and pushed me into a curb. I went over my handle bars and broke my back that time. Even though I have the jerks plate, the cops can't do anything without a witness. This is just infuriating. __________________ 11Bee and I♥My45th Last edited by 11BEE; 03-09-2013 at 09:09 PM. Reason: Change left lane to right lane.

03-09-2013, 08:55 PM	#2
GotGame55 Haters gonna hate? Drives: '04 Chevy Dirtymax Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Diesel Life Posts: 642 View My Garage	My mom had BMW. She sucks at driving. __________________ '04 CCSB Duramax

03-09-2013, 08:59 PM	#3
Sleez Drives: 2010, 2LT, RS, 6M, ABM (#1893) SOLD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Willits, CA Posts: 1,437 View My Garage	difference between a BMW and a cactus? a cactus has the pricks on the outside!! as a former BMW owner, i am allowed! __________________ 2010 2LT/RS; 6M, ABM, Torq Thrust M w/custom center caps, Solo MachX-LLT, Blue Anodized Pedals, Barton Shifter w/UMI blue anodized pistol grip, Ported IM from Mace, 25mm isolator/spacer from Mace, Vararam CAI, Euro Rear Fascia, RX Breather Cap. SOLD 4/23/13. Now have a 1965 Chevelle 4 dr wagon!!

03-09-2013, 09:09 PM	#6
Steve Dallas Commits weekly crime Drives: 2017 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Camano Island, WA Posts: 9,513 View My Garage	OK...had me worried. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1LT - Blue Barchetta IV I fire up the willing engine, responding with a roar. Tires spitting gravel I commit my weekly crime.

03-09-2013, 09:19 PM	#7
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,781 View My Garage	Sounds like that BMW dude is overdue for a blanket party __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

03-09-2013, 09:51 PM	#10
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03-09-2013, 10:28 PM	#11
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	Sorry I do not agree with you. When I used to ride it was fords Dodges Plymouth Chevy camaros did the same. My daughter Drives a BMW and she is far from being a jerk. __________________ Caddy Last edited by Caddyroger; 03-10-2013 at 12:53 PM.

03-09-2013, 11:31 PM	#12
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Some people have the same perception on Camaro drivers too... __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

03-09-2013, 11:50 PM	#14
jkupa10 Drives: 2012 45th Vert 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SE MI Posts: 298	I don't think I've ever had any incidents with any type of car or brand in particular. But any ricer car regardless of the make or model ... always trying to show off and they have absolutely no idea how to drive. For example, today I had some guy in a Scion tc with some obvious ricer mods swerving in and out of lanes on I-75 today and cut in front of me in a spot maybe a foot or two bigger than his car. These are the times when I think everyone should have to take an IQ test and a comprehensive driving test on the track before being legally allowed behind the wheel of a vehicle. __________________