swap 05 ls430 for 06 750li for the day
08-13-13, 07:41 PM
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I think the Audis/VW are getting there act together. I have an 012 Touareg TDI, except for some issues at like 10 k it has been nice now to 25k and it handles like on rails. I will never own a German car out of warrnatee.
08-13-13, 09:30 PM
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Drivers of BMWs frequently come in for anecdotal criticism for habits on the road that are perceived as aggressive.
Now, a couple of studies, one in the U.S. and another from the U.K., appear to provide statistical evidence that BMW drivers are, to be polite about it, complete jerks.
In the older study, by researchers at the University of California, BMW drivers were far less likely to stop for a pedestrian who had just entered a crosswalk, the New York Times notes.
“In our crosswalk study, none of the cars in the beater-car category drove through the crosswalk. They always stopped for pedestrians," researcher Paul K. Piff told the paper. He added that not only were "fancy cars were less likely to stop," but also that "BMW drivers were the worst."
Drivers of BMWs and other high-status cars (including Prius hybrids) were also more likely to cheat at four-way-stop intersections, according to the research.
In the second study, in the U.K., motorists were asked to identify the make and color of the car from which they have most frequently suffered road-rage incidents, the Daily Mail reports.
The study of 2,837 motorists found men between the ages of 35 and 50 driving blue BMWs were most likely to be reported as having engaged in road-rage behaviors such as aggressive driving and swearing.
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/bmw-driv...214456020.html
Now, a couple of studies, one in the U.S. and another from the U.K., appear to provide statistical evidence that BMW drivers are, to be polite about it, complete jerks.
In the older study, by researchers at the University of California, BMW drivers were far less likely to stop for a pedestrian who had just entered a crosswalk, the New York Times notes.
“In our crosswalk study, none of the cars in the beater-car category drove through the crosswalk. They always stopped for pedestrians," researcher Paul K. Piff told the paper. He added that not only were "fancy cars were less likely to stop," but also that "BMW drivers were the worst."
Drivers of BMWs and other high-status cars (including Prius hybrids) were also more likely to cheat at four-way-stop intersections, according to the research.
In the second study, in the U.K., motorists were asked to identify the make and color of the car from which they have most frequently suffered road-rage incidents, the Daily Mail reports.
The study of 2,837 motorists found men between the ages of 35 and 50 driving blue BMWs were most likely to be reported as having engaged in road-rage behaviors such as aggressive driving and swearing.
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/bmw-driv...214456020.html
08-14-13, 03:10 PM
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Drivers of BMWs frequently come in for anecdotal criticism for habits on the road that are perceived as aggressive.
Now, a couple of studies, one in the U.S. and another from the U.K., appear to provide statistical evidence that BMW drivers are, to be polite about it, complete jerks.
In the older study, by researchers at the University of California, BMW drivers were far less likely to stop for a pedestrian who had just entered a crosswalk, the New York Times notes.
“In our crosswalk study, none of the cars in the beater-car category drove through the crosswalk. They always stopped for pedestrians," researcher Paul K. Piff told the paper. He added that not only were "fancy cars were less likely to stop," but also that "BMW drivers were the worst."
Drivers of BMWs and other high-status cars (including Prius hybrids) were also more likely to cheat at four-way-stop intersections, according to the research.
In the second study, in the U.K., motorists were asked to identify the make and color of the car from which they have most frequently suffered road-rage incidents, the Daily Mail reports.
The study of 2,837 motorists found men between the ages of 35 and 50 driving blue BMWs were most likely to be reported as having engaged in road-rage behaviors such as aggressive driving and swearing.
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/bmw-driv...214456020.html
Now, a couple of studies, one in the U.S. and another from the U.K., appear to provide statistical evidence that BMW drivers are, to be polite about it, complete jerks.
In the older study, by researchers at the University of California, BMW drivers were far less likely to stop for a pedestrian who had just entered a crosswalk, the New York Times notes.
“In our crosswalk study, none of the cars in the beater-car category drove through the crosswalk. They always stopped for pedestrians," researcher Paul K. Piff told the paper. He added that not only were "fancy cars were less likely to stop," but also that "BMW drivers were the worst."
Drivers of BMWs and other high-status cars (including Prius hybrids) were also more likely to cheat at four-way-stop intersections, according to the research.
In the second study, in the U.K., motorists were asked to identify the make and color of the car from which they have most frequently suffered road-rage incidents, the Daily Mail reports.
The study of 2,837 motorists found men between the ages of 35 and 50 driving blue BMWs were most likely to be reported as having engaged in road-rage behaviors such as aggressive driving and swearing.
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/bmw-driv...214456020.html
08-14-13, 03:14 PM
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[QUOTE=Chippin;8090804]Lavish, did you read about the guy who hit ped in.brookhaven? Awful. He was driving a 750[/QUOTE
I should note it was not his fault, but I thought of it based on this post
I should note it was not his fault, but I thought of it based on this post
08-14-13, 03:31 PM
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08-14-13, 07:27 PM
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European sedans are great cars, designed for performance, beautiful to look at, but make sure very you have a warranty in effect during ownership.
BMW = Burns My Wallet, I like that...don't forget Mercedes... MB = Money Burner
btw - I actually read an academic study published this month that provides objective proof that the most donkey-pit, aggressive, rude drivers in the world drive BMWs more than any other car brand. Seriously.
BMW = Burns My Wallet, I like that...don't forget Mercedes... MB = Money Burner
btw - I actually read an academic study published this month that provides objective proof that the most donkey-pit, aggressive, rude drivers in the world drive BMWs more than any other car brand. Seriously.
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08-14-13, 10:22 PM
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I can tolerate a few compromises in a luxury car, but I have zero patience for unreliable when the price goes over 50K
of all of the BMW models, the 7-series has the most issues
and I don't think I am being biased here, I'm German!!
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