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Stereotyping, like charity, begins at home.
Grey 230i with red insides? Fine, discerning motorists appreciating the best of BMW’s fundamental capabilities - driver-focused and sharp handling, but with relatively low-key looks belying a surprising turn of speed Red 230i with grey insides? Flash Harry with bin-end BMW training shoe, statistically more likely to have an accident Gosh this is easy! |
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11-16-2018, 07:53 AM | #46 |
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Translation, please?
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11-16-2018, 06:40 PM | #47 |
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OK, I am going to give this a shot...Scott, feel free to clarify if I am off base. I have to admit, I was LMAO when I read your comment... I lived in the midlands (Lincolnshire) for about 18 months so I really love your use of language. Thank you for the brilliant description.
A "Flash Harry" is a loud mouthed, ostentatious, loudly dressed, ill mannered man, or what we might call an "pompous ass-clown". "Bin-end" refers to the last of a product "in the bin" that is sold at a discount in order to get rid of the stock. It usually refers to a bottle of wine but is applicable in this context. BMW sells branded training shoes (sneakers) that are a bit "fancy" and typically overpriced (but not if they are "bin-end LOL"). So, in summary, it is a pompous poser ass-clown that is trying to impress you and others with his fancy car interior and BMW branded shoes. I will leave it to the members of the forum to use their own adjectives to describe this person...LOL
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All it really means is someone we should feel quite confident about looking down upon.
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11-18-2018, 11:16 AM | #51 |
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Training shoe - subcompact, shoe-sized car, expensive for what it is. That it is branded with a (depending on country location) premium marque is also very relevant for this comparison.
My point was that my personal spec of car is chosen judiciously and I can use this product to emphasise my steely, no-nonsense character and eye for quality. But people driving red BMWs have in the past been known as flash Harrys. So for an otherwise identical car, simple swap the interior and exterior colours, and pile on! I hope this illustrates how futile it is... |
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Agreed.
As Viktor Frankl said (paraphrasing a lot), the last of the human freedoms is that we all have the right to choose our own way. I expect it is not our place to judge... not to get overly philosophical...
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'17 M240i, went to dealer at 20 to pre-order M2 but they said it would be like a year wait. They told me M240i was coming out and I could come back to pre-order it in a couple months. Did that.
First BMW, #BoostIsLife but tired of issues with my 98 Eclipse GST and my 99 GS needed new rear main seal so wanted a new car I can get an easy 400hp without issues. FBO but not enough POWAAA should of gotten an M4. I don't race or anything just like to feel the power when I hit the pedal. Currently looking for a second boosted tuner car to not put as many miles on my 240. I do park in lines just corner parked as close to the curb as possible and at least 100+ feet away from the nearest car if I can. I'll walk 3-5 minutes if I need to especially in malls. I'm super OCD and take a lot of care of her. I use blinkers even if there's absolutely nobody on the road. I do speed and cut through traffic because I get anxiety behind people and try to avoid rocks kicking back even though I have full front wrapped in Suntek PPF. |
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I'm a month away from turning 62; for as long as I can remember people have told me that as I got older I'd want a big car with a marshmallow ride.
Right.
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I’m the atypical 228i owner. 51 years old, 1st time BMW owner, needed something with AWD for the NJ winters and came across a 228i XDrive vert. It hadn’t even occurred to me that I could get a convertible with AWD, let alone a BMW. Since I’m “not really a car guy”, the lower price of a 2 series, made the impracticality of a convertible, practical. The more research I did, the more I found that the 228i was exactly what I was looking for.
Do I wish it was a 4 series? Not really, as I’ve heard the hard top verts are heavier and can have problems. After buying this car, I’ve fallen in love with the small size. After driving SUVs, for the past 16 years, this feels like I’m driving a sock. Last edited by Bluesmobile; 12-10-2018 at 05:37 PM.. |
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You got my age right. (M235 owner)
The rest I don't think I really think I fit into though. I bought my car because of how cool the spec was. NO tech, rwd, 6mt, slicktop, lsd, black kidneys, m performance carbon stuff. The car is mostly stock, because I appreciate reliability and my warranty. I paint protected the entire front end, put some apex wheels on, made it a little bit louder(no downpipe), a couple more m performance exterior bits, and called it done. I'd like to think all this stuff is pretty mature. I enjoy driving the car everyday, and love it as a daily. I have an e36 track car that I can express my immaturity and boy racer through! *edit* I also dislike sport +
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Yup Im 25 love tuning my car but am starting to grow up a little, still wanted to row my own gears. It was also a good deal.
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Middle aged technically, but this is my first BMW after several long term relationships with Honda's; never owned nor wanted to own an E46, not even an E46 M3. I do love my M240 and do complain about the small gas tank (steering doesn't phase me as much as others apparently). The only mods are an Avin unit and two car seats in the back (that does not make me an 230i M Sport driver); no performance mods. Have been to the track, not just to say "I've done it", but to actually have done it (and will continue to do so). I never drive in sport mode. I've learned to live with comfort, but if I'm feeling like having some fun it's straight to DCT Off mode for me (the non-linear throttle response in sport and sport+ just annoys me). As I'm in New England, I did go with x-Drive. Next time I won't; I'm now convinced a good set of winter tires is enough.
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M240i - Probably a middle aged bloke who most likely owned an E46 3 series coupe and thought that the new 4 series was “too big”. Loves their M240, but does complain about the steering and small gas tank. Lightly modified, maybe LSD and Dinan tune. Has taken it to the track once or twice “just to say I’ve done it.” Usually drives in Sport Mode. Would rather drive a low milage E46 M3 but it’s a close call.
Pretty close for me. Bought a new 2002 in '75 and traveled over US and Canada with it. Then babies, babies, babies...so mini vans and no bimmer. Then an E46 which I kept for 16 years. Wonderful car. A Z4 for summer. Took delivery of an M240i after I sadly said adieu to my faithful, sturdy 325i. Maybe an LSD as the rear is a bit squirrely'. The steering is OK for me but the E46 was more connected. Preferred this as a DD to the M2 which I almost bought. All in all when I drive, I catch myself thinking, "can a car actually be too good". Guess I'm real satisfied. |
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54 going on 25. Been driving BMWs for years, with several E46s, a 2000 M-Coupe, and an E39 M5 in my past. Just got the 235i and am really liking it. It's Mineral Grey over Oyster with Orbit Grey wheels. First change was to do matte black grilles and an 50% tint and that's probably about it for now. It'll be the daily driver and commuter car so the 8-speed auto is fine with me. Using a clutch in stop and go traffic just doesn't work for me anymore. Car looks good in the garage next to the wife's silver ZHP!
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