Some dude took offense because I didn't like MY CAR

fnfalman · 11-23-2008, 12:47 AM

So, there I was, doing some much needed cleaning on the motos and some guy that looks like Wolfman Jack in a ratty MG convertible suddenly stopped in the middle of the street and inquired about my car (BMW Z4 3.0). I told him that it's "just a car" with a shrug of a shoulder and went back to cleaning my bikes. The guy then started asking all kinds of shits about the car (how it rides, how reliable is it, is the soft top waterproof, blah, blah, blah) because he's interested in buying one.

I got pissed off and told him that it is the worst piece of shit I've ever had the displeasure to own. Next thing I know this fucker was quoting Car & Driver and Road & Track about the positive reviews and all that shits about the car. So I told him that it's pretty funny he knows more about a car that he doesn't own than its owner of several years.

The guy got into a huff and went tearing off down the road in his ratty MG.

WTF, over?

DIMford · 11-23-2008, 12:51 AM

Dave · 11-23-2008, 12:58 AM

if it helps ive driven both the 3.0 and M versions and i thought it was soulless underpowered and difficult

fnfalman · 11-23-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

if it helps ive driven both the 3.0 and M versions and i thought it was soulless underpowered and difficult

Well, when the Z4 first came out, there was no M version. And even if there were an M version, it would still be shitty when compared to my motorcycles.

OneSickPsycho · 11-23-2008, 01:04 AM

That's what you should have told him... "Car and Driver said my M4 was nowhere near as cool as my Tuono."

Dave · 11-23-2008, 01:04 AM

well it was one of the notchiest gearboxes ive ever had the displeasure of rowing and the engine had no sweet rasp to it. i think most of the people who do all the ranting about how great bmws are werent car people in the first place. neither one was any comparison in fun factor to my daytona shelby, much less my nsx

thunderex · 11-23-2008, 02:10 AM

Is it really the shittiest car you've owned? I had an E46 M3 Cabriolet. I enjoyed it but I could tell it was going to give me problems. I ended up trading it in early because I was laid off but I always figured I'd never drive that car past its warranty. It stranded me on the highway once in the first year I owned it.

fnfalman · 11-23-2008, 02:15 AM

It's not the shittiest car I've ever owned, but the guy was pissing me off so I told him that it's a shitty car. It's all right...for a car. It hauls stuff that I can't pack on my bikes. And the drop top is nice for Southern California driving. But otherwise, it's only a car to me. I'd feel the same way if it were a 911 Turbo.

Porkchop · 11-23-2008, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

well it was one of the notchiest gearboxes ive ever had the displeasure of rowing and the engine had no sweet rasp to it. i think most of the people who do all the ranting about how great bmws are werent car people in the first place. neither one was any comparison in fun factor to my daytona shelby, much less my nsx

REALLY??????? How much you pay for that SOB.....

Mr Lefty · 11-23-2008, 02:32 AM

you pissed him off because it was probably his dream car and you have it... yet could care less

I've never really been a fan of BMW... they look great... but from everything I've read they're not all that great as far as reliability... (though coming from Toyota and Honda... not much is) and over priced.

11-23-2008, 12:47 AM	#1
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	Some dude took offense because I didn't like MY CAR So, there I was, doing some much needed cleaning on the motos and some guy that looks like Wolfman Jack in a ratty MG convertible suddenly stopped in the middle of the street and inquired about my car (BMW Z4 3.0). I told him that it's "just a car" with a shrug of a shoulder and went back to cleaning my bikes. The guy then started asking all kinds of shits about the car (how it rides, how reliable is it, is the soft top waterproof, blah, blah, blah) because he's interested in buying one. I got pissed off and told him that it is the worst piece of shit I've ever had the displeasure to own. Next thing I know this fucker was quoting Car & Driver and Road & Track about the positive reviews and all that shits about the car. So I told him that it's pretty funny he knows more about a car that he doesn't own than its owner of several years. The guy got into a huff and went tearing off down the road in his ratty MG. WTF, over? __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

11-23-2008, 12:51 AM	#2
DIMford Nothing beats the RWB Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Norfolk, Va Moto: 07 Honda Interceptor Posts: 305	__________________ The Road is a beautiful but dangerous mistress. She'll taunt and tease you with wonderful curves and glorious heights till you lose all control. Then leave you broken and bleeding to tease the next man.

11-23-2008, 12:58 AM	#3
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	if it helps ive driven both the 3.0 and M versions and i thought it was soulless underpowered and difficult __________________ TWF Post whore #6

11-23-2008, 01:04 AM	#6
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	well it was one of the notchiest gearboxes ive ever had the displeasure of rowing and the engine had no sweet rasp to it. i think most of the people who do all the ranting about how great bmws are werent car people in the first place. neither one was any comparison in fun factor to my daytona shelby, much less my nsx __________________ TWF Post whore #6

11-23-2008, 02:15 AM	#8
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	It's not the shittiest car I've ever owned, but the guy was pissing me off so I told him that it's a shitty car. It's all right...for a car. It hauls stuff that I can't pack on my bikes. And the drop top is nice for Southern California driving. But otherwise, it's only a car to me. I'd feel the same way if it were a 911 Turbo. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

11-23-2008, 01:04 AM	#5
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	That's what you should have told him... "Car and Driver said my M4 was nowhere near as cool as my Tuono."

11-23-2008, 02:10 AM	#7
thunderex Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Moto: 2004 Aprilia Tuono Posts: 148	Is it really the shittiest car you've owned? I had an E46 M3 Cabriolet. I enjoyed it but I could tell it was going to give me problems. I ended up trading it in early because I was laid off but I always figured I'd never drive that car past its warranty. It stranded me on the highway once in the first year I owned it.

11-23-2008, 02:32 AM	#10
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	you pissed him off because it was probably his dream car and you have it... yet could care less I've never really been a fan of BMW... they look great... but from everything I've read they're not all that great as far as reliability... (though coming from Toyota and Honda... not much is) and over priced.