I think you're right... I've noticed it's more of a gender issue than brand.
Personally I think it's mostly a perception issue. People don't think twice when the soccer mom in her minivan does it, but when Mr. Douche-bag in his leased 528i does it, the claws come out.
I hear that... We actually have a diesel festival that comes here once a year in the summer. The entire town is filled with black smoke and obnoxiously loud trucks for a week. Needless to say, I avoid it like the plague.
I just find it funny that his main complaint is that its not losing control and throwing him around....if you want that there are plenty of 2014s left if that's the "thing that's missing"
I think the BMW's and hairdressers meme is pretty funny, because it implies that hairdressers can afford BMWs, which is generally probably false.Always happens.
On the bright side a lot of folks make a good living on selling some of the hate on other cars bumper & window stickers. (That & BMW folks are mostly all hair dressers and they get pretty touchy).
Always happens.
On the bright side a lot of folks make a good living on selling some of the hate on other cars bumper & window stickers. (That & BMW folks are mostly all hair dressers and they get pretty touchy).
His driving style certainly sounds like it would specifically cater to the F22's qualities. So whether he thinks it's a superior car is up to him and doesn't affect any of our opinions. I don't agree with everything he says, but I can see where he's coming from. A test drive in a 228i/235i will show you that there's a formidable package hiding inside.
He's been an active member for the past five months, so I don't see what the problem is with him voicing an opinion that goes against the grain. I find these kinds of things more interesting than the usual glowing hyperbole. As much as I like to see a bunch of like-minded people throwing praise over a car, it's refreshing to see a different side of things (even if you or I don't wholly agree with it).
I find it amusing when someone gets bent out of shape because something was posted on a public forum that they don't think is relevant.
I've seen that shit directed at me so many times that it's just white noise at this point.
Lmao. "Canyon Jump" all I could think of was Homer jumping the canyon and slamming down the cliff side.His driving style certainly sounds like it would specifically cater to the F22's qualities. So whether he thinks it's a superior car is up to him and doesn't affect any of our opinions. I don't agree with everything he says, but I can see where he's coming from. A test drive in a 228i/235i will show you that there's a formidable package hiding inside.
Dimensions aside, which is where I'm seeing the majority of his complaints coming from, I think his opinions are on the extreme end of the spectrum. Having driven both of these cars myself, the M235i is hardly a canyon leap in driving dynamics. It's simply a different car; much shorter wheel base, narrower, smaller overhangs, lighter weight, etc. Does that make it the better driver overall? No, but it might suit OP's driving style or the settings where he will be driving.
The S550 is near-perfect for me right now. And it sounds like it is for everyone else on this forum too. Nothing's going to put a damper on that.
He's been an active member for the past five months, so I don't see what the problem is with him voicing an opinion that goes against the grain. I find these kinds of things more interesting than the usual glowing hyperbole. As much as I like to see a bunch of like-minded people throwing praise over a car, it's refreshing to see a different side of things (even if you or I don't wholly agree with it).
I'm always interested in hearing from folks who have tried out more cars than I have and why they decide one way or the other, particularly with respect to the S550. I can't think of much more relevant info for forum members like myself actually, who are still shopping for a car with the Mustang at the top of their list. I'm definitely cross-shopping the 2 series as well (though probably the 228i).His driving style certainly sounds like it would specifically cater to the F22's qualities. So whether he thinks it's a superior car is up to him and doesn't affect any of our opinions. I don't agree with everything he says, but I can see where he's coming from. A test drive in a 228i/235i will show you that there's a formidable package hiding inside.
Dimensions aside, which is where I'm seeing the majority of his complaints coming from, I think his opinions are on the extreme end of the spectrum. Having driven both of these cars myself, the M235i is hardly a canyon leap in driving dynamics. It's simply a different car; much shorter wheel base, narrower, smaller overhangs, lighter weight, etc. Does that make it the better driver overall? No, but it might suit OP's driving style or the settings where he will be driving.
The S550 is near-perfect for me right now. And it sounds like it is for everyone else on this forum too. Nothing's going to put a damper on that.
He's been an active member for the past five months, so I don't see what the problem is with him voicing an opinion that goes against the grain. I find these kinds of things more interesting than the usual glowing hyperbole. As much as I like to see a bunch of like-minded people throwing praise over a car, it's refreshing to see a different side of things (even if you or I don't wholly agree with it).
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