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Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
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Posted - 2013.08.14 17:30:00 -
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Interesting that BMW drivers are the leading jerks in both the U.S. and the U.K. The jerkness transcends national cultures and boundaries.
BMW drivers really are jerks, studies find
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. GÇ¥Fancy cars were less likely to stop,GÇ¥ researcher Paul K. Piff told the paper, adding, GÇ£BMW drivers were the worst.GÇ¥
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 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://blogs.marketwatch.com/thetell/2013/08/13/bmw-drivers-really-are-jerks-studies-find/tab/print/
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jason hill
The Riot Formation Public Disorder.
364
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Posted - 2013.08.14 17:52:00 -
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how odd ...most BMW drivers that I know of always complain about it being the audi drivers that are the worst drivers on the UK roads ... I drive a VW Polo if anyone`s interested |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2042
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:07:00 -
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Khergit Deserters wrote: 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.
I read this yesterday. The part that I underlined made me laugh because around here we call them Pius drivers because they act like they're all high and mighty. Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:13:00 -
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It's my understanding from wait-staff in San Francisco that they tend to be horrible tippers too.
BMW drivers were the original 'yuppies' who initiated the ruining of the American Economy in the mid-80s and now we are suffering the same from their Trust-Funded Babies. |
Graygor
1kB Realty 1kB Galactic
52082
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:15:00 -
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I approve of this research and want it framed for all time. "I think you should buy a new Mayan calendar. Mine has muscle cars on it." --áKenneth O'Hara
"I dont think that can happen, you can see Gray has his invuln field on in his portrait." - Commisar Kate |
Jonah Gravenstein
Sweet Sensations Radical Industries
11806
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:18:00 -
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Lol glad to see I'm not the only one that calls Prius driver Pious drivers, the most amusing thing is that I get the same if not better MPG from my car than they do.
BMW drivers have always been arses, especially the ones in the X series monstrosities. Audi drivers aren't much better but the worst of the worst are taxi drivers, the rules of the road don't apply as far as they're concerned.
Bullshit is a greater enemy of the truth than lies are ~ Harry G. Frankfurt |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2043
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:25:00 -
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Jonah Gravenstein wrote:Lol glad to see I'm not the only one that calls Prius driver Pious drivers, the most amusing thing is that I get the same if not better MPG from my car than they do.
I don't. I drive a Disco. She's big, she's bulky, and she's a pig with a whopping 11 mpg. I also think that she's got her own gravitaty field because every time I park here at work it gets surrounded by Pius's and Smartcars. Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
1504
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:26:00 -
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There was some car acronyms joke list, but the only one I can remember is BMW=Born Moderately Wealthy.
Yeah, I can imagine BMW drivers complaining about Audi ones. Around here (NYC suburbs) the Audi drivers tend to race around at high speed from stop light to stop light and in the parking lots. They're all playing Transporter I guess.
Priuses are kind of uncommon. People want more flash for their buck. Not much snob appeal in being green around NYC. It's all about being deluxe.
But the BMWs and Benzes are the rudest, with Lexis drivers right behind them. Masters of Me-Firstism.
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Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
5732
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:37:00 -
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When I die, I want to come back as a parking curb or one of those yellow cement things in front of all the parking spaces, just so I can destroy BMW front bumper covers all day long.
Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings? |
Krixtal Icefluxor
INLAND EMPIRE Galactic
34489
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:43:00 -
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Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:When I die, I want to come back as a parking curb or one of those yellow cement things in front of all the parking spaces, just so I can destroy BMW front bumper covers all day long.
How about coming back as a bunch of car-boots and just locking them all down ?? |
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Graygor
1kB Realty 1kB Galactic
52097
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:43:00 -
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Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:When I die, I want to come back as a parking curb or one of those yellow cement things in front of all the parking spaces, just so I can destroy BMW front bumper covers all day long.
You sir, are a God among men. "I think you should buy a new Mayan calendar. Mine has muscle cars on it." --áKenneth O'Hara
"I dont think that can happen, you can see Gray has his invuln field on in his portrait." - Commisar Kate |
baltec1
Bat Country
7585
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:46:00 -
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Gotta say, its the Audi drivers that have taken the crown for biggest arsewipes on the road in the UK over the last 5 years. |
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
5733
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:48:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:When I die, I want to come back as a parking curb or one of those yellow cement things in front of all the parking spaces, just so I can destroy BMW front bumper covers all day long.
How about coming back as a bunch of car-boots and just locking them all down ??
Boots are useless. BMW drivers simply pay the fine and theyre off....
Now, Drive a BMW onto a curb..and back off.... it rips the cover off, destroys the cover and clips and all the plastic brackets holding it on, not to mention the undershields.... instant 1400 USD minimum repair bill.
Oh yes...Im reincarnating as something...It is either a curb/parking whatchamacallit....or Jessica Alba's thong.
I would be fine with either. Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings? |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2045
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:52:00 -
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Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:When I die, I want to come back as a parking curb or one of those yellow cement things in front of all the parking spaces, just so I can destroy BMW front bumper covers all day long.
How about coming back as a bunch of car-boots and just locking them all down ?? Boots are useless. BMW drivers simply pay the fine and theyre off.... Now, Drive a BMW onto a curb..and back off.... it rips the cover off, destroys the cover and clips and all the plastic brackets holding it on, not to mention the undershields.... instant 1400 USD minimum repair bill. Oh yes...Im reincarnating as something...It is either a curb/parking whatchamacallit....or Jessica Alba's thong. I would be fine with either.
I think she's disgusted with thongs. I had a chance to meet her once and mentioned I was willing to work as a thong for her and her response was "ew gross you sick freak". How was I to know. Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
Jonah Gravenstein
Sweet Sensations Radical Industries
11807
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:54:00 -
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Khergit Deserters wrote:There was some car acronyms joke list, but the only one I can remember is BMW=Born Moderately Wealthy.
Yeah, I can imagine BMW drivers complaining about Audi ones. Around here (NYC suburbs) the Audi drivers tend to race around at high speed from stop light to stop light and in the parking lots. They're all playing Transporter I guess.
Priuses are kind of uncommon. People want more flash for their buck. Not much snob appeal in being green around NYC. It's all about being deluxe.
But the BMWs and Benzes are the rudest, with Lexis drivers right behind them. Masters of Me-Firstism.
BMW - Bought My Wife Fiat - Fix It Again Tony / Firkin Italian After Thought Ford - Found On Roadside Dumped / Fix Or Repair Daily Chrysler - Company Has Recommended You Start Learning Engine Repair Chevrolet - Can Hear Every Valve Rattle On Long Extended Trips Lotus - Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious GMC - Generally Moribund Crap
Bullshit is a greater enemy of the truth than lies are ~ Harry G. Frankfurt |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2045
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Posted - 2013.08.14 18:57:00 -
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Jonah Gravenstein wrote:Khergit Deserters wrote:There was some car acronyms joke list, but the only one I can remember is BMW=Born Moderately Wealthy.
Yeah, I can imagine BMW drivers complaining about Audi ones. Around here (NYC suburbs) the Audi drivers tend to race around at high speed from stop light to stop light and in the parking lots. They're all playing Transporter I guess.
Priuses are kind of uncommon. People want more flash for their buck. Not much snob appeal in being green around NYC. It's all about being deluxe.
But the BMWs and Benzes are the rudest, with Lexis drivers right behind them. Masters of Me-Firstism.
BMW - Beat My Wife / Break My Window Fiat - Fix It Again Tony / Firkin Italian After Thought Ford - Found On Roadside Dumped / Fix Or Repair Daily Chrysler - Company Has Recommended You Start Learning Engine Repair Chevrolet - Can Hear Every Valve Rattle On Long Extended Trips Lotus - Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious GMC - Generally Moribund Crap
Ford backwards = Driver Returned On Foot. Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
5734
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Posted - 2013.08.14 19:01:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:
I think she's disgusted with thongs. I had a chance to meet her once and mentioned I was willing to work as a thong for her and her response was "ew gross you sick freak". How was I to know.
I bet that was a bunkworthy experience Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings? |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2045
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Posted - 2013.08.14 19:04:00 -
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Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:Micheal Dietrich wrote:
I think she's disgusted with thongs. I had a chance to meet her once and mentioned I was willing to work as a thong for her and her response was "ew gross you sick freak". How was I to know.
I bet that was a bunkworthy experience
Wouldn't know, I didn't make it to the bunk in time Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
5734
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Posted - 2013.08.14 19:05:00 -
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Jonah Gravenstein wrote: Chevrolet - Can Hear Every Valve Rattle On Long Extended Trips
The dealers call it "piston slap" and if youre under warranty, they'll say it is normal and not serious. The minute youre out of warranty, its a serious issue and requires immeadiate replacement of the engine.
If I ever want an American car, Ill buy a Toyota. Most of them are built in America, by Americans, with mostly American parts. Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings? |
Jonah Gravenstein
Sweet Sensations Radical Industries
11807
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Posted - 2013.08.14 19:08:00 -
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Krixtal Icefluxor wrote:Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:When I die, I want to come back as a parking curb or one of those yellow cement things in front of all the parking spaces, just so I can destroy BMW front bumper covers all day long.
How about coming back as a bunch of car-boots and just locking them all down ?? Clamps / boots are useless, they're easily removed with basic tools and if they've been put on incorrectly you can actually drive with one on a non driven wheel without damaging the car. If you can remove it without damaging it then there's nothing they can do, if you do damage it, you're liable for costs, if they can prove it was you that did the damage.
I've only been clamped once, my car at the time was a seriously lowered old Ford with little or no clearance in the arches. I saw the guy attempting to get the clamp on by jacking up the car, so I phoned the police and told them somebody was stealing my shiny alloy wheels, he had to remove the clamp or face a charge of unlawful interference (they're not allowed to jack up a car to apply the clamp).
Bullshit is a greater enemy of the truth than lies are ~ Harry G. Frankfurt |
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Graygor
1kB Realty 1kB Galactic
52106
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Posted - 2013.08.14 19:22:00 -
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On a related note.
I drive a Lexus.
*flees* "I think you should buy a new Mayan calendar. Mine has muscle cars on it." --áKenneth O'Hara
"I dont think that can happen, you can see Gray has his invuln field on in his portrait." - Commisar Kate |
voetius
L V B Industries STELLAR CONSTELLATION
75
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Posted - 2013.08.14 19:24:00 -
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sounds reasonable though I'd tend to be suspicious of anything that comes from the Daily Hate ... I mean Mail. |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2047
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Posted - 2013.08.14 19:43:00 -
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voetius wrote: sounds reasonable though I'd tend to be suspicious of anything that comes from the Daily Hate ... I mean Mail.
They had the same thing on msn yesterday. Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
baltec1
Bat Country
7586
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Posted - 2013.08.14 19:49:00 -
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voetius wrote: sounds reasonable though I'd tend to be suspicious of anything that comes from the Daily Hate ... I mean Mail.
So long as its got nothing to do with house prices, cancer, benefits or immigrants its not too horrible. |
Graygor
1kB Realty 1kB Galactic
52123
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Posted - 2013.08.14 19:50:00 -
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baltec1 wrote:voetius wrote: sounds reasonable though I'd tend to be suspicious of anything that comes from the Daily Hate ... I mean Mail.
So long as its got nothing to do with house prices, cancer, benefits or immigrants its not too horrible.
Politics too. "I think you should buy a new Mayan calendar. Mine has muscle cars on it." --áKenneth O'Hara
"I dont think that can happen, you can see Gray has his invuln field on in his portrait." - Commisar Kate |
Kirjava
Lothian Enterprises
29850
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Posted - 2013.08.14 19:58:00 -
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Meh, I want a Ford Focus. Not a car guy (but then I wasn't a watch guy until recently....) so would just be looking at a cheap commuter. Friend swears by his Volkswagen Golf though.
If I had the money, I'd want a Jaguar F type or a Lamborghini Revent+¦n for Lottery winnings
Haruhiists - Overloading Out of Pod discussions since 2007. /S¦¦GùòGÇ+GÇ+GùòS¦¦\ Unban Saede! |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2047
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Posted - 2013.08.14 20:48:00 -
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Kirjava wrote:Meh, I want a Ford Focus. Not a car guy (but then I wasn't a watch guy until recently....) so would just be looking at a cheap commuter. Friend swears by his Volkswagen Golf though. If I had the money, I'd want a Jaguar F type or a Lamborghini Revent+¦n for Lottery winnings
I've never been a car guy and I doubt I ever will be. It will always be SUV or pickup and they are always be all wheel drive. Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
baltec1
Bat Country
7586
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Posted - 2013.08.14 20:57:00 -
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Micheal Dietrich wrote:Kirjava wrote:Meh, I want a Ford Focus. Not a car guy (but then I wasn't a watch guy until recently....) so would just be looking at a cheap commuter. Friend swears by his Volkswagen Golf though. If I had the money, I'd want a Jaguar F type or a Lamborghini Revent+¦n for Lottery winnings I've never been a car guy and I doubt I ever will be. It will always be SUV or pickup and they are always be all wheel drive.
I drive a new model C3 and I love it when I pass stuck/abandoned SUVs in the winter. |
Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
2047
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Posted - 2013.08.14 21:10:00 -
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baltec1 wrote:Micheal Dietrich wrote:Kirjava wrote:Meh, I want a Ford Focus. Not a car guy (but then I wasn't a watch guy until recently....) so would just be looking at a cheap commuter. Friend swears by his Volkswagen Golf though. If I had the money, I'd want a Jaguar F type or a Lamborghini Revent+¦n for Lottery winnings I've never been a car guy and I doubt I ever will be. It will always be SUV or pickup and they are always be all wheel drive. I drive a new model C3 and I love it when I pass stuck/abandoned SUVs in the winter.
Yeah yeah I hear the battle all the time.
Car Drivers: SUV drivers are silly. They think they are all that with all wheel drive but I see them in the median every where when it snows.
SUV drivers: Car drivers are silly. They claim that they can do the same thing as a SUV but every year I see them in the median when it snows.
The truth of the matter is that its the idiots who end up in the median, not a certain make or model of a vehicle.
ps. I don't pass up stuck cars in the median, I stop and pull them out. Can your car do that? Out of Pod is getting In the Pod - Join in game channel IG OOPE |
Max Godsnottlingson
East Khanid Trading Khanid Trade Syndicate
221
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Posted - 2013.08.14 21:55:00 -
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Max strolls out to his garage, throws open the door and wipes a mark off his pride and joy. The best damned car GM ever made. A 1975 Opel Manta B series.
If it's summy tomorrow and I can afford the gas, sorry petrol, I may take it for a run down to the shops and back.
PS I believe that in the US it was built as the Chevrolet Monza |
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