07-11-2007, 09:18 AM | #1 |
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so what gives these chumps to actually speak on behalf of bmw's? They dont know jack squat and then try to act like they know what they are talking about because they drive a bmw haha..
Wanted to share a story with you guys, one of my buds started arguing with me in regards to how the new 535 simply cannot have the same engine as the 335i. Why would a "5-series" have the same engine as a lowly 3. This was when one of my other buddies was contemplating a 550 or a 335. Dont you hate it when badge whores just open their mouth about certain things when they dont have anything to add. Needless to say I put an end to his stupidity. He is bored of his ride, and of all makes, is contemplating getting an audi now. Figures. |
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it's the same "flamboyant" people who are all excited about designer jeans or $900 purses
they're buying BMW's because they're perceived as "expensive" not because they like to drive. if you have a pair of pants that cost as much as a car payment, but have never been to a trackday......... |
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hey, it wasn't too long ago that this forum went beserk over the "lowly" 1 series having the same engine as our 3
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Wasn't the entire forum... Just a a good number of the Status seekers...
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in other words, some people buy these cars just for that reason, they want to be precieved as they are rich and "in". do you get what he is trying to say or do you need me to say it again in an even more infant way?
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Seriously though, we all BADGE WHORE once in awhile... The key is that you're buying X or Y branded "thing" because it is better and there is some inherent value. Be it performance, looks, feel, etc. It is often the Badge or label that and what it SHOULD represent that has us looking in the first place. Someone was cry babying about Rolex, and while it has become a parody and a classic Hallmark of idiots "TRYING" to look like they have it all together, They are never the less well built, durable, and accurate time pieces. They have the same bad "Rap" as Mercedes I think. There is an automatic revulsion towards the brand for many because it has become such a cliche'. All you have to do is suffer through an episode of "Cribs" to get a sense of just how far the pathetic "Bling" culture has become, and the notion that you can buy respect, or class. Just plain sad, an entire culture built and marketed to by corporations. Hang out in a Mall for a little while, watch and you'll see this sad mindset in action. Ladies with their "LV" handbags, "Gucci" Sunglasses, and "Prada" Sneakers squeezing out of a freaking $2 Corolla. Florida was an amazing venue for slaves to Marketing and image. Lack of Identity, Lack of Self Image, self Worth, leads folks to believe that if they buy this or that, they WILL BE this or that. So ignorant, so clueless that they believe you can purchase class, character, and personality. Someone mentioned dressing nice, "because women pay attention" O'rly? If a lady IS in fact paying attention to you because you have a label on that says your clothes cost a lot of money? YOU WANT NOTHING TO DO WITH THAT WOMEN... Promise. Nothing wrong with buying expensive clothes accept of course for the tools that buy expensive clothes that LOOK like shit... But folks should stop worshiping labels and start focusing on living a real life, not a parody. Educate yourself, travel, experience new things, and open your mind. Work on growing as a person, NOT attempting to gain some sort of status or sense of worth through a purchase... Sorry too much caffeine...
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Just go ahead, line up all the "Cool" stuff you dig on and post it up... Some will see at as an opportunity to try and look impressive, others with post up their hobby related stuff cause it's fun, and some will simply post up in an attempt to out do the other Guy, measure his e-penis, and keep ahead of internet "joneses"... Cause by and large Americans are Toolbags and cannot help themselves.
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