Official "What kind of a car is that?" Thread - Page 3

kcdedric · 04-18-2012, 10:56 PM

I was at the gas station the other day and another younger guy started asking me all sorts of stuff about my car (How I like it, how it handles, etc.). Then he pointed to the ///M badge on the hatch and asked me if I added it myself.

jatmallet · 04-18-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate2046

I'm surprised a couple of you said people ask if its an M3. I don't think most people would even know its a BMW if not for the 17 roundels on the outside. I do still get tons of questions/compliments on the car whenever I'm at the gas station. For some reason people seem to be more comfortable approaching you at the gas station to ask questions. I do admit its part of the appeal of the car for me, driving something that most people don't know much about. I'm not sure when it became okay to ask how much it costs though. Really? Nobody ever taught you that was rude?

One of my buddies calls it the 'Ace and Gary' car which I do not appreciate, although it is kind of funny.

My little brother calls mine the ace and gary car as well. I tell him I'm juwt getting married for cover

rkcampbell · 04-21-2012, 12:14 AM

I was parked at Home Depot today between an Audi TT Roadster and a new model Mazda Miata. We all arrived back at our cars at approximately the same time and the Miata guy just nodded and took off. The Audi guy and I laughed and spent a good 15 minutes comparing very nice cars.

007MCoupe · 04-21-2012, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by txz4

The best compliment though, there is a local meet and for once there are probably ten bmw's, the M always gets the most attention! love it!

This is also one of my favorite memories of the car. Blind32 and I met up for the Dallas Cars and Coffee not even a week or so after I bought her. It was just our 2 M Coupes among a sea of 2002s, Mustangs (old and new) a GT40 painted like a cop car, a lambo, and so on...and our cars were getting a lot of attention!!!!!

When I first got her back 'home', SOOO many people would stop and stare. Just rolling up to the store everyone's faces, jaws dropped. I think that's the best compliment I could ever get. They never get old!

txz4 · 04-21-2012, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by baege

One of my faves from an old british lady who lives in my loft building:

"a classic beauty, reminiscent of the etype"

Another from a kid:

"that thing is a hot rod!"

one of my least faves:

"is that the new folding roof 2010 Z4?" (back in 2010)

best compliment yet!

Phishman · 04-21-2012, 04:06 PM

I don't ever get compliments but I have almost got hit by people taking pictures while they were driving.

e for effort · 04-22-2012, 12:26 AM

"Is that the one with the V8?"

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Finnegan · 04-22-2012, 01:08 AM

Not so much a "what kind of car is that" story, but more of a story about just what a interesting car we all have.

Just this morning, at 6:45AM getting gas for Exhaust 'Fest, I pulled in next to a guy in a '63 split window Corvette. (Wouldn't you know it my Iphone was at home charging!

) What a beautiful car--silver, red interior, perfect showroom condition and fully restored. I wanted to find out more, but after he'd answered a couple of my questions all this guy could do was ask questions about my car. Key comment from him was "classic look--just a classic look, beautiful". It's kind of nice to get that kind of attention from someone who drives a exemplary piece of American car history.

mousitch · 04-22-2012, 01:17 AM

My brother calls it a "Top Gear" car. How many people have that? We do.

Vertigo//SD · 04-22-2012, 08:03 AM

When I had my M coupe... I overhead a cashier ask another clerk, "what's that funny car with a bubble on top?"

ricanbandit · 04-22-2012, 12:29 PM

I get comments all the time. Thumbs up while driving. Last week in Manhattan a guy driving a Maybach pulled up next to me at a traffic light and said I fucking love your car man! The guy was Jay-Z... No shit

mousitch · 04-22-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ricanbandit

I get comments all the time. Thumbs up while driving. Last week in Manhattan a guy driving a Maybach pulled up next to me at a traffic light and said I fucking love your car man! The guy was Jay-Z... No shit

Phishman · 04-23-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ricanbandit

I get comments all the time. Thumbs up while driving. Last week in Manhattan a guy driving a Maybach pulled up next to me at a traffic light and said I fucking love your car man! The guy was Jay-Z... No shit

Pics or it didn't happen.

ricanbandit · 04-23-2012, 10:57 AM

Dude, Like I really pulled out my phone at a stop light like a little groupie bitch. As far as I am concerned, really doesn't matter if you think it didn't happen.

davesz4mc · 04-23-2012, 11:11 AM

Is that really Beyondsay a common occurance for areas like that...

Anyone get it?

ricanbandit · 04-23-2012, 11:28 AM

LMAO yep, got it. Just remember we are talking Manhattan, go to Lava and you'll see plenty of celebs hanging out and spending more money that I make a month that night. I just happened to be at a stop light in midtown while the guy drove up. Not like we partied or he invited me to kick it with him and Kanye.

Phishman · 04-23-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ricanbandit

Dude, Like I really pulled out my phone at a stop light like a little groupie bitch. As far as I am concerned, really doesn't matter if you think it didn't happen.

It was a joke, lighten up.

ricanbandit · 04-23-2012, 12:20 PM

LOL, that was light. LMAO, gonna have to do something about the broomstick. It's all good!

Nhopkins1394 · 04-23-2012, 01:36 PM

My grandson loves for me to pick him up from his school. He always asks me, "Can I drive?". We both laugh.
He's 12. But the looks we get from the other kids. Makes me feel like I'm in high school all over again.

Yeah, middle-aged crazy, I admit it.

zgood4u · 04-23-2012, 02:15 PM

Driving north on the Atlanta Autobahn (GA400) a couple of weeks ago and I look in my rear view mirror and I see this 90's, I think it was a Buick or Oldsmobile, driving like a bat outta hell and he manages to pull up next to me and he sticks his head out his window and just stares at my car. That was it, he slowed back down to about 55 and I carried on. Weird.

hogzilla · 04-24-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ricanbandit

Last week in Manhattan a guy driving a Maybach pulled up next to me at a traffic light and said I fucking love your car man! The guy was Jay-Z... No shit

More awesome than awesome.

jophish17 · 04-24-2012, 01:17 PM

You should have told Jay-Z he can have it for a mere 100k if he likes it so much, I'm sure he has that in his wallet

04-18-2012, 10:56 PM	#45
kcdedric Second Lieutenant Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norcal/SLO Posts: 247 iTrader: (5)	I was at the gas station the other day and another younger guy started asking me all sorts of stuff about my car (How I like it, how it handles, etc.). Then he pointed to the ///M badge on the hatch and asked me if I added it myself. __________________ Space Gray/Imola '08 M Coupe \| BBS \| TC Kline \| Supersprint \| RE \| UUC

04-21-2012, 12:14 AM	#47
rkcampbell Private Drives: 2006 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, Canada Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	I was parked at Home Depot today between an Audi TT Roadster and a new model Mazda Miata. We all arrived back at our cars at approximately the same time and the Miata guy just nodded and took off. The Audi guy and I laughed and spent a good 15 minutes comparing very nice cars. __________________ 1964 Sunfire Red Pontiac Parisienne Custom Sport 1970 Grabber Orange Ford Mustang Fastback 302cc- SOLD 2001 "All Black" Z3 3.0- SOLD 2006 Interlagos Blue w/ Black Z4M

04-22-2012, 12:26 AM	#51
e for effort Rolling Republic Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 234 iTrader: (1)	"Is that the one with the V8?" : __________________ Check out my automotive blog @ http://rollingrepublic.com We are now offering Rolling Republic decals as well, so shoot me a message if you'd like one!

04-22-2012, 01:08 AM	#52
Finnegan Major General Drives: Sapphire Black/Black Z4Mc Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: At the track..or wishing I were at the track Posts: 5,473 iTrader: (17)	Not so much a "what kind of car is that" story, but more of a story about just what a interesting car we all have. Just this morning, at 6:45AM getting gas for Exhaust 'Fest, I pulled in next to a guy in a '63 split window Corvette. (Wouldn't you know it my Iphone was at home charging! ) What a beautiful car--silver, red interior, perfect showroom condition and fully restored. I wanted to find out more, but after he'd answered a couple of my questions all this guy could do was ask questions about my car. Key comment from him was "classic look--just a classic look, beautiful". It's kind of nice to get that kind of attention from someone who drives a exemplary piece of American car history. __________________ 2007 Sapphire Black Z4M / Apex EC7s / Eisenmann Exhaust / Euro Headers/Cat / Aero Sideskirts / DIY Stubby / Ultimate Pedals / AS SSK / RB Rotors / Other Stuff #1047

04-22-2012, 01:17 AM	#53
mousitch Dark Sider Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [0.00] 2006 Z4M roadster [0.00] 2005 BMW 2.5 Z4 [0.00]	My brother calls it a "Top Gear" car. How many people have that? We do. __________________ 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Escort 9500ix-BMW CCA Member-ST Louis Chapter

04-21-2012, 04:06 PM	#50
Phishman Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 MCoupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 205 iTrader: (0)	I don't ever get compliments but I have almost got hit by people taking pictures while they were driving.

04-22-2012, 08:03 AM	#54
Vertigo//SD Second Lieutenant Drives: '13 X1 xDrive28i M-sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 295 iTrader: (1)	When I had my M coupe... I overhead a cashier ask another clerk, "what's that funny car with a bubble on top?"

04-22-2012, 12:29 PM	#55
ricanbandit Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 509 iTrader: (0)	I get comments all the time. Thumbs up while driving. Last week in Manhattan a guy driving a Maybach pulled up next to me at a traffic light and said I fucking love your car man! The guy was Jay-Z... No shit __________________ ///M Roadster: Stromung Exhaust, Stubby, BMW Performance Shift Knob, RPI scoop, TSW Nurburgring's, Total DeBadge

04-23-2012, 10:57 AM	#58
ricanbandit Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 509 iTrader: (0)	Dude, Like I really pulled out my phone at a stop light like a little groupie bitch. As far as I am concerned, really doesn't matter if you think it didn't happen. __________________ ///M Roadster: Stromung Exhaust, Stubby, BMW Performance Shift Knob, RPI scoop, TSW Nurburgring's, Total DeBadge

04-23-2012, 11:11 AM	#59
davesz4mc Second Lieutenant Drives: 2007 z4mc Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	Is that really Beyondsay a common occurance for areas like that... Anyone get it?

04-23-2012, 11:28 AM	#60
ricanbandit Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 509 iTrader: (0)	LMAO yep, got it. Just remember we are talking Manhattan, go to Lava and you'll see plenty of celebs hanging out and spending more money that I make a month that night. I just happened to be at a stop light in midtown while the guy drove up. Not like we partied or he invited me to kick it with him and Kanye. __________________ ///M Roadster: Stromung Exhaust, Stubby, BMW Performance Shift Knob, RPI scoop, TSW Nurburgring's, Total DeBadge

04-23-2012, 12:20 PM	#62
ricanbandit Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 509 iTrader: (0)	LOL, that was light. LMAO, gonna have to do something about the broomstick. It's all good! __________________ ///M Roadster: Stromung Exhaust, Stubby, BMW Performance Shift Knob, RPI scoop, TSW Nurburgring's, Total DeBadge

04-23-2012, 01:36 PM	#63
Nhopkins1394 Accountant, 1st Class Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Roadster, Black Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irving, TX where the Cowboys used to play! Posts: 237 iTrader: (0)	What kind ofcar is that? My grandson loves for me to pick him up from his school. He always asks me, "Can I drive?". We both laugh. He's 12. But the looks we get from the other kids. Makes me feel like I'm in high school all over again. Yeah, middle-aged crazy, I admit it. __________________ "I was always told if you drive a roadster with the roof up, the storm outside better have a name", Mikedav, UK

04-23-2012, 02:15 PM	#64
zgood4u Private Drives: Z4M coupe Metallic Black Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alpharetta,GA Posts: 97 iTrader: (0)	Driving north on the Atlanta Autobahn (GA400) a couple of weeks ago and I look in my rear view mirror and I see this 90's, I think it was a Buick or Oldsmobile, driving like a bat outta hell and he manages to pull up next to me and he sticks his head out his window and just stares at my car. That was it, he slowed back down to about 55 and I carried on. Weird.

04-24-2012, 01:17 PM	#66
jophish17 Second Lieutenant Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 252 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4M [5.00]	You should have told Jay-Z he can have it for a mere 100k if he likes it so much, I'm sure he has that in his wallet

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