People driving like assholes around me

CanAutM3 · 02-27-2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mjames

It's because people who drive aggressively around you recognize the M3 and want to show you up, they want to show they can hang with you, etc. The M3's name recognition, being the original sport sedan, is the reason. I remember when I had my first M3, an E46, a random F-150 pulled next to me and revved its engine. In a way, it's a testament to how tried and true our cars are and everyone knows an M3.

I actually drive the car normally in most commuting situations because it's the opposite for me; I don't need to prove anything to anyone.

The M3 is far from being the first.

In the ///M world, the M5 came before it. And many other "sport sedans" from BMW and other brands before it.

Fast4d · 02-27-2018, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by iamrobbie

Merging onto the 110 near Pasadena. I was cut off by some high revving Genesis. Switches lanes, slows down to get next to me, goes behind me to tail gate me and flash his lights (revving some more). I guess he got annoyed I didn't feel like playing with him, so he cuts me off again to exit. I exit with him and he takes this as a challenge and floors it at the following lights. While I'm just cruising down and catching up eventually. We end up making the same turns a few miles down into the same street..

..this is how I met my new next door neighbor. He hasn't made eye contact with me ever since. SMH

now that I think about it I do see kia/hundais go postal on the throttle alot. doesn't bother me though.

with that new stinger I'm sure it'll happen alot more in the future.

JibSTir13 · 02-27-2018, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Takumi587

I just picked up my SO M3 2 days ago and my goodness the number of people speeding up behind me and tailgating is unbelievable... been cut off a few times as well. Could be the color I got but man did not expect this much craziness on the road. I am even driving a little over the speed limit at times too. My previous car was a MG 535i and I almost never had anyone do things like this while driving it.

A 535 portrays a very different image compared to an M3. One is a luxury sedan, the other a high-performance sedan. The color of your vehicle likely also contributes to the increased attention.

boss2k · 02-28-2018, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JibSTir13

A 535 portrays a very different image compared to an M3. One is a luxury sedan, the other a high-performance sedan. The color of your vehicle likely also contributes to the increased attention.

Its the color which is cop magnet too. Thats why i keep low profile

neliconcept · 02-28-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aerostar

Is it just me or does this car make people want to cut you off and stuff?

I had a WRX, a 235i, and now the M3.

Holy shit I get so aggravated when I'm just cruising in traffic and people constantly need to cut into my lane when there's not enough space.

Even when there is space and I'm in the right lane they cut in so fucking close to my car it aggravates the shit out of me.

I drive my parents cars and stuff all the time and this kind of thing never happens in any other car.

What part of NJ are you in? I live in Jersey City, and no offense to people from NJ but this state has the biggest collective of asshole drivers I've ever seen, not a single asshole from here knows how to drive. I'm sure you are one of the exceptions however!

Just be careful and be aware of all cars around you!

nicknaz · 02-28-2018, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

Its the color which is cop magnet too. Thats why i keep low profile

+1

White m3 with 18s blended right in, here in CA.

Super anonymous, and I liked that very much

aerostar · 03-01-2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by neliconcept

What part of NJ are you in? I live in Jersey City, and no offense to people from NJ but this state has the biggest collective of asshole drivers I've ever seen, not a single asshole from here knows how to drive. I'm sure you are one of the exceptions however!

Just be careful and be aware of all cars around you!

I live in Jersey City, too.

Everyone's a bunch of dicks near here.

Naz24 · 03-01-2018, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by iamrobbie

Merging onto the 110 near Pasadena. I was cut off by some high revving Genesis. Switches lanes, slows down to get next to me, goes behind me to tail gate me and flash his lights (revving some more). I guess he got annoyed I didn't feel like playing with him, so he cuts me off again to exit. I exit with him and he takes this as a challenge and floors it at the following lights. While I'm just cruising down and catching up eventually. We end up making the same turns a few miles down into the same street..

..this is how I met my new next door neighbor. He hasn't made eye contact with me ever since. SMH

he wanted to show you the "genny zone!"

shortseller · 03-01-2018, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast4d

now that I think about it I do see kia/hundais go postal on the throttle alot. doesn't bother me though.

with that new stinger I'm sure it'll happen alot more in the future.

I blame all the commercials, ie marketing hype, for the over enthusiasm we have on the roads today. They all now put out cars/trucks that are capable of giving you “heart racing experiences”.

Poochie · 03-02-2018, 12:06 AM

Wow, skimming through everyone's story of contemptible drivers is like reading my journal; I thought this $hit only happens to me..

For the life of me, I cannot figure out why people choose to single me out and tailgate my ass, in four lane highway; all while I'm in the "slow" lane.

My theory is that everyone wants to be that guy in the fast, flashy car, so their try to project, even with their less than capable vehicles. I mean, arrogance aside, I see folks zooming by me in a Corolla doing over 90 and I be amazed.. Like 'how do you safely do that..' ? The last time I attempted to do over 80 in a Corolla; it started shaking like it had Tourette's Syndrome..

aerostar · 03-02-2018, 08:53 AM

Everyday now it's been happening.

People always wait for me to start getting close and then they swerve into my lane without signaling.

It's *so* fucking annoying.

InControl · 03-02-2018, 09:24 AM

Stay off the left lane 😉

aerostar · 03-02-2018, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by InControl

Stay off the left lane 😉

I drive in the middle or on the right lane if it's a 2 lane...

aX3Man · 03-02-2018, 10:49 AM

Occasionally I encounter a-hole drivers trying to prove something. It's usually a wrx, genesis, g35/37, or honda accord. People seem to gun it at a light just to cut me off or cut me off while driving when there is no one behind me and no room in front between the next car.

I'm also from NJ... the land of "fake t*ts and real a**holes"

tropicalypso · 03-02-2018, 11:29 AM

I had a guy in a bruised up A6 follow me around town for about a half hour.

I think he just wanted to hear/see the car.

mjames · 03-02-2018, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

The M3 is far from being the first.

In the ///M world, the M5 came before it. And many other "sport sedans" from BMW and other brands before it.

I thought the E30 was the original sports sedan, and the M3 derives from it?

First E30 was 1985 and first E28 M5 was 1986 according to Wikipedia...

325iExecutive · 03-02-2018, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

+1

White m3 with 18s blended right in, here in CA.

Super anonymous, and I liked that very much

I agree. Luckily I do not get any such trouble

CanAutM3 · 03-02-2018, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mjames

I thought the E30 was the original sports sedan, and the M3 derives from it?

First E30 was 1985 and first E28 M5 was 1986 according to Wikipedia...

The E12 M535i was launched in 1979, the E28 M5 in 1985 and the E30 M3 in 1986.

There were many other "sports sedans" before those.

OF Hero · 03-02-2018, 02:03 PM

I do feel like people tend to tailgate me a lot...but even in slow traffic or at a light I feel like the car behind me ALWAYS wants to scoot up super close to my rear.

someguywithanm3 · 03-02-2018, 03:31 PM

It's amazing how driving a full size truck keeps the aholes at bay. I love driving my truck. Driving a sports car is asking for guys in minivans to show you what they can do.

Poochie · 03-03-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by someguywithanm3

It's amazing how driving a full size truck keeps the aholes at bay. I love driving my truck. Driving a sports car is asking for guys in minivans to show you what they can do.

Yea, that's funny.. My friend has the same reasoning.. He purposely made his daily a Nissan Titan with the crash-bar halfway removed, so it just has two steel spikes on both side.. He told me he NEVER have a problem with people fvcking with him like in his convertible bimmer.. I get a kick out of that notion.

jninja · 03-03-2018, 06:36 PM

Although incredibly anecdotal, I find regions/states to form driver groups (bad) more than car brands/models...

For instance, every. single. time. I see a car from Mass or Quebec it's doing something it shouldn't be, i.e. cutting someone off, doing 15 under the speed limit while half way in different lanes, driving straight for miles with blinker on, turning left or right with OPPOSITE turn signal on...Jesus...this is why prejudices exist

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jninja Banned 515 Rep 554 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 (F80) [0.00]	Although incredibly anecdotal, I find regions/states to form driver groups (bad) more than car brands/models... For instance, every. single. time. I see a car from Mass or Quebec it's doing something it shouldn't be, i.e. cutting someone off, doing 15 under the speed limit while half way in different lanes, driving straight for miles with blinker on, turning left or right with OPPOSITE turn signal on...Jesus...this is why prejudices exist
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