Stupid things non petrolheads say....
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Someone told me that they had just bought a BMW 650. I was very impressed and asked to have a look at it. Turns out it was a motorbike
Indescribe my car as the "old BMW" or the "old 3 series" to most people, and most of my friends refer to it as the "Beemer". If it is someone who knows about cars, it is referred to as the 328i.
Indescribe my car as the "old BMW" or the "old 3 series" to most people, and most of my friends refer to it as the "Beemer". If it is someone who knows about cars, it is referred to as the 328i.
BorkFactor said:
Indescribe my car as the "old BMW" or the "old 3 series" to most people, and most of my friends refer to it as the "Beemer". If it is someone who knows about cars, it is referred to as the 328i.
So true. The correct terminology is 'Bimma'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI-xQ7IksUc
Triumph Man said:
LukeSi said:
I call the Panda the Panda and the 325d the 3er.
You actually say "3er"? Why not just 3-series?I'll type it (3er) to petrolhead mates, but don't think I've ever said it...
Triumph Man said:
And as with you NotDave, Volkswagen Passat SE TDI PD 130 becomes a bit of a mouthful!
I've had to differentiate a couple of times when passengers commented that my "Aero" sounded a bit rough.Ok theyre similar, and the VS is the range equivalent of the Aero... But explaining the differences bored me.
The Morris minor is easy as everyone knows what it is.
Austin 1300... Depends on age. 40+ are fine as they all remember having one. Youth... 20-30s ... No fking clue!
"is it a mini?" or "oh the Harry potter car"
When I had an e36 snotter, I was careful of saying what it was, as work colleagues started whining that I was paid far too much, and mates of mates would make smart arse "rich boy" comments.
It cost £750 FFS
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