What does your car say about you?
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I drive a BM 2 Active Tourer (2AT) which was obviously brand new when I first had it and even though it's not brand new it's still new enough to impress.
Working in finance and attending high-powered meeting with people who have the authority to make on the spot decisions or who can influence outcomes, it's incredibly important to create the right image.
No power broker is going to pay much attention if you park something like a Ford or Vauxhall in the car-park, but being seen to drive a BM let's them know what sort of person they're dealing with, either if I'm there to offer advice or if I have to take a contrary view to their proposals. It's a subtle way of putting them on notice that they're dealing with an achiever.
Also, it's obvious when you drive that other road users, drivers, passengers or pedestrians recognize that you've been a success and are a driver who knows how to handle a performance-engineered car. As my career progresses up the corporate ladder the best outward sign of success will be how far up the BM model ladder I get.
It isn't only the car though, just carefully placing the BM key the right way up in a bar or restaurant when you're ordering something is never missed by the staff and I'm sure it's part of the reason I get the special attention that I do, or if I'm out with a group of mates its important to drop into conversations with girls that you drive and own a BM. That's really important early on otherwise they might assume that it must be my pa's car as normally people my age wouldn't be able to be in a BM.
The OP's Dodge Ram, isn't that like a lorry? Not sure I'd own up to driving that, it says something but probably not what you'd want to hear.
Working in finance and attending high-powered meeting with people who have the authority to make on the spot decisions or who can influence outcomes, it's incredibly important to create the right image.
No power broker is going to pay much attention if you park something like a Ford or Vauxhall in the car-park, but being seen to drive a BM let's them know what sort of person they're dealing with, either if I'm there to offer advice or if I have to take a contrary view to their proposals. It's a subtle way of putting them on notice that they're dealing with an achiever.
Also, it's obvious when you drive that other road users, drivers, passengers or pedestrians recognize that you've been a success and are a driver who knows how to handle a performance-engineered car. As my career progresses up the corporate ladder the best outward sign of success will be how far up the BM model ladder I get.
It isn't only the car though, just carefully placing the BM key the right way up in a bar or restaurant when you're ordering something is never missed by the staff and I'm sure it's part of the reason I get the special attention that I do, or if I'm out with a group of mates its important to drop into conversations with girls that you drive and own a BM. That's really important early on otherwise they might assume that it must be my pa's car as normally people my age wouldn't be able to be in a BM.
The OP's Dodge Ram, isn't that like a lorry? Not sure I'd own up to driving that, it says something but probably not what you'd want to hear.
Rover 75 Tourer, full dog-spec/country lane mud splashes hiding the BRG paintwork. Definitely suggests I'm an OAP, but not one who's in a Jazz yet.
Citroen DS5, gleaming example. Probably says I'm in some form of business or arts but doesn't follow the crowd with the usual 320d, A4, C Class etc.
Land Rover S2a 109, battered. Probably says absolutely nothing.
Citroen DS5, gleaming example. Probably says I'm in some form of business or arts but doesn't follow the crowd with the usual 320d, A4, C Class etc.
Land Rover S2a 109, battered. Probably says absolutely nothing.
TarpaTow said:
I drive a BM 2 Active Tourer (2AT) which was obviously brand new when I first had it and even though it's not brand new it's still new enough to impress.
Working in finance and attending high-powered meeting with people who have the authority to make on the spot decisions or who can influence outcomes, it's incredibly important to create the right image.
No power broker is going to pay much attention if you park something like a Ford or Vauxhall in the car-park, but being seen to drive a BM let's them know what sort of person they're dealing with, either if I'm there to offer advice or if I have to take a contrary view to their proposals. It's a subtle way of putting them on notice that they're dealing with an achiever.
Also, it's obvious when you drive that other road users, drivers, passengers or pedestrians recognize that you've been a success and are a driver who knows how to handle a performance-engineered car. As my career progresses up the corporate ladder the best outward sign of success will be how far up the BM model ladder I get.
It isn't only the car though, just carefully placing the BM key the right way up in a bar or restaurant when you're ordering something is never missed by the staff and I'm sure it's part of the reason I get the special attention that I do, or if I'm out with a group of mates its important to drop into conversations with girls that you drive and own a BM. That's really important early on otherwise they might assume that it must be my pa's car as normally people my age wouldn't be able to be in a BM.
The OP's Dodge Ram, isn't that like a lorry? Not sure I'd own up to driving that, it says something but probably not what you'd want to hear.
I'm slightly impressed that you maintain an account purely for (admittedly quite amusing) BMW based trolling. At least I hope that's it because if anything you've ever written is genuine there is something seriously wrong with you.Working in finance and attending high-powered meeting with people who have the authority to make on the spot decisions or who can influence outcomes, it's incredibly important to create the right image.
No power broker is going to pay much attention if you park something like a Ford or Vauxhall in the car-park, but being seen to drive a BM let's them know what sort of person they're dealing with, either if I'm there to offer advice or if I have to take a contrary view to their proposals. It's a subtle way of putting them on notice that they're dealing with an achiever.
Also, it's obvious when you drive that other road users, drivers, passengers or pedestrians recognize that you've been a success and are a driver who knows how to handle a performance-engineered car. As my career progresses up the corporate ladder the best outward sign of success will be how far up the BM model ladder I get.
It isn't only the car though, just carefully placing the BM key the right way up in a bar or restaurant when you're ordering something is never missed by the staff and I'm sure it's part of the reason I get the special attention that I do, or if I'm out with a group of mates its important to drop into conversations with girls that you drive and own a BM. That's really important early on otherwise they might assume that it must be my pa's car as normally people my age wouldn't be able to be in a BM.
The OP's Dodge Ram, isn't that like a lorry? Not sure I'd own up to driving that, it says something but probably not what you'd want to hear.
head on the roads. That i sell drugs (age 25 but look younger) That i love a lease (negative, bought outright) Mom and daddy are rich (again, negative) 
TarpaTow said:
I drive a BM 2 Active Tourer (2AT) which was obviously brand new when I first had it and even though it's not brand new it's still new enough to impress.
Working in finance and attending high-powered meeting with people who have the authority to make on the spot decisions or who can influence outcomes, it's incredibly important to create the right image.
No power broker is going to pay much attention if you park something like a Ford or Vauxhall in the car-park, but being seen to drive a BM let's them know what sort of person they're dealing with, either if I'm there to offer advice or if I have to take a contrary view to their proposals. It's a subtle way of putting them on notice that they're dealing with an achiever.
Also, it's obvious when you drive that other road users, drivers, passengers or pedestrians recognize that you've been a success and are a driver who knows how to handle a performance-engineered car. As my career progresses up the corporate ladder the best outward sign of success will be how far up the BM model ladder I get.
It isn't only the car though, just carefully placing the BM key the right way up in a bar or restaurant when you're ordering something is never missed by the staff and I'm sure it's part of the reason I get the special attention that I do, or if I'm out with a group of mates its important to drop into conversations with girls that you drive and own a BM. That's really important early on otherwise they might assume that it must be my pa's car as normally people my age wouldn't be able to be in a BM.
The OP's Dodge Ram, isn't that like a lorry? Not sure I'd own up to driving that, it says something but probably not what you'd want to hear.
Hi Tarpatow Working in finance and attending high-powered meeting with people who have the authority to make on the spot decisions or who can influence outcomes, it's incredibly important to create the right image.
No power broker is going to pay much attention if you park something like a Ford or Vauxhall in the car-park, but being seen to drive a BM let's them know what sort of person they're dealing with, either if I'm there to offer advice or if I have to take a contrary view to their proposals. It's a subtle way of putting them on notice that they're dealing with an achiever.
Also, it's obvious when you drive that other road users, drivers, passengers or pedestrians recognize that you've been a success and are a driver who knows how to handle a performance-engineered car. As my career progresses up the corporate ladder the best outward sign of success will be how far up the BM model ladder I get.
It isn't only the car though, just carefully placing the BM key the right way up in a bar or restaurant when you're ordering something is never missed by the staff and I'm sure it's part of the reason I get the special attention that I do, or if I'm out with a group of mates its important to drop into conversations with girls that you drive and own a BM. That's really important early on otherwise they might assume that it must be my pa's car as normally people my age wouldn't be able to be in a BM.
The OP's Dodge Ram, isn't that like a lorry? Not sure I'd own up to driving that, it says something but probably not what you'd want to hear.
It's great to hear you're making your way up the corporate ladder and making a good impression with your Active Tourer with the people who matter,though i'm surprised to read you are relatively young as everyone i see driving the Active Tourer appears to be around 80 years of age and heading to the garden centre or the library,still if it works for you who cares.
As someone further up the corporate ladder than yourself i can offer you a word of advice regarding your future choice of transportation as you will be dealing with the big boys in time,and this is why you need a Lexus and a big one at that.This is a car that spells success like no other,BM's are fine for the middle manager types as there are millions of them out there racing about,but as you age you will realise you don't need to rush as everyone is actually waiting for you because you are the boss.Believe me Lexus is where it's at.
I wish you all the best in your corporate climbing and remember the next time you fly past a Lexus in traffic just think one day you can be that guy.
Yours Sincerely
PH Director (Lexus driver)
RDMcG said:
I would assume that Tarpatow’s contribution was simply tongue in cheek. If not , I truly despair.
Satire no doubt,amusing as it is these people are out there who genuinely believe any 116d/Active tourer is superior to a loaded 300/400hp offering from a 'lesser brand' as they perceive it.Superflow said:
Satire no doubt,amusing as it is these people are out there who genuinely believe any 116d/Active tourer is superior to a loaded 300/400hp offering from a 'lesser brand' as they perceive it.
I learned my lesson young. I had a very old but immaculate MGB and for me at the time it might as well have been DB5. Puled up to a traffic light in Dublin, elbow out, feeling cool.A 12 year old tough little girl leaned in and said " that's a lovely car, Mister. Pity about the driver".
Lesson learned. Your car says nothing about you
...TurboHatchback said:
I'm slightly impressed that you maintain an account purely for (admittedly quite amusing) BMW based trolling. At least I hope that's it because if anything you've ever written is genuine there is something seriously wrong with you.
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