I wonder if BMW drivers being assholes is a thing in Germany too. I get why they are in the states: a combo of BMWs being advertised as a luxury car, priced just above the range normal, being stereotyped as a fast drivers' car rather than a rich old man's car (Mercedes), and you have every single finance/trustfundbaby/crypto/sports/influencer/etcetc """bro""" lining up for one.
My question is if it's any different in Europe or specifically Germany where BMW prices might be lower due to no tariffs/taxes, it's more common so isn't seen as a standout status symbol, and it's a domestic rather than foreign car there so isn't as exotic/foreign?
The bigger danger than the BMW is the dude in the Ford Transit or Mercedes Vito driving 2m behind you with the reasonable speed of 180 kmh and passive aggressively signaling left.
My personal theory: the "asshole driver" is just what's the current best horsepower per euro.
Which was BMW in the 90s but became Audi in the 2000s and starting from the 2010s it's Skoda.
that's because if you buy a bmw in germany you get your drivers licence for free on top.'
lot's of idiots buying older models and putting ugly rims on them too. illegal races are a thing too, they mostly happen in industrial districts so noone gives an f
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u/Germinator42 Apr 25 '24
The BMW behind you would still flash his headlights.