How do you reply when someone asks you what you drive?

KennyFSU · 03-09-2020, 10:51 AM

For me, it depends.

If it's a regular non-car person, I say "2 series."

If it's a car person, "M235i."

If it's a hardcore BMW enthusiast, "just a 235" lol.

If it's someone that wants to race me, "stock."

Mason Hatcher · 03-09-2020, 10:57 AM

BMW 2-door, no matter who asks.

Oldgixxer · 03-09-2020, 10:58 AM

Since I typically de-badge my performance cars,my reply has always been "BMW sedan,nothing special"

VisualEcho · 03-09-2020, 11:01 AM

I'v never really thought about it, but now that I am, it definitely depends on who is asking. If it's a girl I'll say "a BMW", if it's a guy I say "an M2", and if it's a car guy I say "a Lotus" or "an Exige." They're really just different responses for different levels of conversation.

WhiskyPat12 · 03-09-2020, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by KennyFSU

For me, it depends.

If it's a regular non-car person, I say "2 series."

If it's a car person, "M235i."

If it's a hardcore BMW enthusiast, "just a 235" lol.

I'm pretty much the same.

Last car was F32 440i, but to most people I'd just say 4 series.

New car (almost here!) is an M340i, or a 3 series as it shall be called.

Conissah · 03-09-2020, 11:07 AM

A car.

IllSic_Design · 03-09-2020, 11:08 AM

Depends on the (type of) person. Some BMW 335i, some 335, some e92 335.

oranga · 03-09-2020, 11:52 AM

I'll usually say 335, if they know, they know.

GenXer · 03-09-2020, 11:58 AM

Chevy crewcab but if they're nosey then I tell them I drive a Bimmer on the weekend.

SteveinArizona · 03-09-2020, 01:20 PM

plug-in hybrid.

brad850csi · 03-09-2020, 01:25 PM

I normally say M6 because it isn't a terribly common car, from that you can judge if they like cars or not and to go further or not in the discussion

DanG · 03-09-2020, 01:30 PM

I don’t think anyone has ever asked me that question.

Der2z · 03-09-2020, 01:33 PM

I usually try to downplay it and say, "A BMW nothing crazy special"

New2Roundel · 03-09-2020, 01:38 PM

Like others in this thread, I have other non-BMW vehicles. My answer will depend on who I'm talking to. If I don't want to get into a conversation about cars, I'll say that I drive a Hyundai, which is my wife's car. Though I drive it way more than the M3. If I want to convey something more respectable, I will note that I drive a Jeep. If they ask what model, I will typically just say a Grand Cherokee. If it's a car person, I'll add "SRT". I'm careful about mentioning the BMW because right or wrong, people think you're fancy pants if you own even the cheapest, highest mileage used model. I usually reserve the BMW for closer friends or car enthusiasts. And even then, I just say that I drive a BMW. If they ask for more, I will them "M3".

..Rush.. · 03-09-2020, 01:39 PM

I just say a McLaren lol!

///M Power-Belgium · 03-09-2020, 01:41 PM

I say....Listen to this !

ToddBlack88 · 03-09-2020, 01:43 PM

Your mom

Burnsey · 03-09-2020, 01:57 PM

I just unlock my smartphone and play a 2 second voice recording of my exhaust note.

They then know and if they don't, they're simply not worthy...

pennsiveguy · 03-09-2020, 01:57 PM

I just say "Depends on the weather. Usually a Ford" since in the winter at the cabin I drive my aging 2003 Excursion.

pennsiveguy · 03-09-2020, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by New2Roundel

Like others in this thread, I have other non-BMW vehicles. My answer will depend on who I'm talking to. If I don't want to get into a conversation about cars, I'll say that I drive a Hyundai, which is my wife's car. Though I drive it way more than the M3. If I want to convey something more respectable, I will note that I drive a Jeep. If they ask what model, I will typically just say a Grand Cherokee. If it's a car person, I'll add "SRT". I'm careful about mentioning the BMW because right or wrong, people think you're fancy pants if you own even the cheapest, highest mileage used model. I usually reserve the BMW for closer friends or car enthusiasts. And even then, I just say that I drive a BMW. If they ask for more, I will them "M3".

Yeah, there's a slice of the population around Minnesota where if you say you drive a Ford pickup they think you're a "man of the people" even though it could be an F450 Crew Cab dually that cost $100K. If you tell them you drive a BMW, it could be a clapped-out 20-year-old 3-series worth $1000 and they'd still think you were stuck-up.

xander_g · 03-09-2020, 02:09 PM

depends on what im driving that day. So its either a silver sedan or black 2 door

pz619 · 03-09-2020, 02:09 PM

"BMW Coupe" is my answer. If they are a car person they'll ask for more specifics.

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Mason Hatcher Captain 1193 Rep 720 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: FW-TX iTrader: (0)	BMW 2-door, no matter who asks.
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Oldgixxer Captain 2087 Rep 848 Posts Drives: nothing fast Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: The Lowcountry,SC iTrader: (0)	Since I typically de-badge my performance cars,my reply has always been "BMW sedan,nothing special" __________________ -'24 X5MC,'22 430i -'09 Busa,'05 GSXR-1K(GT28R turbo)'00 Busa(GT3582) Gone but not forgotten: -'22 X3MC,'20 M550i,'18 X2,F30 328xi,'07 E63 AMG (1st W211 63 in the 11s),997 C4S Cab,CLS55 AMG,E55 AMG,C55AMG
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VisualEcho Banned 6666 Rep 4,143 Posts Drives: '18 M2 6MT Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [10.00]	I'v never really thought about it, but now that I am, it definitely depends on who is asking. If it's a girl I'll say "a BMW", if it's a guy I say "an M2", and if it's a car guy I say "a Lotus" or "an Exige." They're really just different responses for different levels of conversation.
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Conissah Major 1578 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (1)	A car.
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IllSic_Design Colonel 2127 Rep 2,759 Posts Drives: 12 E92 328i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	Depends on the (type of) person. Some BMW 335i, some 335, some e92 335.
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oranga Second Lieutenant 90 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 335 6mt Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Houston iTrader: (4)	I'll usually say 335, if they know, they know.
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GenXer Major 1405 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: Like a bat out of hell. Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: here and there iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 Chevrolet Volt [0.00] 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe [0.00]	Chevy crewcab but if they're nosey then I tell them I drive a Bimmer on the weekend.
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brad850csi Colonel 1329 Rep 2,359 Posts Drives: 16 F13 M6 Comp Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Auckland, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	I normally say M6 because it isn't a terribly common car, from that you can judge if they like cars or not and to go further or not in the discussion __________________ SCOTT26 "So as an admirer of the M5 and a potential customer of an M5 Touring. I would run naked around the streets of Garching if they were to offer one."
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DanG Major General 11566 Rep 7,196 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [8.01]	I don’t think anyone has ever asked me that question.
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Der2z Enlisted Member 15 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 435i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	I usually try to downplay it and say, "A BMW nothing crazy special"
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New2Roundel Captain 469 Rep 804 Posts Drives: Some fun stuff Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Philly, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Jeep GC SRT [0.00] 1994 VW Corrado SLC [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Like others in this thread, I have other non-BMW vehicles. My answer will depend on who I'm talking to. If I don't want to get into a conversation about cars, I'll say that I drive a Hyundai, which is my wife's car. Though I drive it way more than the M3. If I want to convey something more respectable, I will note that I drive a Jeep. If they ask what model, I will typically just say a Grand Cherokee. If it's a car person, I'll add "SRT". I'm careful about mentioning the BMW because right or wrong, people think you're fancy pants if you own even the cheapest, highest mileage used model. I usually reserve the BMW for closer friends or car enthusiasts. And even then, I just say that I drive a BMW. If they ask for more, I will them "M3".
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pz619 Brigadier General 3345 Rep 3,285 Posts Drives: F87 M2C 6MT, Tesla Highland 3P Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	"BMW Coupe" is my answer. If they are a car person they'll ask for more specifics.
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