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  • redsubdivisions
    E30 Mastermind
    • Feb 2011
    • 1762

    #1

    Domestic owners: y u so madbro?

    Before I begin, I have nothing against domestic cars, especially muscle cars. I think they are the pinnacle of America's identity when it comes to cars.

    Tonight, I posted a few pictures of my M20 build on Facebook and it was met with lots of likes and responses that were positive. Well, a negative nancy had to chime in with his elitist attitude and say, "that's cute" and begin to brag about his LS camaro. This didn't particularly upset me at all but it made me think of one question:

    Why do domestic owners feel the need to just absolutely try and get into a pissing match with import vehicles? To me, that is like going to a bar and trying to start a fight with a guy half my size.

    I grew up around domestics, particularly Fords (my dads '69 Mustang coupe was my first real automotive exposure). I never had any hate for either side. I may bust balls about the small quirks some companies have but I never became a self-righteous bigot when it came down to it. I just never understood how people call themselves enthusiasts, but absolutely have to shit on anything that isn't made by their favorite brand of vehicle of country of origin.

    /end rant
    1989 325i - 2.7i, Holset H1C, 60lb injectors, whodwho MS-PNP.
    2012 Passat TDI - DD Duty
    2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali - Kiddie hauler/grocery getter
  • Dozyproductions
    R3V Elite
    • Jan 2007
    • 4682

    #2
    It's a battle being waged by both sides. Just get used to it.

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    • Farbin Kaiber
      Lil' Puppet
      • Jul 2007
      • 29502

      #3
      Google Bogan.

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      • AlexHale
        Wrencher
        • Nov 2012
        • 230

        #4
        Originally posted by Farbin Kaiber
        Google Bogan.
        :up:
        Originally Posted by Exodus
        He also kept asking why someone local didn't just go to the guys house and break his kneecaps, as they would do in Romania. He couldn't understand how us Americans are so laid back about shit like this.

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        • JasonC
          Site Manager
          • Aug 2006
          • 14451

          #5
          I see foreign car owners who do the same to domestics. It's more in the person, and not what they drive.

          1992 BMW 325iC
          1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
          1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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          • redsubdivisions
            E30 Mastermind
            • Feb 2011
            • 1762

            #6
            Originally posted by Farbin Kaiber
            Google Bogan.
            That, my friend...was good. lmao
            1989 325i - 2.7i, Holset H1C, 60lb injectors, whodwho MS-PNP.
            2012 Passat TDI - DD Duty
            2008 GMC Yukon XL Denali - Kiddie hauler/grocery getter

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            • nando
              Moderator
              • Nov 2003
              • 34827

              #7
              Unfriend the guy?

              Also, facebook sucks.
              Build thread

              Bimmerlabs

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              • Onizukachan
                Advanced Member
                • Sep 2012
                • 163

                #8
                Originally posted by nando
                Unfriend the guy?

                Also, facebook sucks.
                This. And why care what others think of your possessions?

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                • pantelones
                  E30 Addict
                  • May 2011
                  • 533

                  #9
                  Originally posted by JasonC
                  I see foreign car owners who do the same to domestics. It's more in the person, and not what they drive.
                  I once was told that if you were to listen in on an "argument" between two highly intelligent beings, that neither will be hostile or irrational, but rather humble, and will either agree to disagree, or one will side with the other.

                  That person that is yapping on about their LS Camaro is, well... You get the point. Don't let that type of stuff bother you and get under your skin, not that it seems like it has, but just as a kind word of advice. Swallowing your pride and admitting that you are wrong, something else is better, or someone else is better is probably the most valuable attribute a man can have.
                  sigpic

                  A man chooses, a slave obeys... Would you kindly?

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                  • decay
                    R3V Elite
                    • Oct 2003
                    • 5637

                    #10
                    just another way that humanity's tendency towards tribalism manifests itself.

                    "my gang, yay! your gang, boo."

                    (see also: democrat/republican, the middle east, r3v/e3t)
                    past:
                    1989 325is (learner shitbox)
                    1986 325e (turbo dorito)
                    1991 318ic (5-lug ITB)
                    1985 323i baur
                    current:
                    1995 M3 (suspension, 17x9/255-40, borla)

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                    • matthugie
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Mar 2004
                      • 1810

                      #11
                      Originally posted by JasonC
                      I see foreign car owners who do the same to domestics. It's more in the person, and not what they drive.
                      This. I've met Ferrari owners who were cool as shit, and POS car owners who are douchey. It's about respect really, and having respect for other people's opinions and what they value.
                      88 325is - S52 powered

                      Originally posted by King Arthur
                      We'll not risk another frontal assault, that rabbit's dynamite!

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                      • camip
                        E30 Fanatic
                        • Nov 2011
                        • 1253

                        #12
                        Just race him duh.

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                        • mikeedler
                          R3V OG
                          • Feb 2004
                          • 6707

                          #13
                          he has just as much of a right to hate BMWs as you do to like all makes of cars. I don't let it bother me, they are just small dick syndrome idiots. I hate all things Ford and VW myself.

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                          • hendrixvodu
                            R3VLimited
                            • Jan 2007
                            • 2514

                            #14
                            Carburetor bro .... But seriously it's because they have never driven anything foreign. Buddy of mine only drove Chevy trucks until he drove in a friends e30 and now he owns 2. Different people like different shit and always think the shit they have is better lol
                            -His-
                            87 e30 325i
                            87 e24 m6
                            05 e83 x3
                            94 e32 740i 5spd
                            -Hers-
                            89 e30 325i
                            18 f48 x1

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                            • Swanny
                              R3VLimited
                              • Mar 2012
                              • 2834

                              #15
                              Goes right along with that article from stanceworks of "why can't we all just get along?".















                              Still looking for link....:
                              Swanny!
                              SUCKERS.

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