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To expect BMW drivers NOT to overtake on a (mini) roundabout?

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MerryMarigold · 19/04/2007 12:08

Is it too much to ask? Or are ALL BMW drivers so arrogant as to think the world revolves around them (especially X5 drivers)?

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Gingermonkey · 25/04/2007 16:05

55cm by 34cm by 44cm!!!! I need it, I really do!!!! (God, I am so sad!!!!)

FioFio · 25/04/2007 15:54

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nearlythere · 25/04/2007 15:52

omg- you need to get this buggy don't you!! you sound as bad as me!!!! good luck, have you pulled the dimensions off the mutsy site?

Gingermonkey · 25/04/2007 15:50

I wish hubby would hurry up and get home in my car (I nicked his to go to the supermarket - a mini is not a sensible car for shopping!!!!) then I can measure it's boot space!!!!

nearlythere · 25/04/2007 15:27

its a bigger seat section than the zapp! i'd say easily fit a 3 year old!

Gingermonkey · 25/04/2007 14:10

OMG, it's so cool! It reclines too!!!! How big can LO's be to sit in it? I need this info!!!! I'm going to measure my boot space and if it fits and babymonkey can sit in it for at least a year (til hes 2.5) I'm getting one!

nearlythere · 25/04/2007 10:16

no its a custom colour!! end of tax year pressie to myself!!! the spider is the mutsy equiv of the zapp but sooooo much nicer!

Gingermonkey · 24/04/2007 18:43

nearly there, that is so very true!!! I've never seen a pink one TBH, is it a standard colour? And what is the spider - I'm off to google it to see if it will fit in my very silly boot (bet it won't ).

nearlythere · 24/04/2007 09:52

i beg to differ ginger- it is one of the most sensible cars i have ever owned
at least no-one has an excuse to ram into me, its not like they can't see me!!!!
i have buggies to match each of the cars!! i couldn't face the zapp- yes its shit!! so i got a spider to go in the boxster!

Gingermonkey · 23/04/2007 18:59

nearlythere - a pink PT cruiser is definately not a sensible car!!!!! I think I like you very much My DH told me I could only get a mini cooper s if I could find a pushchair that fitted in it, silly man thought that would be impossible but the Zapp fits just perfeectly (although it really is a shitty pushchair!)

nearlythere · 23/04/2007 09:44

ginger- we do have some sensible cars- i have just got a Chrysler PT Cruiser for transporting children about (and its pink!)

its amazing what you can actually fit in a sports car! but i use the different boot sizes as an excuse to buy buggies!!!

hereiam · 22/04/2007 17:30

thats OK then..!!!

vimfuego · 22/04/2007 17:16

Present company excepted of course.

hereiam · 22/04/2007 17:14

Ahh.... thanks... haven't been called a tosser for quite a while now...

what a sweeping statement... I'm not a tosser... a petrol head maybe....

vimfuego · 22/04/2007 17:05

I just want to buck the trend here and say that BMW drivers are tossers.

expatinscotland · 21/04/2007 23:09

Although I have known a few who weren't, unfortunately the vast majority I've encountered on the roads the world over are twats.

expatinscotland · 21/04/2007 23:08

I cut Beember drives a wide berth, because I have only encountered a rare few who weren't complete cunts.

Gingermonkey · 21/04/2007 23:07

nearly there..... Porsche drivers are worse than us lovely BMW drivers, they are flash gits . And could you please justify yourself for having such an inappropriate family car please .

hee hee hee hee. I like this thread, it's making me laugh ps my car is stupid and inappropriate too and only fits a quinny zapp in the boot so I am only winding you up, not having an actual go at you BTW xxx

nearlythere · 21/04/2007 10:08

you just like winding people up don't you!!!

hereiam · 21/04/2007 10:03

I am laughing really.... would you believe it my DH feels the same as you... he would never own one which might contribute to my decision to pick up my new one last week and it is luverrly !!!!

nearlythere · 21/04/2007 10:01

sorry!!!
a sexy man who drives an X5 can be excused!!!!

but believe me when i say I WILL NEVER OWN ONE!!!!!

better put the spoon down and stop stirring now!!!

hereiam · 21/04/2007 09:59

you cheeky so and so, nearlythere!

'I have a very low opinion of anyone who drives a BMW'..... hahaha! Can't believe that statement

I know you have quantified it somewhat later on in your positing, but really.....!

I have driven a Merc as well but prefer BMW so there you go! And I am like your 'new friend' with the X5.... polite and courteous!

And there is something rather nice about annoying other people... just by having one... very satisfying actually

nearlythere · 21/04/2007 09:52

yeap, second that one- i have a very low opinion of anyone who drives a bmw, but contrary to the view posted it is not because i can't afford one! i have a boxster, hubby has a lexxus (amongst others!) and i have always been of the firm opinion that if you have 50 grand to spend on a car you would be in very poor taste to buy a bmw- after all they have always been the cars to buy if you can't afford a merc!!

HOWEVER BEFORE YOU ALL SHOOT ME DOWN!!!

i have conceded after meeting a very nice X5 driver yesterdayt that this doesn't extend to every bmw driver, sometimes they are polite and courteous, and everyone has their choice of cars, i would never drive one but i know of plenty of people who dream of owning one!

handlemecarefully · 20/04/2007 22:52

lol probably just as well

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MerryMarigold · 20/04/2007 21:44

it's ok hereiam. i won't let you kill it

i did write a reply to handlemecarefully earlier but it didn't post for some reason.

I AM NOT JEALOUS OF BMW X5 DRIVERS

a) i hate 4 x 4's. i would rather have a nice prius or a 1980's jag than any old X5.

b) you don't need 50K to buy one. my bil has got one he pays off monthly, but i choose not to spend my money so ridiculously.

i'm glad there are some decent BMW drivers out there - maybe you can campaign to change the image.

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