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What is a Beemer???

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http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/reference/bimmer-beemer.aspx

I hate it when people use the beemer and bimmer incorrectly.

I had a local radio station talking about taking cars for a test ride for a fundraiser referring them as Beemers. When I heard that, I called the DJ up on the phone and proceeded to correct him about beemers not being cars but motorcycles and cars are called bimmers not beemers and he needs to know what he is talking about before airing on the radio.... the DJ was so ignorant he cussed me out and hung up on me. Needless to say, I was not a happy camper.
 
I think the snob myth (and it is a myth) centers around cost. BMWs are pricey, and you immediately assume things about someone who can afford one. Just like a guy who drives up in a Ferrari. You have certain opinions about him that might not be correct.

I don't know... You'll pay as much for a Harley EVO bagger as you will for a beemer, so I don't think it is so much about economics as it is about the type of personality riding....
 
I think the snob myth (and it is a myth) centers around cost. BMWs are pricey, and you immediately assume things about someone who can afford one. Just like a guy who drives up in a Ferrari. You have certain opinions about him that might not be correct.

I don't know... You'll pay as much for a Harley EVO bagger as you will for a beemer, so I don't think it is so much about economics as it is about the type of personality riding....

Got this from an uncle who is a long time Norton/Triumph purist.

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I hope this works b/c this silly ipad I'm using won't let me copy or give me links from Youtube.:banghead
 
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I don't bother with names or what to call this or that.
That is SO droll, dearie.
(said from on high, while looking down my nose in disdain :wave )
 
Just because my new 1600 GTL comes standard with ABS, Dynamic Traction Control, three riding modes, adaptable headlight, Serius radio, push-button suspension control, heated everything, tire pressure monitoring, adjustable windscreen that automatically returns to your preferred level when you start moving, enough luggage space for a trip to mars, rocket-like acceleration, a smooth as glass engine, and is better than any other motorcycle on the planet ... is no reason to think I'm a snob. The weak horn and the clunky shifting keeps me humble. :laugh

My next step is to install a Stebel air horn. I can live with the clunk.
 
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