My introduction to the BMW world was an e30 driving BMWCCA instructor. This was in New England, and I really didn't know any other people with BMW's. That definitely shaped my impression of drivers of the brand at the time.
My first BMW was the 1M which obviously got lots of attention. I was literally invisible to drivers of cool cars in my X5. I am now having to get used to being noticed again in the CS which I am commuting in. I have missed a few waves while distracted and may have seemed snobbish to the driver waving. I usual try to reciprocate because we seem to be a dying breed.
I have also been snubbed by a local 2002 driver a coupe times, and I know he saw me (sorry, you may as well be in a display case in the cockpit of a 2002!!) so I have given up. He isn't cool. E30 drivers are definitely more cool.
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1M track toy mods: BMS chargepipe, BMS OCC, ADE FMIC, ADE motor mounts, MadDad/Lightweight Ti exhaust, ADE custom oil thermostat/cooler, custom MHD tune, F10 550i clutch, Ohlins R+T, Vorschlag camber plates, M3 'vert FSB with Turner endlinks, Stoptech Trophy BBK.