Conan drives a Bimmer

vladinecko · 05-22-2011, 02:08 PM

from a preview of his upcoming documentary, you can see Conan O'Brien driving around in a bimmer.

can anyone guess which model it is? lots of clues in the pic...

full trailer here

Elie335 · 05-22-2011, 02:12 PM

looks like a 7 series

Coolieman1220 · 05-22-2011, 02:56 PM

5 series, mirrors. steering isn't 7

CAPSGOD · 05-22-2011, 03:05 PM

Shoulda got a 3-series. Electric steering sucks

John 070 · 05-22-2011, 03:42 PM

Oh no another 10 and 2 o'clock driver, not supposed to do that anymore since about 1995

Zoraster · 05-22-2011, 03:57 PM

He drives a 5er.

WWONG · 05-22-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

Oh no another 10 and 2 o'clock driver, not supposed to do that anymore since about 1995

Does it really matter? At least it's not 10 and iPhone-o-clock

BMWUltimateDriv3r · 05-22-2011, 05:24 PM

I always got the impression he was a Ford Taurus guy.

John 070 · 05-22-2011, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WWONG

Does it really matter? At least it's not 10 and iPhone-o-clock

It's a bad habit, and it's been taught that motorists should not do that starting in 1992 (most of us weren't born yet i.e. our entire lives). Shows that he's not a particularly aware/astute driver.

John 070 · 05-22-2011, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWUltimateDriv3r

I always got the impression he was a Ford Taurus g*y.

What does his orientation have to do with anything?

BMWUltimateDriv3r · 05-22-2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

What does his orientation have to do with anything?

Why did you altar my post?

M40i4me · 05-22-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

Oh no another 10 and 2 o'clock driver, not supposed to do that anymore since about 1995

What's wrong with 10 and 2 driving?

John 070 · 05-22-2011, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3284me

What's wrong with 10 and 2 driving?

SRS, and also preventing your elbows from being locked in the event of an accident. This is nothing new, as I said, taught since around 1992 and in full-force in 1995. The 10 and 2 was something in the days when cars didn't have power steering, it gave more leverage. Since most cars seem to have a 3 post steering wheel, 8 and 4 is more appropriate. But on a 4 post wheel 9 and 3 will do.

Drivaar · 05-22-2011, 07:31 PM

The location of the paddle shifters (particularly the downshift thumb location) certainly implies that 9 and 3 is the way to go, according to BMW at least...

jopa489 · 05-22-2011, 07:37 PM

Looks like an F10 to me. Mirror, steering wheel, and trim around the door lock are the hints.

Coolieman1220 · 05-22-2011, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWUltimateDriv3r

I always got the impression he was a Ford Taurus guy.

thats what i thought too, covered in dust!

listerone · 05-22-2011, 07:51 PM

Given his lack of talent I would have thought that he'd drive a Yugo.

Dr. Nate · 05-22-2011, 08:13 PM

I want to sell my BMW now.

-Nate

tony176000 · 05-22-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

It's a bad habit, and it's been taught that motorists should not do that starting in 1992 (most of us weren't born yet i.e. our entire lives). Shows that he's not a particularly aware/astute driver.

Another product of American math education?? haha

55 · 05-22-2011, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John 070

SRS, and also preventing your elbows from being locked in the event of an accident. This is nothing new, as I said, taught since around 1992 and in full-force in 1995. The 10 and 2 was something in the days when cars didn't have power steering, it gave more leverage. Since most cars seem to have a 3 post steering wheel, 8 and 4 is more appropriate. But on a 4 post wheel 9 and 3 will do.

What a load of BS. Taught by who? Some NA guru?

RaceBlood · 05-22-2011, 08:57 PM

why do single guys drive 4 door sedans, its so suburban..

pits200 · 05-22-2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55

What a load of BS. Taught by who? Some NA guru?

Actually, everything he posted is correct.

Do some research and you'll see that concepts in driving and maintenance do change over the years, go figure.

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