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junto·

Even more lucky it wasn't a BMW.

Here in Europe the attitudes of BMW drivers are not highly regarded.

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Here in the US we stand with you on the issue of BMW drivers.

Not just Europe - BMW drivers are the same around the world.

Oh yes. Even in Germany. When some nutcase whizzed past you on the autobahn doing 200kph, it was pretty much always a BMW.

My standard comment to a new BMW owner: "So, do you have to prove you are an asshole to buy a BMW, or do they force you to take a class after you buy one?"

Not even in Germany?

Depends on the model / style and how old it is.

I guess old BMW's get more cred, while with newer ones you swear "tax evader" under you breath as it overtakes you in the left lane?

This is their lair. They are the worst here.

What is the German ranking in terms of obnoxiousness like?

E.g. based on BMW, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Opel, <foreign invaders>?

Pretty much that exact order.

I would guess Mercedes owners would be more obnoxious than Audi owners though? :)

Not around here... Lexus and Escalades beat out Mercedes. I haven't seen a lot of difference between BMWs and Audi drivers either.

Mercedes are a special problem. Often driven by older male drivers who sometimes remember that their car can drive fast but not caring most of the time. Even while on the left lane.

I'd rank Mercedes higher. They even install a cross-hair for better targetting.

It feels like BMW, Porsche, Audi and then the rest

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