Mustang or Beamer

cheerfulgreek · #1 09-11-2009, 09:00 AM

BMW

I have a Mini which is made by BMW, so maybe I'm biased, plus my dad had a BMW. I used to love that car.

MysticCat · #2 09-11-2009, 09:12 AM

BMW. But I would never call it a Beemer.

KSigkid · #3 09-11-2009, 09:27 AM

BMW, without a doubt. But, I'm admittedly biased on the subject...

I've told this story before on the site, but my wife and I were hit by a drunk driver in April 2007 (he was drunk enough that he passed out at the wheel after the accident). He was driving a big station wagon, and we were in a 2006 BMW sedan. He came across the center line and hit us head on...it's estimated he was driving 70-75 mph when he hit us. Pretty scary stuff.

When the insurance people saw our vehicle, and read the police report, they figured that we had died in the accident. We got many comments from people who saw the vehicle along the lines of "You're lucky to be alive."

At the end of the day, we ended up with a few broken bones and other relatively minor injuries. The way the airbags and safety systems worked in that car...they saved our lives. The car essentially created a cushion around us, shielding us (as much as possible) from the impact. The car took a beating, but we're still around to tell the story.

I'm sure there are other vehicles that would have done the same thing. However, my wife and I will always be loyal BMW customers because of what happened that day.

DreamfulSpirit · #4 09-11-2009, 10:06 AM

LOL I don't know which to choose because I have BOTH at my house!

We have a 92 BMW 325i...and I like driving it, it's got really good handling.

My mom *won* a 2009 Mustang GT Premium Coupe last year. It has a 45th anniversary emblem on it. Very nice car! I haven't really driven it yet...my mom is very possessive over it, but I love riding in it! The back seat is small, so there's not much room to put 2 people back there. This is the car the day we brought it home from the dealership!

Scully · #5 09-11-2009, 10:28 AM

^^ Absolutely beautiful.

Mustang. Always. I'm forever a Ford girl.

DrPhil · #6 09-11-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Scully

^^ Absolutely beautiful.

Mustang. Always. I'm forever a Ford girl.

We're Ford sisters.

"Have you driven a Forrrrrrrrd lately?!"

aggieAXO · #7 09-11-2009, 12:16 PM

I have had both. I had a mustang in college and loved it but it only made it to 108,000 miles, not sure I would purchase another. I currently drive a bimmer and I like my car but damn I have spent so much $$ on it in the last 2 years. I have replaced almost eveything except the engine on that car. If you buy one make sure you have the money to fix it (no more warranty on mine

, and they are not cheap to fix) Personally I like the new camaros.

I am planning on keeping my car for another 5 years if it holds up then likely purchase another one (I like the new hard top convertibles)

Munchkin03 · #8 09-11-2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSigkid

When the insurance people saw our vehicle, and read the police report, they figured that we had died in the accident. We got many comments from people who saw the vehicle along the lines of "You're lucky to be alive."

I'm sure there are other vehicles that would have done the same thing. However, my wife and I will always be loyal BMW customers because of what happened that day.

That's a great story!

My sister has a similar story about an accident she was in while driving a Mercedes. The car was a loss, but she walked away. The officer at the crash site said that if it had been any other car (it was an S-body) that it wouldn't have been so good.

I am partial towards German vehicles, but not necessarily because of that story. I have a little MB teddy bear at my desk.

NinjaPoodle · #9 09-11-2009, 01:17 PM

This is not the first time I've heard this type of loyalty to BMW for the same reason.

Glad you survived.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSigkid

BMW, without a doubt. But, I'm admittedly biased on the subject...

I've told this story before on the site, but my wife and I were hit by a drunk driver in April 2007 (he was drunk enough that he passed out at the wheel after the accident). He was driving a big station wagon, and we were in a 2006 BMW sedan. He came across the center line and hit us head on...it's estimated he was driving 70-75 mph when he hit us. Pretty scary stuff.

When the insurance people saw our vehicle, and read the police report, they figured that we had died in the accident. We got many comments from people who saw the vehicle along the lines of "You're lucky to be alive."

At the end of the day, we ended up with a few broken bones and other relatively minor injuries. The way the airbags and safety systems worked in that car...they saved our lives. The car essentially created a cushion around us, shielding us (as much as possible) from the impact. The car took a beating, but we're still around to tell the story.

I'm sure there are other vehicles that would have done the same thing. However, my wife and I will always be loyal BMW customers because of what happened that day.