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Title: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: Turk on 16 October 2010, 00:37:19

http://newslite.tv/2010/10/14/bmw-drivers-are-the-uks-angrie.html
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: geoffr70 on 16 October 2010, 00:40:57
Probably because they realise they were conned when told they were buying a good motor! (and realise they should've got an Omega instead)
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: Kevin Wood on 16 October 2010, 00:41:01
Well, who'd 'a thunk it? ;D

Still, I'd be angry if I was that guy in the picture. They've put his steering wheel on the wrong side of the car. ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: aaronjb on 16 October 2010, 00:46:29
That can't be right.. I was definitely the angriest driver in Britain the last couple of evenings; stuck behind twonks doing 35mph down NSL country lanes who slow down to 25mph every time there's an oncoming car  >:(


OH GOD A CAR *slams on brakes* Oh it's gone now.. OH GOD A CAR *slams on brakes* Oh it's OK now.. OH G.. etc.
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: Shimmy on 16 October 2010, 00:46:41
I always take these polls/surveys with a pinch of salt as there's normally some prejudice involved in them.


Whilst 5-10 years ago I'd say BMW drivers probably lived up to the stereotype, I think that crowd of drivers has moved onto the Audi's.  Yes I realise Clarkson also came to this conclusion 2/3 series ago.

Other than Audi I find people in their rep mobiles, particular those in the VW Passats to be tail-gaiting the most and often doing 90mph+ in their 2.0 dervs. 

Just my opinion ofc.  ;)
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: Vamps on 16 October 2010, 00:53:08
Old new's....... :D :D :D
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: feeutfo on 16 October 2010, 01:42:00
Only what we already knew, specifically 7series drivers, without a shadow of doubt. I know "expect" some sort of aggro when ever I see one, which makes matters worse, in an apprehensive way...

The Mrs has the same issue over taking lorries in lane 2, she hesitates and therefor spends more time in harms way. Well that's me with 7series now, I absolutely despise them.  >:( the tinkers....

.....or am I coming across even angrier than a Bmw driver?  ::)  ;)
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: 24_Valve on 16 October 2010, 02:03:43
Where I live, by far the angriest (& most arrogant) drivers are the black taxi's... they may have passed "the knowledge" but they're all severely lacking IQ points... I can't stand them, they make my stomach churn  >:( If it was a london survey they'd be in the top 3 for sure !!!
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 October 2010, 08:03:42
 :-? :o

first two is exactly the same for Turkey.. ;D ;D

interesting..

and third one is me when they tailgate and flash their lights >:(
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 16 October 2010, 14:19:01
Interestingly - I've had two BMWs in the past, a '54 330d and a '58 320d as company cars.

In both cases I can sense that I could feel an increased level of animosity towards me. This was especially noticeable having just got the cars - people being less likely to let you out, cut you up and seemed to be more likely to give a gesture.

Switching into SHMBO's car (Focus) would immediately change this - with people being more considerate towards me in the Focus as opposed to the BMW.

I don't care what people say, there is a definite pecking order out there on the road - thing is that every one has their own subconscious version of it and it changes according as your own experiences gained of other marques  - even as a passenger etc. There is no right answer to this one - that's for sure.

Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 16 October 2010, 14:19:30
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Probably because they realise they were conned when told they were buying a good motor! (and realise they should've got an Omega instead)

 ;D ;D Splendid. ;D
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: dragonlord on 17 October 2010, 08:55:48
i find mostr of em just get gelose if you got a half decent car

hence the bmw thing even with an omega a lot of the muppets thing its expencive when in reality it cheap to buy that there rusty nova

best car i had was some shat heap cavaler i got for 50 quid to get around in while my car was being resprsyed one off some bird that couldent drive for shit

it had russty dents everywhere look like a banger racer after a race or two

even the white van drivers use move out of the way :y

as for road rage mupets i just keep a 6 cell maglite in car if they need perswading to go back to there car and behave
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: Banjax on 17 October 2010, 09:04:44
isn't a BMW 3 series one of, if not the commonest cars on the road-therefore theres probably a high number of angry drivers? i think you can be a knob whether you're driving a Beemer, a Bentley or a bus  8-)

of course if you choose a beemer with an "X" or indeed an Audi with a "Q" in the title then I can't help you  ;D
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 October 2010, 12:00:06
(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/spadbmwx6.jpg)
(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/spad1seriescabrio.jpg)
(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/spad_bmwx56m.jpg)
(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/spad_bmwjoy.jpg)
(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/SPAD_MiniCountryman1.jpg)
(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/SPAD_BMWX1.jpg)

 ;D
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 17 October 2010, 12:08:37
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(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/spadbmwx6.jpg)
(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/spad1seriescabrio.jpg)
(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/spad_bmwx56m.jpg)
(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/spad_bmwjoy.jpg)
(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/SPAD_MiniCountryman1.jpg)
(http://sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/SPAD_BMWX1.jpg)

 ;D



In my experience, sadly, there's more than a hint of truth to many of those. 

I can't fathom it as it must call into question the content of a person if their personality changes when they drive a certain type of car.

Are they dickheads in life as well as behind the wheel?
Title: Re: UK's angriest motorists
Post by: feeutfo on 17 October 2010, 13:56:58
I think only dick heads by their cars  tbh, there are exceptions obviously, but generally....

Either massively righteous, or completely inept. ....amounts to the same thing.