Asians definitely love BMW's.

bringsmewomen · 05-07-2006, 07:11 PM

From all your meet pics, I thought the Asian BMW owner thing was a Cali specific thing. But even here in NY, 3 out of our 8 E90'ers were Asians.

LEDZEP · 05-07-2006, 07:22 PM

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

I lived in Japan for three years and I wish HALF of Americans were as nice and kind hearted as ALL Japanese are.

Pretender · 05-07-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bringsmewomen

From all your meet pics, I thought the Asian BMW owner thing was a Cali specific thing. But even here in NY, 3 out of our 8 E90'ers were Asians.

so who are the other 5?

tl_boy · 05-07-2006, 07:33 PM

I dont think we can generalize from the cali meets. I think people from similar communities tend to bond more naturally, and that is part of the reason you see so many Asians in those meets. In Houston, you see a distributed mix: Indians, Asians, Whites, some Hispanics, very flew Blacks. That doesn't mean that only a few Blacks own bmw's, contrary, i've seen plenty of 7 series and what not driven/owned by them. You gotta keep in mind what kind of person will be attracted to these types of enthusiast websites: fairly younger, 20-35 year old, computer savvy, professional class. And the fact is, a large number of young, educated ethnic groups (Asians, Indians, Iranians) make up that category.

BTW, after being a member on e46fanatics, if i had to put it on any one ethnicity, I got to say, percentage wise, I think Iranians/Persians are probably the biggest BMW fans. The Asian community is split a lot because of their tendency to go Asian (G35, IS350, various Hondas). Go spend a week at e46fanatics.com and then tell me what you think.

govtec · 05-07-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tl_boy

I dont think we can generalize from the cali meets. I think people from similar communities tend to bond more naturally, and that is part of the reason you see so many Asians in those meets. In Houston, you see a distributed mix: Indians, Asians, Whites, some Hispanics, very flew Blacks. That doesn't mean that only a few Blacks own bmw's, contrary, i've seen plenty of 7 series and what not driven/owned by them. You gotta keep in mind what kind of person will be attracted to these types of enthusiast websites: fairly younger, 20-35 year old, computer savvy, professional class. And the fact is, a large number of young, educated ethnic groups (Asians, Indians, Iranians) make up that category.

BTW, after being a member on e46fanatics, if i had to put it on any one ethnicity, I got to say, percentage wise, I think Iranians/Persians are probably the biggest BMW fans. The Asian community is split a lot because of their tendency to go Asian (G35, IS350, various Hondas). Go spend a week at e46fanatics.com and then tell me what you think.

speaking of asians, damn we love to crunch numbers

. y did u separate the asians and indians, they're asians too dude. but how come pakistan aren't considered part of the mongaloid race despite sharing a border with they're asian neighbors

? btw i'm referring to dot not feather. as for me, y i chose e90? bc i thought the headlights including angel eyes had similar beaty eyes like me

.

05-07-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tl_boy

I dont think we can generalize from the cali meets. I think people from similar communities tend to bond more naturally, and that is part of the reason you see so many Asians in those meets. In Houston, you see a distributed mix: Indians, Asians, Whites, some Hispanics, very flew Blacks. That doesn't mean that only a few Blacks own bmw's, contrary, i've seen plenty of 7 series and what not driven/owned by them. You gotta keep in mind what kind of person will be attracted to these types of enthusiast websites: fairly younger, 20-35 year old, computer savvy, professional class. And the fact is, a large number of young, educated ethnic groups (Asians, Indians, Iranians) make up that category.

BTW, after being a member on e46fanatics, if i had to put it on any one ethnicity, I got to say, percentage wise, I think Iranians/Persians are probably the biggest BMW fans. The Asian community is split a lot because of their tendency to go Asian (G35, IS350, various Hondas). Go spend a week at e46fanatics.com and then tell me what you think.

I old, computer savy and white, and I love my E90!

And I love all ethnic groups!

ward · 05-07-2006, 08:00 PM

Asians rule!!

Flyingfart · 05-07-2006, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bringsmewomen

From all your meet pics, I thought the Asian BMW owner thing was a Cali specific thing. But even here in NY, 3 out of our 8 E90'ers were Asians.

Im not sure that analysis is true based on your small sampling.

kal-el · 05-07-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bringsmewomen

From all your meet pics, I thought the Asian BMW owner thing was a Cali specific thing. But even here in NY, 3 out of our 8 E90'ers were Asians.

Obviously it bothers you that you're starting this thread, if you don't like people for who they are (not by their race), you should be driving Ford and you're on the wrong forum

bringsmewomen · 05-07-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by kal-el

Obviously it bothers you that you're starting this thread, if you don't like people for who they are (not by their race), you should be driving Ford and you're on the wrong forum

BMW F22 · 05-07-2006, 09:44 PM

Gotta agree with LedZepplin. Japanese people are very nice (they just cant say no to others). Im not Japanese but think that they are very cultured.

kal-el · 05-07-2006, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

Gotta agree with LedZepplin. Japanese people are very nice (they just cant say no to others). Im not Japanese but think that they are very cultured.

have to disagree, again here we are all making generalization of an entire group/race based on a short brief encounter with some people from that group.

Younger Japanese people are no longer as polite (cultured) as you think of their older counterparts. A recent survey among Japanese themselves, reveal that young Japanese people are getting more & more rude these days.

So we can't say "Japanese people are very nice" because obviously NOT all of them are nice.

however we could say "most Japanese people are nice"

tl_boy · 05-08-2006, 12:00 AM

it is true that Indians/Pakistanis/Afghanis are Asians, some even extend that to West Asia (As far as Turkey to the West), however, most people in the U.S., when they say Asians, they mean East Asians. But you're right, I guess the pan-Asian (East and West) culture is similar, maybe its a part of the immigrant experience (and the quest for achieving success and having fancy cars and a big house).

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Originally Posted by govtec

speaking of asians, damn we love to crunch numbers

. y did u separate the asians and indians, they're asians too dude. but how come pakistan aren't considered part of the mongaloid race despite sharing a border with they're asian neighbors

? btw i'm referring to dot not feather. as for me, y i chose e90? bc i thought the headlights including angel eyes had similar beaty eyes like me

.

tl_boy · 05-08-2006, 12:02 AM

Well, that is very cool if you're old and still into this stuff.

I think the computer savvy has to be a given though.

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Originally Posted by CMD

I old, computer savy and white, and I love my
E90!

And I love all ethnic groups!

mikepinkerton · 05-08-2006, 06:35 AM

Only 3 out of 8?!?!?! Asians must hate BMW's!

-Mike

qwerty · 05-08-2006, 04:36 PM

But the Japanese government sucks. They are always trying to steal other countries' territories.

shimshimhada · 05-08-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kal-el

have to disagree, again here we are all making generalization of an entire group/race based on a short brief encounter with some people from that group.

Younger Japanese people are no longer as polite (cultured) as you think of their older counterparts. A recent survey among Japanese themselves, reveal that young Japanese people are getting more & more rude these days.

So we can't say "Japanese people are very nice" because obviously NOT all of them are nice.

however we could say "most Japanese people are nice"

A lot of young Japanese "thugs" are a bunch of dickheads.

ska///235i · 05-08-2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

A lot of young Japanese "thugs" are a bunch of dickheads.

I think they pick that up from the Americans

18LLC · 05-09-2006, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bringsmewomen

From all your meet pics, I thought the Asian BMW owner thing was a Cali specific thing. But even here in NY, 3 out of our 8 E90'ers were Asians.

any problems with that?

bringsmewomen · 05-09-2006, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 18LLC

any problems with that?

No. I'm Asian too.

Asiann · 05-09-2006, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

Asians rule!!

Couldn't agree with you more. IMO asians are into high end auto because of the quality of the product. Take a look at Hyundai. Hyundai cars are not appealing to many americans, but look at the warranty that you get. Does any other car maker offer that? Then there are some that just like the best.

shimshimhada · 05-09-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ska

I think they pick that up from the Americans

They do. From MTV.

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