[voodoo22]

I work in an office with some very cheap people. They almost all make more money than me but they are obsessed with saving for the future and not enjoying the present. So, since I showed up at work in August with my new 330i the jealousy has been prevelant.

Then this week one of the managers purposely spoke out really loudly so everyone could hear and said so I guess your 330i is just an average lower end model now that the 335i is out.

I immediately told him I would race him for his car (he drives an Accord). There was no response except others laughing at him

[John 070]

Originally Posted by voodoo22

I work in an office with some very cheap people. They almost all make more money than me but they are obsessed with saving for the future and not enjoying the present. So, since I showed up at work in August with my new 330i the jealousy has been prevelant.

Then this week one of the managers purposely spoke out really loudly so everyone could hear and said so I guess your 330i is just an average lower end model now that the 335i is out.

I immediately told him I would race him for his car (he drives an Accord). There was no response except others laughing at him

Just tell him that you're very satisfied with your E90 330 (why shouldn't you be, it's 3 mos. old). Also that you're saving for your future and not concerned with whether a 335 is out or not out. I don't like haters, so don't let that behavior make you into one. You've no reason why you have to justify why you have a 330 and another guy has an Accord, everyone's different.

Like I've said before, I'm really glad to be getting the 335, it's my first BMW. I don't have anything against 325's which are the entry-level E90 (now 328), nor am I jealous of M3's or 530's, and so on. My favorite is the M5, but c'mon now, that's a whole other league, right? Those guys tend to be much older, and also in a different financial situation.

I may be about to experience what you have...but we're all adults, right? I'll live. A 58 yr. old guy in the office told me that I have it all, beautiful g/f, awesome car on the way, good job, and right now the freedom of also being single. He was really admiring my situation. Rather than gloat, it made me appreciate the things around me....my .02.

[Lucid4000]

I know how you feel. I've learned not to tell people at work what you drive. Jealousy comes out.

[Vinobien]

you shouldn't have offered to race him ... ur now down at his level.

[needashower]

Um, all 3 series comprise the "low end" model. Just saw the new M6 convertible, price...over $110,000. Who cares what other people think?

[txusa03]

maybe he is just kidding with you. My manager make fun of me all the time cuz i drive a bimmer. It's all good clean fun tho.

[whippersnapper]

Exactly, the entire 3 series is a low cost entry level opportunity to a prestiege brand

[Stronie]

I'm extremely happy with my "Entry Level" 325i. The fact is it's a quality car, faster and looks better then 90% of the cars on the road. I say ignore him because you drive "The Ultimate Driving machine"

[Carnage]

My E90's been the low end model in my house for months.

Who cares what others think? Just be happy knowing that you get to drive one of the best cars in the world regardless of the model number on the trunk. Most people can't even tell the difference between a 325/328/330/335 sedan anyway.

[Driv3r]

Originally Posted by matsarge

My E90's been the low end model in my house for months.

Who cares what others think? Just be happy knowing that you get to drive one of the best cars in the world regardless of the model number on the trunk. Most people can't even tell the difference between a 325/328/330/335 sedan anyway.

my point exactly...usually you are asked which model is it

[Driv3r]

there isnt much difference internally actually between all three models

[BMW320i]

Originally Posted by Stronie's BMW

I'm extremely happy with my "Entry Level" 325i. The fact is it's a quality car, faster and looks better then 90% of the cars on the road. I say ignore him because you drive "The Ultimate Driving machine"

+1

except that my car is the entry level 3 series here, 320i

[RichReg]

That would have been the best comeback:

"Actually, the entry level model for a 3 Series is the 318, but they don't bring that one here. In Europe, it competes more with the 4 Cylinder Japanese cars... and that's definitely not BMW's competition in the U.S. with the 330."

[whippersnapper]

The fact that you had a comeback at all shows how emotionally immature you are IMO

[just4kickz]

lol ur boss is a dumbass. im sorry.

[BKsBimmer]

Originally Posted by whippersnapper

Exactly, the entire 3 series is a low cost entry level opportunity to a prestiege brand

What planet do you live on? I guess all things are relative, Mister Trump, but IMO there is nothing low cost about a new 3 series. The starting price is more than the cost of the average new car sold in the US. The entry level BMW is no longer the 3 series, it's the 1 series. Just because it's not THE most expensive BMW doesn't mean it's not expensive. FYI all BMW's sold in the US are considered premium cars, IE expensive.

[whippersnapper]

Originally Posted by BKsBimmer

What planet do you live on? I guess all things are relative, Mister Trump, but IMO there is nothing low cost about a new 3 series. The starting price is more than the cost of the average new car sold in the US. The entry level BMW is no longer the 3 series, it's the 1 series. Just because it's not THE most expensive BMW doesn't mean it's not expensive. FYI all BMW's sold in the US are considered premium cars, IE expensive.

BMW's are very cheap by world standards in the USA. Why do you think so many teens and 20 somethings are driving them here? In another thread it seemed that someone earning the average wage could afford to lease one.

So I conclude that there is nothing special about being able to drive a 3 series in the US

Besides you spend the same kind of money on a 325 as a Honda minivan!

[bmwexecutive]

It's all relative. 3 series ='s low end model for BMW. BMW = high-end manufactuer. A BMW can never, in a million billion years, be compared to something like a Honda. They are in two completely different classes. What you should have said is "Gee, so you consider a $40,000 car low-end? Wow, then your $18,000 Accord must be like, what, dirt-"take a shit on it"-end?"

[RichReg]

Originally Posted by whippersnapper

The fact that you had a comeback at all shows how emotionally immature you are IMO

What?
Better to say absolutely nothing while someone takes jabs at you?
While surrounded by co-workers? What a wussy solution.
As long as its an intelligent retort, there's nothing "emotionally immature" about it.

[windnsea00]

Average cost of a vehicle sold in the US today is ~$29k. 3-series are great cars but they are no top end/unique machine. They sell over half a million of these things worldwide each year and accounts for 35-40% of total BMW sales.

[TommyBahama]

inono something about bashing people who save money just doesnt seem mature. and its always in your best interest to take it in teh ass when ever it has to do with the man who can fire you.

[spots]

Originally Posted by whippersnapper

BMW's are very cheap by world standards in the USA. Why do you think so many teens and 20 somethings are driving them here? In another thread it seemed that someone earning the average wage could afford to lease one.

So I conclude that there is nothing special about being able to drive a 3 series in the US

Besides you spend the same kind of money on a 325 as a Honda minivan!

I pay more for my diesel work trucks than I did for my BMW. I learned years ago if I show up for an appointment in a nice car people think you charge too much. If I show up in a pickup truck they are comfortable. People say odd things when they are jealous.