ACURA Drivers

328Toronto · 05-15-2007, 08:01 AM

I've been driving my new BMW for about two weeks now and I am loving it .. one thing I noticed though is a certain hostility from ACURA drivers ... at several occasions I have been cut off or agressively tailgated by Acuras .. I am an average fast driver (I am certainly no slow obstacle to other drivers ..) .. so I don't understand what this is all about ... is there some secret "war" going on that I am not aware off?

Has someone noticed a similiar behaviour ? can someone shed some light on this ?

john335i · 05-15-2007, 08:12 AM

I think deep down they are wanta-be Bimmer owners.

EdmBimmer · 05-15-2007, 08:21 AM

^
Amen to that.

I had an Acura before my bimmer.

There is life after FWD!!!!! RWD PWNEDZORS......

s l i m · 05-15-2007, 10:09 AM

This goes for all makes and models. I get cut-eye from 3 series coupes and sedan drivers all the time when I'm not in the bmw. As for Acura drivers, it's usually the ones in old, rusty legends and the sort that like to provoke people... that's what I noticed.

Chiggy · 05-15-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by s l i m

This goes for all makes and models. I get cut-eye from 3 series coupes and sedan drivers all the time when I'm not in the bmw. As for Acura drivers, it's usually the ones in old, rusty legends and the sort that like to provoke people... that's what I noticed.

RSX's for me mostly.

Noob · 05-15-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by sc88

^
Amen to that.

I had an Acura before my bimmer.

There is life after FWD!!!!! RWD PWNEDZORS......

+1 - I had a Acura as well. Always wanted a BMW

TheAcAvenger · 05-15-2007, 12:47 PM

I used to have a modded TL, and I didn't really notice anything out of the ordinary. Although, I must admit to occasionally provoking teenagers in 3s that actually thought their car was fast on anything besides corners.

Swoop · 05-15-2007, 01:03 PM

I'm in the same boat, I had a modded TSX. Acuras have the contour lines similar to BMWs which is why you get generally the same "type" of person buying an Acura (Tsx & TL models) as you do 3 series Bimmers....just my opinion, but then again I am a service consultant at an Acura dealership

EdmBimmer · 05-15-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Swoop

I'm in the same boat, I had a modded TSX. Acuras have the contour lines similar to BMWs which is why you get generally the same "type" of person buying an Acura (Tsx & TL models) as you do 3 series Bimmers....just my opinion, but then again I am a service consultant at an Acura dealership

SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY!!!!

J/K....

I'll still admit you get more "toys" for the money with an Acura.

Swoop · 05-15-2007, 01:12 PM

very true, plus I have the luxury of having techs nearby to help out with the little things---Lux2.0 (soon to be 3.0), other bulbs, etc

the*saint* · 05-16-2007, 09:42 PM

328Toronto, I share your pain. When I got my car, I thought all the hostility was purely coincidental; however, now I know that there's a greater tendency for certain aggressive Acura drivers to try and faze me.

I find that TLs and TSXs try to get me attention somehow by tailgating or cutting me off. To boot, I find that their headlights tend to spray all over the place and aren't as focused as a bimmer. I try to keep an open mind but now I'm convinced it isn't a coincidence.

jonerik26 · 05-16-2007, 10:40 PM

i haven't really noticed Acura drivers only after me, but everyone, every brand.....even other BMW drivers......

CokerRat · 05-16-2007, 10:49 PM

I had an NSX for a few years. In general I like the way Honda products drive... they are fairly driver-oriented cars, some models more than others. I'd say its some of those properties that I find stronger in BMW so in that sense its a natural progression.

I can't see why people would be hostile because of the brand of car they drive.

cto · 05-16-2007, 11:02 PM

I am a ex-RSX-S driver. Just ignore the Acura people or all other drivers that tailgates you. If you react by going faster, then you fall into their trap..lol

shipill · 05-16-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cto

I am a ex-RSX-S driver. Just ignore the Acura people or all other drivers that tailgates you. If you react by going faster, then you fall into their trap..lol

100 % agree with u

shipill · 05-17-2007, 12:08 AM

I have noticed A4 drivers , RSX drivers , GTI drivers

asdfaa · 05-17-2007, 10:06 AM

i have noticed some of acuras, but for me i find VW jettas/passats doing that crap to me more lately.

TheAcAvenger · 05-17-2007, 10:10 AM

Now that I think about it, i've been having odd experiences with middle aged people in MBs. I had someone in an E320 almost run me off the road, and I spent yesterday driving for 5 minutes with an SL500 an inch off my bumper in tunnel gridlock.

Maxtor · 05-17-2007, 10:30 AM

Not all Acura drivers are bad. Some become BMW drivers later in life!

I drove 2 Acura TLs before I got my 3 series. Good reliable cars.
Just not as fun as the BMW.

P.S. Trying to sell my 2002 Acura TL. $19,500.
Black on tan. Auto. 51,000km. PM me if you want details.

asdfaa · 05-17-2007, 12:39 PM

yah i still have a TSX that i will be listing in a month. So acura drivers definitely become BMW drivers

john335i · 05-17-2007, 01:08 PM

When I see an Audi A4 I usually blow by them

. Why you ask, because I can

DesiGUY · 05-17-2007, 02:07 PM

how come i dont see'em on teh Road?

oh, maybe they dont wanna deal witha Pissed-off brown dude...

05-15-2007, 08:01 AM	#1
328Toronto Private First Class 5 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto (Canada) iTrader: (0)	ACURA Drivers I've been driving my new BMW for about two weeks now and I am loving it .. one thing I noticed though is a certain hostility from ACURA drivers ... at several occasions I have been cut off or agressively tailgated by Acuras .. I am an average fast driver (I am certainly no slow obstacle to other drivers ..) .. so I don't understand what this is all about ... is there some secret "war" going on that I am not aware off? Has someone noticed a similiar behaviour ? can someone shed some light on this ? __________________ 2007 E90 328i \| Sparkling Graphite \| Black \| 6MT \|
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05-15-2007, 08:12 AM	#2
john335i Master of Everything I See 3 Rep 138 Posts Drives: Carbon Black 535xi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newmarket iTrader: (0)	I think deep down they are wanta-be Bimmer owners.
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05-15-2007, 08:21 AM	#3
EdmBimmer Lieutenant 33 Rep 403 Posts Drives: '10 X5 35d Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (5)	^ Amen to that. I had an Acura before my bimmer. There is life after FWD!!!!! RWD PWNEDZORS...... __________________ In the Garage '10 E70 X5d Alpine White LOADED UP - '10 EVO X Wicked White RIP '08 BMW E60 535i - '06 BMW E90 330i - '05 Acura EL - '98 Honda Prelude - '99 Audi A4 - '02 Honda Civic - '06 Nissan Xterra
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s l i m Private First Class 18 Rep 171 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	This goes for all makes and models. I get cut-eye from 3 series coupes and sedan drivers all the time when I'm not in the bmw. As for Acura drivers, it's usually the ones in old, rusty legends and the sort that like to provoke people... that's what I noticed.
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05-15-2007, 12:47 PM	#7
TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 134 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	I used to have a modded TL, and I didn't really notice anything out of the ordinary. Although, I must admit to occasionally provoking teenagers in 3s that actually thought their car was fast on anything besides corners. __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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05-15-2007, 01:03 PM	#8
Swoop Resident Noob 134 Rep 1,911 Posts Drives: You Crazy w/ My Rear Fogs Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, California iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2004 Acura TSX [0.00]	I'm in the same boat, I had a modded TSX. Acuras have the contour lines similar to BMWs which is why you get generally the same "type" of person buying an Acura (Tsx & TL models) as you do 3 series Bimmers....just my opinion, but then again I am a service consultant at an Acura dealership __________________ A/W 335i e90 l Sirius l M6 Wheels l M5 Bumper l Eibachs l 20% Tint l CPE Exhaust & Standback l BLK Matte Trim l Xenon Interiors l Lux 4.0 l 8000k D1S l MTEC H7/H11s l Invisibulbs l BLK Matte Grill l Blacklines l Alum Pedals l Splt Armrest l Rear Fogs l RBT l K&N
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Swoop Resident Noob 134 Rep 1,911 Posts Drives: You Crazy w/ My Rear Fogs Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, California iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2004 Acura TSX [0.00]	very true, plus I have the luxury of having techs nearby to help out with the little things---Lux2.0 (soon to be 3.0), other bulbs, etc __________________ A/W 335i e90 l Sirius l M6 Wheels l M5 Bumper l Eibachs l 20% Tint l CPE Exhaust & Standback l BLK Matte Trim l Xenon Interiors l Lux 4.0 l 8000k D1S l MTEC H7/H11s l Invisibulbs l BLK Matte Grill l Blacklines l Alum Pedals l Splt Armrest l Rear Fogs l RBT l K&N
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05-16-2007, 09:42 PM	#11
thesaint Private First Class 3 Rep 132 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (1)	328Toronto, I share your pain. When I got my car, I thought all the hostility was purely coincidental; however, now I know that there's a greater tendency for certain aggressive Acura drivers to try and faze me. I find that TLs and TSXs try to get me attention somehow by tailgating or cutting me off. To boot, I find that their headlights tend to spray all over the place and aren't as focused as a bimmer. I try to keep an open mind but now I'm convinced it isn't a coincidence. __________________ 2006 330i - Sparkling Graphite; Black Leatherette; 6MT; Sport Package; Aluminum Trim; Navigation; Active Steering; Dunlop WinterSport DSST 225/45/R17; Style 65 Replica Alloys
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05-16-2007, 10:40 PM	#12
jonerik26 Lieutenant Colonel 58 Rep 1,906 Posts Drives: black 335i e90 PRE-LCI Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere iTrader: (23) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00] 1998 Acura Integra [8.50] 2006 325i [8.00]	i haven't really noticed Acura drivers only after me, but everyone, every brand.....even other BMW drivers...... __________________
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05-16-2007, 10:49 PM	#13
CokerRat Private 3 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2015 F10 535i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I had an NSX for a few years. In general I like the way Honda products drive... they are fairly driver-oriented cars, some models more than others. I'd say its some of those properties that I find stronger in BMW so in that sense its a natural progression. I can't see why people would be hostile because of the brand of car they drive.
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05-16-2007, 11:02 PM	#14
cto Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 237 Posts Drives: AW 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I am a ex-RSX-S driver. Just ignore the Acura people or all other drivers that tailgates you. If you react by going faster, then you fall into their trap..lol
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05-17-2007, 12:08 AM	#16
shipill Major 412 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: Macan S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	I have noticed A4 drivers , RSX drivers , GTI drivers
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05-17-2007, 10:06 AM	#17
asdfaa Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 257 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	i have noticed some of acuras, but for me i find VW jettas/passats doing that crap to me more lately. __________________ 2010 335i xDrive Sedan Saphire Black Metallic \| Saddle Brown Leather \| M Sport Package \| 2008 X5 4.8i M Sport Edition Ruby Black - Individual \| Saddle Brown leather \| Bamboo Trim \| M Sport Package \|
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 134 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	Now that I think about it, i've been having odd experiences with middle aged people in MBs. I had someone in an E320 almost run me off the road, and I spent yesterday driving for 5 minutes with an SL500 an inch off my bumper in tunnel gridlock. __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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05-17-2007, 10:30 AM	#19
Maxtor First Lieutenant 12 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Not all Acura drivers are bad. Some become BMW drivers later in life! I drove 2 Acura TLs before I got my 3 series. Good reliable cars. Just not as fun as the BMW. P.S. Trying to sell my 2002 Acura TL. $19,500. Black on tan. Auto. 51,000km. PM me if you want details.
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05-17-2007, 12:39 PM	#20
asdfaa Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 257 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	yah i still have a TSX that i will be listing in a month. So acura drivers definitely become BMW drivers __________________ 2010 335i xDrive Sedan Saphire Black Metallic \| Saddle Brown Leather \| M Sport Package \| 2008 X5 4.8i M Sport Edition Ruby Black - Individual \| Saddle Brown leather \| Bamboo Trim \| M Sport Package \|
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05-17-2007, 01:08 PM	#21
john335i Master of Everything I See 3 Rep 138 Posts Drives: Carbon Black 535xi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newmarket iTrader: (0)	Ok I have to admit When I see an Audi A4 I usually blow by them . Why you ask, because I can
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05-17-2007, 02:07 PM	#22
DesiGUY Banned 82 Rep 76 Posts Drives: Crazy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Right behind you iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 BMW 330! [0.00] 99 Mitsubishi Eclipse [0.00]	how come i dont see'em on teh Road? oh, maybe they dont wanna deal witha Pissed-off brown dude...
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