Toyota have got a winner in the anti-theft stakes with their new Corolla.
It's the words "Toyota Corolla" emblazoned on the rear of the car.
ANy other car maker come up with such an innovation?
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Now now! You obviously haven't driven the latest model, Dai. It's a very good drive. The T-Sport is a corker.
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They are mostly still boring, though, but they are ALL reliable!
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Actually, its an Angus Deayton joke from HIGNFY.
........... is the right answer!
I agree, the new Corolla looks the biz.
The DVD large screen (6 inches square minimum) sat nav is amazing.
Wonder if it drives as good as it can be specced ?
At £16 K for the fastest T Sport version, that's almost BMW territory. Certainly nearly-new BMW territory.
But then I don't look like the BMW driver in post 1406 of www.4car.co.uk 's forum.
So I won't buy a BMW. Their drivers are of a certain, erm, type.
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And , errr, what type might that be? I am taking delivery of my imported Beemer soon and would like to know how I should adjust my behaviour?
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Oh dear... that's called leading with the chin, Mazza!
First, turn on the rear foglights, and superglue the switch down, so whenever the lights come on, you dazzle everybody.
Then rewire the front foglights, so they are on 24/7.
Perfect driving 3 inches from the car in fron't bumper, while chatting on a mobile and eating a sandwich.
Get one of those BMW keyrings, with a very ostentatious badge, and throw it onto the table as you walk into restaurants.
The list is endless...
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I think you confuse private owners with reps Ian!!! I would never dream of any of the behaviour you suggest, except the ostentatious key ring, Obviously ;-]
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Oooo, sooo tempted.
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I would sum it up as taking on the "thrusting" attitude in all avenues of life.
The only BMW chap I know who has found a balance has this sticker..."My other car is a Morris Minor", folks just never know which hat he'll have on.
;-)
David
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I have a BMW, so I'm not taking a pot at anyone. Still funny though!
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Dear New BMW Owner:
Congratulations on the purchase of your new automobile! We're sure that
it will provide you with the utmost in driving pleasure and lifestyle
enhancement.
However, we must inform you that there are certain minimum requirements
that a BMW customer must meet in order to retain ownership of his or her
vehicle. Specifically, as a first time owner, you must take and pass the
following classes, offered by your local BMW dealer:
* ARR 101 -- Arrogance
A six week course explaining the details of driving habits, posture,
clothing, and other details that all lead to the arrogant appearance
and demeanor that all BMW owners must present. £800/person
* AGG 101 -- Aggressiveness
Six weeks of hands-on experience in tailgating, rapid unsignaled lane
changes, speeding, and hard breaking. When you complete this course
you'll be able to merge your car into the tiniest available spot on the
motorway and cause everyone around you to know a BMW just entered the
road, even if they couldn't see you at the time. £1000/person
* BUD 101 -- Budgeting To Make Your Car Payment
Twelve weeks. £1500/person
If this is a second (or later) BMW, then our requirements include:
* ARR 102 -- Arrogance Refresher
Three weeks of refresher course on arrogance. £650/person
* AGG 102 -- Aggressiveness Refresher
Three weeks of refresher course on aggressiveness. £850/person
* BUD 102 -- Additional Budgeting Skills
12 weeks. This course covers additional budgeting skills including:
* How to buy your teenage child his or her first BMW and
still make the payment on your own.
* The home equity loan -- your friend.
* Selling your house to pay for your car -- you can do it.
* Paying for your BMW owner training classes -- yes, you have to.
£1500/person
These classes must be completed successfully during your first 3 months of
ownership, or we will be forced to repossess your car.
In addition, we offer other classes that you may be interested in taking.
These include:
* LIF 101 -- Living Where Other BMW Owners Live
How to find those neighborhoods where your fellow BMW owners already live.
Three weeks. £500/person
* MAI 101 -- BMW Maintenance
Four weeks. Basic training in how to open your wallet to pay BMW
mechanics seven times the going hourly rate to fix your car when it
breaks. £750/person
* MAI 201 -- Advanced BMW Maintenance
Eight weeks. Admission to this class requires instructor approval.
Hypno-therapy to ease the process of opening the wallet of really
tough customers.
Please contact your BMW dealer to enroll in your required classes, and
in any of the voluntary classes that appeal to you.
Once again, we appreciate your business! Happy Driving!
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Thanks Tony,
Might have to send SWMBO on the aggressiveness course twice just to make sure!
I will be making enquiries to see where my local courses are run from.
Cheap at half the price ;-]
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Very good Tony,
My relatives in South Africa believe BMW stands for 'Bring Mechanic With".
Stu.
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Bavarian Motor Works doesn't sound so cool, I suppose.
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Well done indeed Tony (printer whirring in background for copies for other like minded folk)
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I thought it was Boring Middleaged Winker or Buyers Mostly Winkers.
Or something similar!
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