Is BMW car for gangsters???

wannabe_MW · 06-29-2007, 10:20 PM

rick ross is driving a 7 series in the video "hustling"
one could make a bmw gangster (5 series or 7 series).

BK · 06-29-2007, 10:43 PM

Around here, the 300C and Hummer are more "gangster." A lot less likely you will see a BMW cheese-mobile:

Majick · 06-29-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mms023

Hi. I guess I'm only Pole on this site (cool :-)). Anyway in my country BMW is a car for gangsters and villagers. I just feel sick hearing those things. I do love BMW cars - sport, luxury, comfort and cutting edge technology - that's BMW form me. For 90% of society in Poland those cars are just gangster's cars and cars for hopeless people. What do you think? Did you hear such opinions about BMW!
PS
Kubica rules!!!

Now, how does BMW get associated with organized crime, such as "gangsters", and at the same time...homeless people???

KenoSabe78 · 06-29-2007, 11:07 PM

I don't know how yall do it in Poland, but I think any car in the US can be noted as "gangsta" from bmws, escalades, chrystler 300s, chevys, fords, hondas and even any type of moded bucket ride...but then again, here you'll see someone rollin in an suv with 26's who you'd least expect drivin it (e.g. old people)...so in actuality (IMO at least), I don't think u can label any particular brand car as "gangsta" cause even g's have their own personal preference and budget range. MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!!!

saw that movie last night (private screening) and I was pretty impressed!!! Definitely worth checkin out and I grew up on die cast metal toys! I only wish my 335i could transform into a fully functional vehicle with replaced FP.

ik999 · 06-30-2007, 12:07 AM

Define gangster.

There are different types of gangs, and different types of gangsters. I don't know any gangsters, but from what I have seen in movies, a person in a well organized crime group would probably drive an expensive and exclusive car. If they were in the Italian mafia, it would probably be an Italian brand, like ferrari or maserati. If they were Chinese Triad or Japanese Yakuza members, they may lean towards Mercedes Benz.

On the other hand, street gangsters don't come across that much money. Only the major players see any reasonable money. For these people, commonly desired makes include BMW, Mercedes Benz and Lexus. Since they usually can't afford them, they buy used models years behind. American makes are also heavily popular with street gangsters due to the popularity of hiphop and rap. Kids see the chevy trucks in music videos with 24" wheels on it, and for some reason think that they look great.

Another thing to consider is that the BMW 3 series is the best car in the lowest luxury car price bracket. This means that many people living in the not-so-good parts of town can still afford them. Since the car has a presence in those areas, it's popularity with people from those places is higher.

So yes, the BMW does have some 'gangsta' appeal to it. You can even hear references to it in many gangsta rap songs. But as for gangster appeal, probably not.

ibd12nv · 06-30-2007, 01:55 AM

Humm kids living in the "not-so-good" parts of town would just take yours at a stop light and laugh at how you think they can't offord them.

Seriously, where did you get this information? from The OC or some other TV show?
I used to live in that part of town and it seems to me you guys take what you see in music videos and movies for the thruth. What a sad shame.

chbrules · 06-30-2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

what do you mean by villagers?

Edit: Crap, beaten to it a long time ago

Those cars are gansta', not gangster:

mms023 · 06-30-2007, 02:34 AM

I've just wanted to say that here in Poland we got stereotype that if you drive BMW you're or mafia member or poser. I wonder if it is the same somewhere else. In US there's a lot of cars which looks like "designed by mafia for mafia".

SoYank · 06-30-2007, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

In my hometown, you see alot of black current gen 7s riding around with chrome everywhere and 0% tint, but halB hit the nail on the coffin.

Not to hijack the thread but isn't 0% tint like, uh, paint?

SoYank · 06-30-2007, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Majick

Now, how does BMW get associated with organized crime, such as "gangsters", and at the same time...homeless people???

You might want to read the original quote a second time.

j|rz44 · 06-30-2007, 05:24 AM

So what do the "People with nice cars" drive?

GL

theYardie · 06-30-2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jmramos44

So what do the "People with nice cars" drive?

GL

Lexus IS, Infinity G35 and C-class Benz.

krash · 06-30-2007, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mms023

Hi. I guess I'm only Pole on this site (cool :-)). Anyway in my country BMW is a car for gangsters and villagers. I just feel sick hearing those things. I do love BMW cars - sport, luxury, comfort and cutting edge technology - that's BMW form me. For 90% of society in Poland those cars are just gangster's cars and cars for hopeless people. What do you think? Did you hear such opinions about BMW!
PS
Kubica rules!!!

I guess the gangsters can't get any Cadillacs or Lincolns over there. But seriously, because of Hollywood, people in the US tend to associate gangsters with big Cadillacs and Lincolns. Who knows what they really drive. There aren't any real gangsters where I live.

In the US, people generally tend to associate BMWs with young urban professionals (yuppies). That is the most common stereotype.

myk1013 · 06-30-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ska

^^ DUDE!, that's straight up GANGSTA!!

Chrysler 300's, Dodge Magnum's/Chargers, Cadillacs, Yukons, Navigators and Hummers are more gangsta rides. Well, pretty much for black gangsta's. Then we have the Latino gangstas with the low rider Impala's on gold 80 spoke Daytonas are gangsta as well.
My point is, It depends on the gangsta culture what the term "gangsta ride" is.

bimmin · 06-30-2007, 10:40 AM

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Jaguar. That car company is one of the top gangster cars in my opinion. Especially the XJ. Popular among drug dealers. If they cant afford much they will be driving around an old model. If they have somehow came across a ton of money they will be driving something like a Bentley or a Rolls Royce. I have never really associated BMW with gangsters. They'd take a Mercedes over a BMW.

Zeroday · 06-30-2007, 12:01 PM

Reason number 3458372183764 not to live in Poland.

jonerik26 · 06-30-2007, 12:13 PM

yes i am a gangster

ejazbmw · 06-30-2007, 12:15 PM

well i always thought a blacked out bimmer looked like a drug dealers car

shragon · 06-30-2007, 12:28 PM

definitely gangster. that's why most of our e90's are a dark color in california.

wannabe_MW · 06-30-2007, 04:55 PM

a bmw would be more of a high profile gangster as opposed to a street gangster that could probably not afford a bmw.

murellus · 06-30-2007, 05:07 PM

in several movies bad guys (who dont have much any role but as lousy hitmen) drive bmw's (typically black 5er's)

i too, am a gangster.

damn it feels good to be a gansta.

mms023 · 06-30-2007, 05:49 PM

There are lot of reasons to not live in Poland - that's for sure. Our new government suck, lots of people sucks and live is really hard sometimes. But I really do love my homeland no matter how. You may consider this as a stupid pride, but I can't do anything about it. I feel shame very often when I see those govern idiots in TV but governments changes and there's always hope for better times. I really adore US democracy. But you've always been a democratic country. For us Poles democracy is something new - we still learn it. We have no country for 123 years! So Zeroday - there are more than 3458372183764 reasons to not live in Poland but I don't care (even if BMW is not accepted car for everyone).

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wannabe_MW Private 9 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 01 accord Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ? iTrader: (0)	rick ross is driving a 7 series in the video "hustling" one could make a bmw gangster (5 series or 7 series).
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KenoSabe78 Private 1 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2007 335i (E90 - Alpine White) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Daygo, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I don't know how yall do it in Poland, but I think any car in the US can be noted as "gangsta" from bmws, escalades, chrystler 300s, chevys, fords, hondas and even any type of moded bucket ride...but then again, here you'll see someone rollin in an suv with 26's who you'd least expect drivin it (e.g. old people)...so in actuality (IMO at least), I don't think u can label any particular brand car as "gangsta" cause even g's have their own personal preference and budget range. MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE!!! saw that movie last night (private screening) and I was pretty impressed!!! Definitely worth checkin out and I grew up on die cast metal toys! I only wish my 335i could transform into a fully functional vehicle with replaced FP. __________________ If I give you good deal will you throw in p$-y magnet????*
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ik999 Lieutenant 25 Rep 497 Posts Drives: e90 335i f32 435xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: gta iTrader: (0)	Define gangster. There are different types of gangs, and different types of gangsters. I don't know any gangsters, but from what I have seen in movies, a person in a well organized crime group would probably drive an expensive and exclusive car. If they were in the Italian mafia, it would probably be an Italian brand, like ferrari or maserati. If they were Chinese Triad or Japanese Yakuza members, they may lean towards Mercedes Benz. On the other hand, street gangsters don't come across that much money. Only the major players see any reasonable money. For these people, commonly desired makes include BMW, Mercedes Benz and Lexus. Since they usually can't afford them, they buy used models years behind. American makes are also heavily popular with street gangsters due to the popularity of hiphop and rap. Kids see the chevy trucks in music videos with 24" wheels on it, and for some reason think that they look great. Another thing to consider is that the BMW 3 series is the best car in the lowest luxury car price bracket. This means that many people living in the not-so-good parts of town can still afford them. Since the car has a presence in those areas, it's popularity with people from those places is higher. So yes, the BMW does have some 'gangsta' appeal to it. You can even hear references to it in many gangsta rap songs. But as for gangster appeal, probably not.
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mms023 New Member 12 Rep 22 Posts Drives: BMW 320d E46 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	I've just wanted to say that here in Poland we got stereotype that if you drive BMW you're or mafia member or poser. I wonder if it is the same somewhere else. In US there's a lot of cars which looks like "designed by mafia for mafia".
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bimmin Private First Class 14 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 3er Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: here iTrader: (0)	I'm surprised no one has mentioned Jaguar. That car company is one of the top gangster cars in my opinion. Especially the XJ. Popular among drug dealers. If they cant afford much they will be driving around an old model. If they have somehow came across a ton of money they will be driving something like a Bentley or a Rolls Royce. I have never really associated BMW with gangsters. They'd take a Mercedes over a BMW.
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	definitely gangster. that's why most of our e90's are a dark color in california. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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wannabe_MW Private 9 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 01 accord Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ? iTrader: (0)	a bmw would be more of a high profile gangster as opposed to a street gangster that could probably not afford a bmw.
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murellus Lieutenant 12 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 22 x3m40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: nj/nyc iTrader: (0)	in several movies bad guys (who dont have much any role but as lousy hitmen) drive bmw's (typically black 5er's) i too, am a gangster. damn it feels good to be a gansta.
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mms023 New Member 12 Rep 22 Posts Drives: BMW 320d E46 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	There are lot of reasons to not live in Poland - that's for sure. Our new government suck, lots of people sucks and live is really hard sometimes. But I really do love my homeland no matter how. You may consider this as a stupid pride, but I can't do anything about it. I feel shame very often when I see those govern idiots in TV but governments changes and there's always hope for better times. I really adore US democracy. But you've always been a democratic country. For us Poles democracy is something new - we still learn it. We have no country for 123 years! So Zeroday - there are more than 3458372183764 reasons to not live in Poland but I don't care (even if BMW is not accepted car for everyone).
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