2007-04-10 16:23:29 · 12 answers · asked by Dreams 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Depends on what they consider to be status symbols. BMW's are considerably more expensive than commercial run of the mill SUV's and pickups. Now if you want a real status symbol you could opt for a porsche or a jag. It all depends on where you live because where I live it seems that Lincoln Navigator and Hummers are the new status symbols for wives of well to do men. I live in Monterrey Mexico. A BMV is not exactly a status symbol here, at least among the very rich.
2007-04-10 16:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by Karan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the environment you live it. In a large city a BMW might be status car, but in a more rural, or small city, a SUV is a better choice. Try driving a Beemer on a potholed gravel road or even load the little league team in one. Not a chance. With today's extended families with multiple children from current and previous marriages, and a big SUV makes more sense. Couple that with the survivability factor in a bad wreck, and the reasoning makes even more sense.
Some people, me for example, have too much trouble getting in and out of a smaller car and walking afterward. The more upright position while driving is less stressful on the spine. For many people comfort is more important the economy.
2007-04-10 23:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas S 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For the same price as a beamer...you can buy a luxury SUV or fully loaded pick-up. Now you have status, plus utility. Try towing a 30 foot boat with a BMW. And with a few added aftermarket goodies....your new shinny truck/suv can run faster, haul more, and be twice as shinny as a new lill BMW. The choise only seems obvious to me!!
2007-04-11 02:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by waker_me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing to consider is if the truck has a tow hitch it maybe used to drag the boat status symbol to the beach.
Trucks and SUV's have a practical side. BMW just says I like to spend money on me and my mechanic. Also more then 75% of the time no one you know sees you getting in or out of your car. Generally impressing strangers is useless, and as for status while driving - any polite driver has status with me no matter what they are driving.
2007-04-10 23:40:42 · answer #4 · answered by Carl P 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Personally, I drive both (audi + jeep) right now but am looking to get rid of my german counterpart. After only 2 years I have grown tired of babying a piece of metal. My Audi can't keep itself clean and an oil change costs almost $200 (admittedly at the dealer). The jeep can't keep itself clean either but it looks good a little "unshaven." The Audi is definitely much nicer and they both are A/4WD but the jeep can do anything!
2007-04-10 23:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by Matt 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
BMW's can't tow the boats & campers to the weekend vacation homes of the rich & famous.
2007-04-11 12:00:28 · answer #6 · answered by Vicky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about status symbols. But a BMW isn't worth crap to me on my farm. My F-250 is.
2007-04-10 23:31:46 · answer #7 · answered by Captain Moe 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Would you rather be in my big 4X4 heavy duty truck or a BMW if we were heading straight for each other at 70 mph?
2007-04-10 23:28:44 · answer #8 · answered by Fordman 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Girls love guys who drive trucks! BMW guys are usually stuck on themselves. I turn my head when I see a guy in a BMW!!
2007-04-10 23:30:40 · answer #9 · answered by momof3 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i own 3 BMW's what are talking about and i have a few trucks to
2007-04-10 23:29:59 · answer #10 · answered by tom j 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋