I am so mad at the irresponsibility of everyone who drives a BMW. We have the worst reputation of car drivers because we deserve it. We are careless on public roads, causing road rage among other motorists, often creating a hazardous situation. That said, I will NEVER participate in any group gatherings that involves caravaning on a highway. The only way I will see the Boston gang will be at a get together in a park or at a restaurant.
That said, now I will tell you what happened.
We met at 9:00am at a designated spot to head to CT for our meet. There were approximately 11-12 cars. We caravaned on to I-95 to head to our destination. Now I don't have anything against a little spirited driving given the conditions. But today, I was simply disgustedgrrrrrrr . People are driving 85-100 MPH weaving in and out of traffic. I saw at least two cars giving us the middle finger (and deservingly so)
About 95 miles into the journey (at the CT-RI state line) my Escort 8500 signals a Ka band. I immedialtely slow down, and flash my lights at the car in front of me to do so as well (Chazzy). The other drivers decide to floor their cars. about 1/4 mile later I see a cop under the overpass. I was already doing 65 ( as was Chazzy). But the other cars (I guess they did not see the cop) continue doing 85-100. Everyone is way ahead, except for Chazzy and I. A few minutes later, a cop car comes from behind, slows down and takes a look at me, then drives ahead and does the same with Chazzy. Then her (yes it was a female) lights go on and she signals to both of us to pull over. She was very polite and approaches me and tells me that at least 4 people had called the SP on their mobile phones complaining of irrespnsible driving by a group of "brats" driving BMWs. I explained to her that I am not an irresponsible driver (as I have never gotten a speeding ticket) and it was a simple case of mistaken identity. She asked where we were headed. I told her I didn't know and I was simply following the group of friends to somewhere to have lunch. She believed me and said to be very careful driving because ANYONE speeding will get a ticket and/or arrested. She also said "Your car does tempt you to speed but resist it"
She was very polite, and let us go.
As I get back onto the highway lane (95 miles into the journey) I decided to simply turn around and drive back home. It is just not worth it:crying: Life is too precious and we take alot of things for granted. It is very easy when you have a group of cars to get a little crazy, and I don't want to put myself in that situation ( and I NEVER will .
So to everyone who went to this event, I hope you had a good time, but for Fu**'s sake don't drive like an A$$hole. You will ruin the fun:byee55amg
That said, now I will tell you what happened.
We met at 9:00am at a designated spot to head to CT for our meet. There were approximately 11-12 cars. We caravaned on to I-95 to head to our destination. Now I don't have anything against a little spirited driving given the conditions. But today, I was simply disgustedgrrrrrrr . People are driving 85-100 MPH weaving in and out of traffic. I saw at least two cars giving us the middle finger (and deservingly so)
About 95 miles into the journey (at the CT-RI state line) my Escort 8500 signals a Ka band. I immedialtely slow down, and flash my lights at the car in front of me to do so as well (Chazzy). The other drivers decide to floor their cars. about 1/4 mile later I see a cop under the overpass. I was already doing 65 ( as was Chazzy). But the other cars (I guess they did not see the cop) continue doing 85-100. Everyone is way ahead, except for Chazzy and I. A few minutes later, a cop car comes from behind, slows down and takes a look at me, then drives ahead and does the same with Chazzy. Then her (yes it was a female) lights go on and she signals to both of us to pull over. She was very polite and approaches me and tells me that at least 4 people had called the SP on their mobile phones complaining of irrespnsible driving by a group of "brats" driving BMWs. I explained to her that I am not an irresponsible driver (as I have never gotten a speeding ticket) and it was a simple case of mistaken identity. She asked where we were headed. I told her I didn't know and I was simply following the group of friends to somewhere to have lunch. She believed me and said to be very careful driving because ANYONE speeding will get a ticket and/or arrested. She also said "Your car does tempt you to speed but resist it"
She was very polite, and let us go. As I get back onto the highway lane (95 miles into the journey) I decided to simply turn around and drive back home. It is just not worth it:crying: Life is too precious and we take alot of things for granted. It is very easy when you have a group of cars to get a little crazy, and I don't want to put myself in that situation ( and I NEVER will
.So to everyone who went to this event, I hope you had a good time, but for Fu**'s sake don't drive like an A$$hole. You will ruin the fun:byee55amg
