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Review Q&A volvo driver stereotype
What are stereotypes of drivers of various car brands?
Volvo Drivers:, If there is a 3% chance that some guy going 66 in the right lane will pull out onto a middle lane moving at 77 - and just keep going 66; that chance rises to 18% if it’s a Volvo driver. Some Volve drivers seem to be afraid to ,drive,.
What are some signs that a person is low key racist?
What are some signs that a person is low key racist? I don’t know if you can. This is one reason why I have no problem with racists being vocal. Then you actually know who they are. I would like to think that I’m far from racist. But this doesn’t mean I don’t stereotype groups of people and even make bad comments about those groups. Here in South Australia we don’t seem to have many Volvo drivers but we do have studies that show that people who drive luxury cars are more likely to break road rules that put pedestrians and cyclists in danger. So I can be found complaining about, say, BMW or Mercedes drivers. This isn’t racism but it is the same thing, except at least here I have evidence to back up my claim. But it is still wrong for me to stereotype an entire group. Now if you have a luxury car you might get defensive and argue why the data is wrong or that the collection was biased. But you’d have to back that up with evidence. I’d then evaluate the quality of the argument and evidence and reevaluate my position. My position may or may not change. My position is more likely to change if you show how my position is fallacious in nature or that the study was inherently flawed. But I’m not a typical person either. Hell I’m not even always successful at being rational. Now I’ve outwardly expressed my dislike for “luxury car drivers” as it applies to knee jerk reactions to people on the road. So you know I’m biased against them. If you didn’t know that and just saw me complaining at a BMW driver who, like this morning, was driving in the bike lane would you know I have a bigger problem with BMW drivers than I do with Nissan drivers? No and to be fair you shouldn’t attack me for it. But if you see a sign where you think someone is a low key racist don’t attack them but the act that you deem as low key racists. For example you see someone in a store and there are 2 floor staff that work there and the first one is black and asks if they can help the person and they say no but then you see them walk over to the other floor staff, who is white, and ask a question I’d not hesitate to make a comment like “Hmmm, I would have thought that other staff member could have helped you with that” Or someone makes a comment that could indicate that they are racists I’ll say “Well that could come off as racist”. Will I offend some people? Sure. I’m not calling them racist but pointing out a fact. If they don’t like that then hopefully they’ll change their borderline behavior regardless of the fact if they are racist or not.
What are the pros and cons of buying a Volvo XC60 compared to other cars in its class?
Pros (Typical Volvo) ,Reliability, value for money, practicality, exclusivity and driver image Reliability,: Never compare Volvo to the Germans, ,compare them to the Japanese Value for money,: Despite being comparable on price aspect to the Germans, Volvo offers better and cheaper options that make the Germans seems over-expensive Practicality,: Volvo is more practical for those who prefer to driving ‘normally’ rather than a madman who thinks he’s on the Nordschleife on the road Exclusivity,: Volvos are rarer than the Germans, except in Scandinavian especially in Sweden ,(Volvo is default car there) Driver image,: Owns a Volvo make you a ‘normal guy’ who take safety concern very seriously as the brand traditionally excels at compared to the Germans above that being stereotyped as ‘arrogant prick’ on the road (XC60 in particular), ,Comfort,: The seat is the most comfortable, the car overall is spacious (XC60 in particular) ,Offers Hybrid option Cons ,Driving dynamics, boot, infotainment Driving dynamics,: It’s not as sharp as BMW X3 (the best in class) Smaller bootspace,: Only 505 litres while the competitors are around 550 litres Infotainment,: Not the best as BMW’s iDrive and annoying touchscreen instead a swivel-wheel Not the best car in the class only below to X3, above the Q5 and GLC but ,if you consider the value for money aspect, buy this car!
What are the advantages of the Volvo cars over the BMW, Audi or Mercedes?
Reliability, value for money, practicality, exclusivity and driver image Reliability,: Never compare Volvo to the Germans, ,compare them to the Japanese Value for money,: Despite being comparable on price aspect to the Germans, Volvo offers better and cheaper options that make the Germans seems over-expensive Practicality,: Volvo is more practical for those who prefer to driving ‘normally’ rather than a madman who thinks he’s on the Nordschleife on the road Exclusivity,: Volvos are rarer than the Germans, except in Scandinavian especially in Sweden ,(Volvo is default car there) Driver image,: Owns a Volvo make you a ‘normal guy’ who take safety concern very seriously as the brand traditionally excels at compared to the Germans above that being stereotyped as ‘arrogant prick’ on the road Volvo is a European luxury with reliability closer to the Japanese
What are the car stereotypes in your country?
We do have several car stereotypes in Indonesia, though, mostly don't realize it. Here are the stereotypes that I heard : -Honda cars are synonymous with youth, or usually driven by "cool" middle class parents. Usually the 80s-90s models like the Accord/Civic are driven by older people. -Toyota is the 'people's car', often associated with people who don't really care much about cars (Usually they go for the mainstream to avoid much thinking, so they go for Toyota.). Not all of them are like that, but majority are. -Daihatsu is pretty much like Toyota, but they're on a 'tighter budget'. -Older Suzukis are driven by people who are on their budget, while the newers ones (Except for the Swift and the SX4) are usually owned by people who had owned a Suzuki before. Usually they're very aggressive drivers. -Mazdas these days are for the "cool" people, while the older models are for hipsters. -Mercedes is often associated with older people, though these days they've managed to overcome the stereotype. More and more youngsters buy a new Merc. Based on my personal observation, most Mercedes drivers tend to be polite and patient (Though, they are often becoming victims of horn due to jealousy and sentiments.). -BMW drivers tend to be naughtier than Mercedes drivers, my guess is due to its sportier handling which makes it tempting to use. Older BMWs are driven by college kids who love modifying their car(s). -Audi is for the hipsters or people who had lived/studied in Europe/China before. -Newer VW is usually driven by more educated people, mainly because most of them had lived in Europe before. Older VW models are for hipsters and oldies. -Peugeot is usually driven by youngsters with successful parents. Peugeot/VW in Indonesia tend to be a lot more expensive than its Japanese counterparts due to the higher safety features. Also, potential customers are prepared to face the limited amount of dealership, which again, is affected by their wealth. There's a funny myth that Peugeot tend to be problematic due to the requirement of 'special' treatment, which I think is a slick way to cover up the fact that theyre unreliable. -Modern Chevy are driven by hipsters, as for the older ones, particularly the Blazer, are driven by adventure lovers/tough wannabe. -Modern Fords are pretty much like Mazda these days, but the SUV/crossovers are driven by tough wannabe/adventure lovers. -Nissan is somewhat for the people who love trying something new. -Boxy compact MPVs like Suzuki APV, Daihatsu Luxio, etc are usually driven by morons (Which my friends agree). Many buy these cars just to fantasize of owning a full size luxury MPV. -Full size MPVs like Toyota Alphard are usually driven by private chauffeurs, and the owners tend to be relatively successful. -Toyota Innova and Fortuner are usually driven by bad drivers who are extremely aggressive and impatient, but this is just based on my personal experience, so not exactly a stereotype. -Angkot (A minivan public transportation) are usually operated by careless drivers who have little caution/awareness of the road. -Public bus drivers are pretty much like angkot drivers. -Subaru are for hipsters. Due to the reputation for its sports sedan and rallying, Subaru is often synonymous with sportiness. Many youngsters tend to associate it with the Impreza WRX model. -Isuzu is for the oldies, as well as family oriented youngsters who value their parent's car. -Volvo drivers are pretty much like Isuzu drivers, but usually wealthier. One exception is the XC90, which is usually driven by wealthier people who like to try something new. -Lexus is for the hipsters, and some would probably change cars frequently. -Jaguar owners are pretty much like Lexus. -Porsche 911 is usually driven by more educated people, mainly because it is less known than Ferrari and Lamborghini that only certain people who would actually buy it, usually the ones who have access to knowledge and education, otherwise they would go for Ferrari/Lamborghini. -Ferrari/Lamborghini owners tend to be random as the brand is more famous than Porsche. One thing for sure, they are relatively wealthy. -Maserati is usually for the more hipster customers. -Lotus owners are pretty much like Maserati owners. -Older Hyundai/Kia is for people on their budget (Bad drivers as well), while the new ones are usually driven by youngsters, as well as many Korean expats and European expats. -People who drive SUVs tend to be arrogant and aggressive. People who own an SUV are often associated with toughness, much like owning a Harley Davidson, especially the ones who never use their SUV for off road. Another type of this owner are usually adventure lovers who love traveling around the country. -Cheaper cars are usually associated with bad behavior (Even though it's not necessary true.), mainly because access to education among the poorer ones tend to be limited, which affects their etiquette. -More expensive cars tend to be associated with arrogance, mainly because there's a strong discrimination among social status here. -Hatchbacks are associated with youth, usually subcompact size hatchbacks are driven by teenagers/college students, as well as "cool" wifes. Bigger size hatchbacks like the VW Golf are driven by youngsters with relatively successful parents (Remembering how expensive the tax is.). -Newer sedans (Except for subcompacts like Vios and City) are often associated with luxury as they are pretty expensive here due to the tax.
Which company gives the best car for your money, Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, or Jaguar?
The answer depends on what matters to you in a car. If safety is your top concern then you should look no further then a Volvo. If you want the best drivers car then it has to be the BMW. If you want to be driven around then get a Merc. For an overall package get an Audi. But again the decision boils down to your preferences. I am sorry if I sound stereotype but there is no straight answer. For instance, I bought a VW Polo over the competition (i20) because what mattered to me was good handling, high speed dynamics, safety etc over space and some extra features that meant nothing to me.
What is the equivalent of trailer trash in your country?
While Mr ,Chris Ebbert, already have made an excellent ,answer, I would like to do an addition about a fairly unique Swedish group: ,Raggare. The word itself come from “Ragga”, which is basically to flirt in a fairly crude way. These people adopt a strange version of ,small town Swedish culture, with a ,almost satirical take of 50’s America. ,These people are stereotypically, and somewhat wrongly, associated with the rural and lower-class of Sweden. (Yes, accept the Confederate flag, that is hard to avoid) There is a rough evolution of the Raggare, which I will present below: Stage 1: , The A-traktor Phase A ,A-tractor, is a converted car, that have the gear box locked to only two gears, and a maximum speed of 30 km/h (that’s about 18.6 mph in wrong-units). These are vehicles are technically considered tractors, and because of this they are allowed to be driven by 16 year olds, instead of 18 year olds, which is the age for a normal driver licence in Sweden. Usually there is some fairly normal vehicles that get converted. But sometimes the victim is some really nice classic car that is butchered to become a glorified roadblock. How ever, it should be said that they many times are kept in a fairly good condition. These vehicles can be seen in the rural areas of Sweden, usually with a long tail of frustrated city-dweller getting all their prejudice about roadblock bumpkins confirmed. Stage 2: , The Volvo Phase Once a drivers licence is secured, the Raggare move up to a Volvo, as those are fairly cheap and easy to find. Honestly, if you walk in a straight line for an hour, you will run into a Volvo for sale. Historically only the classic Volvo 240 and 740 was acceptable for the Volvo-Raggare. But in later years more modern Volvos can be seen. These usually don’t look like they’ve been repeatedly ran into a Americana store, but can still be identified by tinted windows, decals and either a non-existent suspension… …or an over-enthusiastic suspension Stage 3 ,The “Junkyard Escapee” Phase At this stage, the Raggare has probably gather some money and bought something that perhaps once was considered a car. Those cars are mostly American, but it is unclear if they were legally imported from the US, or just carried to Scandinavia on the Gulf Stream following a freak accident in some Floridian swamp. The dents, decals and crudely drawn texts are required as it draws the attention from some sort of god that keeps those machines running. And other reason why you can see those cars are that they rarely are scraped, since their presence would severely lower the value of any industrial plots next to the scrapyard. Stage 4 ,The Cruising Phase As most people grow up and leave childish things behind, the Raggare will one day wake up in a Swedish villa with a family, dog and a nine-to-five job. And as the cheap Norrlands Guld beer has been exchanged for exclusive craft beers, so has also their car been refined. And due to years of tinkering with wrecks, the Swedish Raggare community has become the leading authority on classic American cars, and those skills are keeping a fleet of amazing vehicles in beyond-mint condition. And this can be seen in lots of small towns in Sweden during the summer, at what is known as ,“Cruisings”. At these events hundreds of cars from all over the nation gather to show off and just hang out. It is not only 50’s cars, but a mix from all eras. And despite a fair amount of alcohol consumption these are family events which loads of people show up to. If you ever end up in Sweden, it is highly recommended to try to time it so you can see one of those. And they are almost always free, so not really much to lose.
What kind of person drives a SAAB?
The stereotype for SAAB drivers is/was more the high end artist type, architect, also MDs physicians etc. At least that is how SAAB is used in movies. In reality it is a folk car in Sweden, or was. I’ve owned a few. But the family car in Sweden is Volvo.
Which car should I buy A 2005 BMW 330xi or a 2016 Honda Civic touring?
That’s an interesting question, as I think at the core of it, it’s similar to a decision I’ve been pondering (and conclusion I’ve come to). The problem in answering, is that I’m going to have to make some assumptions about your criteria. Note: I’m not a mechanic (though I’ve done a reasonable amount of hobbyist type work on cars). I’m also not wealthy, but I’m not so cash-strapped that I have no emergency fund if a $1000–3000 repair comes along. Note: If you go the BMW route, absolutely do a PPI (pre-purchase inspection)! It should cost $100–200ish (1–2 hours shop time, depending on location) and be worth every penny. Find a good independent shop that ,specializes, in BMW, as they’ll know what to look for and have the equipment to run all the diagnostics codes and history. A BMW dealer won’t often do all of this - believe it or not - for their ‘inspections’ and it will cost 2x-3x more. Reliability (Note: From all the research I’ve done, you’ll want to bump it up a year on the BMW to 2006 330xi, as there was a platform change. The E90 BMWs seem to be more reliable, and are quite updated in a number of ways many BMW enthusiasts seem to like. Unless you like the E46 platform for a particular reason.) I’m sure at least part of this question is trying to address the issue of reliability. From all the research and past car knowledge I have, the answer will be… it depends. What does one mean by reliability? There are two basic kinds of classes of cars, and drivers out there. I once worked at a company where a ‘company car’ came up from the other office for one of our new hires. I don’t remember the exact details, but it was a Honda Accord (probably late-80s/early-90s, but rather irrelevant to the point). It was running kind of odd, and the driver knew my roommate and I knew a bit about cars, so wanted us to take a look. We pulled the dipstick and it was kinda black-sludge and really low. When we stared checking on it with the other office, they had no records of any kind of maintenance, nor could recall ever having it in anywhere. While it’s hard to believe a car could be over 80k miles with not even an oil change, that seems to be the case. The point is, Hondas and Toyotas are pretty well designed to last a reasonably long time,, even if, abused/neglected. If you take great care of them, they’ll go a really long time. In my experience, the whole car eventually just starts to become undesirable to drive anymore at some point, unless you’re willing to replace everything (which just isn’t worth it). On the other hand, there are cars that are actually built quite well, and will also last a long time ,if properly cared for,… but they need drivers who will actually care for them. (I doubt most BMWs would cross 80k miles w/ zero maintenance.) I think BMWs, and the 330 2006+ (E90/91/92 type) especially, fall into this category. The parts will cost more. The service a bit more (a lot more at most dealers). And, you’ll have to do some kinds of part replacements more often, especially at lower mileage or lower-intervals, than you’d have to for a Honda/Toyota. There’s almost no way around it… it’s very likely going to cost more to operate than the Honda. BUT, this also isn’t apples to apples (which we’ll get to in a bit). First, the BMW typically has a TON more sensors and electronics gizmos. These are all things to break, though most of them won’t disable the car (some will, but might save it!). You’ll want to fix them though. But, if the Honda doesn’t have them, then they can’t break. Pick your poison. :) (And, as noted, the Honda might continue to run with a problem that damages it, where the BMW will stop pre-damage, in some cases.) Second, the BMW is going to use more fuel and require more expensive regular-use/wear type parts. But, again, it’s not apples to apples. It’s got more power, wider lower profile tires, etc. But, the Honda will probably be quite happy without specialized oil, coolant, etc. And you DO NOT want to put the wrong stuff in the BMW!!! Also, I recently saw an interesting Consumer Reports chart that mapped out each brand’s reliability range (across all models). What’s interesting to note here (despite disagreements I have with how Consumer’s Report lumps models together in their full analysis, or how they lump types of repairs, etc.**) is the top end of the bars for BMW and Audi. ** For example, CR lumps the 328, 330, and 335 into the same category, despite there being a drastic maintenance disparity between the 328/330 and 335… the latter being twin-turbo, different engine, etc. Then look at Honda. Honda is more consistently reliable (and the mean is higher), but if this graph is correct, some of BMW’s models must be more reliable than even the best Honda. That does seem hard to believe. But, here’s the thing. I’ve gotten involved in a few BMW car forums while researching, and you’d be surprised at the number of BMW 328/330 owners with 200–300k miles, and a few are over 350k miles already (on 10 year old cars). Most of these people haven’t done a crazy amount of maintenance either. (The trouble, often seems to be when someone buys a used BMW, that wasn’t cared for, and then ends up doing years worth of service to it that the previous owner neglected. This can also create a domino effect of problems down the chain. And, since most BMWs are leased initially, there are way more 2nd and 3rd hand owners.) Performance Here’s the big gotcha in the equation though. As I said above, not apples to apples. As an analogy, it’s a bit like comparing a condo with a home on some land that has a swimming pool, hot tub, and play structure for the kids. With the home, you have to mow the grass, clean the pool, fix a water pump, etc. but you also get a lot more. With the BMW, you’re obviously getting the performance (in many ways, not just sheer power advantage). You’re getting a more luxurious interior and creature comforts. You’re getting design elegance. For those that care, there is also an image difference (for better/worse). (I intend to break the ‘jerk’ BMW driver stereotype one person at a time!) :) But, here’s the thing. I spent many years driving quite old and used cars. A 10–20 year old Honda/Toyota often starts to feel like one. A 10–20 year old BMW might still feel quite a bit nicer than a brand new Honda/Toyota. They age much better, both in terms of feel/quality/comfort and also, often, timeless design. (i.e.: the average person won’t know a cared for 2006 330xi isn’t a brand new car.) Maybe you care about this, maybe you don’t. For example, since I don’t really like mowing the lawn or having a pool in the back yard, I’d probably pick the condo. Others would call me crazy. (Note: I’ve owned both, and currently own a home.) Some people merely/nearly get taken for a ride by their vehicles to and from work, and could care less how it drives, so long as it doesn’t have many trips to the shop. Others, like me, appreciate the driver/car/road connection, beautiful and smooth sound and power, handling dynamics, safety/comfort, etc. I value these things, so they play into my decision. (And, it’s a bit like being an audiophile… once you’ve heard a decent amp-speakers - not even talking crazy high end stuff, which I can’t afford as much as I’d like to - it’s hard to go back to $50 boom-box.) Bottom Line It’s not apples to apples. But, I’m not sure you’d be making a wrong decision either way (depending on your criteria and circumstances). The BMW will cost more in maintenance, though you’d have to run some numbers on the long-term. While I haven’t priced a 2016 Honda Civic, I’m currently looking at 2006 325xi(s) that run between $7–11k Canadian (I might even go cheaper and higher mileage if I find the right one). So, I’m pretty sure the Honda costs more to start. If you care enough about factors more in the performance category, then you’re likely to be happier on the long-term with the BMW, possibly having to trade up to a new Honda while you’d still be perfectly happy with the BMW. There’s little reason you couldn’t drive the BMW happily for 5–10 years. (If they are both really well cared for, maybe the Honda will go longer, just being newer? I’m not sure. There used to be more rust issues with older Japanese cars… not sure now.) Most of the 328/330 owners I’ve been able to get comments from figure they spend, on average, $1500–$2500/year on maintenance. I’d guess the mix of home mechanics, people who use independent shops, and people who use BMW dealers, account for the range, so plan accordingly. (ex: I’m figuring more on the $1500 side, as I can do most basic stuff on my own for just parts cost.) But, if we went with $2000/yr… how many years would it take of BMW maintenance to match the purchase price of the Honda? 4 or 5 years? (And, the Honda won’t be free if you want to keep the warranty up.) After the Honda hits 100k miles… what do it’s averages rise to? Also, if you are on a really tight budget, maybe having a car with low/even maintenance costs will outweigh all other aspects. If something bigger happens on the BMW, you might have to (or should**) plop down $1500–$3000 to get back on the road. It’s unlikely you’d have to come up with that kind of cash all at once on the Honda for a decade. ** For example, due to the labor involved and earlier domino effect I mentioned, you often want to replace parts not strictly required. If the radiator breaks, why not just do all the hoses and such too? Or, if the water pump goes, do the thermostat and any hoses. If you’re replacing the valve cover gasket, maybe do the ignition coils and such too. etc. Asides I’ve owned a bunch of cars over the years… here’s a list from memory: Future (330xi or 328xi) Present: '10 VW Jetta TDI (going back to VW soon), '13 Toyota Tundra 5.7l Past: '87 Dodge Omni, '89 Isuzu Impulse Turbo, '82 Porsche 928, early '80s Toyota Celica GT, 2x '80s Volvo 240 DL, late-'80s Honda Accord, late-'70s BMW 320, '89 BMW 325i, late '90s Ford Escort, '03 Honda Civic, '95 Mazda Miata 'M' edition The worst ‘value’ might have been the Porsche 928, as much as I also loved it (The Isuzu Impulse a close second). I didn’t do a PPI and it clearly hadn’t been cared for as well as it looked. It was a blast, but also a money pit. I also didn't have the cash reserves to fix things, so ended up buying a beater Toyota while it was parked for months at a time. The best ‘value’ I probably had was the BMW 325i (E30). I bought it for $4200, drove it for several years and a considerable amount of miles, and sold it for $3700. It was a ,wonderful, car to drive the whole time, and I think I only did oil changes, brake pads, a thermostat, and cleaned some window switch contacts. Since I did all of that myself, it was only a few hundred in parts, too. Driving a luxury sport car for several years for $700… priceless? :)
Why are BMW drivers considered to be the rudest drivers on the road?
In addition what others have said, there’s certain kind of group of young men (well, mostly men) that want a car that a) is at least relatively powerful b) has rear wheel drive. In the past there weres several options, sporty coupes and sedans with tuning capability. The Toyota Corolla E70 with tinted windows and fuzzy dice was common sight cruising around town in the saturday evening. Germans have their “Mantafahrer” stereotype. German Ford had several models (Escort mk 2, Taunus, Sierra, Cortina), there were Opels and to some extent Volvos , W201 Mercs and even Ladas were seen. But then all affordable manufacturers went FWD so, should the want a car from this millenia, this group was basically left with the various iterations of BMW 3 series. I’m not saying people are not recklessly driving, tuning or customizing FWD hot hatches or that all BMW drivers are reckless assholes, but there’s certain kind of subculture and certain kind of stigma. Just google images search “bimmerparty”. I guess the same people would be driving Camaros in the States? I do not personally think BMW drivers are that bad, they’re mostly people that have money and have spent it to a driving machine to their liking. They tend to speed by on the highway, but are not the ones who they’re above mere Toyota-driving peasants, cut you of in the traffic or try to run over pedestrians and cyclist in the urban areas. Audi drivers, on the other hand…
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