Just my 2 cents:
I'm not 17 years old anymore and have nothing to prove.
I've been the first person on the scene of a deadly accident, it's not pretty.
I don't deserve my BMW-I could be broke and driving a TAURUS, or riding the bus, it's a great car and I look for it to deserve ME.
Straight line speed doesn't impress me. I suspect a lot of quality auto buyers like the comfort, little perks, and the fun you can have on the twisty back roads. Maybe it's just me.
If you are on my ass while I pass 2 cars on the interstate and flash me I will either continue until I can safely move over, or stab my brakes-your call.
I have been driving for over 30 years and haven't been pulled over yet-and ALWAYS drive 10 miles over speed limit, I just wait for a faster car to get ahead of me. I'm not saying fast is great, 65MPH just seems too slow, You have to consider traffic flow. 80 MPH is fine-I love it, 100 is TOO fast, just not worth getting stopped at.
I would rather get a speeding ticket for driving fast on a "fun" back road. (I know-not responsible-bikers, joggers, etc.-but I DO pay attention!)
Bottom line-I love my car, and know how to drive it-I assume others know what a BMW is capable of-nothing to prove!
I'm rambling, it's late,
Wish ALL a good New Year!!!!! (2004....remember the 1900's??? Sounds old doesn't it?)
-Mel