oh how i laughed

briggie · 23-10-2010, 08:17

im on a caravan site in norfolk , and its been nissing down for days , last night i saw a bmw x3 on the access road to my row of caravans that was sliding all over the place because its very muddy and slippy , as i overtook it

, i opened my window and asked if he was ok , to which he replied " have you got a towrope ? " .... yes i have , but no towbar

..... in the end the security came and towed him out with their ford ranger , the bmw driver looked a bit embarrased , nice shiny alloy wheels , low profile tyres etc , absolutely useless in mud

....... lesson learnt there folks huh ?

jims-terrano · 23-10-2010, 09:20

"lesson learnt there folks huh ?"

Yes there is use your tow eye or get a towbar to really humiliate them

The more you show them up the better

Jim

patbhoy · 23-10-2010, 10:22

You dont need to have a towbar to tow with.
Shame on you Pete, I thought this was the friendly club no matter what you drive

briggie · 23-10-2010, 10:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by patbhoy

You dont need to have a towbar to tow with.
Shame on you Pete, I thought this was the friendly club no matter what you drive

i did ring security for him , plus it was very muddy , i couldnt have got out of the car without falling over , he did get a good view of my club sticker tho

clivvy · 23-10-2010, 18:34

yes, dont be too hard on the BMW driver, the x3 may HAVE 4 wheel drive, but its not an off roader, and with road tyres, its no more capable than an astra. Good show for helping out though, if anything, you may have taught him a little humility, so the next time hes about to cut up someone up the A1, he might think twice.

Martin60 · 23-10-2010, 18:55

Well i for one wont help any more caravaners *~********.

Got asked for directions this afternoon off an old couple towing a caravan.
He sure pissed off was when his reverse manover put his f******g van through my OSF wing ARGhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Deleted account DD · 23-10-2010, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by briggie

i couldnt have got out of the car without falling over , he did get a good view of my club sticker tho

You need to book into the "how to appear really helpful but still show the beemer up " course

Fasten your tow rope onto your truck whilst youre on the sunny side of the street so youre happy with it, hang it off the back then drive onto the crap and let the beemer driver get out , get mucky and then tell you when he's ready to go.

You tow him onto the tarmac then get out, disconnect everything and accept the prolific embarrassed thanks from him.

Easy peasy

96terrano · 23-10-2010, 19:17

That's the problem with the x3's, they are a CAR trying to be a 4x4. Have you seen the top gear episode where they try and take it off road? Lol

zippy656 · 23-10-2010, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96terrano

That's the problem with the x3's, they are a CAR trying to be a 4x4. Have you seen the top gear episode where they try and take it off road? Lol

you cant say that with out posting the link...

clivvy · 23-10-2010, 19:20

well, ive no flipping chance, im on holiday now in Norfolk in my Mazda, so i wont be helping anyone! was a great drive down, i love this car, havent driven it for months, started first time as ever, ook to garage, and £350 later ive got new handbreaks and rear calipers. great drive down, saw loads of terranos!

Deleted account DD · 23-10-2010, 19:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96terrano

That's the problem with the x3's, they are a CAR trying to be a 4x4. Have you seen the top gear episode where they try and take it off road? Lol

missed that one but I did see the x7 one where it struggled on errrr wet grass

96terrano · 23-10-2010, 19:30

http://auto4tuning.com/videos/top-gear/bmw-x3.php

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 24-10-2010, 08:09

sounds like a recurring issue as i saw a x5 wilted by a rangey on wet grass on TG

as for X6/7 what is that all about

23-10-2010, 08:17	#1
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	oh how i laughed im on a caravan site in norfolk , and its been nissing down for days , last night i saw a bmw x3 on the access road to my row of caravans that was sliding all over the place because its very muddy and slippy , as i overtook it , i opened my window and asked if he was ok , to which he replied " have you got a towrope ? " .... yes i have , but no towbar ..... in the end the security came and towed him out with their ford ranger , the bmw driver looked a bit embarrased , nice shiny alloy wheels , low profile tyres etc , absolutely useless in mud ....... lesson learnt there folks huh ?

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Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	Xcrap sounds like a recurring issue as i saw a x5 wilted by a rangey on wet grass on TG as for X6/7 what is that all about __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

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23-10-2010, 09:20	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	"lesson learnt there folks huh ?" Yes there is use your tow eye or get a towbar to really humiliate them The more you show them up the better Jim

23-10-2010, 10:22	#3
patbhoy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bridge of Weir, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Patrol GR SE 2.8TD Posts: 526	You dont need to have a towbar to tow with. Shame on you Pete, I thought this was the friendly club no matter what you drive

23-10-2010, 18:34	#5
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	yes, dont be too hard on the BMW driver, the x3 may HAVE 4 wheel drive, but its not an off roader, and with road tyres, its no more capable than an astra. Good show for helping out though, if anything, you may have taught him a little humility, so the next time hes about to cut up someone up the A1, he might think twice.

23-10-2010, 18:55	#6
Martin60 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Wales Vehicle: Terrano11 Posts: 39	Well i for one wont help any more caravaners ~*****. Got asked for directions this afternoon off an old couple towing a caravan. He sure pissed off was when his reverse manover put his f****g van through my OSF wing ARGhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

23-10-2010, 19:17	#8
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	That's the problem with the x3's, they are a CAR trying to be a 4x4. Have you seen the top gear episode where they try and take it off road? Lol

23-10-2010, 19:20	#10
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	well, ive no flipping chance, im on holiday now in Norfolk in my Mazda, so i wont be helping anyone! was a great drive down, i love this car, havent driven it for months, started first time as ever, ook to garage, and £350 later ive got new handbreaks and rear calipers. great drive down, saw loads of terranos!

23-10-2010, 19:30	#12
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	http://auto4tuning.com/videos/top-gear/bmw-x3.php