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Very, in the UK a "beamer" is a slang term for a BMW!
by lvturner 7y ago
Very, in the UK a "beamer" is a slang term for a BMW!
- blantonl 7y agoI think you meant bimmer
- deleted 7y ago[deleted]
- comtn 7y agoSame for in the US (atleast in Colorado). beamer.
- CraigRood 7y agoNo, "beamer" certainly is slang for BMW.
- Unklejoe 7y ago"Bimmer" usually refers to cars while "Beamer" refers to bikes. At least that's the general consensus on the forums.
- yardie 7y agoI think the distinction has lost any meaning outside of the most ardent fans. In the west there are few BMW motorcycles and so Beamer generally applies to both.
- Wistar 7y ago"Beemer" for bikes and "bimmer" for cars is certainly what I have observed among BMW enthusiasts. At least on the US west coast.
- lvturner 7y ago'Bimmer' I was aware of too, I didn't realise there was a distinction between the cars and bikes, I always assumed it was just regional differences!
- stedaniels 7y agoI think you meant to take a more holistic view, and wonder, are we both right? ;-) https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-life/bimmer-beamer-nickname-origin.html https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-life/bimmer-beamer-nicknam... It's certainly regional and probably differs down to friendship groups.
- blantonl 7y agovery fair - my apologies :)