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[lvturner]

Very, in the UK a "beamer" is a slang term for a BMW!

[blantonl → lvturner]

I think you meant bimmer

[stedaniels → blantonl]

I think you meant to take a more holistic view, and wonder, are we both right? ;-)

https://www.bmw.com/en/automotive-life/bimmer-beamer-nicknam...

It's certainly regional and probably differs down to friendship groups.

[blantonl → stedaniels]

very fair - my apologies :)

[Unklejoe → blantonl]

"Bimmer" usually refers to cars while "Beamer" refers to bikes. At least that's the general consensus on the forums.

[yardie → Unklejoe]

I 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.

[lvturner → Unklejoe]

'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!

[Wistar → Unklejoe]

"Beemer" for bikes and "bimmer" for cars is certainly what I have observed among BMW enthusiasts. At least on the US west coast.

[comtn → blantonl]

Same for in the US (atleast in Colorado). beamer.

[CraigRood → blantonl]

No, "beamer" certainly is slang for BMW.