There is a thing here in LA, that I'm sure is not unique to the Southland, called Dine LA. Basically a bunch of restaurants, typically nice places, have a prix fixe menu at a somewhat lowered cost. My girlfriend is really into the festival and we try a few places every year.
When she told me we were going to a steak place on Sunset Boulevard, I thought of her run down Jetta with a broken headlight and squeaky death trap brakes. "I'll drive. I insist."
If you knew me, you'd know I have no business driving a car such as the 750i. I don't shave everyday, I get dirty all the time being a photographer and I dress down accordingly. But in a weird twist of fate, looking like I rolled out of bed at 3 in the afternoon and dressing kinda sloppy works in the Hollywood crowd. Especially when you mix in a 7-Series.
"FANCY!" exclaimed my girlfriend as we approached the car heading out for dinner. No doubt it is. The sumptuous leather, nicely polished wood and uber-comfortable seats are worlds above my means. As a cherry on top of this luxury sundae is a meaty engine that can deliver when called for. It was going to be a fun night out on Sunset Boulevard.
When we got to the restaurant, I was glad I insisted on taking the BMW over my girlfriends' car. In front of the place was parked a Phantom, a 911 Turbo and a murdered Quattroporte. Our 7-Series gave us a hallpass. This place was oozing with haute culture. There were men in $3k suits and women in cocktail dresses wearing sunglasses. At night.
Then we two comparative hillbillies walked in. They spot us for who we are right away and seat us next to the kitchen door. I enjoyed our dinner, but I all honesty I didn't need the organic Hungarian Beet Mustard and a micro-greens salad with my steak. I just wanted a good steak. I was ready to go before the check arrived.
On the way back to my place, I knew this car didn't suit me. It's not what this car represents that bothers me, because honestly I could care less. What it offers is almost completely wasted on me. I can appreciate it for what it is, but I don't need rich Corinthian leather or fancy wood. If I had a choice between a Tacoma and the 750i, I'd take the Tacoma without hesitation.
Scott Jacobs, Senior Photographer
cr_driver says:
12:42 PM, 10/13/09
I´ll take the tacoma and another bmw, the M3 sedan. Thanks.
lvranger says:
01:08 PM, 10/13/09
Hell ya! Tacoma FTW! Last generation of course.
jacarig says:
01:47 PM, 10/13/09
"Murdered Quattroporte"
What does that mean? I'm sure you are referring to the Maserati, but what do you mean by "murdered?"
compliance says:
02:31 PM, 10/13/09
murdered probably = blacked out. There are tons of blacked out cars driving around LA, they look like crap.
lazyhater says:
04:18 PM, 10/13/09
Scott Jacobs, multiple contradictions in your story: In the beginning you preferred/insisted driving the 750i over your GF's beat up old Jetta, saying how the Bimmer made the night fun, saying how you like the powerful engine, and you were glad to arrived to the restaurant in the Bimmer. You also said you don't need all those fancy side dishes that came with your steak. Then at the end you said you don't need the 750i, how it is all a waste to you. If that is true, why did you take the Bimmer to a fancy restanrant? You could have just take the beat up old Jetta to Chill's.
lazyhater says:
04:21 PM, 10/13/09
jacarig, like compliance said, "murdered" is a short version for "murdered out", it means a car all black out, black paint, black wheels, dark window tint, tinted tailights and sometime as stupid as black out headlights, is like wearing sunglasses at night, defeat the purpose.
bodyblue says:
04:37 PM, 10/13/09
God, that '75 Cordoba is so much better looking than the 750! My uncle had a dark blue one with navy blue leather and a 400-4V.....It loved to cruise and cruise and cruise. It was before Lean Burn so it ran great.
blau32 says:
04:50 PM, 10/13/09
You just wanted a good steak, skip the salad and garnish? That isn't the difference between a BMW and a pickup truck, that's the difference between a BMW engine and a whole car.
super_ongoy says:
08:18 PM, 10/13/09
Not sure what you are talking about. Even if I'm buck naked, I like driving nice cars.