More proof BMW has always made better engines than MB

[Mike W.]

In the Smithsonian Air and Space museum a couple of weeks ago I spotted the following.


So it seems it's been a long rivalry, but somehow BMW seems to have an engine reputation. Many things never change, it's even a straight 6 with Roundels on it?



No questions, just an observation...

[Brad D.]

Quite a poignant observation I might add.

[John in VA]

At the Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum annex in Dulles VA there is a large display of M-B aircraft engines, as well as examples powered by BMW. The tour was with the local MBCA chapter, so I kept quiet!
I wonder if "Bayrische" is an alternate spelling - Shawn D. needs to tighten up the folks at the Smithsonian!

[Rich Euro M5]

I wonder if "Bayrische" is an alternate spelling - Shawn D. needs to tighten up the folks at the Smithsonian!

Bayrische isn't an alternate spelling, it's the correct German spelling which denotes Bavaria. Many businesses in Bavaria have this in their company names.

Rich

[WVe28]

I wonder if "Bayrische" is an alternate spelling - Shawn D. needs to tighten up the folks at the Smithsonian!

Bayrische isn't an alternate spelling, it's the correct German spelling which denotes Bavaria. Many businesses in Bavaria have this in their company names.

Rich

That's not how BMW spells it.

[Madhungarian]

At the Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum annex in Dulles VA there is a large display of M-B aircraft engines, as well as examples powered by BMW. The tour was with the local MBCA chapter, so I kept quiet!
I wonder if "Bayrische" is an alternate spelling - Shawn D. needs to tighten up the folks at the Smithsonian!

Yeh, "Udvarhazy" makes a Madhungarian mellow

It is a Hungarian name loosely translated, from a house with a back porch.

I bet Shawn could not spell it, or pronounce it
...and that is an easy one... can you say "Szakolczay"

I knew I get even one day....

[Shawn D.]

Quite a poignant observation I might add.

Poignant, no. Pointed, yes.

I bet Shawn could not spell it, or pronounce it
...and that is an easy one... can you say "Szakolczay"

I knew I get even one day....

"Sah-kol-zay"?

Now, can you pronounce "Doughtie" properly?

[Bimmerguy2002]

Quite a poignant observation I might add.

Poignant, no. Pointed, yes.

I bet Shawn could not spell it, or pronounce it
...and that is an easy one... can you say "Szakolczay"

I knew I get even one day....

"Sah-kol-zay"?

Now, can you pronounce "Doughtie" properly?

[Shawn D.]

Matt, you have succeeded (sic) in making a pictogram of the most common mis-pronunciation of my name.

[Bimmerguy2002]

everyone that has pronounced your name always says it like that

[Brad D.]

Quite a poignant observation I might add.

Poignant, no. Pointed, yes.

I would not say poignant was improperly used. No negative connotations of the word were intended.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poignant

[Shawn D.]

You're still in the top five of the most common mis-pronunciations of my name, but you got half right this time.

[Shawn D.]

Quite a poignant observation I might add.

Poignant, no. Pointed, yes.

I would not say poignant was improperly used. No negative connotations of the word were intended.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poignant

OK, I'll give you that one. However, the most common usage of the word, though, describes things that make women cry at movies.

[Brad D.]

Quite a poignant observation I might add.

Poignant, no. Pointed, yes.

I would not say poignant was improperly used. No negative connotations of the word were intended.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poignant

OK, I'll give you that one. However, the most common usage of the word, though, describes things that make women cry at movies.

[pdx 528e]

You're still in the top five of the most common mis-pronunciations of my name, but you got half right this time.

Doubt+ee?

With regards to MB vs BMW motors, I think that while the overall bulk of BMW engines are better throughout the course of history, the 5 cylinder diesel OM617 will outlast any of the engines that were available for the E28, though it will mark plenty of parking spaces in the process.

[turbodan]

Dot-e?

[Mike W.]

You're still in the top five of the most common mis-pronunciations of my name, but you got half right this time.

Amazing how threads evolve, LOL. I do give Matt points for creativity though

I'm guessing Shawns name is the daugh of daughter and Matts golf tee.

Shawn?

[Rich Euro M5]

I wonder if "Bayrische" is an alternate spelling - Shawn D. needs to tighten up the folks at the Smithsonian!

Bayrische isn't an alternate spelling, it's the correct German spelling which denotes Bavaria. Many businesses in Bavaria have this in their company names.

Rich

That's not how BMW spells it.

Both spellings are correct and mean the same thing. One might be more proper, ie; high German, and the other might be more of a regional spelling.

Rich

[Shawn D.]

Nope! Y'all have hit most of the common mis-pronunciations, though! Any more guesses?

[WVe28]

dow-tee
or
da-tee

[Shawn D.]

dow-tee

That's it!

[wkohler]

[WVe28]

dow-tee

That's it!

Woo-hoo! What do I win?

[Shawn D.]

dow-tee

That's it!

Woo-hoo! What do I win?

The pleasure of knowing you can pronounce it correctly!