[jp1984]

I don't think it is really a pompous M owner thing.

Today I would say I have an M3 because I do.
Before I would say I had a 4 series M Sport, because that is what it was.

And I don't think I have ever met anyone that was really trying to flex on their car being an M and even if they did who cares?

Did they pick up your chick or something? Seems like a petty thing to whine over.

For what it is worth though I never considered my car an M car.