BMW Car Club Membership

Really Senior Member II

1995 M5,1995 318ISE,1997 325

Joined: 24-October-2005
Location: (glasgow the wee apple) big dazz
Status: Offline
Points: 661

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 18:09

lol very good PETE very good

Pete330

Really Senior Member II

Joined: 26-November-2003
Location: Aberdeen
Status: Offline
Points: 8969

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 18:07

bmwcrazy wrote:

there are a few fannys in the scottish area too dazz

Wish there were Lol

Previous:

E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv
E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets

Current:
116i Sport F20

bmwcrazy

Really Senior Member II

1995 M5,1995 318ISE,1997 325

Joined: 24-October-2005
Location: (glasgow the wee apple) big dazz
Status: Offline
Points: 661

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 17:43

correct but its the forum that will get u new members .move with the times .there is a lot of good people on this forum good crack and for the fannys u now who u are grow up

lifes too short

Edited by bmwcrazy

steven.seed View Drop Down

Really Senior Member II

Joined: 24-June-2005
Location: Sale, Cheshire
Status: Offline
Points: 1507

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 17:10

It is a great shame that people should be made to feel unwelcome either within the club and its meets or on the forum. I do also remember comments on a post a while back that suggested some people within the club were not comfortable with the association with the forum yet surely the two go hand in hand. I began to participate in forum discussion before I joined the club. It was the forum and the friendliness and welcome I received that first made me consider joining. Then by looking at the events calender I was able to check on when and where the NW meets were held. I then attended a meet and was greeted with such friendliness and enthusiasm that I went home and applied for membership the same night and so far have enjoyed the same welcome at subsequent meets, but without the forum it is unlikely I would have joined the club.

The welcome and advice I have been given on the forum has come from lots of forum members in areas all around the UK and I hope that I in my own way have contributed to the forum. Sometimes, as Paul said earlier there is a bit of p1$$ taking but thats all part of the crack and should be taken in good spirit. I would say the less than friendly element are in the minority and should not be allowed to spoil the enjoyment of the majority. Being a club member is not only about the benefits but a feeling of belonging to something good with like minded people that have a mutual passion about something. I could pass the likes of Pete330, Dirtybeemer or Nigel etc in the street and not know them from Adam, but they and many others have offered me advice on here freely and with good wishes and that is what makes the club and forum so important to us all. Steve.

1998 E36 318iS Saloon
1989 E30 318i. Coupe
2000 E39 520i Touring

bmwcrazy

Really Senior Member II

1995 M5,1995 318ISE,1997 325

Joined: 24-October-2005
Location: (glasgow the wee apple) big dazz
Status: Offline
Points: 661

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 16:55

na pete derby, mum and dad stay there and yes there are a few fannys in the scottish area too but most off the guys and girls are brand new like i said

dazz

Edited by bmwcrazy

Pete330

Really Senior Member II

Joined: 26-November-2003
Location: Aberdeen
Status: Offline
Points: 8969

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 16:11

bmwcrazy wrote:

but there are some i have met that make u feel unwelcome but i"am a big boy ang just give them the finger ,but some people do feel intimidated

If this statement is about your region i would like to hear about it via Pm please

Previous:

E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv
E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets

Current:
116i Sport F20

Pete330

Really Senior Member II

Joined: 26-November-2003
Location: Aberdeen
Status: Offline
Points: 8969

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 16:07

dirtybeemer wrote:

jamie wrote :- What??? Discount on parts and servicing,insurance discounts with selected companies to name a few,and you get a nice shiny sticker to put in your car!!

I came over from the drivers club and have found everyone i have met in the club very friendly and when i have needed help with anything the people on this forum have been helpful.

discount on parts, i have the internet so can get parts cheap anyway if i shop around.

servicing i do myself so i know its done properly

Insurance �340 fully comprehensive a year for me and the wife.

Discounts with selected stores can get that anyway if youre cheeky enough.

Dont do stickers sorry. lol so i dont really see the point.

Most people from the club are on the forum and i totally agree that nearly everyone i have met on here is very friendly, helpful, and a great bunch, dont get me wrong i love the forum but i just honestly cant see the point of joining the club sorry guys.

To add a Monthly Magazine to the list as well

Previous:

E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv
E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets

Current:
116i Sport F20

Pete330

Really Senior Member II

Joined: 26-November-2003
Location: Aberdeen
Status: Offline
Points: 8969

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 16:06

aqua wrote:

hi, i am just about to join the club to. ever one seems ok and all seem to have fun at the meets, are people being funny to each other on the fourm or at the main meets?. so far found ever body so helpfull. hope to meet some of you at some meets. peter..

Glad to hear you are joining soon

The club is made by it`s members,so it`s up to us to make it as good as we can

Without us there would be no Gaydon (I keep using this as an example,but it`s a good one)

Previous:

E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv
E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets

Current:
116i Sport F20

aqua

Groupie

Joined: 05-February-2006
Location: bedfordshire
Status: Offline
Points: 52

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 15:36

hi, i am just about to join the club to. ever one seems ok and all seem to have fun at the meets, are people being funny to each other on the fourm or at the main meets?. so far found ever body so helpfull. hope to meet some of you at some meets. peter..

dirtybeemer View Drop Down

Really Senior Member II

1996 P E39 523i se

Joined: 29-January-2006
Status: Offline
Points: 563

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 15:22

jamie wrote :- What??? Discount on parts and servicing,insurance discounts with selected companies to name a few,and you get a nice shiny sticker to put in your car!!

I came over from the drivers club and have found everyone i have met in the club very friendly and when i have needed help with anything the people on this forum have been helpful.

discount on parts, i have the internet so can get parts cheap anyway if i shop around.

servicing i do myself so i know its done properly

Insurance �340 fully comprehensive a year for me and the wife.

Discounts with selected stores can get that anyway if youre cheeky enough.

Dont do stickers sorry. lol so i dont really see the point.

PaulS

Really Senior Member II

East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman

Joined: 03-July-2004
Location: Aylsham, Norfolk
Status: Offline
Points: 2516

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 14:50

I came over from the drivers club as well Jamie and the discounts have helped me no-end over the years. The people on here have always been helpful (sometimes with a bit of p*ss take) but then you get that when you're at work etc and I don't take offence.

Paul

95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue

jamie (e39)528i View Drop Down

Really Senior Member II

Joined: 03-January-2005
Location: chafford hundred essex
Status: Offline
Points: 1093

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 12:51

dirtybeemer wrote:

I agree with you there KB, but i dont see what benefit i would get from joining the BMWCCGB so i dont think or should i said i know i definatley will not be joining

What??? Discount on parts and servicing,insurance discounts with selected companies to name a few,and you get a nice shiny sticker to put in your car!!

I came over from the drivers club and have found everyone i have met in the club very friendly and when i have needed help with anything the people on this forum have been helpful.

bmwcrazy

Really Senior Member II

1995 M5,1995 318ISE,1997 325

Joined: 24-October-2005
Location: (glasgow the wee apple) big dazz
Status: Offline
Points: 661

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 11:09

come on mr dirty pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

dirtybeemer View Drop Down

Really Senior Member II

1996 P E39 523i se

Joined: 29-January-2006
Status: Offline
Points: 563

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 11:06

I agree with you there KB, but i dont see what benefit i would get from joining the BMWCCGB so i dont think or should i said i know i definatley will not be joining

kbannon

Admin Group

E39 525i Sport Individual

Joined: 09-October-2002
Location: 64 Zoo Lane
Status: Offline
Points: 15508

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 09:44

I think all forums have bitchy moments and i wouldn't use it as the only yardstick

Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual

bodger122

Groupie

Ask me about painless hair removal

Joined: 07-February-2006
Location: New Forest
Status: Offline
Points: 78

Posted: 14-March-2006 at 05:43

Im ust admit, im not a member of the Club as yet, but im using the forum as a measuring stick of how friendly people are.

if im still happy in a couple of months ill join up, but if it gets bitchy and clicky, like other forums have, i wont bother.

so far, everyone has been more than friendly and helpfull, so im confident ill join

E46 323i SE Saloon in Titanium Silver. Digital Aircon+ 6CD Stacker + M sport Accesories

thepits

Moderator Group

Joined: 09-July-2003
Location: far far away
Status: Offline
Points: 10000473

Posted: 13-March-2006 at 18:01

Rhys wrote:

Shame that people leave the club due to others, I think it's worth it just for the benfits and discounts alone - even if you never go on a club outing/meet or wander onto this forum or even meet anyone else associated with the club

I agree - if you are a BMW user, then what other club is there?

Nigel wrote:

the fact that I probably won't bother this time.

Shame - just stay as a forum modorator!

Who says you have to be a BMWCC member to do that?

Edited by thepits

Cats know your every thought.

But don't care.

Pete330

Really Senior Member II

Joined: 26-November-2003
Location: Aberdeen
Status: Offline
Points: 8969

Posted: 13-March-2006 at 17:41

The problem is tho,we have 5000 members and over 7000 registered forum members,so if a small % just use forum and are not interested in club it could be them that makes the real members not want to Re join or Re Join

The thing i laugh at tho is most of them will expect to go to Gaydon

Get your hand in your wallets and pay the �32

Get to some meets/events and get to know some people

Try it

Previous:

E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv
E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets

Current:
116i Sport F20

bmwcrazy