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Horsetan 
Really Senior Member II
Say Neigh to Gatsos
Joined: 11-April-2003
Location: Please let it be Ireland
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Points: 6381
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 Posted: 06-November-2006 at 22:31 |
 Jeff Spangle wrote:
Yes, that's always struck me.
The chairman is also the editor of the mag. So, no bias there then. |
There's hardly anyone else in the Club willing to do the (hatchet) job....
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flyingalexf68
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 01-April-2006
Location: 53°19’59,6°14’56
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Points: 2581
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Posted: 07-November-2006 at 11:07 |
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Due to the other posts, I had gathered that the magazine was gone. Good to know it's still going. I've just bought issue 74 this morning and I'll keep an eye open for the next ones too. Hope you can get running with a new publisher.
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1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel.
2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys.
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matthehat17
Advanced Newbie
Joined: 05-September-2005
Location: Bath
Status: Offline
Points: 24
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Posted: 07-November-2006 at 17:02 |
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Hello all,
Thanks very much for this support – I've posted on quite a few
BMW forums and the message is, in the main, very positive. I
know we have our flaws and some people won't like us, but as
you all know you can't please all of the people all of the time...
Currently I do not know which way it will go, but we are
optimistic of the survival of the magazine. I shall make sure I
keep you all abreast of how it develops and where we move to.
In the meantime, in answer to at least one post, issue 75 will be
with subscribers in about a week and a half's time, and on sale
in the shops November 23rd (red E36 328i on the cover).
Thanks once again guys, if we have a core of loyal readers,
we'll keep bringing you the mag! More developments from me
as and when they happen.
All the best
Matt
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Robmw
Really Senior Member I
Joined: 29-August-2005
Location: Epping
Status: Offline
Points: 311
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Posted: 07-November-2006 at 21:12 |
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Matt,
Who gives a toss about flaws, if you try...oh sorry Jeff does and we all know what a rational person he is . I bet even he has been wrong before ....de ja vue look at how this Forum thrives since his gang departed
Looking forward to many more issues
Rob
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M3Nally
Really Senior Member II
Joined: 28-May-2003
Location: United Kingdom
Status: Offline
Points: 1302
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Posted: 08-November-2006 at 09:54 |
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Matt,
Glad to hear it's not dead.
I eventually succumbed to subscribing, the main reason was that although I always used to buy it if I saw it, actually seeing it in the first place was nigh on impossible. it's OK if you live in large towns with a big WH Smith but I always had trouble finding it.
I would suggest you need to improve distribution to increase sales.
On the whole a very good mag, only spoiled by the usual journalistic errors that only E30 M3 nuts would spot! Its not so much of a BMW marketing mag for new cars as I find BMW Car to be.
Kevin
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E30 M3 Macao blue metallic Evolution 2
E39 530d Sport Auto, Aegean blue Edition, Sat Nav, TV, comms pack etc.
E39 540i Auto, Sat Nav, TV, leather, luxo barge
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AndyS
Really Senior Member II
The Last of the Few
Joined: 21-August-2003
Location: 55 � North
Status: Offline
Points: 1365
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Posted: 08-November-2006 at 11:01 |
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I agree, better distribution would help - that's why I subscribed.
I'm surprised that circulation isn't higher than PBMW - I would have thought it would appeal to a far wider audience than the bling of PBMW. There must be several other mags in the Future stable that are doing worse than TBMW in sales.
As for the errors - all mags have errors if you look hard enough.
Fingers crossed for a successful outcome.
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AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. 
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Del64
Really Senior Member I
Double 6 driver
Joined: 16-December-2002
Location: East Ayrshire
Status: Offline
Points: 420
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Posted: 10-November-2006 at 11:18 |
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Best wishes Matt from everyone at the Register as well.
Derek
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2009 520d SE Business Edition
Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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Carpetbagger
Senior Member II
BMW the road is not enough
Joined: 22-August-2003
Location: Middlesbrough
Status: Offline
Points: 222
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Posted: 10-November-2006 at 18:41 |
hi guy thats good news , i must agree some times it is a job to find
in local news agent but WH Smiths usually has it
Regards Al 
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m3Cecotto
Bavarian-Board Forum Sponsor
Joined: 29-September-2003
Location: Scotland
Status: Offline
Points: 791
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Posted: 11-November-2006 at 15:15 |
M3Nally wrote:
Matt,
I always used to buy it if I saw it, actually seeing it in the first place was nigh on impossible.
Kevin |
Agreed. BMW Car appears to be far more ubiquitous. Even the execrable Performance BMW is easier to get. Matt, any idea what's happeing to 'Retro Cars'? - one of my favourite magazines - and I buy at least 6 or 7 every month!!
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SHEPSM3
Bavarian-Board Contributor
UK Sport Evolution.
Joined: 26-December-2004
Location: Bristol, UK.
Status: Offline
Points: 1934
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Posted: 11-November-2006 at 17:11 |
I was das to hear bad news of the magazine quiting. But pleased to hear it maybe continuing with the current publisher, or taken over by a new one.
However, I have bought many issues of TotalBMW, I have had trouble finding it. I was going to subscribe, but situations and finances dictated different things for me. Also, sounds sad I guess, but I do enjoy popping into the local newsagents and buying the papers/mags, etc. So subscribing takes that bit of fun out of it.
If the magazine was better distributed, like BMWCar and Performance BMW which seem to be available virtually anywhere, I am sure the situation wouldn't have arrison in the first place.
Just my two pennies worth.
Hope it continues in any case and good luck Matt.
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thepits
Moderator Group
Joined: 09-July-2003
Location: far far away
Status: Offline
Points: 10000473
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Posted: 11-November-2006 at 17:32 |
SHEPSM3 wrote:
...sounds sad I guess, but I do enjoy popping into the local newsagents and buying the papers/mags, etc. So subscribing takes that bit of fun out of it. Matt. |
because you've no longer got an excuse to look at the 'top-shelf'? 
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SHEPSM3
Bavarian-Board Contributor
UK Sport Evolution.
Joined: 26-December-2004
Location: Bristol, UK.
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Posted: 11-November-2006 at 17:35 |
thepits wrote:
SHEPSM3 wrote:
...sounds sad I guess, but I do enjoy popping into the local newsagents and buying the papers/mags, etc. So subscribing takes that bit of fun out of it. Matt. |
because you've no longer got an excuse to look at the 'top-shelf'?
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I'm too short for the top shelf  By the time I got one off there, I have knocked half of the other mags off the shelves below 
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m3bob
Really Senior Member I
Joined: 10-March-2004
Location: United Kingdom
Status: Offline
Points: 271
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Posted: 11-November-2006 at 17:43 |
good luck guys, im sure mr h would flip, if anyone dare say the car club was on dodgy ground and going to the wall, perhaps its because you didnt tow the party line enough, after all its there way or the highway
so fair play for sticking up for yourselves
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bmw2002
Really Senior Member I
Joined: 04-March-2003
Location: United Kingdom
Status: Offline
Points: 314
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Posted: 13-November-2006 at 20:35 |
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I'm well chuffed as there is clearly a market for this type of Mag, the "other one" is too new (cars featured). Your mag covers a more diverse range & keeps us informed. I have been involved with you guys from the very start & this is excellent news. I did wonder why I received another copy in the post last month. Long May it reign. Richard. PS. Competition is healthy.
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thepits
Moderator Group
Joined: 09-July-2003
Location: far far away
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Posted: 18-November-2006 at 21:21 |
OK guys -
Good Luck to Total BMW magazine
- but i think this has run its course now.
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Cats know your every thought.
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