Bavarian-Board.co.uk - BMW Owners Discussion Forum Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home > General Forums > BMW Related Events
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - BMWCC National AGM
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Register Register  Login Login

Forum LockedBMWCC National AGM
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <12345>
Author
Message Reverse Sort Order
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
steven.seed View Drop Down
Really Senior Member II
Really Senior Member II
Avatar

Joined: 24-June-2005
Location: Sale, Cheshire
Status: Offline
Points: 1507 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15-May-2007 at 00:01
Originally posted by Rhys Rhys wrote:

  The comment was intended to those who don't like to associate with owners of older and/or lower value cars and those who aren't made welcome because they can't afford the membership fee.
I realise that Rhys. My point was that having an older car should not deter anyone from joining the club as predominantly we all have older cars. The area there is most difficulty recruiting members from is the new/newish BMW owner who has no need for servicing  or parts discount as they probably have a servicing package or are in a better financial  situation than many so are unlikely to do any work on their cars themselves.
1998 E36 318iS Saloon   
1989 E30 318i. Coupe
2000 E39 520i Touring

Back to Top
Sponsored Links


Back to Top
Rhys View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
Coffee addict...

Joined: 02-February-2003
Location: from the Latin locātiō
Status: Offline
Points: 10053 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 22:17
Originally posted by steven.seed steven.seed wrote:

Originally posted by Rhys Rhys wrote:



Least you not driving a scabby peasants car like an E30,

I drive a scabby E30 although as far as the club members go I am in the majority. Only around 10 to 15 percent of the members drive cars less than 3 years old. Those with new/newish high value BMW's choose not to join. Most drivers of new 5,6,7 series don't like to associate with us oily fingernail types. All my mates in the club drive old and very old BMW's. There is only ever an occasional new car at any of our meets.



I must have had the scabbiest E30 going at one point, the paint was holding the rust together, had mushrooms growing out of the carpets and sewerage in the  boot wells.. (rescued from a flood and given an extra year to live before it fell to bits) The comment was intended to those who don't like to associate with owners of older and/or lower value cars and those who aren't made welcome because they can't afford the membership fee.
V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate
J Reg Saab 900i 16v
'63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe
R reg Honda PC50 moped..

No BMW as yet...
Back to Top
thepits View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: 09-July-2003
Location: far far away
Status: Offline
Points: 10000473 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 21:29

Originally posted by thepits thepits wrote:

Not that we are interested in the slightest , but.................what happened?

WELL? some-one must have gone?
Cats know your every thought.

But don't care.
Back to Top
steven.seed View Drop Down
Really Senior Member II
Really Senior Member II
Avatar

Joined: 24-June-2005
Location: Sale, Cheshire
Status: Offline
Points: 1507 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 21:19

Originally posted by Rhys Rhys wrote:



Least you not driving a scabby peasants car like an E30,

I drive a scabby E30 although as far as the club members go I am in the majority. Only around 10 to 15 percent of the members drive cars less than 3 years old. Those with new/newish high value BMW's choose not to join. Most drivers of new 5,6,7 series don't like to associate with us oily fingernail types. All my mates in the club drive old and very old BMW's. There is only ever an occasional new car at any of our meets.
1998 E36 318iS Saloon   
1989 E30 318i. Coupe
2000 E39 520i Touring

Back to Top
Rhys View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
Coffee addict...

Joined: 02-February-2003
Location: from the Latin locātiō
Status: Offline
Points: 10053 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 20:57
Originally posted by Nigel Nigel wrote:

I'm not, I'd guess Killian, Rhys & Howard may also give it a miss


Give what a miss? ..oh that, think I've got something important on that day, can't remember what - but I'll think of something

Originally posted by Coasting Coasting wrote:


It stops the peasants and riff-raff joining of course, like me.  So perhaps it's worth the 40 for some after all.


Least you not driving a scabby peasants car like an E30, that's in your favour.. What was it someone once said, '..if they can't afford the membership we don't want them..'?

How to win friends and influence people - a book read by some but not by all - some may want to peruse it's pages (won't say who, they are probably too busy running their club to bother with anything like that)

Don't take anything I say seriously - it ain't aimed at anyone in particular
V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate
J Reg Saab 900i 16v
'63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe
R reg Honda PC50 moped..

No BMW as yet...
Back to Top
Rossi View Drop Down
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Avatar

Joined: 07-May-2005
Status: Offline
Points: 3311 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 20:32

nope, I just look at the pictures nero..

I sit corrected..



Edited by Rossi
Back to Top
nero View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
Just call me Tripod

Joined: 15-October-2002
Location: Scotland
Status: Offline
Points: 3131 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 20:31

Originally posted by Rossi Rossi wrote:

The BMWCC forum also.. with SS style registration

Obviously haven't read your latest magazine have you

The registration process has been changed and Members can now register directly on the forum without having to contact HQ.





Back to Top
Rossi View Drop Down
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Avatar

Joined: 07-May-2005
Status: Offline
Points: 3311 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 20:29

Originally posted by Coasting Coasting wrote:

It stops the peasants and riff-raff joining of course, like me.  So perhaps it's worth the 40 for some after all.

That aint working either cause I'm a club member..

(albeit until this membership runs out)

 
Back to Top
Coasting View Drop Down
Really Senior Member II
Really Senior Member II
Avatar
www.TOTALTORQUE.net

Joined: 05-February-2005
Location: Not with the two-faced bloke.
Status: Offline
Points: 2125 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 20:24

Wow.

So in an age when 99.9% of internet forums, clubs and events are free where motoring is concerned....you have to pay to be allowed on the BMW Car Club one?

That's a neat trick.

It stops the peasants and riff-raff joining of course, like me.  So perhaps it's worth the 40 for some after all.


Now with FREE HPI CHECK and FREE GLASSES GUIDE VALUATIONS for all members!
Back to Top
Rossi View Drop Down
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Avatar

Joined: 07-May-2005
Status: Offline
Points: 3311 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 20:20

oh... I nearly forgot

..

...

The BMWCC forum also.. with SS style registration

Back to Top
Coasting View Drop Down
Really Senior Member II
Really Senior Member II
Avatar
www.TOTALTORQUE.net

Joined: 05-February-2005
Location: Not with the two-faced bloke.
Status: Offline
Points: 2125 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 20:09

Hmm, as I thought, absolutely no benefit to me at all.

A membership card isn't something I crave.

A free magazine isn't exactly free for that price......but I guess it might be of interest.  But not enough.

Discounted repairs/servicing aren't much use cos' I have service inclusive (but I accept it might be of use to others, is it widely used?).

Parts finder.  Nope.  Google is a good parts finder.

RAC isn't any use as I have BMW Assist.

Discounts on most of those things listed can be had anyway.

BUT

The secret society might be of interest to me.  Is it purely coincidence that it equates to the SS?

I'll be off now.

 


Now with FREE HPI CHECK and FREE GLASSES GUIDE VALUATIONS for all members!
Back to Top
Rossi View Drop Down
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Avatar

Joined: 07-May-2005
Status: Offline
Points: 3311 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 19:32

Originally posted by Coasting Coasting wrote:

Can someone tell me how much membership of the BMW Car Club is these days?

Chris, BMW Car Club membership is 40 per annum.

(or 35 per annum if set up via direct debit.)

Originally posted by Coasting Coasting wrote:

Oh, and what, precisely. do you get for your money?

Club membership card.

A free magazine delivered to your door every month.

Discounted repair/maintenance/sevicing bills via the adopted mechanic, who knows everything there is to know about BMW's.

Access to a national 'parts finder' for club members via all uk BMW dealerships.(10% discount through some dealers but, not all)

25% discount on my RAC membership.

5-20% discount on various outlets for books, models, workshop manuals, PDR, BBS (wheels) direct, car care products, accomodation, motorsport movies, travel/ holidays and finally car parts & accessories.

(oh and exclusive membership to a secretive society who's oath is not to reveal the contents of club membership)

There are various other events organised through the club throughout the year.

that's about it..

 
Back to Top
Coasting View Drop Down
Really Senior Member II
Really Senior Member II
Avatar
www.TOTALTORQUE.net

Joined: 05-February-2005
Location: Not with the two-faced bloke.
Status: Offline
Points: 2125 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 17:42

Can someone tell me how much membership of the BMW Car Club is these days?

Oh, and what, precisely. do you get for your money?

I'm not going to join by the way.  Obviously.



Edited by Coasting


Now with FREE HPI CHECK and FREE GLASSES GUIDE VALUATIONS for all members!
Back to Top
thepits View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: 09-July-2003
Location: far far away
Status: Offline
Points: 10000473 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14-May-2007 at 17:14

Not that we are interested in the slightest , but.........

 

........what happened?

Cats know your every thought.

But don't care.
Back to Top
Jeff Spangle View Drop Down
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Avatar

Joined: 03-July-2003
Location: United Kingdom
Status: Offline
Points: 135 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-May-2007 at 22:41
Ok, fair enough.

I did think ...... forget it.
Back to Top
thepits View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: 09-July-2003
Location: far far away
Status: Offline
Points: 10000473 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-May-2007 at 22:22
Originally posted by Jeff Spangle Jeff Spangle wrote:

AGM tomorrow.
Whose AGM?

Originally posted by Jeff Spangle Jeff Spangle wrote:

ANY ONE GOING? ?
Why?

Originally posted by Jeff Spangle Jeff Spangle wrote:

Hello, is any one there?
No


Originally posted by Jeff Spangle Jeff Spangle wrote:

I've asked on the "other" forum, but I might as well p@ss in the wind. Does any one actually care about this club?
Not a lot, what club's that?
Cats know your every thought.

But don't care.
Back to Top
Nigel View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: 09-November-2002
Status: Offline
Points: 6941 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-May-2007 at 21:57

What club is that ?

WE don't belong to any club, or represent one. ( and with old "slim" at the helm, its likely to stay that way)
Best Wishes

Nigel

Back to Top
Jeff Spangle View Drop Down
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Avatar

Joined: 03-July-2003
Location: United Kingdom
Status: Offline
Points: 135 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-May-2007 at 20:46
AGM tomorrow.

ANY ONE GOING?

Hello, is any one there?


I've asked on the "other" forum, but I might as well p@ss in the wind. Does any one actually care about this club?
Back to Top
Jeff Spangle View Drop Down
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Bavarian-Board Contributor
Avatar

Joined: 03-July-2003
Location: United Kingdom
Status: Offline
Points: 135 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-May-2007 at 10:41
<bump>

Just a reminder, the AGM in in 9 days time.
Back to Top
Nigel View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: 09-November-2002
Status: Offline
Points: 6941 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08-April-2007 at 22:56
I'm not, I'd guess Killian, Rhys & Howard may also give it a miss
Best Wishes

Nigel

Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  <12345>
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down



This page was generated in 0.148 seconds.