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Any BMW Car Club GB members?

Post by X Box » Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:51 pm

I have been a member in the past but didn't renew my membership a couple of years ago. Mainly as the magazine (I enjoy reading magazines) went, imho, downhill.

Just wondered if anyone was a member here?
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Re: Any BMW Car Club GB members?

Post by X5Sport » Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:52 pm

Was, but cancelled my renewal this year.  The forum for Xowners seems dead and the mag was OK but not worth the annual fee they now charge.

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Re: Any BMW Car Club GB members?

Post by X Box » Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:55 pm

So I've not missed much then!

I felt the mag was being driven (excuse the pun) by one or two members and articles I'd enjoyed (and even contributed to) were being pushed aside as those members felt it should be different - ie. running reports.

The other main benefit was the BMW dealer discount which my dealer started to give me out of loyalty anyway! Sometimes more than the club discount in fact.
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Post by snipez999 » Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:07 pm

I joined. Put my name down for the golf day but not even a reply was had
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Re: Any BMW Car Club GB members?

Post by Chief1409 » Tue Feb 12, 2013 5:15 pm

I'm a member but only really use it for the discounted parts.
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Re: Any BMW Car Club GB members?

Post by jaynana » Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:33 pm

sounds like some of u rcvd letters from bmw today :) i did - and was gonna ask u guys whehter its worthwhile joining.. i guess i got the answer thanks :)
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Re: Any BMW Car Club GB members?

Post by Lee4.8is » Tue Feb 12, 2013 10:37 pm

I was a member aswell but I didn't rate the magazine much so didn't renew...but I keep thinking I should join again as I do love the bmw brand  :)
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Re: Any BMW Car Club GB members?

Post by ChrisLux » Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:32 am

I've been a member since the late 80's and I think it's improved dramatically over last few years.
The magazine certainly has,it's has really good depth,and some interesting articles.
There has also been an improvement on 'offers' for members too.

As I'm living abroad,it's a bit difficult to comment too much on their meetings,however,I've been
to Gaydon for the last 8 years and always enjoyed it.
Also did the Duxford meeting a couple of times and also enjoyed it.

However,I will say that I normally go with my B8,so it's a bit different to taking the X5.Last year I
went with the X5 and I think there was only one other there!!
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Re: Any BMW Car Club GB members?

Post by X Box » Fri Feb 15, 2013 1:25 pm

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Hi Chris - you won't know me by this username but we have spoken loads in email years ago and even over the phone - in both our E39 530d days - I will pm you.
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