About to walk into my first local BMW club meeting.

MGT81 · 09-11-2013, 08:16 PM

I'm kinda nervous about this. Hope they're cool and not a bunch of rich dicks. They're probably just a bunch of other guys who are just happy to get away from their wives and kids one night a week

Any of you guys members of your local BMW organizations?

edirtaynine · 09-11-2013, 08:17 PM

BMW club?? lol

Dark_Knight_335 · 09-11-2013, 08:23 PM

Not to be confused with local BMWCCA gatherings!

krhodes1 · 09-11-2013, 09:52 PM

Great group at our local BMWCCA chapter. We meet at a local BBQ joint once a month, club picks up a good chunk of dinner. Wide range of folks, men AND women. A couple of the women are more rabid than the men.

So go, have fun, no need to be nervous. I think you will find that they are a pretty down-to-earth bunch.

fun2drive · 09-11-2013, 09:57 PM

I have been a member a long time and the club meets are really to share the enjoyment of the marque. I have never experienced a snobbish attitude at the chapters I have been associated with both north and south.
Go enjoy yourself...

Datsik · 09-11-2013, 09:59 PM

Haha everyone in the BMWCCA here are in their 40-50s, not that it's a bad thing, but I'm 22 so we're at totally different stages in life. I wish there was a group of BMW owners here in their 20s.

MGT81 · 09-11-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

BMW club?? lol

Quality post. Thanks for your insight.

matty231 · 09-11-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MGT81

Quality post. Thanks for your insight.

+1, some people

Life has challenges, don't be nervous, just go to it and see how it is it'll probably be mint!

Smalls328i · 09-11-2013, 11:52 PM

Wish there was one in my area, have fun.

NemesisX · 09-12-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Datsik 335

Haha everyone in the BMWCCA here are in their 40-50s, not that it's a bad thing, but I'm 22 so we're at totally different stages in life. I wish there was a group of BMW owners here in their 20s.

We have one on our campus.

essex_lad · 09-12-2013, 12:12 AM

Iv gone to owner's club meets before with my previous cars and all I found it to be was a load of stuck up pricks thinking their better than you because their car's better. My 1st car was an mg zr and the owners club meets for them were great, such a laugh, everyone was included and around my age.

MGT81 · 09-12-2013, 12:25 AM

Ok here are my observations from tonight's meeting. I guess it was a general meeting but we really didnt talk about cars very much at all.

Here are the texts I sent my gf as the general meeting progressed:

• Well this must be the place. A bunch of bmws parked out front. It's hilarious because they all leave one space between each car. Just like I do.

• Holy fuck. These guys are OLD. like average age 60+. And rich. And all white. Except for one Asian dude.

• So so so much older. This is like a real club. With minutes and and agenda and stuff. Wow. I thought it was a retirement party or something

• They're talking about budgets and stuff.

• They have elections for their executives and stuff.

• This club IS their hobby. They're trying to book meeting rooms now.

• They have a constitution and stuff.

• A LOT of hearing aids in this crowd. Lots of golf shirts and slip on shoes too.

• Now discussing sponsors for their newsletter.

• It's starting to get more interesting.

• Hmmm...I didn't know that I got parts discount at both dealerships.

• Starting to get more interesting.

• Lots of nice cars here. Lots of Ms

• Ooh. Some tension over club issues. Ooh! Tension!

• One old guy just got told. By another old guy.

• He's not happy.

• The human drama is riveting!

• One guy just said "disc jockey". Instead of DJ

• They're now discussing how to properly promote the Christmas party.

• I feel like I'm on a condo board. They're discussing bylaws and stuff.

• They do organize some pretty cool events though.

MGT81 · 09-12-2013, 12:28 AM

So while it wasn't exactly what I thought it would be, it wasn't bad. They do plan some interesting and cool events though. Plus the parts discount is nice. But we barely talked about cars. It's very...structured. Plus I'm pretty sure I was the youngest person in the room by at least 10 years and I'm 32. Saw some sweet cars. E34 M5, E90 M3, 1M. Hopefully more cars next time.

edirtaynine · 09-12-2013, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGT81

Ok here are my observations from tonight's meeting. I guess it was a general meeting but we really didnt talk about cars very much at all.

Here are the texts I sent my gf as the general meeting progressed:

• Well this must be the place. A bunch of bmws parked out front. It's hilarious because they all leave one space between each car. Just like I do.

• Holy fuck. These guys are OLD. like average age 60+. And rich. And all white. Except for one Asian dude.

• So so so much older. This is like a real club. With minutes and and agenda and stuff. Wow. I thought it was a retirement party or something

• They're talking about budgets and stuff.

• They have elections for their executives and stuff.

• This club IS their hobby. They're trying to book meeting rooms now.

• They have a constitution and stuff.

• A LOT of hearing aids in this crowd. Lots of golf shirts and slip on shoes too.

• Now discussing sponsors for their newsletter.

• It's starting to get more interesting.

• Hmmm...I didn't know that I got parts discount at both dealerships.

• Starting to get more interesting.

• Lots of nice cars here. Lots of Ms

• Ooh. Some tension over club issues. Ooh! Tension!

• One old guy just got told. By another old guy.

• He's not happy.

• The human drama is riveting!

• One guy just said "disc jockey". Instead of DJ

• They're now discussing how to properly promote the Christmas party.

• I feel like I'm on a condo board. They're discussing bylaws and stuff.

• They do organize some pretty cool events though.

this is why i LOLd earlier.

Datsik · 09-12-2013, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NemesisX

We have one on our campus.

Yea I miss living in TX

apc3libras · 09-12-2013, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGT81

Ok here are my observations from tonight's meeting. I guess it was a general meeting but we really didnt talk about cars very much at all.

Here are the texts I sent my gf as the general meeting progressed:

Well this must be the place. A bunch of bmws parked out front. It's hilarious because they all leave one space between each car. Just like I do.

Holy fuck. These guys are OLD. like average age 60+. And rich. And all white. Except for one Asian dude.

So so so much older. This is like a real club. With minutes and and agenda and stuff. Wow. I thought it was a retirement party or something

They're talking about budgets and stuff.

They have elections for their executives and stuff.

This club IS their hobby. They're trying to book meeting rooms now.

They have a constitution and stuff.

A LOT of hearing aids in this crowd. Lots of golf shirts and slip on shoes too.

Now discussing sponsors for their newsletter.

It's starting to get more interesting.

Hmmm...I didn't know that I got parts discount at both dealerships.

Starting to get more interesting.

Lots of nice cars here. Lots of Ms

Ooh. Some tension over club issues. Ooh! Tension!

One old guy just got told. By another old guy.

He's not happy.

The human drama is riveting!

One guy just said "disc jockey". Instead of DJ

They're now discussing how to properly promote the Christmas party.

I feel like I'm on a condo board. They're discussing bylaws and stuff.

They do organize some pretty cool events though.

LMAO. I felt like I was there. Thanks for that.

MGT81 · 09-12-2013, 09:18 AM

I'm hoping that there will be a more diverse group for the club drive next weekend

Eagle1oh7 · 09-12-2013, 09:59 AM

I roll with EuroSunday and it's awesome to be around those people, plus that's how you start building your network too. Thinking about taking my buddy up on a BBK hook up next year.

MGT81 · 09-12-2013, 05:14 PM

Yeah. I'm just shocked that the average age demographic isn't a little....younger.

edirtaynine · 09-12-2013, 05:15 PM

and yall foos tried to clown me for loling. ahah whatever

914kid · 09-12-2013, 05:53 PM

Lol that would be so lame. I don't like those kind of meetings, everything is so formal. I even feel like meets are whatever unless you know the people personally.

"So I just installed coilovers"
"Damn bro, what tires shine is that?"

SLOWER · 09-12-2013, 07:22 PM

I love the minutes you kept!

09-11-2013, 08:16 PM	#1
MGT81 Lieutenant 101 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	About to walk into my first local BMW club meeting. I'm kinda nervous about this. Hope they're cool and not a bunch of rich dicks. They're probably just a bunch of other guys who are just happy to get away from their wives and kids one night a week Any of you guys members of your local BMW organizations?
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09-11-2013, 09:57 PM	#5
fun2drive BMWCCA 149159 38 Rep 847 Posts Drives: 13 128i Vert/ 14 JGC Diesel Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Panhandle iTrader: (1)	I have been a member a long time and the club meets are really to share the enjoyment of the marque. I have never experienced a snobbish attitude at the chapters I have been associated with both north and south. Go enjoy yourself...
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09-11-2013, 09:59 PM	#6
Datsik Lieutenant 22 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham iTrader: (3)	Haha everyone in the BMWCCA here are in their 40-50s, not that it's a bad thing, but I'm 22 so we're at totally different stages in life. I wish there was a group of BMW owners here in their 20s. __________________ 2011 Alpine White/Black E90 M3 Competition, Technology, Premium Sound, Cold Weather, Comfort
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09-12-2013, 12:12 AM	#11
essex_lad Banned 106 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E92 Msport N53 Stage 2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Iv gone to owner's club meets before with my previous cars and all I found it to be was a load of stuck up pricks thinking their better than you because their car's better. My 1st car was an mg zr and the owners club meets for them were great, such a laugh, everyone was included and around my age.
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09-12-2013, 12:25 AM	#12
MGT81 Lieutenant 101 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Ok here are my observations from tonight's meeting. I guess it was a general meeting but we really didnt talk about cars very much at all. Here are the texts I sent my gf as the general meeting progressed: • Well this must be the place. A bunch of bmws parked out front. It's hilarious because they all leave one space between each car. Just like I do. • Holy fuck. These guys are OLD. like average age 60+. And rich. And all white. Except for one Asian dude. • So so so much older. This is like a real club. With minutes and and agenda and stuff. Wow. I thought it was a retirement party or something • They're talking about budgets and stuff. • They have elections for their executives and stuff. • This club IS their hobby. They're trying to book meeting rooms now. • They have a constitution and stuff. • A LOT of hearing aids in this crowd. Lots of golf shirts and slip on shoes too. • Now discussing sponsors for their newsletter. • It's starting to get more interesting. • Hmmm...I didn't know that I got parts discount at both dealerships. • Starting to get more interesting. • Lots of nice cars here. Lots of Ms • Ooh. Some tension over club issues. Ooh! Tension! • One old guy just got told. By another old guy. • He's not happy. • The human drama is riveting! • One guy just said "disc jockey". Instead of DJ • They're now discussing how to properly promote the Christmas party. • I feel like I'm on a condo board. They're discussing bylaws and stuff. • They do organize some pretty cool events though.
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09-12-2013, 12:28 AM	#13
MGT81 Lieutenant 101 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	So while it wasn't exactly what I thought it would be, it wasn't bad. They do plan some interesting and cool events though. Plus the parts discount is nice. But we barely talked about cars. It's very...structured. Plus I'm pretty sure I was the youngest person in the room by at least 10 years and I'm 32. Saw some sweet cars. E34 M5, E90 M3, 1M. Hopefully more cars next time.
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MGT81 Lieutenant 101 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I'm hoping that there will be a more diverse group for the club drive next weekend
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09-12-2013, 09:59 AM	#18
Eagle1oh7 Lieutenant Colonel 287 Rep 1,710 Posts Drives: '11 328i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chula Vista CA iTrader: (0)	I roll with EuroSunday and it's awesome to be around those people, plus that's how you start building your network too. Thinking about taking my buddy up on a BBK hook up next year. __________________ DONE: Seibon CF Hood, M3 Rep, MSport rear w/DD CF Diffuser, M3 Rep Skirts, Seibon CSL trunklid, Forgestar F14 18s w/Michelin PSS, Eisenmann catback, AA Headers, BPC Stage 2, Charcoal Delete+revMotor+AFE Drop In filter FUTURE MODS: LED headlights, CF rooftop, M3 Suspension Conversion, Dinan CAI Mod
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09-12-2013, 05:14 PM	#19
MGT81 Lieutenant 101 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Yeah. I'm just shocked that the average age demographic isn't a little....younger.
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09-12-2013, 05:15 PM	#20
edirtaynine Major General 81 Rep 6,092 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	and yall foos tried to clown me for loling. ahah whatever __________________ e90post killed plastidip Just say no to painted stock wheels jm3as hooks it up
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09-12-2013, 05:53 PM	#21
914kid Banned 25 Rep 363 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pelham, NY iTrader: (1)	Lol that would be so lame. I don't like those kind of meetings, everything is so formal. I even feel like meets are whatever unless you know the people personally. "So I just installed coilovers" "Damn bro, what tires shine is that?"
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09-12-2013, 07:22 PM	#22
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