BMW Car Club of America worth it?

jsoltan · 01-21-2010, 06:48 PM

I have been a member since I can't remember and enjoy the HPDE's every summer. My daughter went through the Street Survival Program last spring and I also have bought or leased 6 cars through BMW Credit and have enjoyed the $$$$ back by being a member. I highly recommend the Club to one and all.

Bulldog 6 · 02-28-2010, 04:33 PM

A member from the Richmond, VA Chapter sent me (I am overseas right now) about 30 magazines most of which are Roundel. I am excited to join when I get Stateside. Quality magazine and even better members!

HoustonScott · 03-02-2010, 08:39 PM

Just got my $500 check for the purchase of the my 335d. Nice. Thread closed...

HS

vgame64 · 03-02-2010, 10:15 PM

100% worth it.

Montoya · 03-02-2010, 10:41 PM

I am about to get our second rebate- $1000 for an X5.

Not to mention my daughter is going to the Street Survival course here in Portland.

Worth it, how about essential??

ChrisV · 03-03-2010, 10:56 AM

yeah, I've saved more money on parts than the membership cost me. Just the 20% off when I bought a new battery for the 7 series was more savings than the membership cost.

Yeah, often online parts can cost less, butt6hen there's shipping and waiting for the part to get here (and extra cost to get it overnight if you need it). Having the discount at the dealer and being able to have the part in hand right there is great.

And then there's the club events, like the DIYs and Socials, tours, etc. Yeah, defintiely worth the money.

Technic · 03-03-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog 6

I noticed a few E90post members have joined BMWCCA. Is it worth the $$$? What benefits do y'all use the most? The Roundel magazine and the local meets seem cool. Thoughts or comments?

In the last 15 years as a member I have received $2500 in rebates from the Club... I think that it pays to be a member.

m_thompson · 03-03-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Technic

In the last 15 years as a member I have received $2500 in rebates from the Club... I think that it pays to be a member.

I got a car worth $29,500 and $1,000 in rebates from the BMWCCA. That should cover the cost of the dues for a very long time.

dhoggm3 · 03-03-2010, 04:22 PM

$500 discount on a CPO M car pays for a lot of years of membership.

stratplaya06 · 03-03-2010, 04:41 PM

Everyone in my family is a member through their add-on plan. Discounts on parts, not to mention having the cca sticker in the window reminding you of what you are part of is worth it completely.

BMWCCA NCC members FTW

GregTheStig · 03-04-2010, 04:40 PM

I love being in the club. Right now my particular chapter hasn't hosted very many events lately, but I get to meet a lot of fellow enthusiasts. I never thought I'd get the chance to join a car club and I'm thrilled to be in one. BMWCCA is worth it. Roundel is great, too. I also love sporting my BMWCCA sticker on my rear window.... makes you feel proud to be in what I believe is one of the greatest car clubs around.

M3 Adjuster · 03-12-2010, 09:38 AM

Membership is worth it for the Roundel magazine alone... and of course the discounts for purchasing new vehicles can literally pay you for your membership as others have mentioned... So even if you are not geographically located near your chapter these are two huge benefits.

Discounts on parts at local dealers or at advertisers in the Roundel also are nice.,

Hopefully you are located near your chapter's geographical center, but if not, it may be worth a drive... I joined the Hoosier chapter in 1993 and drove one hour each way to Indianapolis for chapter events. Easily worth it! I am currently in the DFW area of Texas and we have club members that drive two to as much as five hours for some of our driving events like our autocrosses and our driver's education events.

For those that move often or are moving to a new area, being a club member and attending events in your new area are an instant way to make new friends in a new city!

I am WAY beyond biased, as I just recently became a LIFETIME member and I am also our chapter president... It's sorta ridiculous that I waited 17 years to pop for the lifetime membership... If you are a current member and have been for a few years, check out the extended membership rates, and for those that get rebates, maybe give back your give-back towards future give backs...

Mark Williams
Lone Star Chapter President, Chief Instructor, Autocross committee member

03BeastCharmer · 03-12-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Mark Williams
Lone Star Chapter President, Chief Instructor, Autocross committee member

Will you be making the trek to O-fest? You can join up with the Houston Road Monkeys

Satch says we're not too crazy....

Lifetime member also.

M3 Adjuster · 03-12-2010, 03:19 PM

Absolutely I will be at Road America... Should be my 4th Ofest in a row (Fort Worth 2007, Watkins Glen 2008, and Atlanta 2009) and sixth overall.

I will make sure that our chapter folks now of the Road monkey route planning, but I will be trailering my race car, so I will be taking the direct route

M_Six · 03-12-2010, 03:43 PM

I've received two $500 checks for buying CPO vehicles and at least that much in savings due to 10% discount on parts and labor at the dealer.

In short, hell yes it's worth it.

M3 Adjuster · 10-24-2011, 07:17 PM

my lifetime membership just paid off.. got my $500 rebate for my 1M..

Bee turbo 335 · 10-26-2011, 09:50 AM

How do I become a member ?

Superspeed · 10-26-2011, 10:12 AM

Let me first say that I don't know anything about club life in the US, what a membership includes, or whether this is a comercial or an idealistic organisation

But from my point of view, being member of an enthusiasts club is nothing you expect to pay off in dollars, pounds or euros. It pays off in joy, sharing a common interest, meetings, trips etc.
Or am I naive

01-21-2010, 06:48 PM	#23
jsoltan Private 6 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe, 13 328i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	I have been a member since I can't remember and enjoy the HPDE's every summer. My daughter went through the Street Survival Program last spring and I also have bought or leased 6 cars through BMW Credit and have enjoyed the $$$$ back by being a member. I highly recommend the Club to one and all.
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02-28-2010, 04:33 PM	#24
Bulldog 6 The Logistician 73 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2022 230i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i E90 [0.00]	A member from the Richmond, VA Chapter sent me (I am overseas right now) about 30 magazines most of which are Roundel. I am excited to join when I get Stateside. Quality magazine and even better members!
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03-02-2010, 08:39 PM	#25
HoustonScott Lieutenant 25 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	Just got my $500 check for the purchase of the my 335d. Nice. Thread closed... HS
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03-02-2010, 10:15 PM	#26
vgame64 Colonel 143 Rep 2,479 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	100% worth it. __________________ Car:2008 E90 335i \| BSM \| ZPP \| ZSP \| 6AT Paddles \| Black Leather \| Dark Burl Walnut \| Heated Seats Mods: (All OEM) \| BMW Performance CF Splitters \| BMW Blackline Taillights \| BMW Rear Deck Spoiler \| BMW Performance Auto Shift Knob and Alcantara Boot \| BMW Black Dakota Leather Split Folding Armrest \| BMW Euro Fog Light Switch \| BMW Style 193M Wheels \| BMW Performance Gloss Black Kidney Grills \| BMW Front Clear Bra \| BMW Performance Steering Wheel (non-elec)
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03-02-2010, 10:41 PM	#27
Montoya Lieutenant 53 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2015 GT3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	I am about to get our second rebate- $1000 for an X5. Not to mention my daughter is going to the Street Survival course here in Portland. Worth it, how about essential?? __________________ '08 E92 IB, Gone '10 GT3 now in my garage! '10 X5 3.5D '12 E91 Xi Wagon MT sports package
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03-03-2010, 10:56 AM	#28
ChrisV 7er 9 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 1998 BMW 740iL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pikesville, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 740iL [6.00]	yeah, I've saved more money on parts than the membership cost me. Just the 20% off when I bought a new battery for the 7 series was more savings than the membership cost. Yeah, often online parts can cost less, butt6hen there's shipping and waiting for the part to get here (and extra cost to get it overnight if you need it). Having the discount at the dealer and being able to have the part in hand right there is great. And then there's the club events, like the DIYs and Socials, tours, etc. Yeah, defintiely worth the money. __________________ 1998 740iL
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03-03-2010, 04:22 PM	#31
dhoggm3 Major 271 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: 850i C, Gated R8 5.2, E63 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	$500 discount on a CPO M car pays for a lot of years of membership. __________________ M850i Vert with RaceChip E46 M3, Euro Headers, Rasp Pipe, Kassel Tune Alpina B8, zero performance mods
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03-03-2010, 04:41 PM	#32
stratplaya06 Captain 47 Rep 967 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335xi-SOLD 5.0 Miata Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (10)	Everyone in my family is a member through their add-on plan. Discounts on parts, not to mention having the cca sticker in the window reminding you of what you are part of is worth it completely. BMWCCA NCC members FTW __________________ \| PROcede Rev3 \| Vishnu Meth \| DCI \| BMW Perf. Exhaust \| AR Coated/Catless \| CP-E FMIC \| Quaife \|
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03-04-2010, 04:40 PM	#33
GregTheStig derp 51 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: a Tuk Tuk Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	I love being in the club. Right now my particular chapter hasn't hosted very many events lately, but I get to meet a lot of fellow enthusiasts. I never thought I'd get the chance to join a car club and I'm thrilled to be in one. BMWCCA is worth it. Roundel is great, too. I also love sporting my BMWCCA sticker on my rear window.... makes you feel proud to be in what I believe is one of the greatest car clubs around. __________________
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03-12-2010, 09:38 AM	#34
M3 Adjuster Banned 7914 Rep 11,785 Posts Drives: 1M, X1 M Sport, E46 325ic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx iTrader: (0)	Membership is worth it for the Roundel magazine alone... and of course the discounts for purchasing new vehicles can literally pay you for your membership as others have mentioned... So even if you are not geographically located near your chapter these are two huge benefits. Discounts on parts at local dealers or at advertisers in the Roundel also are nice., Hopefully you are located near your chapter's geographical center, but if not, it may be worth a drive... I joined the Hoosier chapter in 1993 and drove one hour each way to Indianapolis for chapter events. Easily worth it! I am currently in the DFW area of Texas and we have club members that drive two to as much as five hours for some of our driving events like our autocrosses and our driver's education events. For those that move often or are moving to a new area, being a club member and attending events in your new area are an instant way to make new friends in a new city! I am WAY beyond biased, as I just recently became a LIFETIME member and I am also our chapter president... It's sorta ridiculous that I waited 17 years to pop for the lifetime membership... If you are a current member and have been for a few years, check out the extended membership rates, and for those that get rebates, maybe give back your give-back towards future give backs... Mark Williams Lone Star Chapter President, Chief Instructor, Autocross committee member Last edited by M3 Adjuster; 03-12-2010 at 09:49 AM..
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03-12-2010, 03:19 PM	#36
M3 Adjuster Banned 7914 Rep 11,785 Posts Drives: 1M, X1 M Sport, E46 325ic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx iTrader: (0)	Absolutely I will be at Road America... Should be my 4th Ofest in a row (Fort Worth 2007, Watkins Glen 2008, and Atlanta 2009) and sixth overall. I will make sure that our chapter folks now of the Road monkey route planning, but I will be trailering my race car, so I will be taking the direct route
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03-12-2010, 03:43 PM	#37
M_Six Free Thinker 19311 Rep 7,550 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	I've received two $500 checks for buying CPO vehicles and at least that much in savings due to 10% discount on parts and labor at the dealer. In short, hell yes it's worth it. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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10-24-2011, 07:17 PM	#38
M3 Adjuster Banned 7914 Rep 11,785 Posts Drives: 1M, X1 M Sport, E46 325ic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx iTrader: (0)	my lifetime membership just paid off.. got my $500 rebate for my 1M..
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10-26-2011, 09:50 AM	#39
Bee turbo 335 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi alpine white coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bronx ny iTrader: (0)	How do I become a member ?
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10-26-2011, 10:12 AM	#40
Superspeed Captain 62 Rep 859 Posts Drives: 640i, 120d, Cooper S Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oslo, Norway iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Mini Cooper S [0.00] 2012 BMW 120d F20 [0.00] 2012 BMW 640i F12 [0.00]	Let me first say that I don't know anything about club life in the US, what a membership includes, or whether this is a comercial or an idealistic organisation But from my point of view, being member of an enthusiasts club is nothing you expect to pay off in dollars, pounds or euros. It pays off in joy, sharing a common interest, meetings, trips etc. Or am I naive __________________ "Never a boring car" Some X'es: BMW Z3 2.8, DeTomaso Pantera, Porsche 928s, BMW 732i, BMW 323i, BMW 2002
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