CSL 15th anniversary - Munich trip ?

[alexk]

hi folks

Next year it's going to be the 15th anniversary of the M3 CSL.
I think it would be great to organize another Munich trip which should be combined with a track event (possibly Hockenheim).

[select]

Great Idea. Would love to take part :thumbs:

Hockenheim on the other hand though, will probably ruin my brakes :bigcry:
Salzburgring is actually closer to Munich. Just Saying :hahaha:

[Alx]

Great idea!

I'm in!

[monkeycsl]

I'm up for this one.

[glendog74]

Sounds interesting :smokin:

[Trawler]

Sounds interesting :smokin:

+1

Salzburgring didn't happen on the 10th anniversary due to not enough takers.

[select]

+1

Salzburgring didn't happen on the 10th anniversary due to not enough takers.

A shame its a more interesting track than Hockenheim, but im not picky.

[alexk]

A shame its a more interesting track than Hockenheim, but im not picky.

Opinions differ ;)

[Chappers]

1200 miles round trip x how many CSLs? This is going to cost £1mil in depreciation alone, unless we can literally get ALL csls to go along or have someone clock them all when we get back to Folkestone :hahaha:

[GregorFuk]

Could tip me over 100k miles :bigcry:

[Chappers]

Sounds dangerous to me, that's more than a lot of people on here have ever driven their car since they've owned it! Won't someone think of the c̶h̶i̶l̶d̶r̶e̶n̶ seat bolster wear?!?!

[monkeycsl]

We could tow each other
csl train!!
And no not a man train.:bigcry:

[knoxville]

Date dependant, interested!

[select]

We could tow each other
csl train!!
And no not a man train.:bigcry:

:hahaha:

[shimmy]

We could tow each other
csl train!!
And no not a man train.:bigcry:

Im out then.....last time I got to share with NorthernJim as my prize :bigcry:

[Yanto]

Im out then.....last time I got to share with NorthernJim as my prize :bigcry:

Wow...you forgot about the romantic night in fawlty towers already ?

Are M2s allowed ?

[monkeycsl]

Wow...you forgot about the romantic night in fawlty towers already ?

Are M2s allowed ?

In a word NO:whistle:

[peetee]

Howdy CSL forum members

First post here ! Fantastic forum and a wealth of knowledge available here on the M3 CSL

Currently sat at a S Bahn platform on route back to the UK from Munich. Fantastic city! Finding another reason to come back and visit this place. Already member of another M3 forum

If you can handle an OEM 05 E46 M3 Convertible joining, I'd be happy to accompany you all :supz:

[Yanto]

Howdy CSL forum members

First post here ! Fantastic forum and a wealth of knowledge available here on the M3 CSL

Currently sat at a S Bahn platform on route back to the UK from Munich. Fantastic city! Finding another reason to come back and visit this place. Already member of another M3 forum

If you can handle an OEM 05 E46 M3 Convertible joining, I'd be happy to accompany you all :supz:

More the merrier...have your guard up though, there's some characters on here that'll take advantage of an unsuspecting participant....

[plumber vic]

1200 miles round trip x how many CSLs? This is going to cost £1mil in depreciation alone, unless we can literally get ALL csls to go along or have someone clock them all when we get back to Folkestone :hahaha:

Can you put price on good times and memories 💨💨💨💨

[glendog74]

Howdy CSL forum members

First post here ! Fantastic forum and a wealth of knowledge available here on the M3 CSL

Currently sat at a S Bahn platform on route back to the UK from Munich. Fantastic city! Finding another reason to come back and visit this place. Already member of another M3 forum

If you can handle an OEM 05 E46 M3 Convertible joining, I'd be happy to accompany you all :supz:

Welcome peetee :thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

I would be up for it as long as track day involved this time :thumbs:

[peetee]

More the merrier...have your guard up though, there's some characters on here that'll take advantage of an unsuspecting participant....


:smt023

[peetee]

Welcome peetee :thumbs:



Cheers bud :smt023

[Chappers]

I would be up for it as long as track day involved this time :thumbs:

Or this route looks good to me...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4187/33613432773_fdc068149e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TdiCun)
Route via Black Forest (https://flic.kr/p/TdiCun) by David Chapman (https://www.flickr.com/photos/154177148@N06/), on Flickr

[Leo]

I'm in for the Munich part if no other dates I might have collide.

[Alx]

Hello,

Is anything planned?

[Chappers]

Good question. This forum seems to have died an absolute death.

[Mike R]

Good question. This forum seems to have died an absolute death.

A lot of people seem to be scared of using their cars now that the values are north of £50k :gayfight:

[Olive]

This last point need to considered for my side :birdman:

I am interested, even if, regarding the road, I can only meet you in Munich !:banghead:

[alexk]

I hope I can give an update in 2 weeks from now.

That is if BMW is replying to me.

[select]

Very nice alex. :thumbs: I am curious what you have planned with BMW?

[Alx]

Great, thank you Alex!

[Chappers]

Perhaps we'll all be there for the M2 CSL launch...:thumbs:

[Mark CSL]

I would be up for this if i can come along in the M2 :whistle:

I will get my coat :hahaha:

[s.mac]

Super Bayern :bigcry::hahaha:

I’m not sure what happened to them shoes :clown:

[AlexGTT]

Super Bayern :bigcry::hahaha:

I’m not sure what happened to them shoes :clown:

:hahaha: I'm only going if Steve climbs that statue again and Bayern are playing at home! :beer:;)

[s.mac]

:hahaha: great night :thumbs:
We do have a laugh when we get a pass out :hahaha:

Trying to get the buzz back with the csl so would think about a trip, otherwise I might send it to Aus

[AlexGTT]

Need a small driving trip this year. Missing it badly.

You do love Aus Steve. Planning on more time there or even a move?

[s.mac]

Too old to move Alex 🤕 they won’t have me.....

As long as Tom lives there we will be visiting, it’s his turn to come here next time. Although I would be happier going there. Bathurst is on the tick list ....

CSL s are doing good money over there and I always told Tom it was his car, so it’s an option as I don’t use it :bigcry:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

:hahaha: I'm only going if Steve climbs that statue again and Bayern are playing at home! :beer:;)

:thumbs:

[Marcopolo33]

Any idea of possible date for the 15th anniversary trip, if its possibly going ahead?

[AlexGTT]

Too old to move Alex 🤕 they won’t have me.....

As long as Tom lives there we will be visiting, it’s his turn to come here next time. Although I would be happier going there. Bathurst is on the tick list ....

CSL s are doing good money over there and I always told Tom it was his car, so it’s an option as I don’t use it :bigcry:

Oh........I thought it was a minimum size thing? :hahaha:

Bathurst looks fun. Like an Aussie Daytona or Indy. :beer:

[s1csl]

Super Bayern :bigcry::hahaha:

I’m not sure what happened to them shoes :clown:

I have them, the ransom note is in the post Steve, + they make me look 2 foot taller

[s1csl]

Will keep a eye on this, if I have a euro trip this year it will be this one

[CraigMillwardCroft]

I have them, the ransom note is in the post Steve, + they make me look 2 foot taller

:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

[GregorFuk]

Any idea of possible date for the 15th anniversary trip, if its possibly going ahead?

This. Kind of hard to commit if there is no info on the timing. Even a window of a couple of months would be of help.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

This. Kind of hard to commit if there is no info on the timing. Even a window of a couple of months would be of help.

Last time the trip was end of May, Good times :thumbs:

[Marcopolo33]

Yeah, any kind of guidance would be good. If not than, maybe we just need to pick a date and se if theres more willing to join. Cant plan a trip in March or April for May.....


Last time the trip was end of May, Good times :thumbs:

[Yanto]

Bunch of whingers looking for guidance......who's stepping up to take some ownership then ? :blalalala:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Bunch of whingers looking for guidance......who's stepping up to take some ownership then ? :blalalala:

You could get your Mrs to do it :whistle:

[Chappers]

It looked like AlexK was doing something? And an update on his part is due in about a week?

[s.mac]

I have them, the ransom note is in the post Steve, + they make me look 2 foot taller

:hahaha:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Who has the wig and outfit then :thumbs:

[s.mac]

I’ve got a new one for the next trip 😎

[peetee]

Lol this thread has been revived

I’ll be up for this .. I’ve got a non CSL though

[Paulgreatheadcsl]

When is this happing? Cost etc

[alexk]

hi all,

I am waiting for some feedback from BMW.
After I get a response, I will share some information.

[s1csl]

Who has the wig and outfit then :thumbs:
The tranny who was standing next to him at the bar :smt055

[CraigMillwardCroft]

The tranny who was standing next to him at the bar :smt055

Need to see photo so we can identify the culprit :thumbs:

[Levente]

good idea . im in :beer:

[alexk]

I just sent a third reminder to BMW as the 'relevant department' never reaches out to me.

If they don't come back to me by Wednesday, we can consider this topic closed.
I don't know if there is an issue with my nationality :smt108 .
In any case, BMW does not seem to be excited that a group of BMW enthusiasts with a special BMW car want to meet in their headquarters.

[Marcopolo33]

Maybe I shall drop them an email, as they dont know my nationality :finga:

I just sent a third reminder to BMW as the 'relevant department' never reaches out to me.

If they don't come back to me by Wednesday, we can consider this topic closed.
I don't know if there is an issue with my nationality :smt108 .
In any case, BMW does not seem to be excited that a group of BMW enthusiasts with a special BMW car want to meet in their headquarters.

[alexk]

Maybe I shall drop them an email, as they dont know my nationality :finga:

Knock yourself out :thumbs:

[Yanto]

I just sent a third reminder to BMW as the 'relevant department' never reaches out to me.

If they don't come back to me by Wednesday, we can consider this topic closed.
I don't know if there is an issue with my nationality :smt108 .
In any case, BMW does not seem to be excited that a group of BMW enthusiasts with a special BMW car want to meet in their headquarters.

Real shame Alex, but good on you for persisting :thumbs:

[select]

Its a real shame if that turns out to be the case and just goes to show how much BMW cares.

But i don't know why you say its because of your nationality, unless you are of North Korean origin its unlikely that it has anything to do with it. :hahaha:

But thank you for trying alex, much appreciated.:thumbs:

[ZKMI]

Who arranged the ten year anniversary event?:smokin:

[Trawler]

Alex, thanks for trying.

Just a thought, but maybe we should plan for cesil's 20th birthday. I still plan to have her then.

[Trawler]

Who arranged the ten year anniversary event?:smokin:

If we tell you, we will have to kill you :hahaha:

[alexk]

Someone from BMW emailed me back apologizing for the delay - he has been sick.
He promised to reach out to me as soon as he is back at work.

I will keep you updated.

[GregorFuk]

Sounds promising

[Marcopolo33]

Hi, Alex

Any news on dates? Or have You got an rough idea when it would aprroximately be>?

Someone from BMW emailed me back apologizing for the delay - he has been sick.
He promised to reach out to me as soon as he is back at work.

I will keep you updated.

[select]

Yes i would be very happy if you can give us a rough estimation. I.e. which month? Thank you for your efforts :thumbs:

[alexk]

hi all

I am afraid I don't have positive news.
I was not able to discuss with the responsible person as he has initially been sick.
After me chasing via email, he called me one day out of the blue while I was in the middle of a meeting.
I explained I cannot speak and I asked him to arrange a slot to speak.
I felt he found it bizarre that I could not speak (?).
He did not get back to me via email, I tried to call him], no answer.
Then after a couple of emails I arranged a slot to speak over the phone today.
The person did not call and after I emailed asking why he has not called me, he said he was busy in another meeting.

I am stopping today this attempt as I don't have the time to be ignored for several months by the BMW Group.
It is my personal opinion and experience that BMW is not interested in the fanatics of the brand.

If someone wants to give it a try, please do so.

[monkeycsl]

Just arrange it without bmw and have 100 plus csl's rock up at a meeting point somewhere near some decent roads and see how that fairs.
Maybe get some YouTube guys to join in and do a video diary.

[alexk]

Just arrange it without bmw and have 100 plus csl's rock up at a meeting point somewhere near some decent roads and see how that fairs.
Maybe get some YouTube guys to join in and do a video diary.

Nice idea - it would make sense to meet at a track ;)

[ZKMI]

Just arrange it without bmw and have 100 plus csl's rock up at a meeting point somewhere near some decent roads and see how that fairs.
Maybe get some YouTube guys to join in and do a video diary.

:supz:

[select]

Mh thats unfortunate. I was very looking forward to it :bigcry:
I can try to ask them on my behalf. However i don't posess any insider contacts. So maybe someone else here can step up? Don't we have someone working for a BMW Dealership here?

@alexk mind sending me the details which guy you have had contact with?

[glendog74]

I have to admit that I am losing the love for BMW. They are way too mainstream and volume sales oriented nowadays.

[CraigMillwardCroft]

I have to admit that I am losing the love for BMW. They are way too mainstream and volume sales oriented nowadays.

+1 :thumbs:

[Alx]

I have to admit that I am losing the love for BMW. They are way too mainstream and volume sales oriented nowadays.
Same here, I am really disappointed with what the brand has become...

[select]

So, guys what is the plan? Shall i contact BMW on behalf of CSLRegister or do we have other plans now?
For me meeting at the BMW Welt would be have been nice as ive not been there yet, but if nothing works out we can of course meet somewhere else too

[Marcopolo33]

Hello, guys

Seems like time runs and we are getting nowhere here!
So what I want to ask is, how many of us (at this moment) would be up for a meeting and drive somewhere in central Europe ( Possibly visiting BMW in Munich). Can try to see if we can get a trackday as well.

If BMW doesnt respond, I can try to make a plan for a meeting/trip. I am
based in Scotland but want to have a trip in Europe!
Can You please comment if You would be up for it and where are You based. So we can see the who is where and plan things. Maybe if Bmw doesnt care we could get in touch with some tracks in case some of them would fancy some publicity with 30CSL turning up on their ground.

Let me know Your thoughts

Regards, Maris

[select]

Maris, im very happy to see that you are trying to organize something.
I would definitely be interested.

Im starting a list to make it easier to see ;)


Marcopolo33 - Scotland
select - Germany

[BMW UK]

Hello Everyone and thanks for your enthusiasm.
Here at BMW UK there are lots of E46 CSL fans and as many of you know, we have a cherished one on our press fleet.
We'd like to see if we can help you get in touch with BMW Welt to mark the 15 year anniversary. We're not in a position to make any promises, but we'll certainly ask the question and do our best to get something arranged. Early indications from our contacts in Munich sound promising but it's important for us to notify them early as the events calendar fills-up fast. In the meantime please start thinking about dates and attendee numbers, as this will help us.
If the OP is the nominated organiser, please get in touch via private message. (Note: We won't be checking this regularly, so get in touch with us in the normal way - via bmw.co.uk/contactus - for anything unrelated to this).
We hope we can help you celebrate.
All the best
BMW UK

[Mike R]

Hello Everyone and thanks for your enthusiasm.
Here at BMW UK there are lots of E46 CSL fans and as many of you know, we have a cherished one on our press fleet.
We'd like to see if we can help you get in touch with BMW Welt to mark the 15 year anniversary. We're not in a position to make any promises, but we'll certainly ask the question and do our best to get something arranged. Early indications from our contacts in Munich sound promising but it's important for us to notify them early as the events calendar fills-up fast. In the meantime please start thinking about dates and attendee numbers, as this will help us.
If the OP is the nominated organiser, please get in touch via private message. (Note: We won't be checking this regularly, so get in touch with us in the normal way - via bmw.co.uk/contactus - for anything unrelated to this).
We hope we can help you celebrate.
All the best
BMW UK

At last - someone out in BMW land likes us :hahaha:

[ZKMI]

Great news.

[Nico*]

Hello guys,

I just talked to the responsible person for Communications and Social Media at the BMW Welt.

He would help us if we would like to organize a meeting at BMW Welt.
He would reserve the area in front of BMW Welt. He is still trying to find a contact person of M GmbH.

We have to give him a date proposal and he would check the availability.

There are still many days free in august. Whether Monday, Tuesday, ... Saturday, Sunday does not matter.

We should have scheduled the event at least 4 weeks in advance. Better 6 weeks before.

He would be happy if the meeting took place here in munich, but he can not do a film about it, because the content would be the same as the 10 year old meeting.

Now we need a few more suggestions as to when it would suit us. How do we do this?

Greetings from munich
Nico

[select]

Im very happy to see BMW UK being registered here and trying to help us, if this is really a genuine account from BMW UK and not somebody fooling around :hahaha:

@Nico Why do you specifically say august? Are there no availiable days in july or june?

[Nico*]

Im very happy to see BMW UK being registered here and trying to help us, if this is really a genuine account from BMW UK and not somebody fooling around :hahaha:

@Nico Why do you specifically say august? Are there no availiable days in july or june?


There are also days available in may, june, july but here are holidays and not much events in the Welt.
On 28 july BMW Welt is closed the whole weekend.

in April are the "M Days" but there is the area in front of the Welt closed.
Pergaps we could find another place for example BMW Classic.

[alexk]

I find very interesting that all of a sudden BMW seems to be interested but the responsible person from BMW had ignored me.

Sorry - I am out - do not have time to be ignored by BMW.
Whoever is interested to continue the discussion with the BMW folks, please knock yourselves out.

[NZ_M3]

@BMW AG

My thoughts - a tour of this place for the CSL owners


https://youtu.be/ruNyGf9f_MM

[steveH]

Hi.
For those interested in a trip we went last December and have the contact details for both the official 'tour plus the private classic collection and their archives.

Please drop me a pm a with contact details and we can share the info which may help your plans for a trip accelerate :-)

Steve H
on behalf of BMWCC

[Chappers]

I find very interesting that all of a sudden BMW seems to be interested but the responsible person from BMW had ignored me.

Sorry - I am out - do not have time to be ignored by BMW.
Whoever is interested to continue the discussion with the BMW folks, please knock yourselves out.

Hi Alex,

I understand you're annoyed but if BMW are reaching out to you please don't let the trail go cold simply out of spite for one rude employee, there's a lot of people here who perhaps didn't own a CSL last time this happened for the 10 year anniversary, couldn't make it for whatever reason or just would like to get out and meet some fellow owners since it seems barely any get driven any more.

I don't know what to suggest, I'm unbelievably busy with work from now until the end of May so I'm not sure what I could do but if you could PM me some details maybe I could make a phone call or two...

[select]

@BMW AG

My thoughts - a tour of this place for the CSL owners


https://youtu.be/ruNyGf9f_MM

Yes, please :smt055

[alexk]

Hi Alex,

I understand you're annoyed but if BMW are reaching out to you please don't let the trail go cold simply out of spite for one rude employee, there's a lot of people here who perhaps didn't own a CSL last time this happened for the 10 year anniversary, couldn't make it for whatever reason or just would like to get out and meet some fellow owners since it seems barely any get driven any more.

I don't know what to suggest, I'm unbelievably busy with work from now until the end of May so I'm not sure what I could do but if you could PM me some details maybe I could make a phone call or two...

I sent you a PM.

[Stumpy]

Hi guys,
Sorry haven't been around much lately. What's all this?!

When is this happening? Have tried to follow the thread but seems not yet to be confirmed?

[Chappers]

It's not happening at the moment, I emailed the guy Alex spoke to and after about a week he's just replied to give me the email address of someone else. I think if BMW had been planning something one of us would have known by now.

I'll let you know if anything transpires.

[alexk]

It's not happening at the moment, I emailed the guy Alex spoke to and after about a week he's just replied to give me the email address of someone else. I think if BMW had been planning something one of us would have known by now.

I'll let you know if anything transpires.

Good luck ;)

[Yanto]

Give it up.

Let's do a long weekend stopover, beers and track day in the UK in June / July.

:thumbs:

[Chappers]

Let's gatecrash the M-Power Garage in Nurburg.

[alexk]

Hello Everyone and thanks for your enthusiasm.
Here at BMW UK there are lots of E46 CSL fans and as many of you know, we have a cherished one on our press fleet.
We'd like to see if we can help you get in touch with BMW Welt to mark the 15 year anniversary. We're not in a position to make any promises, but we'll certainly ask the question and do our best to get something arranged. Early indications from our contacts in Munich sound promising but it's important for us to notify them early as the events calendar fills-up fast. In the meantime please start thinking about dates and attendee numbers, as this will help us.
If the OP is the nominated organiser, please get in touch via private message. (Note: We won't be checking this regularly, so get in touch with us in the normal way - via bmw.co.uk/contactus - for anything unrelated to this).
We hope we can help you celebrate.
All the best
BMW UK

At last - someone out in BMW land likes us :hahaha:

Hello guys,

I just talked to the responsible person for Communications and Social Media at the BMW Welt.

He would help us if we would like to organize a meeting at BMW Welt.
He would reserve the area in front of BMW Welt. He is still trying to find a contact person of M GmbH.

We have to give him a date proposal and he would check the availability.

There are still many days free in august. Whether Monday, Tuesday, ... Saturday, Sunday does not matter.

We should have scheduled the event at least 4 weeks in advance. Better 6 weeks before.

He would be happy if the meeting took place here in munich, but he can not do a film about it, because the content would be the same as the 10 year old meeting.

Now we need a few more suggestions as to when it would suit us. How do we do this?

Greetings from munich
Nico


Considering the above, all I have to say is :hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

Thank you BMW for the treatment to owners of one of the most special BMW M cars !

[Trawler]

Give it up.

Let's do a long weekend stopover, beers and track day in the UK in June / July.

:thumbs:

+1. Need some dates as there is always summer hols with the boss to consider.

Hopefully we can start planning something for the 20th anniversary. Maybe Roland will be able to help

[C5L]

I would love to go to this. I missed out the last time and it would give me a great reason to bring the car back on road, i miss it too much.:supz:

[alexk]

Well BMW is still contacting us :thumbs:

[Chappers]

yep, went all silent for me too. They just ain't care.

[Chad]

Just like any other big organisation, don’t care Unless they think it will affect the bank balance , do your own service work ,spend cash elsewhere , use as much free warranty , ha ha ha but I’ve done this for 12 years..:thumbs:

[Monkey]

Just like any other big organisation, don’t care Unless they think it will affect the bank balance , do your own service work ,spend cash elsewhere , use as much free warranty , ha ha ha but I’ve done this for 12 years..:thumbs:

I'm not sure that's too accurate or fair on BMW, Chad. Had you attended the 10 year anniversary trip you would have seen that BMW went far and above where they needed to.
The time, effort and expense they put into making us all feel welcome was, I thought, absolutely incredible given they didn't really gain anything from it. A tour of the Welt, access to the museum, M division with presentation, took us all out for lunch, brilliant day.

I'm sure in 5 years time the 20th anniversary would be celebrated in a similar manner (Just my opinion!).

[Chad]

I'm not sure that's too accurate or fair on BMW, Chad. Had you attended the 10 year anniversary trip you would have seen that BMW went far and above where they needed to.
The time, effort and expense they put into making us all feel welcome was, I thought, absolutely incredible given they didn't really gain anything from it. A tour of the Welt, access to the museum, M division with presentation, took us all out for lunch, brilliant day.

I'm sure in 5 years time the 20th anniversary would be celebrated in a similar manner (Just my opinion!). talking in general terms James, If you feel your being Ignored or taken for a cash cow ,take your hard earned income elsewhere :whistle:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

I'm not sure that's too accurate or fair on BMW, Chad. Had you attended the 10 year anniversary trip you would have seen that BMW went far and above where they needed to.
The time, effort and expense they put into making us all feel welcome was, I thought, absolutely incredible given they didn't really gain anything from it. A tour of the Welt, access to the museum, M division with presentation, took us all out for lunch, brilliant day.

I'm sure in 5 years time the 20th anniversary would be celebrated in a similar manner (Just my opinion!).

They did look after us very well :thumbs:

[Chad]

They did look after us very well :thumbs:

So they should when you buy 2 m cars and many thousands on parts , :whistle: personally I’ve never been offered a days driving a new range of m cars , unlike after buying C class and getting full day driving full range amg’s, properly fed and watered,at posh hotel golf course in Cheshire,

[Trawler]

We where properly looked after by BMW on the 10th anniversary. :thumbs:

Had a free half day at J Palmer from our local dealer & they let me take out a M5 on my own for a decent time.
Not used them for a few years as the mechanic moved on so I can't complain about not being looked after.

[alexk]

given they didn't really gain anything from it

Yes... after all we are not clients and we didn't pay a lot of money for purchasing and maintaining these cars.
Are you taking the piss mate ? Because I have been trying for half a year to organize something and BMW has ignored me epically. I only have 3 M cars, so not important for the franchise.

[Yanto]

BMW went above and beyond for the 10th and they should be applauded for that. We had a great time.

Personally, I bought the car for the car. I know how much it costs, how much it'll be to run and the enjoyment I derive from it. I don't expect to receive any special favours from BMW, particularly on a 15 year old car, but if they come, then fine.

Big hand to the guys on this thread for trying to pursue this with BMW. I think it'd be great to repeat 2013 (with or without BMW contribution !) but seriously, you shouldn't be that surprised they're not jumping on this and scrambling to host us ! Not everyone wears the same rose tinted specs....even the manufacturer!

[CraigMillwardCroft]

BMW went above and beyond for the 10th and they should be applauded for that. We had a great time.

Personally, I bought the car for the car. I know how much it costs, how much it'll be to run and the enjoyment I derive from it. I don't expect to receive any special favours from BMW, particularly on a 15 year old car, but if they come, then fine.

Big hand to the guys on this thread for trying to pursue this with BMW. I think it'd be great to repeat 2013 (with or without BMW contribution !) but seriously, you shouldn't be that surprised they're not jumping on this and scrambling to host us ! Not everyone wears the same rose tinted specs....even the manufacturer!
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