BMW Magazine ... why?

ipilcher · 02-03-2015, 07:29 PM

This is probably USA-specific, but there isn't a general USA forum, so ...

Does anyone actually read this thing? If so why? Seriously, why?

ZilberGrau ZHP · 02-03-2015, 07:59 PM

I have some- its brand marketing for sure but some features are pretty cool. I just don't like that they quit sending it to me- Ive only bought 5 new BMWs (me and the wife) over the past 10 years. I get it from my stealership

smithf80 · 02-03-2015, 08:05 PM

It's decent and it makes me feels super cool!!!

F32Fleet · 02-03-2015, 08:16 PM

I usually just thumb through it these days.

ZilberGrau ZHP · 02-03-2015, 08:26 PM

I will say that it partly worked on me when it had a feature of a Mineral Gray 435 feature with one in Los Angeles when they introduced it and I really liked the look of the car and eventually bought- kinda confirmed and "enabled" my decision- marketing win. But some of the features are kinda Euro cross-eyed.

WilliCO · 02-03-2015, 08:35 PM

The photography is excellent, and they're sending it to me free. Why complain.

Michael Schott · 02-03-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WillInDenver

The photography is excellent, and they're sending it to me free. Why complain.

This. It's more of a lifestyle magazine for the typical BMW owner. Not the enthusiast.

pazzo · 02-03-2015, 09:18 PM

I liked/read the article on the Continental Sportscar Challenge. That's it though.

joewalton · 02-03-2015, 09:32 PM

It goes on the coffee table and impresses the neighborhood MILF's that the wife unknowingly invites into my trap.

ZilberGrau ZHP · 02-03-2015, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by joewalton

It goes on the coffee table and impresses the neighborhood MILF's that the wife unknowingly invites into my trap.

nice

2014_335i · 02-03-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ipilcher

This is probably USA-specific, but there isn't a general USA forum, so ...

Does anyone actually read this thing? If so why? Seriously, why?

No - went straight to the trash bin.

wolves · 02-03-2015, 11:01 PM

I thumb through it for the pictures and usually single interesting article.

Fronzdan · 02-03-2015, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by joewalton

It goes on the coffee table and impresses the neighborhood MILF's that the wife unknowingly invites into my trap.

Best use of the magazine ever.

alphapunk2 · 02-03-2015, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by joewalton

It goes on the coffee table and impresses the neighborhood MILF's that the wife unknowingly invites into my trap.

nice. i will try that

ji99lypuff · 02-03-2015, 11:29 PM

Haha send me something useful and not more marketing/advertising please.

F32Fleet · 02-04-2015, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by joewalton

It goes on the coffee table and impresses the neighborhood MILF's that the wife unknowingly invites into my trap.

LOL. Oh boy.

tex2670 · 02-04-2015, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ipilcher

This is probably USA-specific, but there isn't a general USA forum, so ...

Does anyone actually read this thing? If so why? Seriously, why?

I used to get one of these from Lexus. Total propaganda--after a year or 2, they moved it on line. The masses must like it.

Vervain · 02-04-2015, 07:49 AM

This is not usa specific afaik.

But I actually enjoy it. The lifestyle comment above is spot on

fecurtis · 02-04-2015, 07:55 AM

The photography is excellent.

Other than that, I see it as a catalog for watch ads.

ZilberGrau ZHP · 02-04-2015, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

The photography is excellent.

Other than that, I see it as a catalog for watch ads.

LOL true - but since Im a watch collector I like the ads!

DC X3M40i · 02-04-2015, 10:05 AM

read the article on the F30 with M performance parts, etc... but that was about it. Reminds me of one of those magazines that you get on an airplane. Mostly advertisements, etc..
quickly placed into the recycling pile

Steelers6891 · 02-04-2015, 10:19 AM

Howcome i dont get this?!?

02-03-2015, 07:29 PM	#1
ipilcher Captain 435 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Compensation Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: North Texas, USA iTrader: (0)	BMW Magazine ... why? This is probably USA-specific, but there isn't a general USA forum, so ... Does anyone actually read this thing? If so why? Seriously, why?
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ZilberGrau ZHP Captain 177 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 435GC MGray, 330 ZHP (Wifes), Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	I will say that it partly worked on me when it had a feature of a Mineral Gray 435 feature with one in Los Angeles when they introduced it and I really liked the look of the car and eventually bought- kinda confirmed and "enabled" my decision- marketing win. But some of the features are kinda Euro cross-eyed.
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wolves Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I thumb through it for the pictures and usually single interesting article.
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fecurtis Banned 3262 Rep 6,299 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0)	The photography is excellent. Other than that, I see it as a catalog for watch ads.
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