New Member POLL/Questions

[Nyc Dito]

here ya go...

1. When i purchased my E39 M5 in 2008, i asked around and was told of this forum by a friend.
2. i Recently re-joined (lost all old info from 2008) due to the purchase of the E38.
3. not really lurking, just gathering info and asking questions (most were already asked/answered)
4.most answers were posted, the E38 is an old car, most issues have been covered.

Great Forum, very mature, and look forward to my own contributions.

[DallasBimmer1]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
Google.
2. Why did you decide to join?
Seemed interesting.
3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
Just lurked for a while. I can't post anything with pic.s yet due to forum rules.
4. If you "lurked", Why?

[DallasBimmer1]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
Google.
2. Why did you decide to join?
Seemed interesting.
3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
Just lurked for a while. I can't post anything with pic.s yet due to forum rules.
4. If you "lurked", Why?

[benberry]

1. Googling car issues.
2. Finally decided to start contributing to the knowledge base.
3. Lurked until very recently
4. Must've been a lack of self confidence lol

[Lumpy CBR1100XX]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
2. Why did you decide to join?
3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?

1. Found bimmer forums from a link on the uk 7 series forum
2. I decided to join to ask about a heating issue. Generally I join and get involved with forums of cars and bikes I own.
3. Active right away. See answer 2.
4. No lurking and certainly not short in confidence. I administrate various other forums too.

[Krillian]

1. I google it a few years ago.

2. Becuse i want to share pic and info about my rides

3. active right away.

[Farshad75]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

Google search

2. Why did you decide to join?

lack of knowledge and also members here(E38) are much more mature than other forums, much more helpful instead of cat fights or trying to show off their rides (usually happens in 3series forum)lol

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?

- I try to be an active poster; I guess I'm doing well... But yes, I do watch too (if that make sense, haha...).

[NSR]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

A buddy owns a 3 Series and a 5 Series. He suggested this place.

2. Why did you decide to join?

I am considering a 2000/01 740i Sport.

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?

I read for a day or two, then signed up. I will likely lurk for a while - at least until I make a decision on a car.

4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?

I have nothing worthwhile to contribute...yet.

[Carlosthepicker]

i actually ,just got a couple month ago a bmw 750il 1989 is my first car other than a volvo v70 wagon family car that i am can't touch coz is just a family car so i bough the car for 500 bucks knowing it was gonna need some money ,the car has a few problems and just look around in google and found this site after a few hours and look around again like the people stories and the peoples efforts to help bmw lovers with the will of fixing the cars without being screw by f dealerships so i really liked the site and hope i can help people too if anybody ever needs it i will help with my experience

so far i learned from this site and done

spark plugs , oil filters , all brakes fixed resistor from dash upper pan gasket , stereo code, and trying to get a pentosin leak fixed .


cheers and thanks everyone

[DUo Maxx]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

(A1)1 day after I bought my 7 series I hopped online to find a proper forum for support and just so happened to come across this lovely place.

2. Why did you decide to join?

(A2)I've been lurking the threads on and off about 2 months, after wanting to join in on the convos and ask questions I just decided to join.

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?

(A3)I just joined today and this is my second post so yeah i guess lol.

4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?

(A4) I just wanted to see how the people on this forum was. Alot of times you come across forums where all the people are know it all douches. But this place turned out to be great.

[mmawolverine]

1. i learned out bimmerforums from the senior members of another bmw forum
2. i wanted to make more bmw friends would like to meet more local area member especially
3. nope why lurk when you can listen and butt into other folks conversions

[BCR]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
I was searching around looking for information on the 7 series and stumbled upon the forum.


2. Why did you decide to join?
After reading several posts on the forum I was very impressed with the camaraderie, the willingness to provide information and advice, and the general knowledge of the forum. After I acquired a 740iLP, I knew that I needed a good resource for help and information so I joined immediately

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
I lurked around for a while.

4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?
I lurked around for a bit because I was trying to educate myself on the common issues of the 7 series and to a gain a deeper understanding of BMW maintenance and modifications. I saw that most everyone on the forum was very helpful and understanding of the less educated folks asking questions, which was very refreshing. Also, since I did not have a lot to offer in terms of advice and instruction I did not feel technologically capable to offer much to the conversations. But I am slowly becoming more involved and look forward to offering help where I can when I gain some more knowledge. I am looking forward to contributing to the community.

[rthammar]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
Google search typing E38 forum.
2. Why did you decide to join?
What to show off my BMW CAR.
3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
I want to post right away with my picture and link but I can not share my project picture due to forum rules.

[timotaio]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
Google searched a question about bimmers and ended up here
2. Why did you decide to join?
I'm hoping to get a used 740i 1998 for my first car, I want to learn to take care of it and be a good owner. I'm hoping to get it in a week or so...
3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
This is my first post, I lurked for a day or so hahahaha
4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?
I was so immersed into the conversations people were having and learning so much I didn't think of posting :p

[BLITZKRI3G]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
Kyle Anderson!

2. Why did you decide to join?
To get more information and maybe some help with my 7.

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
Lurked around for a bit.

4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?

Wasn't sure if I was going to buy another car just yet, not enough time, etc.

Story: I've dealt with "American" cars and wanted to venture into something more interesting and, well, designed with more elegance. Needless to say I don't like interiors made of cheap plastic or shoddy engineering. I have built up an LS1 Firebird, plenty of DIY on suspension, engine, clutch, electrical, etc etc. It's a hobby.

I just bought a 1997 740i, engine is out of a 99 car. All of the pixels are missing in the OBC display and trans went out last week I am suspecting an electrical problem the way it is behaving but have yet to really look into it as I have no time due to pharmacy school. I'll post a thread on it tomorrow when I get some time to investigate and take pictures.

[tonezz]

new 740i owner. been into vw on vortex for years, now moved on to bmw. need many answers and info on these cars and this forum looks like the right place to start!!
thanks

[bimmernuwb]

There have been lots of new members join in the last month or so.

Im curious and have a few questions. (Im a curious guy)

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

google

2. Why did you decide to join?

been droped into bmws and now im addicted

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?

active the moment i signed up, but lurked well before i joined

4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?

learning the forum to see if it was layout out decent, could use some work compared to other forums that i am part of, like for each series have separate categories if you look on crownvic.net, each generation has its own bank of sub categories

i made the effort cause now that i own a bimmer, and am now knee deep in the world of the bimmer, i want to chat with people who i can learn things from, make friends and bring my own mix and style to this cool place

[alanm96ss]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
Google

2. Why did you decide to join?
Want to know more about my new car (1982 E23) and want to interact with others that know about these cars.

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while? Just signed up a few minutes ago and now writing this post.

4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?
Didn't lurk, ready to jump in feet first.

[MehmetUsta]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
searched google a number of times for problems and mostly ended up here
2. Why did you decide to join?
I finally got my dream E38 750i so i thought that after 2 years now would be a good time
3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
I lurked around for about 1,5 years.
4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?
at that time i had a e39 528i but it wasnt anything special, now with my 750 things are different, i want to give it the best care possible so i decided to join now. And since i couldnt add anything of significance to the conversation i just sat there watching and reading other more experienced people talk.

[KenR740]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
I did a Google search for a BMW forum when I was considering purchasing an E38.

2. Why did you decide to join?
I bought the car.

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
lurk and watch

4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?
I'm new to the car and new to BMW. I'm definitely not technically advanced enough to get involved in most conversations. This is a very welcoming environment and I will contribute more as I learn more.

[tonezz]

new bmw 740il owner, been into vws for years on the vortex and new of this site for a long time, once in a while id check it out to whats up in the bmw world, now im in it deep, 740il with loads of stuff to repair so ill need all the advice i can get!!

[Zdad]

I know I have beena member longer than 6mo, but need more posts so that I can put some pictures up! Hope this is ok.

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

Wonderful Google

2. Why did you decide to join?

I liked the tone of everyone here.

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?

Lurked around for purchasing info & then joined after buying a Z

4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?

Everyone was super helpful!

[wympee]

I'm a car dealer /colloctor, became aware of your forum through internet investigation I would say, joined right away as I needed a part for a new addition to my collection a 1985 745i sweet car one owner euro car 94k out of an estate sale and a cherry, may or may not sell it, nice group keep up the great work, thanks. may have found my part hope I can return the favor in the future. How can I post pictures of my car, can't figure out how to attach photos?

[sango]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
google!

2. Why did you decide to join?
Cause i'm a BMW fanatic and i want to share experience and learn more than i already know from my own experience and swedish BMW forums.

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
I've been reading some threads for a couple years but it was when i got my E32 i became a member.

4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation?
I found some info that was helpful regarding the highline model, "shogun" really knows his highline..

[Chuyd]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com? Googled "745 and 750 forums"

2. Why did you decide to join? Why not! Seems like a great group sharing a common passion.

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while? Lurked for a bit. Have been off and on since purchasing my first 7 series. That died off up until I just got a F01 recently

4. If you "lurked", Why? Were we forthcoming in our help? Or did you feel perhaps not technically advanced enough to be involved in a conversation? Appreciated everyone's help, thought I might as well join at some point!