New Member POLL/Questions

[wags70ss]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com? GOOGLE SEARCH

2. Why did you decide to join? I NEED HELP!

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while? YES I NEED HELP NOW!

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? NO ONE HAS HELPED ME YET!

[Sexy740IL]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
i recently bought a car from a current member on here. amschnellsten to be exact

2. Why did you decide to join?
the reason why i joined is because i am new to the BMW scene. i was also told by amschnellsten that this site helps alot when needed. and i couldnt say no to a forum that will help me down the road when needed...

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while? i was a active poster. no need to just watch when u join a forum. atleast that is how i look at things.

[Kudagra]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

HE53 posted pictures...and I joined to see em.


2. Why did you decide to join?

See above.



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

Lurked for almost 6 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?

I didnt have a dog in this hunt...and I like to listen before saying anything.

[martialartsdrum]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

Surfing and searching for information.

2. Why did you decide to join?

Looks like an active forum with experienced people.

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

I lurked 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?

I wanted to get the "tone" of the forum. Is it wrench friendly, driver friendly, etc.

[E38BimmerUK]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

I googled the forums and here I am a new member.

2.Why did you decide to join?

I bought E38 couple of months ago and there is not much literature or repair manual about this particular car specially my one which is 728iL. I did use other forums and I know that members are not only knowledgable but also friendly so thats why I joined this forum.

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

An active poster sraight away as Ive got a slight problem with my car

[SiV6Si]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com? search Google for 7 Series forums

2. Why did you decide to join? found the info i wanted an the answers seemed to be from very helpful members

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while? No i was Active right away with a post in the wrong section :s

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? Never lurked

[JHluthier]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?: Google, searching for info on my e32

2. Why did you decide to join?: easier to search the forums/lots of expert on my new e32 740iL

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?: lurked for a day or 2

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?: only lurked until I needed info that wasn't readily apparent.

[bimmergirl93304]

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

2. Why did you decide to join?
I had been doing reseach and finally bought a 96 740 il (fixer uppper)

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
Just joined today after lurking for a few weeks. I've found that the personalities here are pretty laid back.

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 haven't had a chance to interact with anyone here yet, but i'm pretty sure that I'll receive good technical advice. I am a german car mechanic (VW, Audi) and eager to learn about BMW's. I'm of german heritage and have a natural love for german cars. I'm glad I made this 740 my first real car.

Monica.

[ZAG 7er]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
Kept stumbling upon it when i was hunting for my first BMW

2. Why did you decide to join?
I wanted a place to discuss my car and get advice as i go along with the restoration project

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
Joined today, i havnt lurked much but i have stumbled upon quite a few bimmerforums threads during my BMW google searches.

[bigboi7]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
From a friend of mine who also got me into BMW's

2. Why did you decide to join?
to be a part of a great community of car enthusiast and to learn more about some of the best built cars.

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
i lurked before i joined. when i did research i would go to the 7 series forum for info.

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 felt like is was finally time to join. Bryan (ICEMANbhe) had been telling me to join for awhile, and i really liked the forum. The 7 series guys seemed very helpful.

[V12750IL]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
Googled Bimmer Forums checked out a few and settled on this site because of the level of experience and camaraderie of the members.

2. Why did you decide to join?
To gain knowledge and understand my new "7" better.

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
I "lurked" 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?
Well having only delt with American cars in the past I didn't feel I had much to offer as, but have many questions, some which have already been answered thanks to this forum!!

[jmilcarek]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

google

2. Why did you decide to join?

like to DIY things on my cars

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

tend to lurk for advice

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?

have found what i needed in past posts so i haven't need to start many threads..

If you would be so kind as to reply, I would like to hear from you as OUR goal is to make this the BEST forum.

I would like to extend this to any member less than 6 months old.

I ask these silly questions for a reason. Anybody can google and find BFC and get free information without joining. I want know why you took the extra effort and joined.


Ill start with my story:
Had a very hard to diagnose electrical problem on my car. I googled for help. Found this site. I liked the format and the way help was presented.
I lurked around a bit, and saw that the people were cool and it seemed like every problem got solved. I started posting to help others. My kinda place. Still here.[/QUOTE]

[Aurvandill]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com? It seemed to show up in every google search I did regarding my 98 750iL

2. Why did you decide to join? I bought my 750 at a Department of Revenue auction and it had some minor problems I was able to solve using information I found on these forums, so I thought I would join to see if there is anyway I can contribute. Though I will admit I am a gear head, most of my experience is with Chevy trucks and my 85 Mercedes 300D (I know, wrong forum, but it is a great car, try not to hate me overmuch...)

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while? I joined not long ago, and this is my first 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?
I don't know, don't really have much to add at this point, I do hope that will change

[gpouch]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?
Google search found it to be the most comprehensive website

2. Why did you decide to join?
I was given a 94 740i by a friend who had parked the car due to reoccurring steering issues .it was difficult to get answers if your not a member

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

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?
Most of my question could be answered by other posts.As a member of the Mye28 forum ,membership does have its privileges.

[bmmer7]

I came to know this forum google searching the issues i had with my car.Almost every time this forums was there and i kinda liked that people are active here in comparison with other forums.I decided to join cuz i needed ppl's opinion(lots of them).I posted right away since my car had tons of issues and didnt find all of them in previous posts.

[OC JACKAL]

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?

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?

If you would be so kind as to reply, I would like to hear from you as OUR goal is to make this the BEST forum.

I would like to extend this to any member less than 6 months old.

I ask these silly questions for a reason. Anybody can google and find BFC and get free information without joining. I want know why you took the extra effort and joined.


Ill start with my story:
Had a very hard to diagnose electrical problem on my car. I googled for help. Found this site. I liked the format and the way help was presented.
I lurked around a bit, and saw that the people were cool and it seemed like every problem got solved. I started posting to help others. My kinda place. Still here.

1. I did a google search for BMW Forum and this one looked the best!
2. This forum was the most informative and there is a section for E32's
3. I lurked for a bit, mainly because I hate signing up for stuff I am not sure I was going to use. And second, I didn't know if I was going to get all kinds of junk email if I signed up... So far so good though :-)
4. I joined because in order to post I had to join, I really like how the members try to answer questions. It is actually very helpful. One thing I was bummed about is I went from an STI forum and they had a tremendous DIY Section. This forums DIY is very minimal compared to IWST.com even some simple things that can be used for any make and model car are on the STI website. If this site could somehow increase the DIY section it would be totally awesome

[BrianL]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

Through google whilst searching for help.

2. Why did you decide to join?

The search results pointed me to someones specific problem and the information given was specific and thorough so I wanted to get involved in that 'expert' circle with my own problem!

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

Active right away, I lurked as a non-member until I realised this was the place to vent my problems

Hope I have helped you with this, as your members have helped me! keep up the good work

[TheDrip]

1. From a buddy who bought the car that convinced me I would like a bmw
2. I join the biggest forum I can find for everything I do
3. I posted within minutes of joining
4. If you're going to lurk, you might as well just google everything.

[Sparemaker279]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

Google Search

2. Why did you decide to join?
Was looking at buying a 7 Series and wanted to do research first.

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while?
Lurked for a while, until I made the purchase. (Still kinda lurking now)

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 am starting from scratch with knowledge of BMW's. This forum seemed to have a lot to search and DIY Guides. (Most of the guides have been helpful, although I am still getting the hang of the search functions)

Figured I would do all the reading I could to get as familiar with the cars as I can.

[johnfurda]

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

2. Why did you decide to join?
I want to learn as much as i can on working on my car

3. Were you an active poster right away or did you "lurk" around and watch for a while? this is my first post and iv been a member for 3min. so i guess not but we will see.

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? if i "lurk" its because i dont know much about working on cars. but ill probably be asking lots of questions.

johnfurda

[RJG01]

Google and some 745li research

[jfrancis3]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

Google search

2. Why did you decide to join?

Great answers to a wide range of topics by many knowledgeable members. (and, it’s free)

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

I’ve lurked and found the answers I needed, therefore there hasn’t been a need.

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?

Same answer as #3: I’ve always found the answers I needed, so far.

[Nick Wood]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

Well, I'm Dutch and see Edwin is also a member here, I was searching for more info on programming on the internet. Through a German forum I was referred to this site.

2. Why did you decide to join?

I just wanted to help out, my first post was giving somebody from Germany a link to the German files on my homepage

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

Let's put it this way ... I'v known this forum from the time I started to search for an E38, read many things about it and it sure helped me to make my decision in buying one.

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?

It's not that, I just never felt the need to join until I saw some posts which I had an answer to

If you would be so kind as to reply, I would like to hear from you as OUR goal is to make this the BEST forum.

This forum is great, but I don't know if it's the best, yet the odds are pointing your way. Never seen a forum which has so many models covered. On top of that it's up-to-date, also the latest models appear here.
I would like to extend this to any member less than 6 months old.

I ask these silly questions for a reason. Anybody can google and find BFC and get free information without joining. I want know why you took the extra effort and joined.

Yeah, well there you go, I downloaded some files from this forum which were posted by other members, It's only fair I share my "knowledge" with those who need it, like myself.

So I wouldn't be a jerk, and I do not drive a Merc but pay my due's off...

Based on a Gene Pitney song.. ( to be found all over youtube )

If I didn't have a dime, and I didn't take the time to play the jukebox...

Allright, here is the link, just remember my words while listning !

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr3ZnlbVh60[/ame]

[dmogie]

I was considering purchasing an E32 "just for grins" and used GOOGLE to see what I would be getting into. This site had the clearest information.
I purchased the E32, so I joined to be connected.
I am lurking until something comes up that I cannot find already posted.

[melomaniac]

1. How did you learn of BimmerForums.com?

not sure if I remember exactly, but I was searching for cars for sale and information about them, and the forum is one of the things I bookmarked

2. Why did you decide to join?

once I bought the car, I felt I should participate and learn

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

lurked for a while (before and after the purchase) but decided to speak up occasionally

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?

mostly the threads already contain the info I was looking for; it was to show pix and to be able to buy from members that I signed up