How many people belong to BMW CCA?

[JohnM]

I belong, mostly for the Roundel.

[uxoman]

My current membership started in Mar 1989 (BMWCCA #78139). I first joined in 1986 but my membership lapsed while I went overseas. Colorado has a very active club with a something for everyone. I used to be quite active but now that that I travel for a living, not so much. I have no plans to cancel and will continue to support the club.

[02Nut]

I'm a CCA member since 1998.

Although it does seem like the CCA is focused on newer cars, I've met a lot of good people through the CCA and I am often surprised how many members still own '02s, E9 Coupes, etc.

Over the years, I've gotten involved with my Chapter (LA/OC) and I regularly take part in events sponsored by other CA chapters. As others have posted, getting involved in your local & regional chapters will help shape the club into something you will enjoy.

[photog02]

I joined with my first BMW ('76 2002) back in the mid-1990s, dropped after a few years, and rejoined a few years ago. I find that the club really struggles for relevance to people like me. I have little interest in any new BMWs, I am not going to get involved in Club Racing, and (as so many others have pointed out) internet forums like this and e46fanatics provide all the information I need to support wrenching. Further compounding things, I live in an area with a lack of any real local chapter activity. In effect, I am paying $48/year for a magazine. While I still have another year or two before my current membership term is up, I am having some difficulty justifying another renewal.

[FB73tii]

Nineteen years with BMW CCA now. When I was a kid I wanted to race cars but thought it was too expensive to learn from places like Skip Barber. For the first 10 years of 2002 ownership I did not know about the club. Then I read the Roundel at H&B in Berkeley, found out I could do a driver school for $100 a day, and signed up with Golden Gate. The 1-day driving clinic (safety school) I did before hitting the track was the best $30 I ever spent.

Over the years I was Chapter President (Boston), autocross chair, and then an instructor. I enjoy the tech section of the Roundel and the occasional vintage coverage. Back in the old days I looked to the Roundel want ads for 2002 parts, now it is the 2002FAQ and a number of vendors I have gotten to know.

My involvement now is only through HPDE's, and I have gotten to know a lot of great people, both within CCA and in the greater driving enthusiast community. I am glad the 2002 FAQ is such a great resource. I was on the early 2002 mailing lists, but at some point they devolved into flame wars and I dropped off for about 10 years. Glad to see that now we have mainly positive discourse among knowledgeable and interested '02ers.

--Fred '69GT3 and '74tii

[ClayW]

I've been a member for a year or so, but I've owned 2002s and 1600s since 2000. I read the Roundel and Der Bayerische, but I have yet to use my BMWCCA card for discounts or attend a single event.

[jgerock]

"cleaning the car" to me means spitting on the birdshit and wiping it off

Thanks for this Rob.. I parked the tii outside 2 weeks ago while attending a car show. When I returned to the car, a large bird dropping was dead center on the deck lid. I had some paper towels in the trunk but no water. I did the exact same thing.

Caught you at the drags in NC from Marshall's car.

[adawil2002]

Been a member since June 1989 when I bought a 2002 in college. Joined for the car, stayed for the people. A majority of the friends I have are through BMW CCA and my involvement. I'm currently the President of the Pine Tree Chapter which is Maine.

In fact this forum has only increased my involvement in the CCA

Nothing better than meeting fellow forum members at The Vintage in NC, The Vintage at Saratoga, Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, Lime Rock Vintage Fall Festival, Bavarian Autosport Show & Shine or any of the other Vintage friendly events.

I write about my adventures in Vern and or Athena for our newsletter. Several people from our chapter have attended events just to see the well traveled 2002Tii and 3.0CSi they've read about.

[adawil2002]

Caught you at the drags in NC from Marshall's car.

Jim,

That's the legendary Hawthorne Inn parking lot, just before the tour to the drag strip.

[jgerock]

Jim,

That's the legendary Hawthorne Inn parking lot, just before the tour to the drag strip.

OOPS - you are correct Andrew. Thought I snapped that pic later in the morning at the track.