BMW CCA

Bighorns · 03-26-2013, 04:16 PM

Are there any BMW CCA members here? What are the pros and cons of this club?

jphughan · 03-26-2013, 04:28 PM

TONS of CCA members on here. You honestly can't go wrong given the cost. Several membership benefits by themselves would justify the membership cost. The quality of Roundel magazine is one. The $500-1000 rebate on a future BMW purchase as long as you've been a member in good standing for a year with no lapses is another; that pays the membership fee many times over even though you'd have to technically pay 2 years' worth of dues to have been a member for a full year at the time of purchase. And then many dealerships give 10-20% off parts and labor to CCA members.

And all that doesn't even take into account your local CCA chapter and its events. That varies greatly based on region, but for me the CCA chapter has become one of my most appreciated (and least expected) benefits of BMW ownership. There's a great community here and we get together for lots of varied, fun events and geek out about cars together.

Just sign up, you can't possibly regret it.

Carl64 · 03-26-2013, 04:29 PM

I know BMW NA (Northern Alberta) members get 10% off at the dealers around here. I believe that is pretty common.

They also offer a high performance driving school..

NGEE · 03-26-2013, 04:34 PM

At least in Maryland you can get specialty plates:

AddictedToBavarian · 03-26-2013, 05:03 PM

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At least in Maryland you can get specialty plates:

Wish NJ had this.

Bighorns · 03-26-2013, 05:07 PM

I see that they have a website. I'll check that out!

Karbon · 03-26-2013, 05:35 PM

I've been a member for almost 2 years now. Pretty good perks and discounts. The local chapters are fun if you can make the meets.

They also have a yearly raffle that's got 5000:1 odds to win a car. Last years grand prize was a brand new M5.

Best odds you can get for a prize like that imo.

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-26-2013, 06:26 PM

Proud CCA member 7 years and counting. Discounts alone are worthwhile, plus the excellent Roundel Magazine!

fun2drive · 03-26-2013, 06:44 PM

Mag is great discounts help a lot 10-15% off and I have twice received rebates from BMW NA thanks to the BMWCCA. If you are a member for a year and buy a CPO or new BMW you qualify for the rebate.
I have been a member for a long time and the mag is a lot like the forum they don't soft soap the manufacturer like they did when I was a member of PCA (Porsche).
I don't see a downside to being a member...

Dark_Knight_335 · 03-26-2013, 07:23 PM

Couldn't have said it better ^^

Db750 · 03-26-2013, 09:02 PM

I have only been a member for a few months, but I already saved $130 on my M6 clutch replacement (10% on labor). The magazine is very nice, and I have also begun to go to a few local meets.

ccraig13 · 03-26-2013, 10:13 PM

+1 membership is such a great value for all the discounts, club events and of course Roundel. I hear PA also has a custom plate. It's a bummer NJ doesn't

. Our club will be at NJ Moror Sports park in two weeks for an HPDE school. I can't wait!

fireline43 · 03-27-2013, 07:17 AM

Here in south Florida, the club isn't all that great. Mainly because there's another bmw club around that's more active, but not part of the CCA. The magazine is good, I haven't used a car purchase rebate yet either. The local dealerships don't give discounts to members either.

WULFFZA · 03-27-2013, 07:37 AM

I'd pay the membership fee for the Roundel mag alone.

Then there's the parts discounts, local chapter meetings, autocross, driving schools, teen driving schools

Annual Oktoberfest! I went to Oktoberfest last year at Mid Ohio, and am going this year in Monterey CA. I'll be driving Laguna Seca! And when not driving you can browse all the members sweet rides from vintage classics, to joy riding with the Performance School instructors in new M5s etc.

As mentioned, a Grand Prize of an M5, but more then one car is awarded. It depends how many tickets are sold. I think there were 3 or 4 cars last year.

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...-mid-ohio.html

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...m-roundel.html

KMEninety335 · 05-22-2013, 01:19 PM

As everyone here has already said. Definitely perks to being a member. Mag alone is a great piece of it. Discounts are sweet. Browse their website because all the perks are there. The only thing they don't have listed are the disadvantages of being a CCA member which I will tell you right now...There are none.

Cir14 · 05-22-2013, 02:55 PM

PM me your mailing address & i'll mail you last months issue if your on the fence and want to take a look @ the Roundel mag

M3 Esq · 05-22-2013, 03:07 PM

I've been a member for over 10 years. As others have pointed out, Roundel mag is worth the yearly dues alone.

There are many benefits, HPDEs, discounts on parts, rebates on cars. Plus you meet great people who are in to Bimmers. It's so worth it.

euser · 05-26-2013, 12:46 PM

I don't usually hear people mentioning car clubs other than BMWcca. Are many of you associated with car clubs in your local area?

Chime in of you are part of a local car club.

ssmith96 · 05-26-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by euser

I don't usually hear people mentioning car clubs other than BMWcca. Are many of you associated with car clubs in your local area?

Chime in of you are part of a local car club.

I"m not a part of one other then CCA but lots of states have their own, like we have NY Bimmers here in new york which seems to be a large group.

m_thompson · 05-26-2013, 02:33 PM

Benefits? I won a 325iS in the BMWCCA Oktoberfest raffle on a $25 ticket. We have received two loyalty rewards for $500 when we bought the 328xi and the 128i. Discounts on parts, technical support, the Roundel magazine. I would say that it is worthwhile.

ny325 · 05-26-2013, 05:45 PM

What's the difference between Bimmer magazine, and Roundel magazine? I have only heard good things about CCA. Thanks.

ken1137 · 05-26-2013, 06:16 PM

Member here...the benefits have been mentioned in the above posts. Totally worth it.

03-26-2013, 04:16 PM	#1
Bighorns bimmer newb 15 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hi Dez CA iTrader: (0)	BMW CCA Are there any BMW CCA members here? What are the pros and cons of this club?
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03-26-2013, 04:28 PM	#2
jphughan Brigadier General 594 Rep 4,488 Posts Drives: '16 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	TONS of CCA members on here. You honestly can't go wrong given the cost. Several membership benefits by themselves would justify the membership cost. The quality of Roundel magazine is one. The $500-1000 rebate on a future BMW purchase as long as you've been a member in good standing for a year with no lapses is another; that pays the membership fee many times over even though you'd have to technically pay 2 years' worth of dues to have been a member for a full year at the time of purchase. And then many dealerships give 10-20% off parts and labor to CCA members. And all that doesn't even take into account your local CCA chapter and its events. That varies greatly based on region, but for me the CCA chapter has become one of my most appreciated (and least expected) benefits of BMW ownership. There's a great community here and we get together for lots of varied, fun events and geek out about cars together. Just sign up, you can't possibly regret it. __________________ '16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up) Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015)
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03-26-2013, 04:29 PM	#3
Carl64 Private 0 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta iTrader: (1)	I know BMW NA (Northern Alberta) members get 10% off at the dealers around here. I believe that is pretty common. They also offer a high performance driving school..
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03-26-2013, 04:34 PM	#4
NGEE Fuck it dude, let's go bowling. 882 Rep 2,478 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	At least in Maryland you can get specialty plates:
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03-26-2013, 05:07 PM	#6
Bighorns bimmer newb 15 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hi Dez CA iTrader: (0)	I see that they have a website. I'll check that out!
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03-26-2013, 05:35 PM	#7
Karbon First Lieutenant 21 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (0)	I've been a member for almost 2 years now. Pretty good perks and discounts. The local chapters are fun if you can make the meets. They also have a yearly raffle that's got 5000:1 odds to win a car. Last years grand prize was a brand new M5. Best odds you can get for a prize like that imo. __________________ (SOLD)2010 Alpine White 335i - Sports Package, Premium Package, Navigation, Comfort Access 2016 Infiniti 3.0t Q50S
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03-26-2013, 06:26 PM	#8
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Proud CCA member 7 years and counting. Discounts alone are worthwhile, plus the excellent Roundel Magazine!
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03-26-2013, 06:44 PM	#9
fun2drive BMWCCA 149159 38 Rep 847 Posts Drives: 13 128i Vert/ 14 JGC Diesel Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Panhandle iTrader: (1)	Mag is great discounts help a lot 10-15% off and I have twice received rebates from BMW NA thanks to the BMWCCA. If you are a member for a year and buy a CPO or new BMW you qualify for the rebate. I have been a member for a long time and the mag is a lot like the forum they don't soft soap the manufacturer like they did when I was a member of PCA (Porsche). I don't see a downside to being a member...
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03-26-2013, 07:23 PM	#10
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Couldn't have said it better ^^
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03-26-2013, 09:02 PM	#11
Db750 Captain 278 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2014 991S & 2013 M3 CP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, KY iTrader: (1)	I have only been a member for a few months, but I already saved $130 on my M6 clutch replacement (10% on labor). The magazine is very nice, and I have also begun to go to a few local meets.
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03-26-2013, 10:13 PM	#12
ccraig13 Lieutenant 54 Rep 484 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	+1 membership is such a great value for all the discounts, club events and of course Roundel. I hear PA also has a custom plate. It's a bummer NJ doesn't . Our club will be at NJ Moror Sports park in two weeks for an HPDE school. I can't wait! __________________ 2007 328xi E92 6MT Jet Black/Coral Red \| Tracks: NJMP
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03-27-2013, 07:17 AM	#13
fireline43 Lieutenant 42 Rep 497 Posts Drives: 2013 Mercedes C250 Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Here in south Florida, the club isn't all that great. Mainly because there's another bmw club around that's more active, but not part of the CCA. The magazine is good, I haven't used a car purchase rebate yet either. The local dealerships don't give discounts to members either.
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03-27-2013, 07:37 AM	#14
WULFFZA Lieutenant 42 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2011 335i MSport / 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I'd pay the membership fee for the Roundel mag alone. Then there's the parts discounts, local chapter meetings, autocross, driving schools, teen driving schools Annual Oktoberfest! I went to Oktoberfest last year at Mid Ohio, and am going this year in Monterey CA. I'll be driving Laguna Seca! And when not driving you can browse all the members sweet rides from vintage classics, to joy riding with the Performance School instructors in new M5s etc. As mentioned, a Grand Prize of an M5, but more then one car is awarded. It depends how many tickets are sold. I think there were 3 or 4 cars last year. http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...-mid-ohio.html http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...m-roundel.html __________________ 2011 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT Alpine white - saddle brown 2012 E70 X5 35d Sport Activity - Alpine white - black 2005 Toyota 4Runner 4WD Sport Edition Silver
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05-22-2013, 01:19 PM	#15
KMEninety335 First Lieutenant 13 Rep 342 Posts Drives: E90 Monaco Blue 335i xdrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i xdriv ... [10.00]	As everyone here has already said. Definitely perks to being a member. Mag alone is a great piece of it. Discounts are sweet. Browse their website because all the perks are there. The only thing they don't have listed are the disadvantages of being a CCA member which I will tell you right now...There are none. __________________ 2010 E90 335i xdrive \| Monaco Blue with Black Interior \| All Packages except Sport :/ \| Apex EC-7 \| Active Autowerke Strut Bar \| Roc Euro DCI \| Roc Euro Hyperboost DVs \| aFe Scoops \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMWCCA member
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05-22-2013, 02:55 PM	#16
Cir14 Private First Class 1 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 11 328xi M-Sport Sedan Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ambler pa iTrader: (0)	PM me your mailing address & i'll mail you last months issue if your on the fence and want to take a look @ the Roundel mag
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05-22-2013, 03:07 PM	#17
M3 Esq Automobilist 395 Rep 2,632 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (12)	I've been a member for over 10 years. As others have pointed out, Roundel mag is worth the yearly dues alone. There are many benefits, HPDEs, discounts on parts, rebates on cars. Plus you meet great people who are in to Bimmers. It's so worth it.
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05-26-2013, 12:46 PM	#18
euser Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E30 m3 shell at this point Join Date: May 2013 Location: White plains, NY iTrader: (0)	I don't usually hear people mentioning car clubs other than BMWcca. Are many of you associated with car clubs in your local area? Chime in of you are part of a local car club.
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05-26-2013, 02:33 PM	#20
m_thompson Major 133 Rep 1,416 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	Benefits? I won a 325iS in the BMWCCA Oktoberfest raffle on a $25 ticket. We have received two loyalty rewards for $500 when we bought the 328xi and the 128i. Discounts on parts, technical support, the Roundel magazine. I would say that it is worthwhile. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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05-26-2013, 05:45 PM	#21
ny325 Brigadier General 895 Rep 3,141 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	What's the difference between Bimmer magazine, and Roundel magazine? I have only heard good things about CCA. Thanks.
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05-26-2013, 06:16 PM	#22
ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	Member here...the benefits have been mentioned in the above posts. Totally worth it. __________________ BMWCCA member
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