Appreciate the people here...

Blackhawks · 03-29-2016, 12:26 PM

My lady friend picked up a 3 series last week so I've been scouring the forum for some info. Let me tell ya... the X5/6 forum is like graduate school while the 3 series forum is like dealing with a bunch of 23 year old 6th graders with hormone problems.

Just thought I'd throw out my appreciation to all the adults in here. LOL

Carry on...

MattBianco · 03-29-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawks

My lady friend picked up a 3 series last week so I've been scouring the forum for some info. Let me tell ya... the X5/6 forum is like graduate school while the 3 series forum is like dealing with a bunch of 23 year old 6th graders with hormone problems.

Just thought I'd throw out my appreciation to all the adults in here. LOL

Carry on...

Thanks for noting that and being a part of this forum. I have felt the same, that almost always this forum is cordial, informative, adult like, and it is not that way elsewhere. I already left bimmerfest because a few users there let their ego driven opinions get in the way of discussions, not to mention proper decorum. The 3 series forum is a zoo.

HansRobert · 03-29-2016, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawks

My lady friend picked up a 3 series last week so I've been scouring the forum for some info. Let me tell ya... the X5/6 forum is like graduate school while the 3 series forum is like dealing with a bunch of 23 year old 6th graders with hormone problems.

Just thought I'd throw out my appreciation to all the adults in here. LOL

Carry on...

LOL, trying to picture 23 year old 6th graders with hormone problems! I think I know the type.

I know on some forums everyone is quick to be offended about something or they want to start a fight. Who needs that? Its just nice to share the experience. And if you can learn something (which always seems to be the case with me) or help someone else in some little way, it's a good thing!

iconoclast · 03-29-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawks

Just thought I'd throw out my appreciation to all the adults in here. LOL

i understand your pain... f31 m-sport here so i experienced the same.

roadkillrob · 03-29-2016, 01:42 PM

So true, I have spent a lot of years on the 3 series forums and e90post is like a pre-school with no teacher, especially as the cars age and value drops, also a lot of spoiled teenagers who's daddy bought them a 328. The other 3 series forum is a bit more adult but less active.

I do agree, the X forum is so much more adult with normal helpful humans creating a community.
Rob

Diper · 03-29-2016, 01:50 PM

A famous saying:

It's hard to soar like an eagle when you're flying with turkeys.

ano0oj · 03-29-2016, 02:53 PM

Have to admit...I was a part of that "3-series zoo" a few years back. Definitely a difference in the members here and there. Also the fact that the average X5 driver is probably at least 10yrs older than a 3-series driver might help...

kanvas · 03-29-2016, 04:03 PM

BMW X5: Separating men from boys since 1999.

Alan l. · 03-29-2016, 04:23 PM

You think thats bad. I use to be a regular back in 2000 over on E46fanatics.com and it started out as a tight group of members but slowly turned into sh1t. Now that you can get an E46 for a few grand that forum is mostly young kids all about "stance" and ghetto modifications. Happens to every forum as the car model starts to age and get cheaper to buy used.

Alan

taken · 03-29-2016, 04:31 PM

Wow, this being our first BMW, I had no idea. I just came to the X section since that's what we bought and started reading and posting. I had no idea things were different elsewhere... Glad I'm here though...

r33_RGSport · 03-29-2016, 08:28 PM

Yea, that's why I don't post in those 2/3/4 series forum.
They think they know better by mastering how to use google.

So if you guys have any question on other car, feel free to PM me. I can help also.

42pilot · 03-29-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawks

My lady friend picked up a 3 series last week so I've been scouring the forum for some info. Let me tell ya... the X5/6 forum is like graduate school while the 3 series forum is like dealing with a bunch of 23 year old 6th graders with hormone problems.

Just thought I'd throw out my appreciation to all the adults in here. LOL

Carry on...

Well put. It's a good group for sure.

Nkbm82 · 03-29-2016, 11:02 PM

Agreed! This forum is amazing. You should check out the Range Rover forums, they're just plain mean and unhelpful.

MattBianco · 03-29-2016, 11:24 PM

For the record be Lexus LX570 forum is as good as this one. Not sure about the other models their however.

If you notice, there is usually a single monitor assigned to this forum. Not the case with other ones on this site.

Blackhawks · 03-29-2016, 11:26 PM

I have the perfect build for my circumstances and lifestyle and I wouldn't have gotten the responses and recommendations from any other sub forum. Not one person questioned my taste, my needs or decisions. It's a breath of fresh air. I've been MIA for a few months after coming on strong last summer... but plan to be more active again.

Thanks again, guys.

Stinkyxy · 03-30-2016, 05:22 AM

I must say my experience here has been great. Good advice and a friendly environment. Surprisingly it feels a little like my work environment where everyone gets a long and tries to push things forward.

Thank you everyone for all your help - I really appreciate it.

pragueX5 · 03-30-2016, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kanvas

BMW X5: Separating men from boys since 1999.

iconoclast · 03-30-2016, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by scnick82

Agreed! This forum is amazing. You should check out the Range Rover forums, they're just plain mean and unhelpful.

hahaha... a few guys on there are very knowledgeable and helped me out but there definitely are a few oddballs. the discovery crowd are pure enthusiasts through and through and lifers.

Nkbm82 · 03-30-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

hahaha... a few guys on there are very knowledgeable and helped me out but there definitely are a few oddballs. the discovery crowd are pure enthusiasts through and through and lifers.

I'm sure there are a few nice ones but most questions are answered with sarcasm or not answered at all. My lease is up this year and I'm clueless on what to get and that forum is acting as a Rover deterrent for me!

iconoclast · 03-30-2016, 11:01 AM

which forum and are you referring to the L494 or L405?

r33_RGSport · 03-30-2016, 11:48 AM

One thing that I notice for sure on the other forums, if you ask the same question where it has been discussed, it will automatically responded "search".
While over here, they will get a response with a link of the discussion.

Another one, if someone ask a question that it is written down in the manual, they will immediately responded, "RTFM!!!".
While this forums, we explained and help.

Nkbm82 · 03-30-2016, 01:31 PM

Both the L494 and L405.

03-29-2016, 12:26 PM	#1
Blackhawks Captain 285 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 x35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Appreciate the people here... My lady friend picked up a 3 series last week so I've been scouring the forum for some info. Let me tell ya... the X5/6 forum is like graduate school while the 3 series forum is like dealing with a bunch of 23 year old 6th graders with hormone problems. Just thought I'd throw out my appreciation to all the adults in here. LOL Carry on...
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03-29-2016, 01:42 PM	#5
roadkillrob Major General 863 Rep 5,448 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	So true, I have spent a lot of years on the 3 series forums and e90post is like a pre-school with no teacher, especially as the cars age and value drops, also a lot of spoiled teenagers who's daddy bought them a 328. The other 3 series forum is a bit more adult but less active. I do agree, the X forum is so much more adult with normal helpful humans creating a community. Rob __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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03-29-2016, 01:50 PM	#6
Diper Private First Class 47 Rep 168 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 3.0d Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Netherlands, Europe iTrader: (0)	A famous saying: It's hard to soar like an eagle when you're flying with turkeys.
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03-29-2016, 02:53 PM	#7
ano0oj Captain 318 Rep 746 Posts Drives: '22 M3 AWD, '23 Macan S Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (4)	Have to admit...I was a part of that "3-series zoo" a few years back. Definitely a difference in the members here and there. Also the fact that the average X5 driver is probably at least 10yrs older than a 3-series driver might help...
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03-29-2016, 04:03 PM	#8
kanvas Major 649 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	BMW X5: Separating men from boys since 1999. __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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03-29-2016, 04:23 PM	#9
Alan l. Major General 5450 Rep 8,815 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	You think thats bad. I use to be a regular back in 2000 over on E46fanatics.com and it started out as a tight group of members but slowly turned into sh1t. Now that you can get an E46 for a few grand that forum is mostly young kids all about "stance" and ghetto modifications. Happens to every forum as the car model starts to age and get cheaper to buy used. Alan __________________
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03-29-2016, 04:31 PM	#10
taken Private 32 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 xDrive50i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Western, MA iTrader: (0)	Wow, this being our first BMW, I had no idea. I just came to the X section since that's what we bought and started reading and posting. I had no idea things were different elsewhere... Glad I'm here though... __________________ Regards, Rodney 2016 X5 xDrive50i
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03-29-2016, 08:28 PM	#11
r33_RGSport General 12971 Rep 18,715 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	Yea, that's why I don't post in those 2/3/4 series forum. They think they know better by mastering how to use google. So if you guys have any question on other car, feel free to PM me. I can help also. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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03-29-2016, 11:02 PM	#13
Nkbm82 Private First Class 74 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 750i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Agreed! This forum is amazing. You should check out the Range Rover forums, they're just plain mean and unhelpful.
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03-29-2016, 11:24 PM	#14
MattBianco Lieutenant Colonel 1280 Rep 1,886 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d msport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Marin, California iTrader: (0)	For the record be Lexus LX570 forum is as good as this one. Not sure about the other models their however. If you notice, there is usually a single monitor assigned to this forum. Not the case with other ones on this site. __________________ Amber or Red Rear Turn Signals? Vote/have your say: LINK. Post your MPGs 100L/km here: LINK X5 F15 Engines Compared LINK Take the BMW X5 F15 Survey: LINK See the Results: LINK N57 Diesel Tuning Chips Compared LINK
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03-29-2016, 11:26 PM	#15
Blackhawks Captain 285 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 x35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I have the perfect build for my circumstances and lifestyle and I wouldn't have gotten the responses and recommendations from any other sub forum. Not one person questioned my taste, my needs or decisions. It's a breath of fresh air. I've been MIA for a few months after coming on strong last summer... but plan to be more active again. Thanks again, guys.
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03-30-2016, 05:22 AM	#16
Stinkyxy Lieutenant 152 Rep 458 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I must say my experience here has been great. Good advice and a friendly environment. Surprisingly it feels a little like my work environment where everyone gets a long and tries to push things forward. Thank you everyone for all your help - I really appreciate it.
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03-30-2016, 11:01 AM	#20
iconoclast Self-Deprecating Narcissist 7266 Rep 6,561 Posts Drives: Audi BMW Ferrari LR MB Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: In, Out & Around... iTrader: (1)	which forum and are you referring to the L494 or L405? __________________ http://www.instagram.com/_.iconoclast/
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03-30-2016, 11:48 AM	#21
r33_RGSport General 12971 Rep 18,715 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	One thing that I notice for sure on the other forums, if you ask the same question where it has been discussed, it will automatically responded "search". While over here, they will get a response with a link of the discussion. Another one, if someone ask a question that it is written down in the manual, they will immediately responded, "RTFM!!!". While this forums, we explained and help. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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03-30-2016, 01:31 PM	#22
Nkbm82 Private First Class 74 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 750i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Both the L494 and L405.
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