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Originally Posted by fe7565
If not for this forum where I can find DIY info and ways to add/modify the stock setup of my car...I probably would have not stayed this loyal to the BMW brand.
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You are kidding, right?
DIY knowledge and expertese have existed and been shared long before Internet forums came into existence, or this particular one.
It's nice to be able to look-up information online, but nothing beats the camaraderie of f2f meetings via BMWCCA and other local clubs.
If you are not a member of a local
BMWCCA chapter, consider joining!
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Originally Posted by fe7565
Having access to ISTA+ and other tools and community knowledge by others made me even more invested in BMW.
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Agreed.
Coding and tool support for BMW ecosystem is unusually broad and enticing, compared to other OEMs.
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Originally Posted by fe7565
So, wondering, if BMW benefits from people like me, who become loyal to the BMW brand and may keep buying BMWs in the future? Or does it hurt their sales that I stayed/staying with my car for 11 years vs the usual 3-4 years in the past?
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To be frank - you are not "good" for BMW. Nor are most BMW "enthusiasts".
BMW USA prefers folks who lease/buy new cars every 2 years, and bring them in for service to the dealer ad infinitum.
HTH,
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