IS OWNERS CIRCLE USELESS?

Silv3 · 01-15-2006, 08:47 AM

BMW needs to update Owners' Circle. When I click on my car, the owners manual is for the 2005 3 series, and no maint info for my E90 (only for older 3 series, which I do not own). What good is this site? Day trip information, older 3 series owner manuals, dealer contact inforamtion, and FAQ's (which are 101). What a waste!
I don't understand why BMW can't offer an updated site.

stressdoc · 01-15-2006, 08:56 AM

I agree. As per Tine's comment on how tech-savvy BMW owners/potential buyers are, you would think BMW would put forth the $ to get a really top-notch web site in all aspects. I am an Apple advocate, and some of the virtual reality stuff you can do is amazing. The contrast with the lame 'build your BMW' graphics and options is pathetic. The best advertising/marketing $ BMW could spend, IMO, would be on the website. Make it a place that everyone wants to come and play, maybe even interact. Test drive a Euro delivery, get busted doing 250 on the A6, etc.

LEDZEP · 01-15-2006, 09:15 AM

It's pretty much useless.

espo · 01-15-2006, 09:16 AM

When I got my first BMW in 2002 (a 2003 325xi), Owners circle didn't have the user manual on-line for that model on-line till about the middle of 2003...

I agree they need to update that site. However I would say that the new "build your own BMW" graphics and such have gotten better.

scottz5 · 01-15-2006, 09:53 AM

waste of time

Seanmpls · 01-15-2006, 10:29 AM

I agree - OC needs improvement.

I have added the 330i I recently ordered. Almost everything that is listed when I view the page for my car is irrelevant.

The order tracking seems delayed and has very limited information.
Owners manuals start with the 2005 model year. Maintenance schedule start with 2004 model year.
It presents me with "Ipod your BMW" which if you read the "Just the Facts" section is not available for 2006 3 series.

Good idea - poor execution.

On order: 330i Sparkling Graphite, Sports, Luxery, Nav, Comfort Access, Sat Prep

cosmosblau · 01-15-2006, 10:34 AM

Totally useless.

SCA · 01-15-2006, 11:27 AM

Another vote for useless.

deutschmann59 · 01-15-2006, 11:31 AM

I dunno...I like it just because I can make car payments using it...but that's all I use it for...

cosmosblau · 01-15-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sharp1183

I dunno...I like it just because I can make car payments using it...but that's all I use it for...

Maybe they should change its name from "Owners Circle" to "Accounts Receivable".

Lost Rider · 01-15-2006, 03:11 PM

It's a good thing for BMW I didn't base my decision on what car to purchase with my "online experience". The "build your BMW" graphics are a joke. The OC is worthless. The pics here are way better than the junk on BMW's site.

petesamprs · 01-15-2006, 03:21 PM

I've actually been very impressed with the financial services section of OC. I find that it's very easy to use and provides a lot of helpful information and data about my lease.

I don't use the other features of the OC site.

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Silv3 Private 12 Rep 57 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Us iTrader: (0)	IS OWNERS CIRCLE USELESS? BMW needs to update Owners' Circle. When I click on my car, the owners manual is for the 2005 3 series, and no maint info for my E90 (only for older 3 series, which I do not own). What good is this site? Day trip information, older 3 series owner manuals, dealer contact inforamtion, and FAQ's (which are 101). What a waste! I don't understand why BMW can't offer an updated site.
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01-15-2006, 08:56 AM	#2
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I agree. As per Tine's comment on how tech-savvy BMW owners/potential buyers are, you would think BMW would put forth the $ to get a really top-notch web site in all aspects. I am an Apple advocate, and some of the virtual reality stuff you can do is amazing. The contrast with the lame 'build your BMW' graphics and options is pathetic. The best advertising/marketing $ BMW could spend, IMO, would be on the website. Make it a place that everyone wants to come and play, maybe even interact. Test drive a Euro delivery, get busted doing 250 on the A6, etc.
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01-15-2006, 09:15 AM	#3
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	It's pretty much useless. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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01-15-2006, 09:16 AM	#4
espo Captain 12 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sugar Land TX iTrader: (0)	When I got my first BMW in 2002 (a 2003 325xi), Owners circle didn't have the user manual on-line for that model on-line till about the middle of 2003... I agree they need to update that site. However I would say that the new "build your own BMW" graphics and such have gotten better. __________________ E46 325xi Oxford Green/Sand Leatherette/Myrtle Wood Auto ZCW - Retired E90 330xi Mystic Blue/Black Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA - Retired F22 M235i Mineral Gray/Red Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZPP/ZTP
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01-15-2006, 09:53 AM	#5
scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	waste of time __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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01-15-2006, 10:29 AM	#6
Seanmpls Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 330i Grphte, Sprt, Lux, Nav Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	I agree - OC needs improvement. I have added the 330i I recently ordered. Almost everything that is listed when I view the page for my car is irrelevant. The order tracking seems delayed and has very limited information. Owners manuals start with the 2005 model year. Maintenance schedule start with 2004 model year. It presents me with "Ipod your BMW" which if you read the "Just the Facts" section is not available for 2006 3 series. Good idea - poor execution. On order: 330i Sparkling Graphite, Sports, Luxery, Nav, Comfort Access, Sat Prep
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01-15-2006, 10:34 AM	#7
cosmosblau cunning, baffling, powerful 19 Rep 369 Posts Drives: '08 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pacific Palisades, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Totally useless. __________________ 2013 328i • Alpine White • Black Leather • Sport Line • Premium Pkg • SprintBooster •
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	Another vote for useless.
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01-15-2006, 11:31 AM	#9
deutschmann59 Captain 176 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	I dunno...I like it just because I can make car payments using it...but that's all I use it for...
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01-15-2006, 03:11 PM	#11
Lost Rider Captain 87 Rep 805 Posts Drives: R NineT, X1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ventura County, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW R NineT [0.00] 2015 X1 xdrive [9.00]	It's a good thing for BMW I didn't base my decision on what car to purchase with my "online experience". The "build your BMW" graphics are a joke. The OC is worthless. The pics here are way better than the junk on BMW's site. __________________ GET LOST! www.lostrider.com
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01-15-2006, 03:21 PM	#12
petesamprs Lieutenant 34 Rep 519 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: northeast iTrader: (0)	I've actually been very impressed with the financial services section of OC. I find that it's very easy to use and provides a lot of helpful information and data about my lease. I don't use the other features of the OC site. __________________ '14 535i (ED) Retired: '08 M5, '08 550i (ED), '06 330i
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