I couldn't agree more, even for old members.handymanuk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:25 am If people are wondering why more people don’t post it’s because of threads like this.
I’m a relatively new member, I post a bit, but threads like this put me off. I’m just being honest. I think we all know by now that the OP doesn’t like the G29 and he’s told us this many, many times.
From the outside looking in, why would a G29 owner want to contribute to a forum that’s dominated by a few members who love to tell people how much they don’t like the car that they drive?
I personally do not see the value in threads like this. Forums don’t grow and survive just based on noise. There needs to be meaningful discussion.
This thread could have been ‘has anyone noticed that the seat colours have changed?’, but instead the OP is banging the same old drum to justify why he didn’t end up buying a car that many of us love and enjoy.
How about we change the tone here and be a bit more positive and inclusive? Or should I come onto the E89 forum and say how lucky I am that I no longer own one?
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Don’t know how you’ve come to that conclusion when the OP took delivery of a brand new M40i about a month ago. What he doesn’t like is the cognac seats the dealer tried to stiff him with because they placed/confirmed his order with cognac without checking with him first when he wanted black or redhandymanuk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:25 am think we all know by now that the OP doesn’t like the G29
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I was going to say that, he had one on order and was waiting for it.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:02 amDon’t know how you’ve come to that conclusion when the OP took delivery of a brand new M40i about a month ago. What he doesn’t like is the cognac seats the dealer tried to stiff him with because they placed/confirmed his order with cognac without checking with him first when he wanted black.handymanuk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:25 am think we all know by now that the OP doesn’t like the G29
He has been rather quiet lately though, quite unusual.
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New business is really taking off by all accountsNictrix wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:17 amHe has been rather quiet lately though, quite unusual.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:02 amDon’t know how you’ve come to that conclusion when the OP took delivery of a brand new M40i about a month ago. What he doesn’t like is the cognac seats the dealer tried to stiff him with because they placed/confirmed his order with cognac without checking with him first when he wanted black or redhandymanuk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:25 am think we all know by now that the OP doesn’t like the G29
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It’s nothing to do with the dealer stiffing him or whatever else went on in that 100 page saga. This is to do with the colour of the leather. Some like it, some don’t. Some pictures make it look more tan, some more orange, some brown, OK.handymanuk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:25 am If people are wondering why more people don’t post it’s because of threads like this.
I’m a relatively new member, I post a bit, but threads like this put me off. I’m just being honest. I think we all know by now that the OP doesn’t like the G29 and he’s told us this many, many times.
From the outside looking in, why would a G29 owner want to contribute to a forum that’s dominated by a few members who love to tell people how much they don’t like the car that they drive?
I personally do not see the value in threads like this. Forums don’t grow and survive just based on noise. There needs to be meaningful discussion.
This thread could have been ‘has anyone noticed that the seat colours have changed?’, but instead the OP is banging the same old drum to justify why he didn’t end up buying a car that many of us love and enjoy.
How about we change the tone here and be a bit more positive and inclusive? Or should I come onto the E89 forum and say how lucky I am that I no longer own one?
I quite agree with handymanuk, a change of tone or discussion is much more engaging and interesting to read.
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Rest assured, there will be a queue of E85/86 owners behind you, ready to add their support for a bit of E89 bashing...handymanuk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:25 am Or should I come onto the E89 forum and say how lucky I am that I no longer own one?
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So is John now in the exclusive G29 club (even more exclusive if you have matte paint!)? I can’t recall an update on the order? Hopefully he’s not lost at sea!Nictrix wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:17 amI was going to say that, he had one on order and was waiting for it.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:02 amhandymanuk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:25 am think we all know by now that the OP doesn’t like the G29
Don’t know how you’ve come to that conclusion when the OP took delivery of a brand new M40i about a month ago. What he doesn’t like is the cognac seats the dealer tried to stiff him with because they placed/confirmed his order with cognac without checking with him first when he wanted black.
He has been rather quiet lately though, quite unusual.
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Yes he is, but not in your really exclusive matt paint clubObs-Com wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:48 amSo is John now in the exclusive G29 club (even more exclusive if you have matte paint!)? I can’t recall an update on the order? Hopefully he’s not lost at sea!Nictrix wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:17 amI was going to say that, he had one on order and was waiting for it.Argyll Andy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:02 am
Don’t know how you’ve come to that conclusion when the OP took delivery of a brand new M40i about a month ago. What he doesn’t like is the cognac seats the dealer tried to stiff him with because they placed/confirmed his order with cognac without checking with him first when he wanted black.
He has been rather quiet lately though, quite unusual.
Hopefully not lost at sea or more like him fallen off another bloody ladder
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Will be very interested in his views of the G29, particularly as he’s in a M40i and previously owned a 35is.
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Band new 1st March, pics are at the dealers on pick up, it’s now sitting in a garage waiting for a front end PPF wrap from Beedub, ring him if you want as you clearly know so much about what I do you’ll probably not believe this is my G29.... when he’s had some time off, that’s how much I don’t like the G29. It’s got red seats....so sorry that will have triggered some of you, if you want to pay for the car I’ll put any colour seats you like in.tomscott wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:34 amI couldn't agree more, even for old members.handymanuk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:25 am If people are wondering why more people don’t post it’s because of threads like this.
I’m a relatively new member, I post a bit, but threads like this put me off. I’m just being honest. I think we all know by now that the OP doesn’t like the G29 and he’s told us this many, many times.
From the outside looking in, why would a G29 owner want to contribute to a forum that’s dominated by a few members who love to tell people how much they don’t like the car that they drive?
I personally do not see the value in threads like this. Forums don’t grow and survive just based on noise. There needs to be meaningful discussion.
This thread could have been ‘has anyone noticed that the seat colours have changed?’, but instead the OP is banging the same old drum to justify why he didn’t end up buying a car that many of us love and enjoy.
How about we change the tone here and be a bit more positive and inclusive? Or should I come onto the E89 forum and say how lucky I am that I no longer own one?
Slated by factually incorrect mouths for having an opinion on seat colour......pathetic, utterly pathetic.
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looks s**t John..should have gone for cognnac
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Same old same old Steve.....there are good, there are bad, there are the stupid.....mr.tourette wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:13 pm looks s**t John..should have gone for cognnac
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Enjoy your car. It's fantastic (although I'd have gone for frozen grey and cognac personally).
It's my opinion (supported by others), if you don't like it, that's absolutely fine. You do you.
If you don't want to listen to another view that's also absolutely fine, but please don't be all surprised when people don't post or people get irritated and tired of these types of threads.
Perhaps I am too young for this forum.
It's my opinion (supported by others), if you don't like it, that's absolutely fine. You do you.
If you don't want to listen to another view that's also absolutely fine, but please don't be all surprised when people don't post or people get irritated and tired of these types of threads.
Perhaps I am too young for this forum.
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You’ve slated me for not liking the G29.....it’s there....in the pics, my car....!! If you don’t understand that my initial post was simply why I decided against cognac and chose red after much deliberation then I can’t help you. Forums are for discussion, that’s all this was, it’s you and your ilk that turned it stupid and insulting, not me.handymanuk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:58 pm Enjoy your car. It's fantastic (although I'd have gone for frozen grey and cognac personally).
It's my opinion (supported by others), if you don't like it, that's absolutely fine. You do you.
If you don't want to listen to another view that's also absolutely fine, but please don't be all surprised when people don't post or people get irritated and tired of these types of threads.
Perhaps I am too young for this forum.
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