This month TBMW mag is poor.

[gazm3]

Anyone bought it?.

Its full of ads and isn't up to much in my opinion.

Not many articles. either.

Very poor show, £4.10 and full of dealer ads at the back.

[E30Mark]

Hopefully it will be back to full strength soon!

Nearly put it back on the shelf when i saw it was £4.10.... it seems all magazines are silly money now

[gazm3]

Honestly I was very disappointed.

I have been buying it for years. And I may not bother in the future.

It was the best BMW mag by a long way.

[Jimbob]

Even Eastenders goes through it's bad patches...
TBMW was the best mag and will continue to be so with any luck

[ShepsEvo3]

Is this the 1st issue from the new publisher as I know TBMW has recently been dumped by the original publisher. I never bought that many as I could never easily find it for sale, this and that I remember a few facts to be not quite 100% correct made me not bother with buying it anymore anyway.

Prices of magazines these days are extortionate in my opinion too. They really seemed to have bumped up.

[Pal318is]

I've bought PBMW too for years now...Personally I have always prefered TBMW, as i find it a better and more informative read...

I haven't even bothered to pick up the latest issue of PBMW from my newsagents as he keeps it for me...don't know if a should at that fookin price...I thought BMWCar was expensive

Totally agree with all this cheap advertising at the back...it's shite and not really BMW related, although the owners of the mag would disagree as they say it brings in revenue..

Pal

[fuzzy]

i acn never find it stocked in my area anyway so cant comment on its quality

[d6dph]

I was a little disappointed but they are still finding their feet with a new publisher.

I will continue buying it as it's still the best mag by miles, I'm not old as such but PBMW magazine doesn't enthuse me about the scene, all fibergash and no real technical details. (No offence to after-market kitted cars, but its max power territory imo)

Could you ever imagine PBMW featuring a Z1? Well not unless it had a different engine or the likes.

I really did enjoy the feature's that I have read so far (Z1, 318IS and M5 tourer vs 540i tourer) and the adverts are a very minor pimple on a great mag.

Have faith Gents, I'm sure it will pick up.

[Trappy]

PBMW may not feature everyones cup of tea, but at least it can be found!

PBMW is dedicated to the modified scene, so if you are into the old standard cars then no its not for you, but it does cover new launches.

TBMW and PBMW are not trying to hit the same market so why do people keep comparing them, stick to what you like and hope that TBMW can improve over the months!

[nickso]

it was good to see richie from this site's 335i in tbmw this month

the classifieds at the back are awful.....wasnt much under 9-10 grand and when you compare the cars on sale to the cars the mag featured it seemed a little pointless to have all this expensive metal for sale next to features on e28's and e34's.

still lets give them a chance, they are back from the brink and may still make a good go of it yet.

also ive never had a problem finding it around aberdeen....which is strange seeing as fuzzy cant find it in edinburgh

[Ritchie]

it was good to see richie from this site's 335i in tbmw this month

the classifieds at the back are awful.....wasnt much under 9-10 grand and when you compare the cars on sale to the cars the mag featured it seemed a little pointless to have all this expensive metal for sale next to features on e28's and e34's.

still lets give them a chance, they are back from the brink and may still make a good go of it yet.

also ive never had a problem finding it around aberdeen....which is strange seeing as fuzzy cant find it in edinburgh

I didnt even realise it was in it nick! Is it any good? I didnt think it would ever be in!

[M5pilot]

Apparenly the Alpina C2 is being next month courtesy of AndyBoy.

I'll be advertising in the magazine in the new year.

Sal

[dobbie82]

I put it back on the shelf, £4.10 is waay too much!

sorry guys bit of a poor effort this month!

[nickso]

it was good to see richie from this site's 335i in tbmw this month

the classifieds at the back are awful.....wasnt much under 9-10 grand and when you compare the cars on sale to the cars the mag featured it seemed a little pointless to have all this expensive metal for sale next to features on e28's and e34's.

still lets give them a chance, they are back from the brink and may still make a good go of it yet.

also ive never had a problem finding it around aberdeen....which is strange seeing as fuzzy cant find it in edinburgh

I didnt even realise it was in it nick! Is it any good? I didnt think it would ever be in!

looks fantastic mate....pretty good write up too.

where did they take the pics?

[Ritchie]

It was mainly Stonehaven harbour, along the end beside the yacht club.
Some pics also taken up where the coast road meets the duel carriageway.

I was a bit wary that there would be a few "arms and legs" added on to the article, if you know what i mean!
Thats cool though, im well chuffed!
The cars off the road for the winter and loads of work. ive just bought a TD Fourtrak to use nice!!

[Ritchie]

Where did you get your copy Nick? Ive got a sub but i think it ran out last issue, typical!!

[nickso]

got mine when i was in town yesterday....wh smiths in the st nick centre....was the last copy on the shelf though.

doesnt mean they dont have more in the back though.

i usually get mine from rs mccolls in bridge of don...they are great for having loads of obscure mags. bit far from you though.

arma and legs?? ....looked to be a good no bullshit article

[Richy325iTouring]

most newsagents will get it in

but im used to small villages that dont stock many mags unless asked

allthough there is one garage in town that stocks most the bm mags

[Andyboy]

but im used to small villages that dont stock many mags unless asked

Are you local? Local goods for local people!

[Richy325iTouring]

not any more

[fuzzy]

most newsagents will get it in

i asked at the local large wh smiths only to be told no as they feel they have as good as anyones coverage of the bmw marque "your customer service leaves a lot to be desired" i said as i walked past endless rows of tractor ,truck and caravan mags doesnt sound as though im missing much though as bufty types in their as it left the showroom 316's arent for me

[pnd]

£4.10 ISN'T CHEAP BUT it is only 15p more than before so not a reason not to buy. the moaning seems to contradict all the messages of goodwill and affirmations of support when it was threatened with closure. Its the best weve got though you are going to get some issues that appeal more than others. whatever happened to their white seven series bought for about £80?

[gazm3]

30 pages of ads from the stealers on poor quality paper.

And full page ads for 'shitty stuff' you would normally see in practical classics. Magic torches/Modern mini ads/Kelsey books.

The best one is the full page ad for a Special offer grinder/sander & Polisher from Kelsey.

[liam012]

big thumbs down.....

[topspark]

I agree , bought it this morning . Quality of paper is poor and ads are shite.
very dissapointed as it was the pick of the bunch. Hope they get their act together next month.
going to send them a mail i think , bit of constructive slagging off required me thinks!!!

[jonb]

Apparenly the Alpina C2 is being next month courtesy of AndyBoy.

I'll be advertising in the magazine in the new year.

Sal

is that the 4 door one sal? the one that belongs to your mate but you bring down to aces and rip the arse out of it. quick though.....

[M5pilot]

Yes it is the 4 door one which I have a 50% share in with Mr Akhtar now.

And yes....it is quick.

Sal

[jonb]

cool. no problems sal.

did Mr Akhtar, or you, ever find those bottom end bearings from that 2 litre bottom end i sold you?