When I think about what makes our chapter of the BMW Car Club of America special, I don’t immediately think about cars. I think about people.
Yes, we are united by the roundel. Yes, we admire engineering brilliance, precision handling, and that unmistakable straight-six sound. But what truly powers our Chapter is not measured in horsepower or torque. It’s measured in volunteer hours, shared effort, and the willingness of members to step forward and say, “I’ll help.”


The March/April issue of Consumer Reports is out with its annual evaluation of new and used automobiles and their recommendations. CR has their own test track facility and lab. They also survey their membership about the cars the members own. It is the most comprehensive evaluations I know of, and I’ve come to respect their process.
Anyone who has been involved in the buying and selling of automobiles for any length of time has some familiarity with the term “lemon”, as it relates to cars - enthusiasts like us, even more so. But I’ll give some background anyway, so we have a common point of reference.
