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Welcome to BimmerFile

Today is the launch BimmerFile.com - the BMW equivilant to MotoringFile. BimmerFile’s goal is to bring you interesting BMW news, links and reviews much like MotoringFile has done for the MINI community over the past five years.

However BimmerFile needs writers. Unlike MotoringFile, BimmerFile will (hopefully) rely on a handful of contributers to create weekly content.

So if you like to write, could recite the BMW engine codes in your sleep and know who really designed the current 7 Series, send us your name and a quick description of why you’re a BMW fan via the contact form above. It’s also important that those interested in writing for the site be proficient in HTML and of course Wordpress experience is a huge plus.

These positions are unpaid as BimmerFile will not have advertising and thus will be as broke as a rusted 2002 shock tower. However we can’t rule out eventually offering advertising and a little kick-back to one or two key contributors.

The site still has some rough edges so don’t be surprised if you find a few

Written By: Gabe

28 Comments

steve Feb 5th, 2008 Link

congratulations on the new site!!

Lee L Feb 5th, 2008 Link

Congrats.

This will be timely, as I am seriously considering a 135i to replace my 2004 MINI Cooper S.

Dan Feb 5th, 2008 Link

But don’t bother applying if your first thought upon reading “broke as a rusted 2002 shock tower” was “It’s only 2008, it shouldn’t have rusted in just 6 years!”

Congrats on the new site — already looks great.

Gabe Feb 5th, 2008 Link

But don’t bother applying if your first thought upon reading “broke as a rusted 2002 shock tower” was “It’s only 2008, it shouldn’t have rusted in just 6 years!”

That would be a BMW 2002 - a car made in the 70s :)

drew Feb 5th, 2008 Link

congrats gabe - very cool! i sense a 135 in your future… ; )

Jon Feb 5th, 2008 Link

I am glad to see you launch this site Gabe, it will be on my reading list. I have several fond key memories about the BMW brand.

Chris W Feb 5th, 2008 Link

Fantastic! I don’t own a BMW (yet), but plan on reading the site regularly. Thanks Gabe!

vin. Feb 5th, 2008 Link

Nice site and a natural progression for those of us moving through the BMW brand ladder!

Is it safe to assume we’ll be seeing some Bimmerfile associated merchandise soon?

Average Jane Feb 5th, 2008 Link

Excellent idea. Love Motoringfile, look forward to visiting here.

Cheers.
Corinna

LTL M CPE Feb 5th, 2008 Link

This is great news Gabe and it looks tremendous. Love the M color stripe usage. Very well done!

Jim

Drill Feb 5th, 2008 Link

Congrats on the new site Gabe!
If the Motoring/Bimmerfile Germany desk needs any help, just let me know.

GSKChicago Feb 5th, 2008 Link

Nice! So when is rollsroycefile.com going to go live? :o)

MJulian Feb 5th, 2008 Link

Halleyluyah! MINI news site, now a BMW news site. This is awesome Gabe. If you need any help let me know.

Julian.

Mark R Feb 5th, 2008 Link

Another site to love…thank God for RSS feeds!

Gabe Feb 5th, 2008 Link

Is it safe to assume we’ll be seeing some Bimmerfile associated merchandise soon?

Hadn’t thought about it but I can put it on the list of to-dos.

If you need any help let me know.

Yes I need help. Send me an email via the contact for if you’re interested.

dickdavid Feb 5th, 2008 Link

Bookmarked! I’m also a huge Bimmer fan. Visiting this site is a no-brainer for me.

Fillip Feb 5th, 2008 Link

This is a great idea!

jakay11 Feb 5th, 2008 Link

Congratulations on the new site…
My wife loves her E46, and I my R53 (along with my 951 and HLS30)

I’d love to share one (or more) of our endless roadtrips we’ve taken in the toys, but alas I know little HTML, and even less (like none) WordPress

Lemme know if you are interested in some prose…

-Jason
‘86 951 “Sparky”
‘70 240Z “Dusty”
‘03 325xi “Daisy”
‘06 Mini CooperS “George”

Brian Feb 6th, 2008 Link

Nice. This is great since my garage has a 05 Mini Cabrio and an 08 335I hardtop convertible.

Philip Feb 6th, 2008 Link

Alright!
So our track-modded E30 is currently getting some additional modifications done and we’ll kick of the season on the Nordschleife on March 1st.
Good to see there is a great, new enthusiasts’ site for the BMW owners out there.

axel (bigagal) Feb 6th, 2008 Link

hey gabe,
that sounds good but where is the nürburgring section? bimmers and the ring - belonging together for a long time.

Nino Feb 6th, 2008 Link

Hi Gabe, great idea. Hope you won’t get tired of all us weirdo germans raving about their E30 Bimmers. Bookmarked!

OO(=m=)OO Capn Feb 6th, 2008 Link

Look forward to being edumacated.

JMills Feb 6th, 2008 Link

Congrats on the new site Gabe, I know a guy who would could offer some great insights on the BMW scene, I will send him a pm to see if he is interested.

lava Feb 9th, 2008 Link

time to start your flickr group - I want a rotating photo mast-head!

Klaus Feb 10th, 2008 Link

Excellent!

With the advent of the new 1 Series, many newcommers are looking for BMW resources. History, background and direction/idealogy all need to be layed out to give a perspective, though!

Brian Feb 12th, 2008 Link

Where’s the E34 cheat sheet? I feel unloved with my 1990 535iM :)

Brian Feb 12th, 2008 Link

Update, E34 isn’t listed under the “Cheat Sheets” section on the main page, but I did see it listed on the “Browse by Category” page.

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BMW Model Number Cheat Sheet

Classics
E9 CS (1968-1976)
E10 2002 (1967-1977)

1 Series
E81/82/88 1 Series (2004-)

3 Series
E21 3 Series (1975-1983)
E30 3 Series (1982-1993
E36 3 Series (1991-2000)
E46 3 Series (1999-2006)
E90/E91/E92/E93 3 Series (2006-)

5 Series
E12 5 Series (1972-1981)
E28 5 Series (1981-1988)
E39 5 Series (1995-2004)
E60/E61 5 Series (2004-)

6 Series
E24 6 Series (1976-1989)
E63 6 Series (2005-)
E64 6 Series Conv. (2006-)

7 Series
E23 7 Series (1977-1987)
E32 7 Series (1988-1994)
E38 7 Series (1995–2001)
E65/E66 7 Series (2001-2008)
F10 7 Series (2009-)

8 Series
E31 8 Series (1989-1999)

X Series
E83 X3 (2003-)
E53 X5 (1999-2006)
E70 X5 (2006-)
E71 X6 (2008-)

Z Series
E36/7 Z3 Roadster
E36/7 Z3 Coupe (1995-2001)
E86 Z4 Coupe (2006-)
E85 Z4 Roadster (2002-)
E86 Z4 M Coupe (2006-)
E52 Z8 (2000-2003)
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