BMW NA is a bunch of d1cks. They careless about loyalty as witnessed by the crappy warranty coverage. BMW dealers always tell customers they'll be charged for diagnostics. I don't get that from MB, Porsche or any other luxury makes.

Thanks to bangle, many BMW loyals are cross shopping.

Regarding to the original post, I think you knew it was coming if you didn't get a call to order the car. Who would remember some agreement from 6 years ago? If you really wanted the car, you should have called them when the first 997TT pics came out to order the car.

What's this about selling at MSRP only? Most Porsche have some kind of markup or dealer "kit" or "option" to rake in launch cars.

Personally, I'd not buy any launch or 1st year model cars. Especially if it's a turbo!

 

I've dealt with Braman as well, bought an M roadster, looked to buy a 3-series and the could care less about customer loyalty, they sell enough that they know if you don't buy it someone else will. My X5 has been in there for 4 days just to get the oil changed. I won't buy another car from them, will try Vista next time.

 

Well I don't think that's the case because the guy that bought the car traded in his 02 TT which is his daily driver, plus the 02 was from another dealer in columbus. I think this is all just a load of crap. I think they are just retarded enough to think we didn't want the car. The problem was I told them people on this board were spec'ing cars before the cutoff and this particular dealer said that was impossible. Then they told us they would not get a launch car and all this BS, but surprise surprise they did. Now they decided they didn't have to sell us the car since we wanted to spec it ourselves which is just stupid. BTW this is the second car they have failed to order for us, they made the same mistake with a Turbo S cabriolet in 2005.

 

yeah. i feel your pain. Vista, in my experience, has always been roughly 10% more expensive on identical cars when ive been shopping for a vehicle...i buy the cars from braman, and take them to vista for service .

 

You guys chasing new model cars like lemmings... sigh. We are no longer customers but more like cattle. See my signature for more on my humble opinion.

 

I know the owner of Braman, when the dumb ho that answers the phone, that same one that connects me to PO sales instead of service, just ask for Vincent Cerone. Call him early as he spends alot of his time at the Seminole Landing golf course now where he lives. I have his home number and private cell as well for a price