What dealership for a new M3 convertible?
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I noticed you posted your thread at 9:17AM. I'm usually drilling away by then.On Wednesdays I don't start seeing patients till 10 AM. I get here at 7AM and try to catch up on the paper work
so I just had to take a break at 9:17 to start the M3 hunt 
. I'll see patients till 7 tonight then continue the BMW research. You had an M3 before the Porsche didn't you?
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That's what I did with my last car. If from the East Coast, I ship... If West, fly+drive. It's a fun trip and tickets to CA are cheap.
Post up on M3F or E90post for better CA dealers. I've heard of good experiences at BMW SF but cannot recommend salesmen myself. LA suburbs tend to have good pricing I reckon.
Post up on M3F or E90post for better CA dealers. I've heard of good experiences at BMW SF but cannot recommend salesmen myself. LA suburbs tend to have good pricing I reckon.
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That's what I did with my last car. If from the East Coast, I ship... If West, fly+drive. It's a fun trip and tickets to CA are cheap.
Post up on M3F or E90post for better CA dealers. I've heard of good experiences at BMW SF but cannot recommend salesmen myself. LA suburbs tend to have good pricing I reckon.
Post up on M3F or E90post for better CA dealers. I've heard of good experiences at BMW SF but cannot recommend salesmen myself. LA suburbs tend to have good pricing I reckon.
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I got my Infiniti from CA, drove it back. I would probably say that's your best bet as there are quite a few more dealership's there than here. GL and post pics when you do pick one up!
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My take on the local Dealerships....
Bellevue, snobby, & really don't care, also highest prices on parts, labor & cars.
Seattle, small place, will deal on the right car, & are into the BMWCCA
Fife, very laid back, will let you drive any car on the lot, cheapest parts & will deal.
Bellevue, snobby, & really don't care, also highest prices on parts, labor & cars.
Seattle, small place, will deal on the right car, & are into the BMWCCA
Fife, very laid back, will let you drive any car on the lot, cheapest parts & will deal.
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Bellevue BMW wrecked my buddies M3 while they 'Quality tested' it after a simple oil change!! $17K and 2 years later after the law suit and it's still going on!!! my 0.02 would be on another dealer. Good luck!
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I've had pretty good experiences with their service department. But their sales department has been poor to terrible. The attitude and the prices are the worst. Since Bangle messed up every model in their line, it doesn't affect me anymore thank goodness. BMW of Fife were marginally better, and Seattle BMW have been the best of all in my experience.
I've had pretty good experiences with their service department. But their sales department has been poor to terrible. The attitude and the prices are the worst. Since Bangle messed up every model in their line, it doesn't affect me anymore thank goodness. BMW of Fife were marginally better, and Seattle BMW have been the best of all in my experience.
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Horrible
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i bought my bmw from fife. good guys. wait it's a mini
sorry wrong thread
bmw bellevue i've been to 3 times in my life. never been approached ever. never would buy. but hey maybe they know i don't like to buy cars
sorry wrong thread
bmw bellevue i've been to 3 times in my life. never been approached ever. never would buy. but hey maybe they know i don't like to buy cars
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call BMW Northwest and Talk to Casey Byrd. He is the General Sales manager and a close friend of mine. He will take care of you and be very honest with you.
WOW Omeed, I cant' believe this is still going on. The lot kid did that damage and the General Manager wanted the owner of the car to claim it on his own insurance i recall.. so sad
WOW Omeed, I cant' believe this is still going on. The lot kid did that damage and the General Manager wanted the owner of the car to claim it on his own insurance i recall.. so sad
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I will never go there now... That is INSANE.
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