What dealership for a new M3 convertible?

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 10:17 AM
  #1  
Dr. T's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
20 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 862
From: Bothell, WA
Rep Power: 57
Dr. T is infamous around these parts
What dealership for a new M3 convertible?

Hi guys,
Any recommendations on BMW dealerships? My wife just got back from Las Vegas and saw a hardtop convertible M3 and loved it. We were ready to pickup an '06-07 SL55 for her but now the M3 caught her eye. Haven't driven one but all the reviews sound good. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks.
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 11:01 AM
  #2  
flyingcesar's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 459
From: Federal Way, WA
Rep Power: 45
flyingcesar is a splendid one to beholdflyingcesar is a splendid one to beholdflyingcesar is a splendid one to beholdflyingcesar is a splendid one to beholdflyingcesar is a splendid one to beholdflyingcesar is a splendid one to beholdflyingcesar is a splendid one to beholdflyingcesar is a splendid one to behold
I purchased my beemer from BMW of Tacoma in Fife. I would really recommend them to you as they have always shown me great customer service.
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 12:14 PM
  #3  
PJS's Avatar
PJS
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,105
From: Seattle, WA USA
Rep Power: 246
PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !
BMW Seattle service has been great to work with... I bought my car in CA though...
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 12:52 PM
  #4  
silversurfer's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,104
From: Seattle, WA
Rep Power: 74
silversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to behold
If you're looking brand new, BMW Seattle. If you're looking used, try Matt at M-Cars Seattle.
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 02:01 PM
  #5  
Dr. T's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
20 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 862
From: Bothell, WA
Rep Power: 57
Dr. T is infamous around these parts
Thanks,
Any opinions on Bellevue?
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 02:08 PM
  #6  
silversurfer's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,104
From: Seattle, WA
Rep Power: 74
silversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to beholdsilversurfer is a splendid one to behold
like Bellevue too, just a bit harder to get anyone to pay attention to u unless you're waving money around.
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 02:55 PM
  #7  
FerRrari's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 523
From: Redmond, WA
Rep Power: 39
FerRrari is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by Dr. T
Thanks,
Any opinions on Bellevue?
Horrible sales service, horrible attitude, highest prices, etc. It's a pity because I think for test drives they have the better location, but I got my M3 at BMW Seattle and customer service is way better.
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 04:02 PM
  #8  
Dr. T's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
20 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 862
From: Bothell, WA
Rep Power: 57
Dr. T is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by FerRrari
Horrible sales service, horrible attitude, highest prices, etc. It's a pity because I think for test drives they have the better location, but I got my M3 at BMW Seattle and customer service is way better.
Seems that attitude can go with Bellevue in general......it's a shame. How do you like your M3? I'm a total newbie when it comes to BMW. Are the '08 convertibles going for msrp , over, under?
Thanks
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 04:51 PM
  #9  
FerRrari's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 523
From: Redmond, WA
Rep Power: 39
FerRrari is infamous around these parts
I love the M3, the only problem I'd say I have has been rattles but I'm guessing that with a hard top convertible those won't be such a big issue. The car is really fun to drive and I drop the top every time I can.

No idea on pricing, if you want a good sales person talk to Martha Hinz at Seattle, tell her Fernando sent you, many friends have been happy dealing with her.
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 05:24 PM
  #10  
atomic80's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,057
From: inside someone warm
Rep Power: 382
atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !
Bellevue will most likely charge you over MSRP for one. Right now I'm not sure where you'd be if you were to get on the waiting list for a M3. My brother was #2 at BMW Northwest last winter and he's now expecting his M3 cabrio to arrive sometime next month. My guess is that you'd probably be lucky if you did manage to get an immediate allocation. My recommendation as far as dealerships go would be first BMW Northwest followed by BMW Seattle.
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 05:29 PM
  #11  
PJS's Avatar
PJS
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,105
From: Seattle, WA USA
Rep Power: 246
PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !PJS Is a GOD !
BMW Bellevue sucks...

M3 convert. right when the weather is shaping up -- might be hard to locate immediately and locally...

Lots of dealerships with large allocations in CA... I bought from the internet sales manager (those are the guys that do not screw around) at Bob Smith's BMW in Calabasas -- Jeff Kline.

Nice, fast, to the point, no screwing around etc...
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 05:43 PM
  #12  
waipahu996's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 140
From: seattle
Rep Power: 24
waipahu996 is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by Dr. T
Hi guys,
Any recommendations on BMW dealerships? My wife just got back from Las Vegas and saw a hardtop convertible M3 and loved it. We were ready to pickup an '06-07 SL55 for her but now the M3 caught her eye. Haven't driven one but all the reviews sound good. Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Glen, shouldn't you be treating your patients instead of shopping for an M3??? I noticed you posted your thread at 9:17AM. I'm usually drilling away by then.

Talk to Mark Harrington at BMW Seattle.
 

Last edited by waipahu996; Jun 18, 2008 at 05:47 PM.
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 06:08 PM
  #13  
atomic80's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,057
From: inside someone warm
Rep Power: 382
atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !
I just noticed that there are a LOT of doctors on here. I know where to go if I need one!
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 06:17 PM
  #14  
waipahu996's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 140
From: seattle
Rep Power: 24
waipahu996 is infamous around these parts
Originally Posted by atomic80
I just noticed that there are a LOT of doctors on here. I know where to go if I need one!
Hey birthday boy, now that you're another year older, you're probably due for another checkup. Oh yeah, they tend to get a little more "invasive" with each year
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 06:21 PM
  #15  
atomic80's Avatar
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,057
From: inside someone warm
Rep Power: 382
atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !atomic80 Is a GOD !
Originally Posted by waipahu996
Hey birthday boy, now that you're another year older, you're probably due for another checkup. Oh yeah, they tend to get a little more "invasive" with each year
*cough* *cough* Nice try...
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:21 PM.