1er and Seattle

[harrytruman]

I'll be moving to Seattle within the next couple months and I'm trying to get a handle on what's what around the PNW. I don't know where I'll be living yet, but it looks like it will probably be somewhere near-ish downtown. How's parking around Seattle? Are there any reliable dealers or private shops? I'm new to both BMWs and Seattle, so any/all advice is welcome!

[Revelate]

How's parking around Seattle?

Crap, like any big city. Most remaining surface lots are being ripped up for buildings. I suggest buying a used Civic and ignore the inevitable curb rash and bumper/door damage.

Are there any reliable dealers or private shops?

Yes, BMW Seattle is better than average for most people, and there are a lot of independent BMW and/or German repair shops that do good work which are typically about 25% less than the hourly dealer rates ($130 vs. $100).

[harrytruman]

Depending on my job, I'll hopefully be keeping my car at home for the most part. I hope so for my car's sake, at least.