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SimonB · 11-13-2012, 03:45 AM

Everybody's favourite (only) dealer AutoClassic is "understaffed and overbooked" according to the 15 year old I just spoke to and the ealiest I can book the 135 in for is a ridiculous 27th of Nov.

Does anyone have any recommendations for good, non rip-off service outfits in Perth?

3MW, BM Techniks, Independent BMW (went there once, years ago, for an out of schedule oil change, but understand it's changed hands), Pace Motors (nicely located for me) pop up on Google. Any good experiences with any?

Curare86 · 11-13-2012, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

Everybody's favourite (only) dealer AutoClassic is "understaffed and overbooked" according to the 15 year old I just spoke to and the ealiest I can book the 135 in for is a ridiculous 27th of Nov.

Does anyone have any recommendations for good, non rip-off service outfits in Perth?

3MW, BM Techniks, Independent BMW (went there once, years ago, for an out of schedule oil change, but understand it's changed hands), Pace Motors (nicely located for me) pop up on Google. Any good experiences with any?

most people on the forums use adrian at ramp auto group. However his waitlists are even longer.
if you wanted it done by bmw theres always westcoast BMW now as well...

eriktufa · 11-13-2012, 04:57 AM

I'll going to Adrian as well soon, great service so far.

I heard good things about German Auto Services as well but they won't do anything non OEM.

amk2912 · 11-13-2012, 08:04 AM

Jeez Simon... you must hold the record for the longest original ownership of a 135i in Oz!

Can't help with the service recommendation but I've not tried West Coast yet. My 520d will be due for it's first service soon so I guess I will find out.

BTW - Need two new front Bridgestone 225/50R19's for the wife's X5. $649 each from AC or $495 each from Wheels World in Osborne Park!!?? Go figure that one out!

pavo335 · 11-13-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by amk2912

Jeez Simon... you must hold the record for the longest original ownership of a 135i in Oz!

Can't help with the service recommendation but I've not tried West Coast yet. My 520d will be due for it's first service soon so I guess I will find out.

BTW - Need two new front Bridgestone 225/50R19's for the wife's X5. $649 each from AC or $495 each from Wheels World in Osborne Park!!?? Go figure that one out!

The 225's are probably 250 each from tire rack

Nugget · 11-13-2012, 10:05 PM

Stokes and Renk in Subi are pretty good.

SimonB · 11-14-2012, 06:28 AM

Thanks all :-) Will investigate those options.

Amk2912, what can I say? Guilty as charged, I still like it, but I AM contemplating a 2012 335i change. AC just don't seem too interested in playing ball at the moment, but I'm in no huge hurry.

hayesy · 11-15-2012, 08:33 AM

I used First Class Automotives in Claude Street, Burswood when I had my Z4. They were very professional and did a great job.

I am so disappointed in Auto Classic. They never even bothered returning my call the other day when IU enquired about replacing my battery. Ended up finding the exact match (capacity, type, even brand!) at a store in Osborne Park and did the registration myself with my Bavarian Technic cable. Battery was only $280 so saved a bundle.

I am looking at replacing the car next year and have no idea what to do because I am not keen to buy through Auto Classic.

/rant

RadiuM · 11-15-2012, 09:20 PM

Could try a car broker, they ring yards around the country asking for their best prices. I was going to go via this method but just went straight through AC instead due to their financing. Back then in '08 the car loan rate was cheaper than my mortgage!

Curare86 · 11-15-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RadiuM

Could try a car broker, they ring yards around the country asking for their best prices. I was going to go via this method but just went straight through AC instead due to their financing. Back then in '08 the car loan rate was cheaper than my mortgage!

why not check out westcoast BMW. Ive only had a DME update there so far, but they seemed pleasant to deal with , and charged me half what AC were asking.

amk2912 · 11-16-2012, 02:12 AM

I had a recommendation today... Swiss Motors in Howe St, Osb.Park. Anyone have any experience there?

http://www.swissmotors.com.au/

amk2912 · 11-16-2012, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RadiuM

Could try a car broker, they ring yards around the country asking for their best prices. I was going to go via this method but just went straight through AC instead due to their financing. Back then in '08 the car loan rate was cheaper than my mortgage!

I've bounced between BMW Finance and ANZ over the years. Sometimes one was better than the other and vice versa on the next car.

In 2010, BMW Finance ran rings around ANZ on my X5 and in 2012 ANZ ran rings around BMW. Just depends on the day I guess..

A broker would be a good idea.

ReyT · 11-16-2012, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by amk2912

I had a recommendation today... Swiss Motors in Howe St, Osb.Park. Anyone have any experience there?

http://www.swissmotors.com.au/

when i had my slk - quite a few merc people recommended them, apparently they are pretty good too.

SimonB · 11-18-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Curare86

why not check out westcoast BMW. Ive only had a DME update there so far, but they seemed pleasant to deal with , and charged me half what AC were asking.

It's been alleged that Westcoast and AC are owned by the same person/people. Maybe because they're in woop-woop (g,d,r), they have to be cheaper?

Rajvosa · 11-18-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

It's been alleged that Westcoast and AC are owned by the same person/people. Maybe because they're in woop-woop (g,d,r), they have to be cheaper?

they are owned by same people.

there are few BMW specialists in Perth: (no particular order)
swiss motors- osborne park
automotive excellence - dianella
ramp auto group-malaga
BM auto engineering-malaga
BM techniks- bayswater

few others,but ive never used them

eriktufa · 11-21-2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hayesy

I used First Class Automotives in Claude Street, Burswood when I had my Z4. They were very professional and did a great job.

I am so disappointed in Auto Classic. They never even bothered returning my call the other day when IU enquired about replacing my battery. Ended up finding the exact match (capacity, type, even brand!) at a store in Osborne Park and did the registration myself with my Bavarian Technic cable. Battery was only $280 so saved a bundle.

I am looking at replacing the car next year and have no idea what to do because I am not keen to buy through Auto Classic.

/rant

Try Gotapproved broker. I know the owner so I had A Class service with my loan.

Referred my mate as well he got same treatment.

11-13-2012, 03:45 AM	#1
SimonB Major Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,019 iTrader: (0)	Perth Service Everybody's favourite (only) dealer AutoClassic is "understaffed and overbooked" according to the 15 year old I just spoke to and the ealiest I can book the 135 in for is a ridiculous 27th of Nov. Does anyone have any recommendations for good, non rip-off service outfits in Perth? 3MW, BM Techniks, Independent BMW (went there once, years ago, for an out of schedule oil change, but understand it's changed hands), Pace Motors (nicely located for me) pop up on Google. Any good experiences with any? __________________ Now: 2008 135i M Sport, 6 Spd Manual, Sparkling Graphite/Alaska Grey, Pro Nav, Sunroof plus more... Ordered: 2014 335i M Sport, EBII, Merino Black leather, HUD, Adaptive Headlights, Park Assist, M Sport Brakes, Lane Change, Lane Departure, Adaptive Cruise, Sunroof etc
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11-13-2012, 04:57 AM	#3
eriktufa 3r1k Drives: 2008 MY08 BMW E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth Posts: 247 iTrader: (0)	I'll going to Adrian as well soon, great service so far. I heard good things about German Auto Services as well but they won't do anything non OEM. __________________ BMS - JB4 N54 G4 \| Cyba - Intake Air Scoop \| JBSPEED - Piano Black Kidney Grill \| VRSF 3" Ceramic Coated Catless Downpipe \| PYSPEED Key Fob Holder \| BMW OEM M3 DCT Paddle Shift \| First Choice 20W H8 Cree Angel Eyes \| Avant Garde 19" M510 \| Alpina B3 TCU Flash \| 12.836 @ 109.75mph (Cobb - Accessport & VRSF DP) Last edited by eriktufa; 11-13-2012 at 05:02 AM.

11-13-2012, 08:04 AM	#4
amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth Posts: 1,662 iTrader: (0)	Jeez Simon... you must hold the record for the longest original ownership of a 135i in Oz! Can't help with the service recommendation but I've not tried West Coast yet. My 520d will be due for it's first service soon so I guess I will find out. BTW - Need two new front Bridgestone 225/50R19's for the wife's X5. $649 each from AC or $495 each from Wheels World in Osborne Park!!?? Go figure that one out! __________________ 2012 BMW F10 520d M-Sport 2010 BMW E70 X5 xdrive40d

11-14-2012, 06:28 AM	#7
SimonB Major Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,019 iTrader: (0)	Thanks all :-) Will investigate those options. Amk2912, what can I say? Guilty as charged, I still like it, but I AM contemplating a 2012 335i change. AC just don't seem too interested in playing ball at the moment, but I'm in no huge hurry. __________________ Now: 2008 135i M Sport, 6 Spd Manual, Sparkling Graphite/Alaska Grey, Pro Nav, Sunroof plus more... Ordered: 2014 335i M Sport, EBII, Merino Black leather, HUD, Adaptive Headlights, Park Assist, M Sport Brakes, Lane Change, Lane Departure, Adaptive Cruise, Sunroof etc

11-15-2012, 08:33 AM	#8
hayesy New Member Drives: 2008 135i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Perth Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	I used First Class Automotives in Claude Street, Burswood when I had my Z4. They were very professional and did a great job. I am so disappointed in Auto Classic. They never even bothered returning my call the other day when IU enquired about replacing my battery. Ended up finding the exact match (capacity, type, even brand!) at a store in Osborne Park and did the registration myself with my Bavarian Technic cable. Battery was only $280 so saved a bundle. I am looking at replacing the car next year and have no idea what to do because I am not keen to buy through Auto Classic. /rant __________________ ______________________ Drives: 135i auto, Cashmere silver, Comfort Access, Professional Nav with iDrive, HiFi Professional with Logic 7, Front and Rear PDC, Adaptive Headlights, Mirror Package, Sunroof.

11-13-2012, 10:05 PM	#6
Nugget Captain Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth Posts: 656 iTrader: (2)	Stokes and Renk in Subi are pretty good.

11-15-2012, 09:20 PM	#9
RadiuM Captain Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec, Stagea Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth Posts: 638 iTrader: (1)	Could try a car broker, they ring yards around the country asking for their best prices. I was going to go via this method but just went straight through AC instead due to their financing. Back then in '08 the car loan rate was cheaper than my mortgage! __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec + mods '97 Nissan Stagea RS4 '88 Pajero CRG KT1 125

11-16-2012, 02:12 AM	#11
amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth Posts: 1,662 iTrader: (0)	I had a recommendation today... Swiss Motors in Howe St, Osb.Park. Anyone have any experience there? http://www.swissmotors.com.au/ __________________ 2012 BMW F10 520d M-Sport 2010 BMW E70 X5 xdrive40d

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