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alvitdk · 12-09-2012, 03:47 PM

So, just bought a nice piece of land in Texas, New Braunfels, half way between Austin and San Antonio, and will be moving down there start building once I sell my house in NY. Before the big move I want to make sure to transition to a good dealership which is just as reliable and good as the one I am using. Took me 3 tries to find the one I am using now, and would hate to go through that again, anyone living in the area with some good suggestions?

TheBurro · 12-09-2012, 04:48 PM

Well, you only have two choices, BMW of San Antonio or BMW of Austin

Personally, I have been to BMW of San Antonio multiple times for service work, and have always been treated fairly and professionally. I always schedule service appointments with Mike Brehm, he is top notch.

Never been to BMW Austin.

There are plenty of independent repair shops around the area too, the only one I have had experience with is DBC Tuning in Northwest San Antonio, and they do great work.

Tommeh · 12-09-2012, 09:12 PM

BMW Austin is awesome. If you need a BMW dealership I would use Austin and see a man named Charles Bellinger service advisor his number is 512-343-3531. I am from Killeen and in a pretty big MFEST club and we all go to him... Also in Round Rock my buddy T'erre just opened a shop called AutoOne (http://www.facebook.com/AutoOneTx?ref=ts&fref=ts)

Good example of why he is the man. I have a blown turbo due to waste gate failure. I brought my car to him (Its full bolt on) and they gave me a rental for a week and came the conclusion its the turbo... Told me to revert it to stock and they would fix it under the turbo warranty. I feel like most shops would tell me to bad since its heavily modded and flag me with BMWNA.

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 12-09-2012, 09:24 PM

I may be relocating to northern San Antonio soon. My partner will be working out of New Braunfels. Hope to see you around! Look for a Montego Blue 1er with California plates.

alvitdk · 12-10-2012, 03:35 AM

Great, many thanks for the reply, so either dealer is good, can't be any better than this.

P1et · 12-10-2012, 10:31 AM

I bought my wife's 135i at BMW of Austin. Very satisfied. Took the car in for her first service since buying the car and once again they met/exceeded my expectations.

Tee-Dub · 12-11-2012, 02:06 AM

Not sure on the car but you'd better buy an Aprilia now. The best dealer in the USA is in New Braunfels TX!

sochermit · 12-11-2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBurro

Well, you only have two choices, BMW of San Antonio or BMW of Austin

Personally, I have been to BMW of San Antonio multiple times for service work, and have always been treated fairly and professionally. I always schedule service appointments with Mike Brehm, he is top notch.

Never been to BMW Austin.

There are plenty of independent repair shops around the area too, the only one I have had experience with is DBC Tuning in Northwest San Antonio, and they do great work.

First let me welcome you to the area. I live about 20 miles away and enjoy the area very much. You have the benefits of San Antonio and Austin. Myself I prefer San Antonio.

I would highly agree with BMW of San Antonio. Also may I add that my rep Rio Arguello is also a very good customer relations person.

I35it · 12-11-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 1ToBeOn2Wheels

I may be relocating to northern San Antonio soon. My partner will be working out of New Braunfels. Hope to see you around! Look for a Montego Blue 1er with California plates.

Hey man I am north of San Antonio and from California also. Just wanted say hi to hopefully a Nor-Cal'in. Other wise nevermind

alvitdk · 12-11-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I35it

Hey man I am north of San Antonio and from California also. Just wanted say hi to hopefully a Nor-Cal'in. Other wise nevermind

Ouch

I35it · 12-11-2012, 04:10 PM

Its with love though.

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 12-11-2012, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by I35it

Hey man I am north of San Antonio and from California also. Just wanted say hi to hopefully a Nor-Cal'in. Other wise nevermind

Haha.. yep I'm a Nor-Cal'in from the SF East Bay. I should be finding out before Christmas if I'm making the move to TX. If so, I'll hit you up.

I35it · 12-11-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ToBeOn2Wheels

Haha.. yep I'm a Nor-Cal'in from the SF East Bay. I should be finding out before Christmas if I'm making the move to TX. If so, I'll hit you up.

Yea sounds good. I am from San Jose. Hopefully you dont move here, but if you do hit me up.

miro2296 · 12-27-2012, 02:01 PM

I've always gone to BMW of Austin and no complaints. Sounds like either one you go to you should be fine! Welcome!!!

roundel335 · 12-27-2012, 02:22 PM

I've dealt with BMW of Austin since 2001 (it was John Roberts BMW at the time); I just moved to Boerne (NW of SA) a few months ago and I'm still using BMW of Austin. They're now a Penske-owned dealership and I've worked with the same sales and service folks for years. Now that I'm in the SA area, I may give BMW of SA a try for scheduled service/maintenance on my wife's 128i, as I've heard that they have improved greatly over the past year and it's a much shorter drive.

leonelhpfm3 · 03-11-2013, 08:53 AM

Welcome to the Area!

12-09-2012, 03:47 PM	#1
alvitdk First Lieutenant Drives: 13' Nissan 370Z Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NY/TX Posts: 336 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i conve ... [0.00]	Calling on Texans So, just bought a nice piece of land in Texas, New Braunfels, half way between Austin and San Antonio, and will be moving down there start building once I sell my house in NY. Before the big move I want to make sure to transition to a good dealership which is just as reliable and good as the one I am using. Took me 3 tries to find the one I am using now, and would hate to go through that again, anyone living in the area with some good suggestions? __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- 13' Nissan 370Z, Pearl White, Sport suspension...no mods YET Also Drive: 13' Mazda CX-5 Also Ride: 11' Triumph Speedmaster, 73' Triumph Tiger
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12-09-2012, 09:24 PM	#4
1ToBeOn2Wheels Freude am Fahren Drives: 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 650 iTrader: (0)	I may be relocating to northern San Antonio soon. My partner will be working out of New Braunfels. Hope to see you around! Look for a Montego Blue 1er with California plates. __________________ -2012 VW MKVI GTI Autobahn w/ DSG (New!) -2008 E82 N54 135i Coupé 6MT -2001 E46 M3 Coupé 6MT (Retired)

12-10-2012, 03:35 AM	#5
alvitdk First Lieutenant Drives: 13' Nissan 370Z Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NY/TX Posts: 336 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i conve ... [0.00]	Great, many thanks for the reply, so either dealer is good, can't be any better than this. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- 13' Nissan 370Z, Pearl White, Sport suspension...no mods YET Also Drive: 13' Mazda CX-5 Also Ride: 11' Triumph Speedmaster, 73' Triumph Tiger

12-27-2012, 02:01 PM	#14
miro2296 Colonel Drives: '08 Montego Blue BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 2,029 iTrader: (1)	I've always gone to BMW of Austin and no complaints. Sounds like either one you go to you should be fine! Welcome!!! __________________ ------------------------------------- BMW 135i/6 Speed/Montego Blue/Formula One Ceramic Tint/JB4/19 inch Iconz 880Z(19X8.5 & 19X10)/Nitto NT555 225/35 & 265/30/E93 M3 front sway bar

12-27-2012, 02:22 PM	#15
roundel335 Colonel Drives: 13 335i Sedan, 11 128i Cabrio Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boerne, TX Posts: 2,734 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i Sedan [5.00] 2011 BMW 128i Cabri ... [4.25]	I've dealt with BMW of Austin since 2001 (it was John Roberts BMW at the time); I just moved to Boerne (NW of SA) a few months ago and I'm still using BMW of Austin. They're now a Penske-owned dealership and I've worked with the same sales and service folks for years. Now that I'm in the SA area, I may give BMW of SA a try for scheduled service/maintenance on my wife's 128i, as I've heard that they have improved greatly over the past year and it's a much shorter drive. __________________ 2013 F30 335i M-Sport 8AT/MPE/MPPK, 2011 128i M-sport Cabrio 6MT/PE

12-09-2012, 04:48 PM	#2
TheBurro Private First Class Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 193 iTrader: (3)	Well, you only have two choices, BMW of San Antonio or BMW of Austin Personally, I have been to BMW of San Antonio multiple times for service work, and have always been treated fairly and professionally. I always schedule service appointments with Mike Brehm, he is top notch. Never been to BMW Austin. There are plenty of independent repair shops around the area too, the only one I have had experience with is DBC Tuning in Northwest San Antonio, and they do great work.

12-09-2012, 09:12 PM	#3
Tommeh Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	BMW Austin is awesome. If you need a BMW dealership I would use Austin and see a man named Charles Bellinger service advisor his number is 512-343-3531. I am from Killeen and in a pretty big MFEST club and we all go to him... Also in Round Rock my buddy T'erre just opened a shop called AutoOne (http://www.facebook.com/AutoOneTx?ref=ts&fref=ts) Good example of why he is the man. I have a blown turbo due to waste gate failure. I brought my car to him (Its full bolt on) and they gave me a rental for a week and came the conclusion its the turbo... Told me to revert it to stock and they would fix it under the turbo warranty. I feel like most shops would tell me to bad since its heavily modded and flag me with BMWNA.

12-10-2012, 10:31 AM	#6
P1et Major Drives: '04 Ram 2500 / '11 135i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,277 iTrader: (1)	I bought my wife's 135i at BMW of Austin. Very satisfied. Took the car in for her first service since buying the car and once again they met/exceeded my expectations.

12-11-2012, 02:06 AM	#7
Tee-Dub Captain Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 754 iTrader: (9)	Not sure on the car but you'd better buy an Aprilia now. The best dealer in the USA is in New Braunfels TX!

12-11-2012, 04:10 PM	#11
I35it all day Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 511 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	Its with love though.

03-11-2013, 08:53 AM	#16
leonelhpfm3 ShockinVibes Motorsports!!! Drives: 01 HPF stg.2...Turbo M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FT.Hood, TX Posts: 144 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 GMC 3500HD [5.00] 2012 BMW X5d [5.00] 2001 BMW M3 [5.00]	Welcome to the Area! __________________ Leonel aka Rico /// BMWCCA # 403748 01 HPF Stg II Turbo /// M3 661 RWHP on the new Precison Turbo 6766! In other words..... Modified 2012 BMW X5d 3.5i - Family Hauler

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