Perth Launch

Steve Brown · 05-21-2008, 08:54 PM

And I will be there too (171cm athletic frame (!!) and very bald, yet fashionable head) and accompanied by my tall, very smiley, red haired partner.

amk2912 · 05-22-2008, 12:56 AM

I'd be there tonight but I'm off to see Indiana Jones. I gotta see new movies the day they open cos I hate reading reviews before I see the movie!

Will be test driving the car tomorrow, though!

BMWDave · 05-22-2008, 08:25 AM

Thought this was a good event. Good sample of cars available. Liked the quick rev of the M5 too out in the garage for all those there to witness it. Had a sit in the black 135i, maaaaaan, i can't wait to drive mine.

amk2912 · 05-23-2008, 04:15 AM

Took a Sedona Red 135i for a test drive today.

Hard to check it's real grunt with most of the drive being up the Mitchell Freeway.

The car was, to be honest, not much unlike my 130i except it was a manual. I remembered how much I really enjoy the Steptronic. Admittedly it was a bit tight as it was brand new.

I've been given my VIN so I guess my car is sitting at the docks waiting for the slow boat to Oz. It's only when I get to open up those twin turbos in my own car that I'll really get to appreciate it.

BMWDave · 05-23-2008, 06:11 AM

Who did you deal with @ autoclassic amk2912? Remember you saying your last saleman had recently left? Did you end up speaking to Tristan?

Steve Brown · 05-25-2008, 10:42 PM

Auto Classic...hmmm. I will tell the tale again as it's ongoing. 7th July last year I gave AC my $3000 deposit and waited and waited. It arrived on the Tortugas on the 14th and I watched it get driven off the boat. Today, I have been promised my car at 5pm on Wednesday 28th May. That is a full two weeks after it arrived in Oz. I have had nothing but excuses from the sales staff but quite clearly being a monopoly provider of a beautiful product in a high demand and wealthy state generates a certain amount of disdain for the concept of customer service. I'd strongly recommend anyone in WA to buy out od State where the dealers are hungrier...and quicker.

Kris · 05-25-2008, 10:49 PM

Steve, did you talk to BMW Australia??

Steve Brown · 05-25-2008, 10:57 PM

I was trying to be benevolent as last friday they promised me the car today. Now however, it's one of my jobs today. GRRRR

amk2912 · 05-26-2008, 01:11 AM

BMWDave - no I've been dealing with Wayne.

05-21-2008, 08:54 PM	#23
Steve Brown Private First Class 3 Rep 111 Posts Drives: June 2011, AW 1M coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	And I will be there too (171cm athletic frame (!!) and very bald, yet fashionable head) and accompanied by my tall, very smiley, red haired partner.
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05-22-2008, 12:56 AM	#24
amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel 88 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	I'd be there tonight but I'm off to see Indiana Jones. I gotta see new movies the day they open cos I hate reading reviews before I see the movie! Will be test driving the car tomorrow, though!
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05-22-2008, 08:25 AM	#25
BMWDave Totally Add1cted 17 Rep 503 Posts Drives: X1 Xdrive23d Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW X1 23d [7.66]	Thought this was a good event. Good sample of cars available. Liked the quick rev of the M5 too out in the garage for all those there to witness it. Had a sit in the black 135i, maaaaaan, i can't wait to drive mine. __________________ Proud new owner of a X1 23d in Jet Black
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05-23-2008, 04:15 AM	#26
amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel 88 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Took a Sedona Red 135i for a test drive today. Hard to check it's real grunt with most of the drive being up the Mitchell Freeway. The car was, to be honest, not much unlike my 130i except it was a manual. I remembered how much I really enjoy the Steptronic. Admittedly it was a bit tight as it was brand new. I've been given my VIN so I guess my car is sitting at the docks waiting for the slow boat to Oz. It's only when I get to open up those twin turbos in my own car that I'll really get to appreciate it.
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05-23-2008, 06:11 AM	#27
BMWDave Totally Add1cted 17 Rep 503 Posts Drives: X1 Xdrive23d Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW X1 23d [7.66]	Who did you deal with @ autoclassic amk2912? Remember you saying your last saleman had recently left? Did you end up speaking to Tristan? __________________ Proud new owner of a X1 23d in Jet Black
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05-25-2008, 10:42 PM	#28
Steve Brown Private First Class 3 Rep 111 Posts Drives: June 2011, AW 1M coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	Auto Classic...hmmm. I will tell the tale again as it's ongoing. 7th July last year I gave AC my $3000 deposit and waited and waited. It arrived on the Tortugas on the 14th and I watched it get driven off the boat. Today, I have been promised my car at 5pm on Wednesday 28th May. That is a full two weeks after it arrived in Oz. I have had nothing but excuses from the sales staff but quite clearly being a monopoly provider of a beautiful product in a high demand and wealthy state generates a certain amount of disdain for the concept of customer service. I'd strongly recommend anyone in WA to buy out od State where the dealers are hungrier...and quicker.
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05-25-2008, 10:49 PM	#29
Kris Colonel 123 Rep 2,295 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA iTrader: (0)	Steve, did you talk to BMW Australia??
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05-25-2008, 10:57 PM	#30
Steve Brown Private First Class 3 Rep 111 Posts Drives: June 2011, AW 1M coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	I was trying to be benevolent as last friday they promised me the car today. Now however, it's one of my jobs today. GRRRR
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05-26-2008, 01:11 AM	#31
amk2912 Lieutenant Colonel 88 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: '10 X5 40d & '12 F10 520d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth iTrader: (0)	BMWDave - no I've been dealing with Wayne.
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