Best Choice: SF Bay Area Dealer

BeamerDreamer · 08-11-2008, 12:22 PM

After reading everyone's advice so far, I am leaning toward going with Concord BMW. I still have a lot of time before I have to place my order in time for my European Delivery (late spring 09). Originally when I was casually shopping, I contacted Weatherford and someone there told me that they wouldn't do ED on the 1 series. I don't know if that has changed.

I have to admit that I might try some other dealerships just to see if they will give me a bigger discount. It might be worth the extra hassle if the price difference is big enough.

flpnout · 08-12-2008, 12:39 AM

I have had many BMWs and have patronize a lot of dealers here in the Bay Area and SoCal.

Here in the Bay Area I highly recommend BMW of Fremont (ask for Sales Manager Sammy) He is the best. I also recommend East Bay BMW (Sales Manager Larry)

Worst dealerships that rip you off and won't budge and will not care if you have issues are San Francisco BMW and Concord BMW. They lost my business after several countless issues with them both in Sales and Service.

In Socal I would highly recommend Shelly BMW and Beverly Hills BMW.

super_kk · 10-02-2008, 06:44 PM

I also recommend Laura Blanc at this dealership. She was very professional and didn't come across as other pushy sales people.

I wish I could get another $500 discount on my 2006, 525i, but I am fairly happy with the car and deal so far.:roundel:

arok · 10-02-2008, 07:38 PM

Fremont is good, I bought mine at Concord

Heinzftw · 10-02-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by flpnout

In Socal I would highly recommend Shelly BMW and Beverly Hills BMW.

That's with a $5000 dealer mark-up right? :biggrin:

BeamerDreamer · 10-09-2008, 11:32 PM

I went to Concord BMW today, more out of boredom than anything. I asked for Gena Bell, as a few of you recommended, but she wasn't there today. I ended up speaking with Jim Cord who turned out to be a very cool guy.

I wasn't expecting anything but I came armed with my information just in case. I told them exactly what I was planning to pay and getting into a bunch of back and forth. The sales manager was seated just behind us and overheard. Jim showed him my offer and to my surprise, he agreed. It took a matter of 5 minutes and I put down my deposit. :thumbup: I think once the sales manager saw my spreadsheet with all the pricing he knew how serious I was about buying the car. He had to think here is a sure sale that I can take or let him go to another dealership and decided to take my business.

Needless to say, I am pretty happy. I am getting the car I want at the price I want. I am looking forward to heading out to Munich and cruising around Europe.

Thanks to everyone for all your advice.

bugaboo · 10-09-2008, 11:36 PM

congrats!

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Originally Posted by BeamerDreamer

I went to Concord BMW today, more out of boredom than anything. I asked for Gena Bell, as a few of you recommended, but she wasn't there today. I ended up speaking with Jim Cord who turned out to be a very cool guy.

I wasn't expecting anything but I came armed with my information just in case. I told them exactly what I was planning to pay and getting into a bunch of back and forth. The sales manager was seated just behind us and overheard. Jim showed him my offer and to my surprise, he agreed. It took a matter of 5 minutes and I put down my deposit. :thumbup: I think once the sales manager saw my spreadsheet with all the pricing he knew how serious I was about buying the car. He had to think here is a sure sale that I can take or let him go to another dealership and decided to take my business.

Needless to say, I am pretty happy. I am getting the car I want at the price I want. I am looking forward to heading out to Munich and cruising around Europe.

Thanks to everyone for all your advice.

flpnout · 10-10-2008, 12:45 AM

Congrats!! I think car dealers are hurting for sales with this economy. Now would be a great time to wheel and deal for cars.

ichiban · 10-10-2008, 03:03 AM

+1, just look at GM. Their shares have fell to a record low, last seen in 1950!

1ofakind · 11-05-2008, 04:48 PM

I just bought an 09 135 from Stevens Creek this week, and they were very nice and helpful, and not pushy at all like some other BMW dealers I've been to.

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BeamerDreamer Village Idiot 14 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	After reading everyone's advice so far, I am leaning toward going with Concord BMW. I still have a lot of time before I have to place my order in time for my European Delivery (late spring 09). Originally when I was casually shopping, I contacted Weatherford and someone there told me that they wouldn't do ED on the 1 series. I don't know if that has changed. I have to admit that I might try some other dealerships just to see if they will give me a bigger discount. It might be worth the extra hassle if the price difference is big enough.
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08-12-2008, 12:39 AM	#24
flpnout Major 81 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	I have had many BMWs and have patronize a lot of dealers here in the Bay Area and SoCal. Here in the Bay Area I highly recommend BMW of Fremont (ask for Sales Manager Sammy) He is the best. I also recommend East Bay BMW (Sales Manager Larry) Worst dealerships that rip you off and won't budge and will not care if you have issues are San Francisco BMW and Concord BMW. They lost my business after several countless issues with them both in Sales and Service. In Socal I would highly recommend Shelly BMW and Beverly Hills BMW. __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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10-02-2008, 06:44 PM	#25
super_kk Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	Mountain View I also recommend Laura Blanc at this dealership. She was very professional and didn't come across as other pushy sales people. I wish I could get another $500 discount on my 2006, 525i, but I am fairly happy with the car and deal so far.:roundel:
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10-02-2008, 07:38 PM	#26
arok Captain 46 Rep 987 Posts Drives: BMW F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (1)	Fremont is good, I bought mine at Concord __________________ 2013 BMW 335i M-Sport
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10-09-2008, 11:32 PM	#28
BeamerDreamer Village Idiot 14 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I placed a deposit for a 135i today! I went to Concord BMW today, more out of boredom than anything. I asked for Gena Bell, as a few of you recommended, but she wasn't there today. I ended up speaking with Jim Cord who turned out to be a very cool guy. I wasn't expecting anything but I came armed with my information just in case. I told them exactly what I was planning to pay and getting into a bunch of back and forth. The sales manager was seated just behind us and overheard. Jim showed him my offer and to my surprise, he agreed. It took a matter of 5 minutes and I put down my deposit. :thumbup: I think once the sales manager saw my spreadsheet with all the pricing he knew how serious I was about buying the car. He had to think here is a sure sale that I can take or let him go to another dealership and decided to take my business. Needless to say, I am pretty happy. I am getting the car I want at the price I want. I am looking forward to heading out to Munich and cruising around Europe. Thanks to everyone for all your advice.
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10-10-2008, 12:45 AM	#30
flpnout Major 81 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Congrats!! I think car dealers are hurting for sales with this economy. Now would be a great time to wheel and deal for cars. __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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10-10-2008, 03:03 AM	#31
ichiban Colonel 94 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	+1, just look at GM. Their shares have fell to a record low, last seen in 1950!
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11-05-2008, 04:48 PM	#32
1ofakind New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: JB 135 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Napa, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I just bought an 09 135 from Stevens Creek this week, and they were very nice and helpful, and not pushy at all like some other BMW dealers I've been to.
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