Who is your Favorite Dealership? Looking to buy CPO soon.

Nine · 08-31-2010, 02:16 PM

Hello Everyone,
Within the next 4 months I will be hopefully getting rid of my STI for an e92M3. I'm still undecided on a few items such as Color, 08 vs. 09, carbon vs. moon-roof. I did finally decide to go with the 6-spd. While it is in my best interest to buy in December (bonuses), I'm getting really antsy, with some of the recent deals floating around online I wonder if I could potentially pull the trigger sooner. I plan to buy.

The other difficult part is finding a good dealership or a decent sales person to work with to figure out items like financing, should I go with my bank or with BMW and what sort of deals there are out there. Also I'm wondering if I find a CPO'd car on BMW's website and the car is located is NJ or something like that, could I work with a local dealership to get the car?

Thanks in advance, I know dealerships can be a pain. I've walked around VOB a few times and while it's nice not to be harassed it also was not very inspiring to be ignored, but I guess I understand considering that people just like to browse.

mdosu · 08-31-2010, 02:20 PM

I think for a period, BMW Financial was offering cheap financing on CPO cars, this was like back in May or something, hopefully it'll be available when you're ready.

I would say the best dealership is the one that gives you the best deal. The guy who can minimize your M3 purchase price while maximizing your trade in value will be my best dealership. You're not going camping with him and his family, you're buying a car. lol.

Just by pure number of dealers out there, the guy who offers you the best deal probably won't be here in the DC area. Be prepared to travel.

Blade929 · 08-31-2010, 02:55 PM

Nan Wong at VOB is excellent. Just ask for her. She is no BS. I've purchased 2 cars from her and referred about 10 others. Everyone has a great experience with her.

Dravit M8 · 08-31-2010, 04:07 PM

James Duerbeck at BMW of Fairfax, 703-409-9100, is knowlegable, and a delite to deal with. He's a FATT instructor, drives a new 335is. Really knows his BMW'S, and available options.

Those who shop by price only, may possibly miss out on critical information in the buying process, and have to deal with an idiot.

skierman64 · 08-31-2010, 04:25 PM

Go 2 hours north to Sun Motors in Mechanicsburg, PA. Talk to Dan Commune. That dealership consistantly gets buyers from the Baltimore/DC area because they have good deals and provide great service. 800-470-8133.

tunnie · 08-31-2010, 04:35 PM

NOT BMW OF FAIRFAX, VA. So many people have talking about snobby sales people and horrible service from their service department. Including me.

mdosu · 08-31-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Indy Red M3

Those who shop by price only, may possibly miss out on critical information in the buying process, and have to deal with an idiot.

you're not serious right? lol, what "secrets" can they be possibly telling you? I dont' know about you man, but driving home with money in the trunk sure feels good.

Also, they're nice to you cuz you gave them a $2000+ profit on their car. If you give me this money for 1 hour worth of work to sell you a car you've already set on buying, I'll be your best friend too and send you lots of freebies...

ase2dais · 08-31-2010, 08:29 PM

BMW of Alexandria is by far the best IMO.. spotless in customer satisfaction

.... go figure

Dntlvet · 08-31-2010, 08:30 PM

Bergstrom Appleton Wisconsin

kokopuffs405 · 09-02-2010, 11:11 AM

ive been recommended to james too of fairfax

m3mellett · 09-06-2010, 11:44 AM

kevin mellett at passport bmw ...is alway great..

08-31-2010, 02:16 PM	#1
Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	Who is your Favorite Dealership? Looking to buy CPO soon. Hello Everyone, Within the next 4 months I will be hopefully getting rid of my STI for an e92M3. I'm still undecided on a few items such as Color, 08 vs. 09, carbon vs. moon-roof. I did finally decide to go with the 6-spd. While it is in my best interest to buy in December (bonuses), I'm getting really antsy, with some of the recent deals floating around online I wonder if I could potentially pull the trigger sooner. I plan to buy. The other difficult part is finding a good dealership or a decent sales person to work with to figure out items like financing, should I go with my bank or with BMW and what sort of deals there are out there. Also I'm wondering if I find a CPO'd car on BMW's website and the car is located is NJ or something like that, could I work with a local dealership to get the car? Thanks in advance, I know dealerships can be a pain. I've walked around VOB a few times and while it's nice not to be harassed it also was not very inspiring to be ignored, but I guess I understand considering that people just like to browse.
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	I think for a period, BMW Financial was offering cheap financing on CPO cars, this was like back in May or something, hopefully it'll be available when you're ready. I would say the best dealership is the one that gives you the best deal. The guy who can minimize your M3 purchase price while maximizing your trade in value will be my best dealership. You're not going camping with him and his family, you're buying a car. lol. Just by pure number of dealers out there, the guy who offers you the best deal probably won't be here in the DC area. Be prepared to travel.
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Blade929 Lieutenant 44 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 325Ci - E90 ///M - 330 - X5D Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	Nan Wong at VOB is excellent. Just ask for her. She is no BS. I've purchased 2 cars from her and referred about 10 others. Everyone has a great experience with her.
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Dravit M8 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 39 Posts Drives: Dravit Grey 2020 M8C Join Date: May 2009 Location: OAKTON, VA iTrader: (0)	Where to buy James Duerbeck at BMW of Fairfax, 703-409-9100, is knowlegable, and a delite to deal with. He's a FATT instructor, drives a new 335is. Really knows his BMW'S, and available options. Those who shop by price only, may possibly miss out on critical information in the buying process, and have to deal with an idiot.
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skierman64 Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: E92M3-E46M3-E46Wagon-E89Z4-E36 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater St Louis Metro area iTrader: (1) Garage List 1994 325is Race Car [0.00] 2011 BMW Z4 [0.00] 1998 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2008 M3 Coupe [0.00]	Go 2 hours north to Sun Motors in Mechanicsburg, PA. Talk to Dan Commune. That dealership consistantly gets buyers from the Baltimore/DC area because they have good deals and provide great service. 800-470-8133. __________________ Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive[/LEFT]
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tunnie l33t 22 Rep 237 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1)	NOT BMW OF FAIRFAX, VA. So many people have talking about snobby sales people and horrible service from their service department. Including me.
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ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	BMW of Alexandria is by far the best IMO.. spotless in customer satisfaction .... go figure __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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kokopuffs405 Yup 104 Rep 699 Posts Drives: BMW? Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (10) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	ive been recommended to james too of fairfax
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m3mellett customer advocate 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2011 m3 cp , 2009 335 conv Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: maryland iTrader: (0)	kevin mellett at passport bmw ...is alway great..
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