SCV/661 Chat Thread

OC3 · 04-05-2011, 02:36 PM

Ok, I know of at least a dozen forum members in SCV area, there may be more.

Let's hear it guys, and share our experiences w/ Valencia BMW. lulz

persian54 · 04-05-2011, 02:55 PM

just join the SFV one
you're close enough lol

OC3 · 04-05-2011, 07:05 PM

lulz, sure is close.

geneatals · 04-05-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

just join the SFV one
you're close enough lol

^this.... LOL

FStop7 · 04-05-2011, 07:40 PM

us SCVers are too snobby for that

I have heard mixed things about Valencia BMW.

geneatals · 04-05-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

us SCVers are too snobby for that

I have heard mixed things about Valencia BMW.

leased my e60 from there 3 yrs ago, good experience.....unfortunately they weren't very good with getting back to me about leasing another vehicle at lease end...their loss...

OC3 · 04-05-2011, 08:48 PM

Man, SFV'ers trying to annex SCV... lulz

That goes on even inside SCV, w/ sections within SCV being "unincorporated areas."

OC3 · 04-06-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FStop7

us SCVers are too snobby for that

I have heard mixed things about Valencia BMW.

Valencia BMW and MB dealers have reputations as being very stuck-up. In contrast, Valencia Acura is very cordial and friendly, which is probably the reason for tons of Acuras in SCV (especially MDX's).

FStop7 · 04-06-2011, 06:37 PM

I admit that Valencia BMW has a really nice showroom and facility but it's silly for them to be stuck up. Every time I've been there I haven't seen many customers around.

OC3 · 04-06-2011, 06:51 PM

Indeed, their facility is very nice. Got my '08 M3 there, but went elsewhere for the '11 M3.

persian54 · 04-06-2011, 07:06 PM

i got my 335i from valencia

their service is a hit or miss...

when i had mark, he went out of his way to help me

but then chris.. didn't return phone calls etc. but i think he was having family issues...

also their techs report EVERYTHING
so if you have mods, don't go there

Jsnscot · 04-06-2011, 08:34 PM

I'd never buy a car there but I've had no problem with servicing my 335 or m3 there

OC3 · 04-07-2011, 03:54 AM

The 2 SA's there that I dealt with while I had the '08 M3 was meh at best (their names are neither Mark or Chris). Somebody on this forum mentioned that there should be separate SA's & mechanics for M cars and, boy, do I wish.

persian54 · 04-07-2011, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by OC3

The 2 SA's there that I dealt with while I had the '08 M3 was meh at best (their names are neither Mark or Chris). Somebody on this forum mentioned that there should be separate SA's & mechanics for M cars and, boy, do I wish.

Yes and no...
Since I know my SA well, and I knew my tech well (he is on leave due to injury), I'd hate it if I couldn't have him service my car

If a mod might be the cause of a problem, he will give the car back, i put it to stock, and if the problem is there, he'll have it fixed.
if problem disappears... well yeah.

No records of mods made, ever.

asaulo1 · 04-07-2011, 03:15 PM

This is good to hear. anyone care to name their SA in Valencia BMW for future reference? I took my E92 M3 all the way to South Bay BMW for it's last service since I've read mixed reviews for our local service here....

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Originally Posted by Jsnscot

I'd never buy a car there but I've had no problem with servicing my 335 or m3 there

xiliy · 04-07-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by asaulo1

This is good to hear. anyone care to name their SA in Valencia BMW for future reference? I took my E92 M3 all the way to South Bay BMW for it's last service since I've read mixed reviews for our local service here....

Just stay away from them, there is no connection between sales dept and service, their sa's are terrible. shop manager is an a-hole. i got 2 cars from them , but because of service dept, i am done with them.

OC3 · 04-07-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by xiliy

Just stay away from them, there is no connection between sales dept and service, their sa's are terrible. shop manager is an a-hole. i got 2 cars from them , but because of service dept, i am done with them.

^This. Which is why I went elsewhere for the '11 M3. The parts dept manager is a crook too.

MMMeister · 04-07-2011, 03:47 PM

Got my '11 M3 from Valencia BMW which I regret.
I could have gotten a better deal if I started off with CARSDIRECT but the convenience is what got me.

As for service, the SA I got assigned to never return calls so F them.
Also getting a loaner car from these guys is like sucking blood from a stone.

So for my next service I'll be working with Century West. I always had good experience with them plus I work just a few blocks from them

persian54 · 04-07-2011, 03:57 PM

when i was with mark as my SA, he got me a loaner without a problem.

returned calls ASAP

bcc69 · 04-07-2011, 05:07 PM

Mark has been my SA for quite a long time. He has always been great to deal with. Their service department definitely has issues but Mark has always taken care of me.

OC3 · 04-07-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsnscot

I'd never buy a car there but I've had no problem with servicing my 335 or m3 there

Wait, do you live on Gloriso Ln? A house on that street has 335 and M3.

MDrill · 04-09-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OC3

Ok, I know of at least a dozen forum members in SCV area, there may be more.

Let's hear it guys, and share our experiences w/ Valencia BMW. lulz

SCV deserves to be on its own. Can someone take charge and arrange a get together?

BTW, Mark at Valencia BMW was one of the reasons why I kept on buying BMWs (7). Now that he's gone due to personal reasons ( I will not disclose this on an open forum) I feel lost.

Never buy a car from this dealer as they are damn expensive. I stay with Nick Alexander. They always kicked ass all other quotes. Well, I guess if you bought or leased 7 BMWs from them, they better be nice to yah.

My 2011 M3 is just seating inside the garage for now. Let's plan a trackday.

Broom broom!

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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	just join the SFV one you're close enough lol __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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OC3 Havin' a blast! 125 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	lulz, sure is close. __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	us SCVers are too snobby for that I have heard mixed things about Valencia BMW. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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OC3 Havin' a blast! 125 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Man, SFV'ers trying to annex SCV... lulz That goes on even inside SCV, w/ sections within SCV being "unincorporated areas." __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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04-06-2011, 06:37 PM	#9
FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	I admit that Valencia BMW has a really nice showroom and facility but it's silly for them to be stuck up. Every time I've been there I haven't seen many customers around. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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OC3 Havin' a blast! 125 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Indeed, their facility is very nice. Got my '08 M3 there, but went elsewhere for the '11 M3. __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	i got my 335i from valencia their service is a hit or miss... when i had mark, he went out of his way to help me but then chris.. didn't return phone calls etc. but i think he was having family issues... also their techs report EVERYTHING so if you have mods, don't go there __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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Jsnscot First Lieutenant 15 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I'd never buy a car there but I've had no problem with servicing my 335 or m3 there
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OC3 Havin' a blast! 125 Rep 4,847 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	The 2 SA's there that I dealt with while I had the '08 M3 was meh at best (their names are neither Mark or Chris). Somebody on this forum mentioned that there should be separate SA's & mechanics for M cars and, boy, do I wish. __________________ BRP 1:56 \| CVR 2:01 \| ACS 1:53 \| WSIR 1:34
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MMMeister Enlisted Member 2 Rep 41 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ewa Beach, HI iTrader: (0)	Got my '11 M3 from Valencia BMW which I regret. I could have gotten a better deal if I started off with CARSDIRECT but the convenience is what got me. As for service, the SA I got assigned to never return calls so F them. Also getting a loaner car from these guys is like sucking blood from a stone. So for my next service I'll be working with Century West. I always had good experience with them plus I work just a few blocks from them __________________ 2011 E92 SG DCT ZCP
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	when i was with mark as my SA, he got me a loaner without a problem. returned calls ASAP __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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bcc69 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Valencia, CA iTrader: (0)	Mark has been my SA for quite a long time. He has always been great to deal with. Their service department definitely has issues but Mark has always taken care of me.
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