[Choolgooz]

Hi Everyone,

Can you guys tell me about your experiences with dealers in the Seattle area?? How are the prices? I am looking to get a 08 335i coupe, i tried BMW of seattle and i got two difference prices from two different internet sales folks. Where can i go for a good deal?

Thanks!!

[RespaViolator]

I only got $1,000.00 off of MSRP for a 07 335i coupe.

[douger]

I dealt with Dave Skipworth at Bellevue -- he was good to work with

[ohsnap]

seattle is excellent, best price and service from my experience. i shopped around for quite awhile between bellevue, tacoma and seattle. shoot me a pm if your interested in a great deal.

[Johnny Lin]

I would said Alvin Eklund at Bellevue BMW. I bought my E90 from him, he is a great and knowledge guy. He also give good price too. Alvin gave all my friends that I sent over to him for $1500 off.

[scollins]

We bought our E90 335i from BMW of Bellevue. I said "fuck it" and used the Costco program, worth about $1,000 off MSRP. I was fine with that. Richard Hard was our CA, and he was great to work with. I'd buy another BMW from Bellevue.

As for pricing, a $500 or $1000 difference isn't going to make a big difference on a $50,000 car (after taxes.) If that amount of money "breaks" you, then you really need to evaluate if you should be spending that much money on the car to begin with.

I see from your location tag that you are in Renton. Which dealer is going to be easier for you to get to for service, Bellevue, Seattle or Fife? I'm not willing to drive all the way down to Fife for service. Seattle is less convenient than Bellevue for me, since I'm in Bellevue quite often anyway. I've heard that if you buy your car from one dealer then service at another, getting a loaner is near impossible.

[Choolgooz]

I want to thank you guys for your replies.

Originally Posted by scollins

As for pricing, a $500 or $1000 difference isn't going to make a big difference on a $50,000 car (after taxes.) If that amount of money "breaks" you, then you really need to evaluate if you should be spending that much money on the car to begin with.

I see from your location tag that you are in Renton. Which dealer is going to be easier for you to get to for service, Bellevue, Seattle or Fife? I'm not willing to drive all the way down to Fife for service. Seattle is less convenient than Bellevue for me, since I'm in Bellevue quite often anyway. I've heard that if you buy your car from one dealer then service at another, getting a loaner is near impossible.

The first sales person i spoke with offered the car $500 under MSRP, i know i am spending over 50k for a car, but money is still money. I am going to buy the car, I dont want to spend more money if i dont need do.

Yes, i am in renton. I am a Microsoftie so Bellevue is real convenient for me. Thanks for that tip.

[ATG]

Some people here have said that they've gotten awesome deals at BMW dealership in Yakima. As to BMW, IMHO (based on personal experience) they have the highest prices and the least desire to negotiate in the region.

[dawgdog]

Originally Posted by ohsnap

seattle is excellent, best price and service from my experience. i shopped around for quite awhile between bellevue, tacoma and seattle. shoot me a pm if your interested in a great deal.

Agreed. I have been very happy with Seattle BMW. They treat you well after the sale.

[TTG]

Originally Posted by scollins

As for pricing, a $500 or $1000 difference isn't going to make a big difference on a $50,000 car (after taxes.) If that amount of money "breaks" you, then you really need to evaluate if you should be spending that much money on the car to begin with.

I see from your location tag that you are in Renton. Which dealer is going to be easier for you to get to for service, Bellevue, Seattle or Fife? I'm not willing to drive all the way down to Fife for service. Seattle is less convenient than Bellevue for me, since I'm in Bellevue quite often anyway. I've heard that if you buy your car from one dealer then service at another, getting a loaner is near impossible.

Well, as long as we have people like you, places like Bellevue will stay in business. I got my car around 750.00 over ED invoice price from Yakima...... Total savings of $6,223.00....since at the time of my order Bellevue was not even willing to give a discount for ED! They just said "we would not order ED car when they are this hot!

Originally Posted by ATG

Some people here have said that they've gotten awesome deals at BMW dealership in Yakima.

+10000. Another member on this forum....recently canceled his order w/ Bellevue, took back his trade in and went with Hahn (Tiho) in Yakima..... Once again, Tiho pretty much smoked Bellevue's deal and came and picked up my buddy's trade in (07 E92 335) right from his own garage......

As far as servicing the car..... BMW Seattle provides loaners to everyone regardless of where you bought your car and they have a much better service department.....

[scollins]

Originally Posted by TTG

Well, as long as we have people like you, places like Bellevue will stay in business. I got my car around 750.00 over ED invoice price from Yakima...... Total savings of $6,223.00....since at the time of my order Bellevue was not even willing to give a discount for ED! They just said "we would not order ED car when they are this hot!

People like what? People that value their time differently than you? I'm not claiming to rich, or have tons of disposable income, but I do value my time. To me, it isn't worth $500 to drive to Yakima to buy a car. Also, ED wasn't an option for me due to time constraints. And you can't compare an ED deal to a "car on the lot deal."

If you are single, or maybe even married with no kids, and don't have a job that requires quite a bit of travel (I'm on track for 80,000 airmiles in a year, none of it personal), then taking the time travel a ways to save money might be worth it. But with 2 kids and a busy job, I already don't have enough time in a day to do everything I'd like to. That is why each person has to decide what their time is worth.

[TTG]

Originally Posted by scollins

People like what? People that value their time differently than you? I'm not claiming to rich, or have tons of disposable income, but I do value my time. To me, it isn't worth $500 to drive to Yakima to buy a car. Also, ED wasn't an option for me due to time constraints. And you can't compare an ED deal to a "car on the lot deal."

If you are single, or maybe even married with no kids, and don't have a job that requires quite a bit of travel (I'm on track for 80,000 airmiles in a year, none of it personal), then taking the time travel a ways to save money might be worth it. But with 2 kids and a busy job, I already don't have enough time in a day to do everything I'd like to. That is why each person has to decide what their time is worth.

Of course time is money and Hahn's discounts have always been more than $500 over any of the locals (6-8 cars were purchased by friends from them this year alone)..... I have seen discounts over $2K so far from Tiho for cars off the lot..... $2K is worth a 320 mile drive for me.....

I travel for business as much as you do which even made ED a no brainer..... I used miles for everything.....

All I am saying is their cust service and prices are far superior to locals.... Give them a call before you buy your next car..... If the drive is not convenient....they can ship the car to your door as well.....

[jmillet]

Originally Posted by Choolgooz

Hi Everyone,
Can you guys tell me about your experiences with dealers in the Seattle area?? How are the prices? I am looking to get a 08 335i coupe, i tried BMW of seattle and i got two difference prices from two different internet sales folks. Where can i go for a good deal?
Thanks!!

Check your PM for details of my recent dealer experience.

[andyl]

jmillet, can I also get that PM too?

[jmillet]

Originally Posted by andyl

jmillet, can I also get that PM too?

Check your Private Messages.

[happyparrot]

Originally Posted by jmillet

Check your Private Messages.

me too please

[jmillet]

Originally Posted by happyparrot

me too please

Check your Private Messages

[Choolgooz]

Thanks everyone for their input.

I was able to find the car i wanted through Hahn in Yakima, their price was lowest out of all the other local dealers and because i got it in a different county i saved another 1 percent ( $500) on taxes.

Space grey, black interior, premium/sport/comfort/cold weather and some other little things. :-).

The car is amazing.

[TTG]

Originally Posted by Choolgooz

Thanks everyone for their input.

I was able to find the car i wanted through Hahn in Yakima, their price was lowest out of all the other local dealers and because i got it in a different county i saved another 1 percent ( $500) on taxes.

Space grey, black interior, premium/sport/comfort/cold weather and some other little things. :-).

The car is amazing.

Told You SO.......

Did you get it from Tiho?

Congrads on your new car.......

[Choolgooz]

Thanks man!

I got it from Abel. It was cool cuz i made the deal when i was overseas. Got back this Sat and got the car on Sun.

So hard to not speed in these, i gotta get me a V1.

[ManMachine]

Did you get the car shipped to you or did you have to catch a ride there? I was wondering how the drive through the pass would be in the winter on the performance tires...

[Choolgooz]

I didnt have the time to go up there so they delivered it to me. Instead of getting a car with 20 miles on it, i got it with 150. Find somone who is flexible enough to be willing to drive when conditions are good. I got my car on a sunday night.