05-12-2015, 04:47 PM | #1 |
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Where to get a test drive in SoCal?
I am looking to pick up a 2016 F80, but would like to test drive the car first, with a DCT if possible, before beginning the process of negotiating. Are there any dealers in the area that I can do this at?
Im in Newport Beach so the closer the better but I am willing to drive a bit. |
05-12-2015, 05:06 PM | #2 |
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DCTs are everywhere, shouldn't be hard to find a dealership that'll let you test drive.
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We had a terrible experience at Crevier BMW and NewPort BMW (sterling or w/e they're called) definitely topped it off with by far the worst. At Crevier some of the salespeople are very cocky, some salesman kept literarily telling us that this car was 'out of our league' quoting his own words. Continuously kept claiming that its beyond our budget just because he was not welling to negotiate a fair price and wanted to completely rip us off with us thanking him for it (somehow?). And NewPort they were nice to an extent and allowed us to test drive one that was already there but they took a deposit from us, gave us a time frame that they clearly could not fullfil, and continuously taunted us and annoyed us when we simply wanted our money back. that being said, for the purposes of this thread: If you are looking for just a test drive you're probably more likely to get one at a place like newport (sterling) bmw. Crevier ehhh... depending on the salesperson you deal with to be honest. ps. We ended up getting the car we wanted, with more options, and with a better offer than the one we asked Crevier to help us with 2 days later from a different dealer. Out of my budget my ass. |
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I'm in the same boat though. I want to get the car I want at the lowest price possible in my timeframe. The first dealer to hit my numbers has my business. That being said... I want to drive the car first before shelling out that much money obviously. I will also be a very informed buyer so I won't fall for dealer BS with allocations and what not. |
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05-15-2015, 01:53 PM | #12 |
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If you're in LA there are two fantastically optioned M3's at Century West BMW. Was there yesterday for an oil top off and saw both beauties.
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It depends which dealership you go to..they're more inclined to do it for free if you purchased the car from there but it's not normally something covered under BMWs maintenance plan or warranty. It's more of a kind gesture for customer satisfaction. But honestly, if you drive a BMW and cannot afford a $8-9 qt of oil you shouldn't be driving one.
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05-28-2015, 11:09 AM | #16 |
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I have done this all time. No issues at all.
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06-10-2015, 07:50 PM | #18 |
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Try Khoi at Long Beach.
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06-10-2015, 09:46 PM | #19 |
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Actually I reached out to him today and he basically gave me an offer that I just couldn't refuse. I'm in line for July ordering/allocations.
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06-11-2015, 09:50 AM | #20 |
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you took one of the last remaining spots to place '15 orders. congrats.
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