best bay area BMW dealership, looking to purchase a 330i

green tea · 09-13-2006, 01:33 PM

My sister is looking into a 330i and I was wondering what all of you would recommend as the best bay area BMW dealership (best price)? I'm not even sure if BMW plans to continue making the 330i/325i (will it be replaced by the 328/335i)? Also how much should she be looking to pay above invoice for a 330i (or what would be considered a good price to pay)

ward · 09-13-2006, 01:36 PM

fremont/stevens creek/concord all move a TON of cars, but I would never buy from them as all the sales people seem like dirtbags to me

I like east bay in pleasanton

green tea · 09-13-2006, 02:03 PM

thanks for the quick response. Any idea on what would be a reasonable price to pay (i assume a little above invoice)? Also, is it true about the 328/335 replacing the 325/330

ward · 09-13-2006, 02:05 PM

I'd say just spend some time in the purchasing forum to see what's been going on as of late....

I bought mine a year ago, I don't even want to know what kind of deals are being worked now!

Ray · 09-19-2006, 02:36 AM

Try Weatherford in Berkeley. Talk to a person named Grace. She helped me out during and after my purchase.

dejav0o · 09-21-2006, 07:22 PM

I also got mine from Weatherford BMW, very helpful sales and service department. Helped me pull out a bump from my hood and buff out some hard water stains no questions asked. I got my car for $300 over invoice back when I ordered in January. Sales person was named Roberto... I'm sure you could probably get the car very very close or at invoice now, so good luck with that. PM me if you want more details.

Stevens Creek BMW's service department was also very helpful.... you'll find often that if you didn't buy the car at that dealership, the service wouldn't give a damn in helping you other than regular maintanence. BUT Stevens Creek also was very helpful for all my anal requests..

Safety2213 · 10-08-2006, 02:22 AM

East Bay BMW gave me the best price, Weatherford is excellent for service. Avoid SF BMW like the plague

HRC · 10-10-2006, 01:48 PM

I got mine from Concord, I love that place, sales and service! By "sales" I don't mean sales associates, I don't go thru them, I mean the internet sales department people!

Danny

sansei209 · 10-22-2006, 01:38 AM

I got my 330i 13 months ago from Howard Zimmerman at East Bay BMW in Pleasanton. Great person to deal with. Gave me the best price on a vehicle I knew was on it's way to the U.S. Don't know about their servie dept. though.

BMW F22 · 10-22-2006, 02:08 AM

I know this dude at BMW of Fremont. I've been sending tons of members on this board to see him and they all thanked me for it. PM me if you want his info.

salraf · 10-22-2006, 12:06 PM

Ditto on eastbay...Very friendly experience..Avoid Valley BMW in Modesto..
Their quotes were ridiculous!!!

Pretender · 10-22-2006, 10:01 PM

Get hooked up with someone at the dealer and you'll get a good price. Fremont BMW will probably give you $500 over the invoice anytime.

Ascension · 10-23-2006, 12:25 AM

Ron Sampsom at Weatherford BMW in Berkeley

sansei209 · 10-30-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by salraf

Ditto on eastbay...Very friendly experience..Avoid Valley BMW in Modesto..
Their quotes were ridiculous!!!

Exactly my experience with Valley BMW in Modesto. After making an initial offer on an E90, the response from the CA was, "I think you should take your business elsewhere." Didn't even give a counter-offer or tell me they wouldn't budge off MSRP, just leave.

Heck, I was so hot for that particular 330i, I would have purchased it if they just offered free floor mats.

Howard at East Bay BMW grabbed the vehicle off the docks for me, gave me a decent deal and I purchased there.

09-13-2006, 01:33 PM	#1
green tea Registered 1 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 05 s2000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bay area, ca iTrader: (0)	best bay area BMW dealership, looking to purchase a 330i My sister is looking into a 330i and I was wondering what all of you would recommend as the best bay area BMW dealership (best price)? I'm not even sure if BMW plans to continue making the 330i/325i (will it be replaced by the 328/335i)? Also how much should she be looking to pay above invoice for a 330i (or what would be considered a good price to pay)
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09-13-2006, 01:36 PM	#2
ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	fremont/stevens creek/concord all move a TON of cars, but I would never buy from them as all the sales people seem like dirtbags to me I like east bay in pleasanton
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09-13-2006, 02:03 PM	#3
green tea Registered 1 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 05 s2000 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: bay area, ca iTrader: (0)	thanks for the quick response. Any idea on what would be a reasonable price to pay (i assume a little above invoice)? Also, is it true about the 328/335 replacing the 325/330
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I'd say just spend some time in the purchasing forum to see what's been going on as of late.... I bought mine a year ago, I don't even want to know what kind of deals are being worked now!
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09-19-2006, 02:36 AM	#5
Ray Member 306 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	Try Weatherford in Berkeley. Talk to a person named Grace. She helped me out during and after my purchase.
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09-21-2006, 07:22 PM	#6
dejav0o Captain 24 Rep 605 Posts Drives: SG 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Mateo iTrader: (1)	I also got mine from Weatherford BMW, very helpful sales and service department. Helped me pull out a bump from my hood and buff out some hard water stains no questions asked. I got my car for $300 over invoice back when I ordered in January. Sales person was named Roberto... I'm sure you could probably get the car very very close or at invoice now, so good luck with that. PM me if you want more details. Stevens Creek BMW's service department was also very helpful.... you'll find often that if you didn't buy the car at that dealership, the service wouldn't give a damn in helping you other than regular maintanence. BUT Stevens Creek also was very helpful for all my anal requests.. __________________ Mods: blacklines, sunglass tray holder w/ led mod, clear bra, 30% tint, rear outlet plugs, LUX 3.0, McCulloch 6000k HIDs
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10-08-2006, 02:22 AM	#7
Safety2213 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Manual M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: BG iTrader: (1)	East Bay BMW gave me the best price, Weatherford is excellent for service. Avoid SF BMW like the plague
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10-10-2006, 01:48 PM	#8
HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I got mine from Concord, I love that place, sales and service! By "sales" I don't mean sales associates, I don't go thru them, I mean the internet sales department people! Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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10-22-2006, 01:38 AM	#9
sansei209 New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Modesto, CA iTrader: (0)	I got my 330i 13 months ago from Howard Zimmerman at East Bay BMW in Pleasanton. Great person to deal with. Gave me the best price on a vehicle I knew was on it's way to the U.S. Don't know about their servie dept. though. __________________ 2006 330i/Arctic/Beige/Poplar/Steptronic/Premium/Sport/Nav-iDrive/Sirius
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10-22-2006, 02:08 AM	#10
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I know this dude at BMW of Fremont. I've been sending tons of members on this board to see him and they all thanked me for it. PM me if you want his info.
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10-22-2006, 12:06 PM	#11
salraf Second Lieutenant 59 Rep 237 Posts Drives: F90 M5, prior F80 M3, E60 M5 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bay Area, Northern CA iTrader: (0)	Ditto on eastbay...Very friendly experience..Avoid Valley BMW in Modesto.. Their quotes were ridiculous!!!
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10-22-2006, 10:01 PM	#12
Pretender Colonel 150 Rep 2,419 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 07 328i, 16 X1, >17M2 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	Get hooked up with someone at the dealer and you'll get a good price. Fremont BMW will probably give you $500 over the invoice anytime. __________________ It's a great time to be alive
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10-23-2006, 12:25 AM	#13
Ascension Major 87 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2010 535i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunnyvale/Tracy, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 535i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Ron Sampsom at Weatherford BMW in Berkeley Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i Jet Black w/ Beige Leather/Sport/Prem/Step/Shades/Xenon/Logic 7
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