is your nearest BMW dealership more than 100 miles away from your home?

SpaceSilver.X1 · 01-18-2024, 01:48 PM

is your nearest BMW dealership more than 100 miles away from your home?

if so, did that affect your decision to buy or not buy a new BMW?

Thanks!

M3SQRD · 01-18-2024, 02:56 PM

The dealership we use is 32 miles away; however, the closest is only 19 miles away. We’ve purchased four BMWs from them since 2014. Prior to that, we used a dealer that was 45 miles away. Purchased four BMWs and one Mini from them between 2003-2012. Switched dealerships because our CA, unfortunately, passed away.

We also tried working with two other dealers 40 miles and 58 miles away but received poor customer service and shady CAs which were more like used car salespeople. We moved on quickly. This was when we found our current CA and have been extremely pleased with the service and respect that we’ve received.

Mileage didn’t affect our buying decisions. Having a CA you can trust and work with does affect our buying decisions.

Tejas1836 · 01-18-2024, 04:24 PM

Yes
No

STATIC A$TRO · 01-18-2024, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

is your nearest BMW dealership more than 100 miles away from your home?

if so, did that affect your decision to buy or not buy a new BMW?

Thanks!

like a 45 min drive.

no, mine was garage sat for a few years.

///MPhatic · 01-18-2024, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

is your nearest BMW dealership more than 100 miles away from your home?

if so, did that affect your decision to buy or not buy a new BMW?

Thanks!

Yes, 128 miles, just under 2 hours. And no, it didn't affect my buying decision because the BMW I bought isn't known for having issues, especially the engine.

pikkagtr · 01-19-2024, 10:07 AM

Bay area has around 3 BMW dealers within a 20 min drive from my house 😅

SpaceSilver.X1 · 01-19-2024, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pikkagtr

Bay area has around 3 BMW dealers within a 20 min drive from my house 😅

oh great... next someone's going to post "my house is across the street from my BMW dealer!"

DanG · 01-19-2024, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by pikkagtr

Bay area has around 3 BMW dealers within a 20 min drive from my house 😅

I will up you, Seattle area has four BMW dealers.

alex2364 · 01-19-2024, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pikkagtr

Bay area has around 3 BMW dealers within a 20 min drive from my house 😅

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanG

I will up you, Seattle area has four BMW dealers.

There are 6 in the DC area.

But the most is around Los Angeles, in the double digits!

M2siast · 01-19-2024, 12:16 PM

No and no.

KevinGS · 01-19-2024, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pikkagtr

Bay area has around 3 BMW dealers within a 20 min drive from my house 😅

I'm in the DC/Baltimore area, and I have 6 within 50 miles, and 4 within 35 miles.

SpaceSilver.X1 · 01-19-2024, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by alex2364

There are 6 in the DC area.

which DC area BMW dealer would your recommend for the free routine annual oil/filter service? I'll be in the area in a couple of months(around the same time that my service is due)

when I used to live in the area, I went to BMW of Fairfax because they were the closest.

Thanks!

alex2364 · 01-20-2024, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpaceSilver.X1

which DC area BMW dealer would your recommend for the free routine annual oil/filter service? I'll be in the area in a couple of months(around the same time that my service is due)

when I used to live in the area, I went to BMW of Fairfax because they were the closest.

Thanks!

Out of the 3 on the VA side I go to Fairfax as well.

SpaceSilver.X1 · 01-20-2024, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex2364

Out of the 3 on the VA side I go to Fairfax as well.

Thanks!

coo! I'll go "back" to them when I 'm in the area.

after all these years, I still order my BMW parts from them over the internet.

LK1 · 01-21-2024, 09:43 PM

I am in NYC. There are 3 dealers in the city and probably 8 within 100 miles. I was shopping for a used X5 and found what I wanted in a Carmax, of which there are 2 in the immediate vicinity. The nearest BMW dealership is 6 miles away but it was a very disappointing experience.

hanajijang · 01-21-2024, 10:09 PM

We currently utilize a dealership located 32 miles away, but the nearest one is only 19 miles away. Since 2014, we've bought four BMWs from the closer dealership. Before that, from 2003 to 2012, we had been patrons of a dealer situated 45 miles away, where we acquired four BMWs and one Mini

Turbodu07 · 01-22-2024, 06:14 PM

1.5 hour drive for me.

Did not affect my decision because the way I looked at it....it was just another way I get to drive it more. All good.

GinTonic · 01-23-2024, 07:52 PM

No, because I've never taken my car to a dealership. Ever.

M2siast · 01-23-2024, 08:15 PM

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No, because I've never taken my car to a dealership. Ever.

That’s a waste of money… service is included for 3 years. Why not use it…

Humdizzle · 01-24-2024, 12:28 PM

bmw dealer is 10 minutes away
porsche dealer is 1.5 hours away.

it doesn't really affect me with my m2 or 911 since neither are daily drivers. but we are looking for an SUV for my wife and it does make the x3 more appealing than the macan.

DocL · 01-24-2024, 01:57 PM

I only have to make two turns to go my BMW dealer. It's three miles from my house door to door.

gf44108 · 01-24-2024, 02:27 PM

It does not matter how far you go to get a great deal, what really matters is finding a great service dept close by. I have made deals as far as 6 hours away, but my service dept is less than 20 minutes away. The funny is I never purchased a BMW from the dealership where I have my BMW(s) serviced.

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M3SQRD Major General 2164 Rep 5,548 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	The dealership we use is 32 miles away; however, the closest is only 19 miles away. We’ve purchased four BMWs from them since 2014. Prior to that, we used a dealer that was 45 miles away. Purchased four BMWs and one Mini from them between 2003-2012. Switched dealerships because our CA, unfortunately, passed away. We also tried working with two other dealers 40 miles and 58 miles away but received poor customer service and shady CAs which were more like used car salespeople. We moved on quickly. This was when we found our current CA and have been extremely pleased with the service and respect that we’ve received. Mileage didn’t affect our buying decisions. Having a CA you can trust and work with does affect our buying decisions. Last edited by M3SQRD; 01-18-2024 at 04:50 PM..
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pikkagtr Go Spurs Go 3897 Rep 2,876 Posts Drives: 2022 GR Zupra Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (-1)	Bay area has around 3 BMW dealers within a 20 min drive from my house 😅
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LK1 New Member 24 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I am in NYC. There are 3 dealers in the city and probably 8 within 100 miles. I was shopping for a used X5 and found what I wanted in a Carmax, of which there are 2 in the immediate vicinity. The nearest BMW dealership is 6 miles away but it was a very disappointing experience.
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hanajijang Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Toyota Join Date: Dec 2023 iTrader: (0)	We currently utilize a dealership located 32 miles away, but the nearest one is only 19 miles away. Since 2014, we've bought four BMWs from the closer dealership. Before that, from 2003 to 2012, we had been patrons of a dealer situated 45 miles away, where we acquired four BMWs and one Mini
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Turbodu07 Private First Class 185 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 6SP Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	1.5 hour drive for me. Did not affect my decision because the way I looked at it....it was just another way I get to drive it more. All good.
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GinTonic Private First Class 126 Rep 163 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: US iTrader: (0)	No, because I've never taken my car to a dealership. Ever.
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Humdizzle Brigadier General 6071 Rep 3,626 Posts Drives: GT3 + M2c Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	bmw dealer is 10 minutes away porsche dealer is 1.5 hours away. it doesn't really affect me with my m2 or 911 since neither are daily drivers. but we are looking for an SUV for my wife and it does make the x3 more appealing than the macan. __________________ 2018 Porsche GT3 6MT 2021 M2C DCT Previous: Ferrari 458 \| R35 GTR \| F80 M3 \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3 \| Scion FRS
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DocL Captain 1930 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Delray Beach iTrader: (2)	I only have to make two turns to go my BMW dealer. It's three miles from my house door to door. __________________ 2018 F80 M3. YMB/BLK. ZCP. Three Pedals. "Education will never be as expensive as ignorance."
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gf44108 New Member 5 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW G06 xDrive 40i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Cleveland, Oh iTrader: (0)	It does not matter how far you go to get a great deal, what really matters is finding a great service dept close by. I have made deals as far as 6 hours away, but my service dept is less than 20 minutes away. The funny is I never purchased a BMW from the dealership where I have my BMW(s) serviced. Last edited by gf44108; 01-24-2024 at 02:36 PM..
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