Tampa Bay Dealers?

tomsct9a · 12-20-2023, 08:28 AM

looking to get into a G80 M3 xdrive, any one have experience with dealerships around the tampa bay area?

Berzerker · 12-20-2023, 10:19 AM

I wouldn't limit yourself to location. Getting a G80 quickly might be a challenge, especially with the options/color you want. Best bet is to get a broker like Day Laborer for the small fee and find you an allocation. Lots of dealers can ship you the car or you can make it a trip to put some miles on driving home after.

ItsConnor · 12-20-2023, 10:27 AM

I agree with Berzerker.
If you don’t want to put time into finding one then use a broker.

If you’d rather not pay a small fee and have the time, research high volume dealers and most will be able to get an allocation in a fraction of the time as some local dealers.

In Tampa your 2 closest notable high volume dealers are Braman Miami & United BMW in GA. Worth giving either a call, I know United can ship open or closed container if you don’t want to make the drive back but it def helps with break in miles knocking 450 miles on D1

'Cane · 12-22-2023, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsConnor

I agree with Berzerker.
If you don’t want to put time into finding one then use a broker.

If you’d rather not pay a small fee and have the time, research high volume dealers and most will be able to get an allocation in a fraction of the time as some local dealers.

In Tampa your 2 closest notable high volume dealers are Braman Miami & United BMW in GA. Worth giving either a call, I know United can ship open or closed container if you don’t want to make the drive back but it def helps with break in miles knocking 450 miles on D1

Delray is about the same distance, and similar sales volume to Braman, and they sell at MSRP. Braman (Miami and Palm Beach) has been known to F around.

ItsConnor · 12-22-2023, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

Delray is about the same distance, and similar sales volume to Braman, and they sell at MSRP. Braman (Miami and Palm Beach) has been known to F around.

Seconding against Braman tbh shouldn’t of even listed it even though they are a very high volume dealer, it was 3 vs 7 hour drive and their customer service just through text instantly made me goto United

Mikelalbright · 12-22-2023, 08:02 PM

I used Ferman BMW. Had an allocation available when I inquired in October for a week 45 build. Car arrived at dealership Wednesday. Hopefully picking up next week. Just a little over 2 months from order to pickup. Not bad.

tomsct9a · 12-23-2023, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikelalbright

I used Ferman BMW. Had an allocation available when I inquired in October for a week 45 build. Car arrived at dealership Wednesday. Hopefully picking up next week. Just a little over 2 months from order to pickup. Not bad.

I was thinking about Ferman or Bert smith, since Im more local, were you able any discounts or was it just Msrp also any junk fees?

Thanks
Jason

007M3 · 12-26-2023, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tomsct9a

I was thinking about Ferman or Bert smith, since Im more local, were you able any discounts or was it just Msrp also any junk fees?

Thanks
Jason

Had a great experience with bert smith, although someone else ordered it. Msrp back in Feb. no bs fees other than 1k pre service/destination fee

Mikelalbright · 12-27-2023, 01:27 PM

Ferman was MSRP. They have $1,199 dealer fee, tax, and, title. There was no wait. If you decide to call, ask for Robert. He’s been great to work with.

Jasinedward · 01-01-2024, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikelalbright

Ferman was MSRP. They have $1,199 dealer fee, tax, and, title. There was no wait. If you decide to call, ask for Robert. He’s been great to work with.

I second that.... They just happened to order the exact spec I wanted... it was enroute when I decided to buy and they didn't tack on any stupid fees...

Merose · 03-05-2024, 05:28 PM

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I second that.... They just happened to order the exact spec I wanted... it was enroute when I decided to buy and they didn't tack on any stupid fees...

Robert at Ferman is offering MSRP but they quoted me a MF markup of .00290 and I'm Ultra Tier. That's about $3,000 tacked on to MSRP after a 36 month lease. What MF did you goes get?

Jasinedward · 03-05-2024, 05:43 PM

I didn’t lease…. Planning on keeping this as a race car

Merose · 03-06-2024, 12:28 PM

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I didn’t lease…. Planning on keeping this as a race car

Nice!

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Berzerker Colonel 2885 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M4 Convert ... [0.00]	I wouldn't limit yourself to location. Getting a G80 quickly might be a challenge, especially with the options/color you want. Best bet is to get a broker like Day Laborer for the small fee and find you an allocation. Lots of dealers can ship you the car or you can make it a trip to put some miles on driving home after.
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ItsConnor Second Lieutenant 232 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 2024 PB M4 Comp xDrive Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Orlando, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M4 Competi ... [0.00]	I agree with Berzerker. If you don’t want to put time into finding one then use a broker. If you’d rather not pay a small fee and have the time, research high volume dealers and most will be able to get an allocation in a fraction of the time as some local dealers. In Tampa your 2 closest notable high volume dealers are Braman Miami & United BMW in GA. Worth giving either a call, I know United can ship open or closed container if you don’t want to make the drive back but it def helps with break in miles knocking 450 miles on D1
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Mikelalbright New Member 18 Rep 10 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I used Ferman BMW. Had an allocation available when I inquired in October for a week 45 build. Car arrived at dealership Wednesday. Hopefully picking up next week. Just a little over 2 months from order to pickup. Not bad.
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Mikelalbright New Member 18 Rep 10 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Ferman was MSRP. They have $1,199 dealer fee, tax, and, title. There was no wait. If you decide to call, ask for Robert. He’s been great to work with.
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