BMW of Riverside
Riverside, CA
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I had my 2006 330 serviced for a fluid leak which turned out to be a sealing sleeve for the transmission. I was just outside my warranty but John Horgan, my service adviser, honored the warranty anyway. H out to be a sealing sleeve for the transmission. I was just outside my warranty but John Horgan, my service adviser, honored the warranty anyway. He also set me up with a loaner at no charge and finished the job while I was at work. After the technician replaced the sleeve and test drove the vehicle he found out the transmission pan was leaking and replaced that as well. After work I picked up my vehicle which they had washed inside and out and drove it home. I was very impressed and plan on being a loyal customer because of the quality of service they provide. Thanks again John. More
I have been dealing with the BMW of Riverside dealership for a couple of years and have found that they are responsive to all of my needs. Tim Burgess, Service Rep., has created such a great experience for for a couple of years and have found that they are responsive to all of my needs. Tim Burgess, Service Rep., has created such a great experience for me, that makes me feel like I will always drive a BMW. More
I have been a customer of BMW of Riverside for my entire driving career, over 23 years and have owned 7 BMW's, all from BMW of Riverside. Additionally I have always serviced my vehicles with BMW of Riversi driving career, over 23 years and have owned 7 BMW's, all from BMW of Riverside. Additionally I have always serviced my vehicles with BMW of Riverside. I have found the entire staff of this dealership 100% committed at all times to my complete satisfaction and can honestly say that I have in all cases been more than pleased with the level of professionalism and high quality of service I've received. There are a lot of exciting makes of automobiles, BMW of course being one of them, but frankly I could not imagine buying any other as I couldn't imagine a better sales and service experience being available anywhere else as I have experieinced at BMW of Riverside. Sincerely, Brad S. Alewine More
The service I have recieved at BMW of Riverside has been excellent. My first expierience was buying a 530i (2006). The sales person was informative and helpful. I now have an M5 (2006) which has been exc excellent. My first expierience was buying a 530i (2006). The sales person was informative and helpful. I now have an M5 (2006) which has been exclusivly serviced at BMW of Riverside. Tim Burgess has been a standout in every way. Tim is knowledgable and has always provided the highest level of service for all of my needs. I recently was hit in the rear end. Tim was there for me, helping me connect with BMW of Riverside's repair shop. Tim took ownership of my problem to the point that I thought that BMW of Riverside was going to be doing the repair. I didn't realize until later that Tim has connected me with the body shop that does BMW of Riverside's repair work. Tim has taken the time to get to know me and my family. Tim seems to embody the committment to excellence that BMW of Riverside stands for. Thanks to the entire staff of BMW of Riverside & ecspecially Tim for his great service. Kelly B. More
I wanted to compliment a member of your sales team at I wanted to compliment a member of your sales team at Riverside BMW. I had been searching for the perfect 328 Series for several weeks and had been I wanted to compliment a member of your sales team at Riverside BMW. I had been searching for the perfect 328 Series for several weeks and had been to every BMW dealership from Palm Springs, to Thousand Oaks, to Mission Viejo. After test driving numerous BMW's and experiencing numerous salesman who were not knowledgeable or appeared not to care, I was lucky enough to have finally met Steven Auerswald. Steven was attentive and knowledgeable and listened more than he talked. He found exactly what I was looking for and I have been extraordinarily pleased with all his follow up to ensure every step of the transaction was met to my satisfaction. I had been a loyal Long Beach BMW customer having purchased 4 new or certified BMW's over the past 12 years. Unfortunately the individual I had worked with all these years is no longer working due to health issues. I feel confident in saying you have gained a long term-repeat customer because of Steven. More
This was the best experience I have had when purchasing a new car - everyone I dealt with was extremely helpful. I am a former 2 time Lexus owner and decided it was time to move up to a BMW and it was the b new car - everyone I dealt with was extremely helpful. I am a former 2 time Lexus owner and decided it was time to move up to a BMW and it was the best decision I ever made after shopping at the dealerships in Ontario and Irvine BMW was clearly in a class of its own! More
BMW OF RIVERSIDE IS AWSOME!!!!!! THE STAFF IS FRIENDLY, THE CAR PRICES ARE MORE THAN REASONABLE AND THEY HAVE THE BEST SELECTION!!!!! I MET WITH RANDY HALCOMB AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMEND HIM! IT TOOK 35 MINU THE CAR PRICES ARE MORE THAN REASONABLE AND THEY HAVE THE BEST SELECTION!!!!! I MET WITH RANDY HALCOMB AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMEND HIM! IT TOOK 35 MINUTES FROM MEETING HIM TO DRIVING OFF IN MY DREAM 6 SERIES! THE FINANCE STAFF TOOK THEIR TIME GOING OVER THE CONTRACT LINE BY LINE SO I WOULD FEEL CONFORTABLE WITH EVERYTHING. THEY ARE HONEST,GOOD PEOPLE AND IF YOU GIVE THEM A CHANCE, YOU WILL BE SAYING THE SAME THING. IM TAKING MY MOTHER TO MEET WITH RANDY NEXT WEEK FOR HER CAR! THANKS AGAIN BMW OF RIVERSIDE :) THERE IS NO PLACE BETTER More
I bought my 2008 328i at a great price. In fact when I called other dealerships to see if they could match the price, they couldn't. Best of all I negotiated the price with Chris right over the phone. E called other dealerships to see if they could match the price, they couldn't. Best of all I negotiated the price with Chris right over the phone. Everyone was really great to work with. I had a problem when I brought my car home. I noticed there were some scratches on the bumper. I spoke with the GM and he said 'Don't worry, we'll fix it' and they did. I would definitely recommend this dealer for their great prices and good customer service. More
I was in the market for pre-owned 5-series (an upgrade from my 2000 328I). I researched, called and visted several BMW dealrships from San Diego to LA. After concluding my research and visits of BMW dea from my 2000 328I). I researched, called and visted several BMW dealrships from San Diego to LA. After concluding my research and visits of BMW dealerships, my wife and I stopped by BMW of Riverside. Sal, my sales associate was very knowledgable, professional and answered all of our questions. Sal stayed with us from start to finish, personally taking us through financing, etc. also ensuring our "new" car was clean with new floor mats. Cece, the finance guru explained everything in detail. Very friendly and professional staff. There was one minor problem with our front seats, but before we drove off the lot, an appointment was made to ensure we were 100% satisfied with our purchase. I have also dealt with the service department and I have say....Rebecca is wonderful!! She is so patience, polite and a knowledgable professional. Amy, my service advisor is excellent. She called to inform me that my part had been received and an to ask when would be a convienent time for my service appointment. Before we decided to vist BMW of Riverside, I read all reviews on this and other sites. Unfortunately they don not paint a pretty picture, but my wife and I went in with an open mind, and we are very glad we did. Overall my experience was, and continues to be excellent with BMW of Riverside. I would reccommend this dealership to a family member or friend. More
I live in the metro-Detroit area. Since the beginning of 2009, BMW has been running a very aggressive lease program on the 2008 BMW M3 to clear out its inventory before the 2010 refresh hits. I was about th 2009, BMW has been running a very aggressive lease program on the 2008 BMW M3 to clear out its inventory before the 2010 refresh hits. I was about the pull the trigger on a FULLY loaded e93 M3 (M3 convertible with MSRP of $79K), but it lacked an automatic transmission. Because I wanted to avoid compromising on this, I started searching for vehicles on autotrader.com. It is Sunday so the only dealerships that are open are in California (I am unaware of the reason for this). I shoot an email over to Tanya Tague over at BMW of Riverside about a $74K automatic e93 M3 explaining that I already have an amazing deal and I'm willing to pay something similar for a less loaded car because it supposedly has the auto transmission. About 3 hours later she emails me that "Our sales manager AJ Huxhold has been trying to contact you about the deal. Please call him as soon as possible." So naturally I think this guy wants to make a deal. I am already approved by BMW Financial Services and so ready to make a deal right then, that second. Just respect me enough to give me a somewhat reasonable deal and you're got my deposit, I think to myself. Right when I start talking to AJ I realize they guy has a few screws missing. 2 minutes in, out of nowhere, he asks me if I want to export the LEASE out of the country. And he asks if I am involved in some kind of devious M3 export ring. What the heck is this guy talking about? Oh I get it... I have a Middle Eastern name, although I have no accent (born in the US), this guy automatically assumes I'm sending this LEASE (which has to be returned in 3 years mind you) to Afgahnistan or something. Well, who needs the Department of Homeland Security watching the border when you're got car dealer extraordinaire AJ Huxhold making sure I don't export BMW M technology to the Germans. On a more serious note - I happen to know that people purchase cars and have them shipped to other states in the Union very, very regularly (it usually has to do with a cheaper price or an available option). I also told him the exact reason I was calling Cali - because only California dealerships are open on Sunday and I want to try to get an automatic as I am about to send my deposit and close on the other deal on Monday. I'm aware there is a non-export contract that people sometimes sign (all people, not just Arab-Americans) when buying cars, but why bring this up in the middle of our discussion about the car's options? The most ironic thing is that AJ himself has an accent. Moving on... Next the guy refuses to send me any of the options, MSRP, or other details about the car we're discussing. This is after 3 phone calls asking him to immediately send this info for my review please. Each time he says he will do it "immediately". In the meantime, during our multiple phone discussions over about 3 hours, he tries to claim that the money factor on my particular lease is .00015 higher because I'm not a returning BMW leasee. I know this is an outright lie (source: leasecompare.com) so I politely ask that he email a copy of the memo from BMW Financial Services claiming that. He claims that his dealership does not have a scanner and he is unable to comply with my request. He then backtracks and corrects himself a bit although he still raises the MF by 0.00007. I ignore this because I really want that supposedly automatic transmission. I'll let this guy have the $500 bucks off that sneaky move I say to myself. Next, after AJ goes incommunicado for about 1 hour (during which time I am still waiting for all the car's options so I can calculate the car's invoice price), I call his number very miffed. Why did this guy have his agent send me that email if he didn't think he could deal? I had sent all the info and options about my deal in the original email. If the guy didn't want to match the price or even reasonably approach it ( on his vehicle that is 5K cheaper), then don't send an email stating that "he's trying to contact [you] about the deal" So eventually this guy realizes I know how to compute the price of a lease (using MSRP, cap rate, money factor and residual) and gives up the charade about having some semblance of honesty or ethics. He tells me that California isn't feeling the recession (false: California has the second highest unemployment rate in the US) and that he can sell his seven 2008 M3s for much more than I am willing to pay. Interesting...if that is true, why are they sitting on your showroom floor costing you thousands of dollars a month in flooring costs? We are currently halfway to the 2010 model year which will likely refresh the car and destroy the value of his beautiful, unsold M3s. Finally, he tells me the M3 I'm interested in isn't even an automatic (likely a lie). He does the whole, "oh let me check", but really just cups his hand over the receiver and counts to 30. He then confirms that the M3 is "unfortunately" More