BMW of Catonsville

I live close to Russel BMW, and thought buying from a local dealer would be a good idea. Besides they recently moved to a new location and seem to have a lot of vehicles on the lot. I wish I had read r local dealer would be a good idea. Besides they recently moved to a new location and seem to have a lot of vehicles on the lot. I wish I had read reviews on this site before visiting this dealer. We walked into Russel BMW planning to buy our first BMW, a 535i sedan. They were friendly while offering test drive, however after the test drive when we showed interest in buying and started asking about price the salesman went in and fetched his manager. The manager was very rude, he almost felt us like we were not qualified for buying a new BMW as we asked if buying price can be lower than sticker price. May be the manager did not think we were capable of buying a 2011 535i, we are a young couple. I am not only not going to go back to any of Russel dealership but will tell all my friends not to take their business over there. More

Wow, talk about a mess of a dealership. I pulled up and was greeted by a guy who told me that until recently he was a lot man. He seem nice enough and I told him I would be purchasing a vehicle very soon a was greeted by a guy who told me that until recently he was a lot man. He seem nice enough and I told him I would be purchasing a vehicle very soon and would like to test drive a 3 series BMW. He took me to see them and to be totally honest I am not sure Andre new what a 3 series was. I proceeded to tell him about the vehicle and thought that I may end up selling him one. He knew absolutely nothing about the vehicle he was commissioned to sell. I then asked him for a little space and continued checking out the inventory where I was then greeted by a fellow named Julius. I told him that I was already being helped and he said that he was the manager and he could help me. He then started to tell me how great he was and how many awards he has won by being the top producer at Russell BMW. I was thinking that his competition was a porter and did not need to know that much about him. I picked out a vehicle and then got the third degree. It was not a pleasant atmosphere. I was talked down to and made to feel totally uncomfortable. I left and went to Northwest BMW in Owings Mills where I was made to feel at home and actually ran into a Client Advisor that knew a lot about the car and made me feel at home. He proceeded to earn my business and have since referred 2 people to him. In short, this site is here to let people know about this type of practices and I wish I would have known about it prior to wasting my time at Russell BMW More

I went into Russel BMW unsure of which car is the right fit for me. I was approached by their friendly salesman, Andre. Andre showed me the selection of vehicles available and sat down to discuss the vario fit for me. I was approached by their friendly salesman, Andre. Andre showed me the selection of vehicles available and sat down to discuss the various features of each car. I end up buying a 2010 BMW 528, it car is great! I appreciated his professionalism and positive attitude and was glad that I didn't feel the pressure to purchase a vehicle, unlike my previous car purchasing experiences elsewhere. I left very satisfied with my purchase. I will definitely recommend my family and friends to purchasing a vehicle from Andre and trust that they will be taken care of. This was the best experience yet. More

I was looking to purchase a 3 series and Julius was condescending. He made me feel that wanting to get a 3 series for a competitive price was an insult to Russell BMW whose clients were above price. Si condescending. He made me feel that wanting to get a 3 series for a competitive price was an insult to Russell BMW whose clients were above price. Since I obviously didn't fit the client mold, I went down the street to Mile One and bought a 328 x drive. BMW ought to let Julius know that consumers want quality and value. Way to make a sale Russell BMW!!! More

I had major problems with this dealership. I would not recommend any "human being" using this dealership for anything. I had to contact BMW of North America, BBB, The Attorney General Office, the last Bal recommend any "human being" using this dealership for anything. I had to contact BMW of North America, BBB, The Attorney General Office, the last Baltimore Mayor, local Senators and Congressmen. You can either take my advice or you deserve what you get! More

Hello everyone, I recently purchased a 2010 535xi from Hello everyone, I recently purchased a 2010 535xi from Russel BMW. I am writing this review to let the world know of a young man named Julius Gr Hello everyone, I recently purchased a 2010 535xi from Russel BMW. I am writing this review to let the world know of a young man named Julius Green who just happens to work there. I went to Russel BMW despite the reviews I read on this site. This dealership was close and convenient to my home. As I pulled up to the dealership I was impressed. The building was beautiful the inventory was large with plenty of space for customer parking. Once I walked in I was greeted by a large smiling well dressed gentleman. Julius' smile and hand shake was like a hug from a friend I had known for a very long time. He made me feel like I was at my own home in a few short moments. Julius asked me if I had been to the dealership before and I explained to him it was my first time. He then offered me a tour of their facility. That was different! After the tour we nestled at a desk located in their showroom and I began to explain to him the nature of my visit. He seemed delighted to know that I was buying my first BMW and I was assured it would be a time to remember. I was then introduced to another gentleman named Zee. Zee was friendly and eager to assist me in any way I needed. Julius was one of the managers there at the dealership. To be quite honest that didn't surprise me at all. Zee was the sales person who assisted me with the purchase of my new 535xi. I was really happy with him as well. He answered every question I could think of and called me the next day to ensure I had a wonderful experience. In fact I was called by Julius as well. Those two gave me the most wonderful experience I had ever had. I couldn't believe I was buying a car. Thank you Russel BMW for being my friendly neighborhood BMW dealership. With employees like Julius and Zee you should plan to sell lots of cars in the future. Most importantly you will have lots of happy customers just like me. WR More

I went to Russel to buy a car and walked out of there very offended. When I asked for the best price for a particular vehicle in stock, the sales associate came back with some 4 square crap!!! I saw th very offended. When I asked for the best price for a particular vehicle in stock, the sales associate came back with some 4 square crap!!! I saw this tactic at a Ford dealership about 12 years ago!!! This is some trick trying to get the customer to forget about the selling price of the vehicle and to get them focusing on the payments!!! I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Do they really think that BMW customers are going to fall for this crap??? The sales person kept on going back to this 4 square crap and totally ignored what I was asking her. I wanted the best price and she just kept on going back to the payments. I told her to not to worry about the payments...that I can afford the payments. I just wanted the best price on the vehicle!!! The payment was ultimately going to be depended on the sales price, isn't it??? Eventually the sales person went back to the sales office and the manager came in to talk to me. The sales manager tried to get me on a lease payment this time and threw this 4 square crap at me again! I told him that I didn't want to lease and I just wanted the sale price of the vehicle!!! It was at this point that he gave me a price. By then it was too late and I just got up and left. I ended up buying my car at Northwest BMW later on that day. Go see George, the sales manager. He was every friendly and polite. At there, I asked for the price and they gave me a price that was very fair. None of this 4 square crap!!! What kind of garbage is this for a BMW dealership? What is this world coming to any way? I guess Russel wants to become a Ford dealership. Nice facility but horrible method of selling cars. They try to fool the customers into buying a car instead of earning their business. I was warned not to go there because of the constant changing in their sales team. I see why those rumors are going around. No wonder why there wasn't anybody at the dealership. Very bad experience. Don't go there unless you only care about the " monthly payment" and or you're a fool! More

My husband and I took our car in for repair. After a few initial issues (that resulted in us back at the dealership to correct a problem that was supposed to be corrected) we ended up paying almost 4K in re initial issues (that resulted in us back at the dealership to correct a problem that was supposed to be corrected) we ended up paying almost 4K in repairs to cover everything that was found on the diagnostic exam generated by the service center's computer. We wrote a big check, then we procdeeded to pick up the car. We were delivered the wrong vehicle. Once my husband was directed to the correct vehicle, it would not start. The service center associate said the battery needed a charge, and another associate said the battery was not our responsibility, not the dealerships. After allowing the batter to charge overnight, we picked up our vehicle. We were not satisfied with the repairs, and the vechilce is running rough and I can hear it revving loudly when we drive. This has been a horrible experience. More

The ratings on this website are in stark contrast to everything else I've read about Russel BMW. I bought a 2009 BMW from David Aviles at Russel BMW and it's been the worst customer service experience I everything else I've read about Russel BMW. I bought a 2009 BMW from David Aviles at Russel BMW and it's been the worst customer service experience I've ever had. In fact, I've had a much better customer service experience buying Ford's. The warning signs started when I realized I knew more about the car I was buying than David. When I'd ask David a question about the vehicle rather than telling me he didn't know the answer and would need to research question and get back to me, he would just provide an incorrect answer. You'd think someone with so much self proclaimed knowledge and experience would have the process of selling a car mastered, but it was anything but that. If you are buying a BMW from David, be prepared to make it a part time job. If you have a question, don't expect a return phone call, it's your job to call until you catch him. Need the vehicle pickup date, you'll have to call repeatedly. Missing something you paid for during the sale such as the iPod connector, accessories or the tags, you guessed it you'll have to call until you corner him. Once the sale is complete and Russel BMW has your money, it only gets worse. Russel BMW will forget you bought a car from them and are a customer. If you think my experience is unusual see the Better Business Bureau website at http://www.bbb.org/greater-maryland/business-reviews/auto-dealers-new-cars/russel-automotive-group-in-catonsville-md-23015460 They rated the Russel Automative Group an F which as a customer is no surprise. I regret purchasing my BMW from Russel BMW and wished I would have bought my car elsewhere. More

I was interested in purchasing a New BMW. I wanted to purchase the car locally. I went to Russel BMW in Catonsville. Huge mistake. I met with Korey Mathews. When he found out I was not purchasing right a purchase the car locally. I went to Russel BMW in Catonsville. Huge mistake. I met with Korey Mathews. When he found out I was not purchasing right away he seemed to lose interest. Then the "manager" David Lee came over and tried to pressure me into making an immediate purchase. He was rude and condesending! I purchased from Northwest in Owings Mills and have never been happier with my car. I strongly suggest you go to Northwest BMW and not to Russel!!! More