Altanta, Ga BMW Dealers?

[rcollini]

I am definately purchasing an e90, and will be doing so within the next month. Anyone have any experiences with Alanta based BMW dealerships? A friend of mine mentioned Global Imports, but i dont know their "real reputation".

[natalia]

A few weeks ago I sent out some inquiries for quotes to several dealers , 3 of them were in the Atlanta area. I have only exchanged emails with 2 of them. Global seemed to have a generic response asking me for my contact number before we could proceed with anything. I did not want that so I kinda forgot about them, then they sent me the same exact email again today (two weeks later).

Nalley gave me several quotes via email, which were about $1700 over invoice (my best quote was $1200 over invoice from an MD dealer). I can't remember what the 3rd one was, but it was in Gwinnet. After a couple of email exchanges, he never gave me a quote. But did say that they'd beat any offer by $300. And seemed nice enough. Oh by the way these two dealers said their doc fees were $399!!!!

Since I haven't decided on the options I want, I haven't tried dealing with them by phone.

[mrbelk]

I would strongly recommend Nalley BMW in Decatur. I've taken delivery of 3 BMW's from them (Mark Tishler and Adrian Avila) and the experiences have been outstanding.

My experiences with United BMW (they have a lot at Gwinnet Place Mall as well as one on Alpharetta Hwy in Roswell) are not that good. The client advisors I've dealt with haven't been very knowledgable about the product, and they wouldn't deal on the ED price when I was shopping my 545i.

-MrB

[killajay86]

My Aunt Bought her 525 i from global import and every one else I know

[lxapilot118]

I got a great deal from BMW of Columbus, in Columbus, GA. Ask for Jeff Logue.

[Socom]

I bought my car from Global Imports. My Sales rep was a Mr. ZaK Reitzfeld. 770.951.2697 x343 (I have his card in my desk).

He was a pleasure to deal with and always recognizes me when I swing by the showroom to look at the new cars.
(I bought my car over 2 yrs ago).

[itznin]

Use Nalley (GA) or Richmond BMW (VA), both owned by the same group so the prices will be very comparable. Both will treat you well.... tell them you know someone at corporate :) in NYC.

[rcollini]

Thanks for all the help guys. Socom, you are right, Zak is the man. he is the most amazing Sales Professional i have met.

[SCA]

I was shopping the Atlanta Market a few weeks ago. Global and Athens BMW were offering the best deals. Nalley was the highest with United following.

[E24]

I ordered through BMW of Macon GA www.bmwofmacon.com - they will deliver a service loaner anywhere throughout GA for as long as you own your BMW. Contact Justin. I'm in Gainesville FL and this BMW center cut me the best deal by far.

[wahoo]

Mark Tishler at Nalley..I'll never order a car from Global -ever. Zak there tried to charge me twice for 19" option on a ZCP M3. When I pointed it out he was completely clueless...'yes, you're correct, here is the ____dollar amount for it..all the while, the ZCP COMES w/ CSL style 19s. I've never had a good experience there and they've insulted my wife a couple of times...asked her if she could really afford a 5series b/c she was driving a loaner rental since the GS was totaled...too bad, so sad...bought a GS400 outright. Can't say enough about Nalley in Decatur and Mark. Global, politely, sucks...

[z06cool]

I have made inquiries to 4 dealerships in Atlanta both on email and the walk-up method before I got my 330i. Global BMW never responded to my various emails. United BMW of Gwinnett was courteous and informative in the test drive but did not follow up and did not seem "interested" in a sale. Same goes for United BMW of Roswell. I ended up doing business with Tanzir Rafi, Internet Sales Manager at Nalley BMW in Decatur. This was a little further away for me but well worth the trip. Tanzir is TOP-NOTCH! He is prompt with email and vmail follow-ups and was able to give me a great deal on my 330i. He holds true to his word and my overall experience with Nalley was very professional and pleasant. Nalley will get my future business as well.

[dme330i]

Global gave me the best deal of all the Atlanta dealers, and they seemed the most willing to negotiate on the phone. Kagan Scott was my CA.

[Brett]

Global gave me the best deal of all the Atlanta dealers, and they seemed the most willing to negotiate on the phone. Yes, Global has definitely started to change for the better! Contact Greg Jordan he is a great guy, who has true passion for BMWs. He is always in know, checking forums and rumor sites, and will not steer you wrong. He is hooking me up with the 1st 335i Hardtop Convertible the dealership gets, likely one of the first in the region!

-Brett

[wantmye90]

I shopped all the dealers in Atlanta and surrounding markets. Got my best deal at Global, but it wasn't real easy. Had a less than desirable experience with one rep, then complained to management and was assigned another rep. Management there really seemed to care about my experience and did a great job from there. I hope that post sale service is good. Danny C. was great to me and I would recommend him.

[SCA]

I shopped all the dealers in Atlanta and surrounding markets. Got my best deal at Global, but it wasn't real easy. Had a less than desirable experience with one rep, then complained to management and was assigned another rep. Management there really seemed to care about my experience and did a great job from there. I hope that post sale service is good. Danny C. was great to me and I would recommend him.



Usually hear good things about Sonic Automotive owned dealerships.

Global BMW - Atlanta, GA

BMW of Nashville (TN)

BMW of Chattanooga (TN)

Century BMW - Greenville, SC

Tom Williams BMW - Birmingham, AL

Beverly Hills BMW - Beverly Hills, CA

Stevens Creek BMW - Santa Clara, CA'

BMW of Fort Myers - Fort Myers, FL

BMW of Ann Arbor - Ann Arbor - MI

Momentum BMW/MINI - Houston, TX

Momentum BMW West - Houston, TX

BMW of Fairfax - Fairfax, VA

Supposedly acquired Fletcher BMW - Fletcher, NC (outside of Asheville)


They own hundreds of other dealerships also Sonic Automotive owned Dealerships (http://www.sonicautomotive.com/auto_dealers.aspx)

[userdmx]

Trying to get the best deal I can on 330i sports prem and nav in the Atlanta area...so who is the cheapest dealer?

[vikz]

userdmx, I just bought my car from Global Imports, they were excellent, let me know if you go there, I have someone you can talk to...awesome guy, very respectful. DO NOT GO TO Hank Aaron, rude, terrible service. As for Nalley, I havent dealt with their BMW, but I have with Nalley Lexus, and I'll tell you that I'd NEVER buy any car from ANY Nalley dealer because of the service I got at Lexus.

[wantmye90]

Trying to get the best deal I can on 330i sports prem and nav in the Atlanta area...so who is the cheapest dealer?

To get the best price, you have to believe the golden rule: the dealer doesn't set the price, YOU DO.

In today's economic climate, you should offer invoice in person with checkbook in hand and one of the three or so Atlanta dealerships should take your offer. Be prepared to walk if they don't. Global played ball with me. Try Danny C. He is very honest and all about service, IMO.

[whippersnapper]

Mine is coming from United Gwinnett but tha tis more to do with the fleet lease company my corp deals with than me. Although it is close to my office. I met one CA when I drove a 330i who was a tool and ended up dealing with a woman who was much better.

However I disliek dealerships anyway so it was great to deal remotely via the fleet lease concierge person or whatever they call themselves

[ed328ci]

Adrian at Nalley is a good guy.

[QwaZyWabbiT2]

I know people have negative experiences no matter what dealership you go to. Keep in mind that all dealerships want to make money and you want to get the best deal. This tension is called "negotiation". I find so many people hate this because they do not take the time to realize that salespeople, regardless of industry, are tasked with making their respective company money. The best dealership is the one that builds the most value for the deal. I found that the guys at Global, in particular Zak Reitzfeld, did an outstanding job. He is clear, concise, and honest. He answered all my questions, even when it wasnt the answer i was hoping for. He is most hospitable, and actually was concerned to make the deal. To do that he addressed all my concerns, showed me my options, and let me have the choice. It is refreshing to have a professional helping me instead of an unprepared, uneducated, lot lizard. Thank you Zak for an awesome buying experience!!

[larryn]

Contact adrian's bmw via PM at bimmerfest.com (Adrian Avila). He'll hook you up with a decent price, plus he's a hell of a nice guy. I was on a Project Gotham 2 Xbox racing league with him a couple of years ago. I also know of lots of people he's hooked up over the years.

I think that once Jon Shafer left Cutter (and offering "enthusiast pricing") Nally and Adrian picked up the ball.

[wahoo]

3rd vote for Adrian and Mark Tishler. :thumbsup:

[orange49]

Another vote for Justin @ BMW of Macon. Got the best price from him, upfront, no haggling, no "let me go talk my manger crap". They also will pick-up and deliver anywhere in GA.

[paul325740]

Tolli Poff United BMW Gwinnett.. very good price and service.

[wantmye90]

Danny Castellano at Global. He's honest, patient, and someone with good character. I'd buy from him again.

[Suareezay]

Another vote for Adrian Avila at Nalley BMW. I ordered my e92 335i from him for a great price:thumbsup:

[paul325740]

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[brucec32]

Purchased a 2006 BMW 325i in summer '06 at United in Roswell. Jim Thompkins was the salesman we used over the internet. He was professional, direct and to the point on price and availability. None of the annoying games you usually get. He answered questions and replied promptly. Car was ready when promised and the price was competitive, though I forget the exact price now. It was maybe $1100 off msrp after fees. I think it was a pretty good price for a car that had just come out a few months earlier. Jim even helped us when we had a problem getting the service dept to call us back promptly on a routine service visit. They gave us a little coupe convertible as a loaner for what was basically an oil change. So far no complaints with them. Chose them primarily because they are by far the closest to our home and the fact that we'd visited Global in years past and didn't like the snobby attitude we got there when dressed casually. They also did repair work on our '98 540i and again had lots of attitude. United Gwinett did work for us on another 540i and was very professional and helpful in the attitude. So we went with the closer United dealer this time around and were satisfied.

[vikz]

another vote for Adrian @ Nalley PM me for info

[parkpo31]

Shopped all of the Atlanta dealerships as well as Athens and Macon. Got the best deal/value from Global Imports. I would highly recommend Greg Jordan. He has been professional, knowledgable and responsive throughout the entire shopping, purchasing and ordering process.

[stinky2099]

what kind of prcies were you guys getting from nalley for the e92 like above invoice or percent off?

[grantn17]

One thing to consider is how you will be treated in regard to the routine tunes - a lot of dealers (at least in the Atlanta area) move you to the bottom of the list if you did not purchase your vehicle from them. Unfortunately, Global is my most local dealer so I have to deal with Ford Focus replacement cars and shoddy service practices...

Also, when I was thinking about a new 335, when I walked in the guy who had called me 10 times over the past fews months didn't recognize me...

[grantn17]

Your best bet is negotiate the best deal with who you want to service your vehicle; that will save you the most money in the long run.

[rmorin49]

Highly recommend Adrian. He is an honest, stand-up guy, specializes in ED but he will treat you right.

[iwanta335]

Another vote for Jim Tompkins at United Roswell. I contacted him via email, got the price I wanted with no hassles. By far, the best car buying experience I have had.

[allenone973]

Mark Tishler at Nalley..I'll never order a car from Global -ever. Zak there tried to charge me twice for 19" option on a ZCP M3. When I pointed it out he was completely clueless...'yes, you're correct, here is the ____dollar amount for it..all the while, the ZCP COMES w/ CSL style 19s. I've never had a good experience there and they've insulted my wife a couple of times...asked her if she could really afford a 5series b/c she was driving a loaner rental since the GS was totaled...too bad, so sad...bought a GS400 outright. Can't say enough about Nalley in Decatur and Mark. Global, politely, sucks...

Mark Tishler has moved to Global and the environment there has changed accordingly. come see us!! :thumbsup:

[cameba5]

Global couldn't have offered us any better service or sales. Everyone I know has gone with Global. Also, the sive of the dealership allows them to obtain cars quickly.

[Gesler]

yet another vote for Jim Tompkins with United BMW of Roswell. One of the few to actually respond to my online quote request (from dealerships in AR, TX, IL, MN, TN, GA). The whole process was very pleasant straightforward and hassle free and i got a decent deal.

[Ian335i]

Adrian at Nalley is a good guy.

+1 Gave me a great deal on mine, and has been a pleasure to work with.

[deval79]

My CA was Rob Zweig at Nalley, got about 1500 over invoice on my ED e92...much better than Global, where the service was very iffy, I walked in there and the first 2 salesman didnt want anything to do with me, then the offer was MSRP...I wont go back there, it was my first car and they took all the excitement out of it, Rob on the other hand made it really fun to buy a new car.

[jimi_hoffa]

I ordered my car through Global Imports. I have had a great experience with the purchase process of my new 335i. Chris Arlotta is my CA and is an awesome guy. I have also worked with Marianne Lattal, and can not say enough good things about her as well.

I have heard bad things about their service dept. and really hope I am proven wrong.

[wrh3]

I dealt with Thad at Nalley and will NEVER buy another car there. Between the deceitful way they do business and the lack of customer service after the sale, I don't see how they stay in business.

FWIW, my post sale service at United Duluth has been great and that is where I will probably buy my next BMW.

[Uberdude328i]

I got mine from United Gwinnett. I have a really close relationship with one of their Master Techs (he's probably going to be my step-father-in-law, and a BMW nut to boot, we get along great!) who is really close friends with the GM. I ended up working with three CAs. They're good and have a pretty good idea of what their talking about. Jennie Gibson has been really good to me. Maybe it's because I'm in with the GM, but there were no tricks or gimmicks, just straight forward offers and counters.

Global gave me the run around. They always have. I tried to buy a car there a few years ago and the whole experience made me so upset, I gave up on the car all together.

[AndyE1976]

Can highly recommend United BMW of Roswell, very friendly and no pressure - best experience I've had at any dealers.

[E24]

Just ordered another BMW via Justin Hoisington, Internet Sales Mgr. at BMW of Macon. Nobody that I've found can touch his hassle free pricing. justin@bmwofmacon.com

[Uberdude328i]

Just an update on United of Gwinnett. I saw the MSRP, invoice, and signed lease numbers for my 335i Coupe the other day. Holy hell they practically gave me the car! Jennie has still been great. Sometimes we weren't quite on the same page, but she's accomodating and thorough. Ryan, my original CA, still comes over and says hey even though he's not my CA anymore. The GM recognized me from across the showroom floor and came running out of his office to greet me. It really does feel like they genuinely care about me as a customer and as an enthusiast.

Global still treats me like an eight year old...

[Socom]

Just an update on United of Gwinnett. I saw the MSRP, invoice, and signed lease numbers for my 335i Coupe the other day. Holy hell they practically gave me the car! Jennie has still been great. Sometimes we weren't quite on the same page, but she's accomodating and thorough. Ryan, my original CA, still comes over and says hey even though he's not my CA anymore. The GM recognized me from across the showroom floor and came running out of his office to greet me. It really does feel like they genuinely care about me as a customer and as an enthusiast.

Global still treats me like an eight year old...

What kind of deal did u get?

[Socom]

yet another vote for Jim Tompkins with United BMW of Roswell. One of the few to actually respond to my online quote request (from dealerships in AR, TX, IL, MN, TN, GA). The whole process was very pleasant straightforward and hassle free and i got a decent deal.


+1

(9/06) When I went into Global (my original CA wasn't there) I was told that they can't deal on cars like they used to so I went the internet route and bought from Jim. It was an easy process, same as Global when I bought my 1st BMW.

[E24]

Just took delivery a few days ago. I can't say enough for the people at BMW of Macon (Macon GA). The delivery of my Jet Black/Lemon Dakota 335i sedan was flawless. It's a no haggle joint. They are professional and everyone is fantastic. Comp. loaner delivery within Georgia. Contact Justin at justin@bmwofmacon.com. Look no further!

[gimp2x]

global gives a discount for buyers that come through the internet

I believe I got $1800 off MSRP for my 08 335icoupe

[Phil G]

I'll just say that Adrian Avila at BMW of South Atlanta is the person to go with (he used to be at Nalley), especially if you are wanting to do ED! I actually believe he is ranked as one of the top 3 salesman in the nation by BMW NA for ED sales. He gave me an amazing deal (PM me if you really want to know), and he is a super nice guy. Next time I buy a BMW I'll be going straight to him.

[keithdbodoh]

Bought my 335i convertible from Jim Tompkins from United BMW of Roswell. He gave me $2,500 less than MSRP. By far the best price any where in Atlanta!!!