Can BMW do a search for me?

Doug R · 07-27-2008, 11:42 AM

I want to know if there is a way to search available cars like the dealers do,without calling each individual dealer. Thanks

40yroldawakening · 07-27-2008, 01:18 PM

I tried doing this a month ago when the wife was looking for an 335xi with the options and color she had to have. It wasn't pleasant, most dealers I noticed don't tell you crap on their website. You always have to call, and they claim they will find you one somewhere, but a lot of dealers won't do trades. Never actually call BMW to see what they could do, they should know what cars they sent out to the dealers, but as far as knowing whats still on the lot, I doubt it.

LACA335i · 07-27-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug R

I want to know if there is a way to search available cars like the dealers do,without calling each individual dealer. Thanks

why dont u go to each dealership website. sometime they do have inventory page for you to choose what type of car you want to get.

RMA · 07-27-2008, 01:26 PM

To my knowledge no. The dealers have their own computer access to everyone else's inventory.

Doug R · 07-27-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RMA

The dealers have their own computer access to everyone else's inventory.

Yes,and like mentioned,other dealers are not always willing to give them up.My dealer found exactly what I want,but he sure as hell wont tell me where it's at,and he can't get it.I was wondering if BMW USA can run the same search for me.Otherwise I will search each dealer myself. Thanks

Cookiemonster · 07-28-2008, 01:16 PM

My dealer did found a car for me. He traded for it. My CA told me it was coming from Up state NY....I did a search and actually found it In a south Jersey dealership. They lied probably so I would not go to the source. I totally busted my CA. It was funny. But anyway I actually found it by doing a search on Cars.com If you know the msrp and the color you can usually find it on Cars.com....Most if not all dealers list there inventory on Cars.com and you can do a search by a certin distance. Takes so time...but usually in an hour I can find any car

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But with the msrp and color you can find it on Cars.com If it is a stick shift car then its really easy because there is not that many out there.

Cookiemonster · 07-28-2008, 01:19 PM

Give me the year, model, color , transmission, options and msrp and your zip code and I will be able to find it for you!

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40yroldawakening Lieutenant 42 Rep 480 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chambersburg,PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 07 e90 335i [0.00]	I tried doing this a month ago when the wife was looking for an 335xi with the options and color she had to have. It wasn't pleasant, most dealers I noticed don't tell you crap on their website. You always have to call, and they claim they will find you one somewhere, but a lot of dealers won't do trades. Never actually call BMW to see what they could do, they should know what cars they sent out to the dealers, but as far as knowing whats still on the lot, I doubt it. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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RMA Major 39 Rep 1,015 Posts Drives: 2009 135i M sport coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 135i M sport c ... [0.00]	To my knowledge no. The dealers have their own computer access to everyone else's inventory. __________________
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Cookiemonster Captain 16 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2010 335XI e92 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jupiter iTrader: (2)	My dealer did found a car for me. He traded for it. My CA told me it was coming from Up state NY....I did a search and actually found it In a south Jersey dealership. They lied probably so I would not go to the source. I totally busted my CA. It was funny. But anyway I actually found it by doing a search on Cars.com If you know the msrp and the color you can usually find it on Cars.com....Most if not all dealers list there inventory on Cars.com and you can do a search by a certin distance. Takes so time...but usually in an hour I can find any car~ But with the msrp and color you can find it on Cars.com If it is a stick shift car then its really easy because there is not that many out there. __________________ 2007 335I sedan (retired) 2010 335xi coupe
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Cookiemonster Captain 16 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2010 335XI e92 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jupiter iTrader: (2)	Give me the year, model, color , transmission, options and msrp and your zip code and I will be able to find it for you! __________________ 2007 335I sedan (retired) 2010 335xi coupe
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