EU California -- Anyone Dealt w/ Them?

GooseInOz · 04-04-2010, 11:39 AM

I'm thinking about buying an 07 335i coupe from these folks. This would be an online transaction.

I'm a little nervous about doing this online so if anyone has dealt with them -- good or bad -- please PM me.

Thanks!

bmwskunkworks · 04-07-2010, 02:19 PM

For references, I'm a 16 year member of the BMW CCA
Here are my Ebay credentials (over 600, 100%-perfect transactions and a Platinum Level Power-Seller/Top-Rated Seller)

http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/eucalifornia/

I'm also the owner of the dealership

[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']Chris Marino[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']European Union California Motor Cars Inc.[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']7614 Arvilla Ave[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']Sun Valley, CA. 91352[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']818.767.1100[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']818.302.3600 fax[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']WEBSITE: http://www.eucalifornia.com[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/eucalifornia[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/eucalifornia[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']EBAY: http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/eucalifornia/[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif'][/FONT][FONT='Calibri','sans-serif'][/FONT]

shoes · 04-07-2010, 07:48 PM

I purchased my car from Chris at EU.

Very honest, friendly, and trustworthy guy.
Very smooth experience and transaction.
(although there was a slight hiccup with the license plate, but I think that was the DMV's fault and it was resolved without issue.)

I believe he hand picks each car he sells - he made sure the car had an oil cooler for instance, all the most common options you would want on the car, as well as above average condition.
Also, all his cars are kept in a warehouse and out of the elements which is nice.

Unfortunately for you, OP, is (I assume) you will not be able to see the car in person or test drive it, which I would be nervous to do regardless of who I purchased from.. And while Chris is a great guy, you're not buying him, you're buying a car.
But I'm sure he will work with you as best he can.

God my car has come a long way since those pics...

Best of luck.

lookin4e90 · 04-07-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GooseInOz

I'm thinking about buying an 07 335i coupe from these folks. This would be an online transaction.

I'm a little nervous about doing this online so if anyone has dealt with them -- good or bad -- please PM me.

Thanks!

I got my car from Chris a year ago. I will PM you about my experience.

pwille · 07-23-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by lookin4e90

I got my car from Chris a year ago. I will PM you about my experience.

Hi GooseInOz -

Can you PM me with your experience as well? EU California went out of business right after I purchased our vehicle from them. Still waiting for the vehicle title to register it, and cannot seem to get a hold of EU California, their lawyer, or anyone who can help.

T Layton · 07-27-2010, 01:19 PM

Greetings pwille,
I am also waiting on a title from Chris. Same story as yours. Let us talk about this

lookin4e90 · 07-28-2010, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwille

Hi GooseInOz -

Can you PM me with your experience as well? EU California went out of business right after I purchased our vehicle from them. Still waiting for the vehicle title to register it, and cannot seem to get a hold of EU California, their lawyer, or anyone who can help.

he went out of business? he screwed up my registration too. snake-oil-salesperson-to-the-max was my general impression of him.

transam · 08-01-2010, 04:49 PM

same here, i didnt get my title. !!!!!

transam · 08-01-2010, 04:59 PM

I am also concerned!

tala2010 · 09-18-2010, 02:33 PM

I also bought the car from CHRIS MARINO last 3 months. Faced the same problem. He stole the money and ran. I have to try to apply for a duplicate title. What do you think ?

tala2010 · 09-20-2010, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eucalifornia

For references, I'm a 16 year member of the BMW CCA
Here are my Ebay credentials (over 600, 100%-perfect transactions and a Platinum Level Power-Seller/Top-Rated Seller)

http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/eucalifornia/

I'm also the owner of the dealership

[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']Chris Marino[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']European Union California Motor Cars Inc.[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']7614 Arvilla Ave[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']Sun Valley, CA. 91352[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']818.767.1100[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']818.302.3600 fax[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']WEBSITE: http://www.eucalifornia.com[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/eucalifornia[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/eucalifornia[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']EBAY: http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/eucalifornia/[/FONT]
[FONT='Calibri','sans-serif'][/FONT][FONT='Calibri','sans-serif'][/FONT]

Stevie W · 09-23-2010, 05:41 PM

In a similar situation here. Bought the car, then EU California never did the paperwork to transfer the title to my name. Even worse, according to DMV there is a lien on the title by a third party.

Now looking for a good lawyer. Anyone else taking legal action? Maybe we can pool our resources together.

I'll try PM'ing some people that have replied previously - although I'm not sure the system will let me since I'm a newly registered. If not, feel free to PM me.

Thanks and good luck to everyone.

Stevie W · 09-23-2010, 05:53 PM

Looks like the system won't let me PM. If anybody needs to get in touch with me, they can email me at:

eucaliforniasolution -at- gmail -dot- com

tala2010 · 09-25-2010, 06:06 PM

I am still mad as HELL at EU California !!

inthemovie · 04-20-2011, 12:37 AM

Hello I just had horrible time with this snake oil salesman Chris Marino and if anyone need to find him he is now selling cars at Bob Smith BMW in Calabasas.
Here is is his phone number 818 857-1300 email chrismarino@bobsmithbmw.com

TypicalCat · 04-20-2011, 02:22 PM

damn.... put that foo on blast!

shahils12 · 05-05-2011, 01:12 AM

WOW. did you guys ever get your titles?

lookin4e90 · 05-10-2011, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shahils12

WOW. did you guys ever get your titles?

yeah had to stand my ass in line at the DMV. Paid registration TWICE, once to Chris (and never received title) and once to DMV when I went in person.

mikracer · 05-11-2011, 01:25 PM

Someone should hit up the Bob Smith dealership and raise a huge stink on the lot. I'm sure that will get someones attention...

04-04-2010, 11:39 AM	#1
GooseInOz GooseInOz 11 Rep 44 Posts Drives: '12 550xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	EU California -- Anyone Dealt w/ Them? I'm thinking about buying an 07 335i coupe from these folks. This would be an online transaction. I'm a little nervous about doing this online so if anyone has dealt with them -- good or bad -- please PM me. Thanks!
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04-07-2010, 02:19 PM	#2
bmwskunkworks BMW ADDICT 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	EU California Motors For references, I'm a 16 year member of the BMW CCA Here are my Ebay credentials (over 600, 100%-perfect transactions and a Platinum Level Power-Seller/Top-Rated Seller) http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/eucalifornia/ I'm also the owner of the dealership [FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']Chris Marino[/FONT] [FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']European Union California Motor Cars Inc.[/FONT] [FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']7614 Arvilla Ave[/FONT] [FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']Sun Valley, CA. 91352[/FONT] [FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']818.767.1100[/FONT] [FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']818.302.3600 fax[/FONT] [FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']WEBSITE: http://www.eucalifornia.com[/FONT] [FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/eucalifornia[/FONT] [FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/eucalifornia[/FONT] [FONT='Calibri','sans-serif']EBAY: http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/eucalifornia/[/FONT] [FONT='Calibri','sans-serif'][/FONT][FONT='Calibri','sans-serif'][/FONT] __________________ 1997 318ti Sport + Active + DASC 2000 M5 Dinan S2 2006 X5 3.0 6 speed 2008 X5 3.0si
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04-07-2010, 07:48 PM	#3
shoes Captain 25 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 07 BSM E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	I purchased my car from Chris at EU. Very honest, friendly, and trustworthy guy. Very smooth experience and transaction. (although there was a slight hiccup with the license plate, but I think that was the DMV's fault and it was resolved without issue.) I believe he hand picks each car he sells - he made sure the car had an oil cooler for instance, all the most common options you would want on the car, as well as above average condition. Also, all his cars are kept in a warehouse and out of the elements which is nice. Unfortunately for you, OP, is (I assume) you will not be able to see the car in person or test drive it, which I would be nervous to do regardless of who I purchased from.. And while Chris is a great guy, you're not buying him, you're buying a car. But I'm sure he will work with you as best he can. God my car has come a long way since those pics... Best of luck. __________________ Last edited by shoes; 04-07-2010 at 08:05 PM..
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07-27-2010, 01:19 PM	#6
T Layton Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2000 528it, 2007 328it Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Corvallis, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Also waiting for title from EU California Greetings pwille, I am also waiting on a title from Chris. Same story as yours. Let us talk about this
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08-01-2010, 04:49 PM	#8
transam New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ca iTrader: (0)	same here, i didnt get my title. !!!!!
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08-01-2010, 04:59 PM	#9
transam New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ca iTrader: (0)	I am also concerned!
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09-18-2010, 02:33 PM	#10
tala2010 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW X5, 4.8is Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Eu Califonria I also bought the car from CHRIS MARINO last 3 months. Faced the same problem. He stole the money and ran. I have to try to apply for a duplicate title. What do you think ?
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09-23-2010, 05:41 PM	#12
Stevie W New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	In a similar situation here. Bought the car, then EU California never did the paperwork to transfer the title to my name. Even worse, according to DMV there is a lien on the title by a third party. Now looking for a good lawyer. Anyone else taking legal action? Maybe we can pool our resources together. I'll try PM'ing some people that have replied previously - although I'm not sure the system will let me since I'm a newly registered. If not, feel free to PM me. Thanks and good luck to everyone.
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09-23-2010, 05:53 PM	#13
Stevie W New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	Looks like the system won't let me PM. If anybody needs to get in touch with me, they can email me at: eucaliforniasolution -at- gmail -dot- com
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09-25-2010, 06:06 PM	#14
tala2010 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW X5, 4.8is Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Just Replied via E-MAIL You Stevie W !! I am still mad as HELL at EU California !!
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04-20-2011, 12:37 AM	#15
inthemovie Enlisted Member 11 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2011 1M, 2012 Lotus Evora, x1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Beverly Hills Ca iTrader: (0)	I found Chris Marino Hello I just had horrible time with this snake oil salesman Chris Marino and if anyone need to find him he is now selling cars at Bob Smith BMW in Calabasas. Here is is his phone number 818 857-1300 email chrismarino@bobsmithbmw.com
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04-20-2011, 02:22 PM	#16
TypicalCat Major 28 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (1)	damn.... put that foo on blast!
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05-05-2011, 01:12 AM	#17
shahils12 BALLER 19 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 2K8 E93, 2K8 E60. N54s Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ATX iTrader: (0)	WOW. did you guys ever get your titles? __________________ 08 335cic Space Grey Saddle Brown Light Poplar Premium Sport Navi CA Cold HDrad Ipod Paddle PDC, L7, Auto 35%Ceramic 08 535i Space Grey Black Dakota, Premium, Sport, Navi, Cold, Sat, Auto, Ipod, PDC, AS, L7, 35% Ceramic 08 S65 AMG P3. Black on Black. Enough Said
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05-11-2011, 01:25 PM	#19
mikracer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 344 Posts Drives: '08 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Someone should hit up the Bob Smith dealership and raise a huge stink on the lot. I'm sure that will get someones attention...
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