Ann Arbor BMW - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

sierramadre · 05-17-2005, 09:41 AM

I would like to strongly recommend Ann Arbor BMW to anyone in the Detroit area.

They could not have been more professional and helpful. Ask for Mark Louria the new car sales manager.

He ordered my e90. Then changed the order at my request. Then changed it again (I couldn't make up my mind about the color) and finally he dealer traded for the exact car I wanted that was already in the system. He also went above and beyond to get me an aggressive price on my trade-in (2005 Corvette). In addition, they are willing to negotiate on the price of the e90.

I have had bad experiences at Erhard and would not go back. I bought both of my previous BMWs at Bavarian Motor Villlage in Eastpointe. All of my future business will be given to Ann Arbor BMW.

My 330i is in South Carolina, and with some luck, I should have it this weekend.

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roburado · 05-17-2005, 11:04 AM

Thanks for the tip, sierramadre! I'll have to check out Ann Arbor. It's just that Shelby Township and is so much closer to where I live, makes it so tempting. Too bad my closest dealership is Erhard.

reardensteel · 05-18-2005, 09:51 PM

Read my message about Erhard.

I might have to try the Ann Arbor dealership just to see what it's like - but I know I'll still have to get service at Shelby. Anyone know about the Holly MI dealer?

Dave C. '06 330i · 06-02-2005, 04:12 PM

I thought I was the only one!

I went from a 2004 Corvette Z06 to the 330i. I broke my leg and needed a more comfortable car to drive. I looked at the CTS-V but it only comes in a 6-speed (manual) and the dealer here (Murphy Cadillac) didn't even know what kind of engine the car had ("I think it has some kind of V8.") So that's when I went to look at BMW (never looked at one before) and bought the new 330i that day.

-Dave C. '06 330i

e90fanatic · 06-02-2005, 11:17 PM

This dealership is alright but I wouldn't say they have the best pricing. They will do courtesy delivery for free if anybody ordered their car from out-of-state dealership but for ED cars, they don't have a good pricing. 10% off MSRP for retail sales only. Not bad but not the best either. I agree they are very professional. I like the fact that they just let you test drive without following you.

joshmon · 08-29-2005, 08:58 PM

I had a good experience here too which was a relief after trying to deal with Erhard BMW. Very professional, sales manager was friendly and they gave me a deal which made everyone happy ($1200 over invoice).

Erhard wouldn't move from msrp even after i told them I had a much better deal elsewhere.

jim lee · 04-12-2006, 09:27 PM

All,

Thus far I've had a great experience with Ann Arbor BMW. Fair and responsive negotiations (vs. waiting several days for response from Erhard). Let us take the car out on our own. Even though the CA's first performance center delivery he's been very conscientious about getting all the paper work right, ... even paid for my new plates when transfer wouldn't go through properly

. Also, matched discounts on parts/accessories available at other dealerships with extra effort on his part.

Under new management and are re-modeling the sales center including adding Saturday service and parts hours. Haven't had service experience yet, but very pleased with the sales experience

.

Jim
2006 Electric Red 325xiT (E91)

nmulax · 05-31-2006, 02:14 PM

Wow... I'm suprised to read these comments. I'm had the exact opposite results.
I'm comparing dealers right now (ordering my e90 by Saturday), and so far the best have been Erhard - Bloomfield Hills and Grand Blanc BMW. Ann Arbor was a joke, the sales guy started bitching over the phone that I was asking for a car below MSRP.

e90fanatic · 05-31-2006, 02:29 PM

yea...Ann Arbor BMW sucks....they don't give you much discount.

05-17-2005, 09:41 AM	#1
sierramadre Member Drives: Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Ann Arbor BMW I would like to strongly recommend Ann Arbor BMW to anyone in the Detroit area. They could not have been more professional and helpful. Ask for Mark Louria the new car sales manager. He ordered my e90. Then changed the order at my request. Then changed it again (I couldn't make up my mind about the color) and finally he dealer traded for the exact car I wanted that was already in the system. He also went above and beyond to get me an aggressive price on my trade-in (2005 Corvette). In addition, they are willing to negotiate on the price of the e90. I have had bad experiences at Erhard and would not go back. I bought both of my previous BMWs at Bavarian Motor Villlage in Eastpointe. All of my future business will be given to Ann Arbor BMW. My 330i is in South Carolina, and with some luck, I should have it this weekend. Saphire Black/Black/Aluminum Trim Sport Premium Cold Weather Navigation Auto Satellite

05-17-2005, 11:04 AM	#2
roburado Lieutenant Drives: '03 Passat, '09 Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Troy, MI Posts: 444 iTrader: (0) View roburado's Garage	Thanks for the tip, sierramadre! I'll have to check out Ann Arbor. It's just that Shelby Township and is so much closer to where I live, makes it so tempting. Too bad my closest dealership is Erhard. __________________ E30 1991 318is, Red on Black Leatherette Family History: Two E21 320i, One E28 535is, One E34 535i, One E34 540i

04-12-2006, 09:27 PM	#7
jim lee Private Drives: Electric Red 325xiT Wagon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Great Experience at Ann Arbor BMW All, Thus far I've had a great experience with Ann Arbor BMW. Fair and responsive negotiations (vs. waiting several days for response from Erhard). Let us take the car out on our own. Even though the CA's first performance center delivery he's been very conscientious about getting all the paper work right, ... even paid for my new plates when transfer wouldn't go through properly . Also, matched discounts on parts/accessories available at other dealerships with extra effort on his part. Under new management and are re-modeling the sales center including adding Saturday service and parts hours. Haven't had service experience yet, but very pleased with the sales experience . Jim 2006 Electric Red 325xiT (E91)

05-18-2005, 09:51 PM	#3
reardensteel Enlisted Member Drives: Samoa Blue 328iC Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rochester, MI Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	Read my message about Erhard. I might have to try the Ann Arbor dealership just to see what it's like - but I know I'll still have to get service at Shelby. Anyone know about the Holly MI dealer?

06-02-2005, 04:12 PM	#4
Dave C. '06 330i Private First Class Drives: Saphire Black 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 71 iTrader: (0)	I thought I was the only one! I went from a 2004 Corvette Z06 to the 330i. I broke my leg and needed a more comfortable car to drive. I looked at the CTS-V but it only comes in a 6-speed (manual) and the dealer here (Murphy Cadillac) didn't even know what kind of engine the car had ("I think it has some kind of V8.") So that's when I went to look at BMW (never looked at one before) and bought the new 330i that day. -Dave C. '06 330i

06-02-2005, 11:17 PM	#5
e90fanatic Absolute0 Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ/TO Posts: 4,803 iTrader: (5) View e90fanatic's Garage	This dealership is alright but I wouldn't say they have the best pricing. They will do courtesy delivery for free if anybody ordered their car from out-of-state dealership but for ED cars, they don't have a good pricing. 10% off MSRP for retail sales only. Not bad but not the best either. I agree they are very professional. I like the fact that they just let you test drive without following you.

08-29-2005, 08:58 PM	#6
joshmon Member Drives: 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: detroit Posts: 11 iTrader: (0)	I had a good experience here too which was a relief after trying to deal with Erhard BMW. Very professional, sales manager was friendly and they gave me a deal which made everyone happy ($1200 over invoice). Erhard wouldn't move from msrp even after i told them I had a much better deal elsewhere.

05-31-2006, 02:14 PM	#8
nmulax Brigadier General Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit Posts: 3,566 iTrader: (5) View nmulax's Garage	Wow... I'm suprised to read these comments. I'm had the exact opposite results. I'm comparing dealers right now (ordering my e90 by Saturday), and so far the best have been Erhard - Bloomfield Hills and Grand Blanc BMW. Ann Arbor was a joke, the sales guy started bitching over the phone that I was asking for a car below MSRP.

05-31-2006, 02:29 PM	#9
e90fanatic Absolute0 Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ/TO Posts: 4,803 iTrader: (5) View e90fanatic's Garage	yea...Ann Arbor BMW sucks....they don't give you much discount.