California Beemers

///Hugo · 02-27-2010, 12:53 AM

Hi, I was wondering if anybody ever bought a car from California Beemers. I'm in the market for an e90 and they "seem" like a good dealership. Please let me know your experience with this dealership. Thanks.

Master Deep · 02-27-2010, 12:56 AM

Do they sell bikes?

///Hugo · 02-27-2010, 12:57 AM

From their website they seem like just cars.

sole cal · 02-27-2010, 12:59 AM

I wouldn't, they are infamous for buying really messed up cars that dont have a salvage title and fixing them to perfection in ordinary buyers' eyes.

VTECaddict · 02-27-2010, 01:01 AM

I checked out what they had, but other than that no experience with them. They're strictly a used car dealer, and not a BMW dealership.

///Hugo · 02-27-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sole cal

I wouldn't, they are infamous for buying really messed up cars that dont have a salvage title and fixing them to perfection in ordinary buyers' eyes.

Where you heard this from?

sole cal · 02-27-2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ///Hugo

Where you heard this from?

Its pretty well known, I have a friend who used to work there as well. And if you look at most of their cars, theres always some part of it that doesnt belong. I.E. I was just looking at a car on their site, white 535i with m kit, and take a look at the wheels, I am pretty sure those were the ones that were on the e46 bodies.

Zero.7 · 02-27-2010, 01:12 AM

You might save a few bucks, but might "pay for it" in the long run.

///Hugo · 02-27-2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sole cal

Its pretty well known, I have a friend who used to work there as well. And if you look at most of their cars, theres always some part of it that doesnt belong. I.E. I was just looking at a car on their site, white 535i with m kit, and take a look at the wheels, I am pretty sure those were the ones that were on the e46 bodies.

I see what you mean. That bumper looks funny as well.

VTECaddict · 02-27-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sole cal

Its pretty well known, I have a friend who used to work there as well. And if you look at most of their cars, theres always some part of it that doesnt belong. I.E. I was just looking at a car on their site, white 535i with m kit, and take a look at the wheels, I am pretty sure those were the ones that were on the e46 bodies.

I believe those are E60 530i wheels. But they are on the shady side. They have an 04 745Li that is "BMW Certified". No mention of it being a BMW CPO car in the CarFax.

sole cal · 02-27-2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

I believe those are E60 530i wheels.

Yeah, it was either between those and the e46 I was deciding between lol. Anyways pretty suspicious, eh?

bsamoul · 02-27-2010, 03:01 AM

Go CPO

jayely1 · 02-27-2010, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Master Deep

Do they sell bikes?

boogiee90 · 02-27-2010, 09:08 AM

Try platinum motorsports in San Diego

RR335 · 02-27-2010, 09:21 AM

Get a BMW from a BMW dealer only. Certified!! You might save with a used car dealer but the reasons why you are saving is they have not done any outstanding maintenance to the car such as tires brakes etc... Also probably bad carfax or no title some pain in ass stuff. So spend a few more dollars go certified from a BMW dealer and get a certified finance rate low rates instead of a high rate from a used car dealer and have a mint condition pre owned car with great warranty, condition and serivice!!!

jocamryn · 02-27-2010, 03:07 PM

Brand new or CPO, don't compromise.

skier · 02-27-2010, 03:18 PM

Stay away, they call bimmers beemers.

Saigon · 02-27-2010, 08:32 PM

stay way i almost bought a BSM 335 loaded for 32k was their listing price. Ran a carfax and it was bought from an auction. It sounded too good to be true so it probably was.

sole cal · 02-27-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Saigon

stay way i almost bought a BSM 335 loaded for 32k was their listing price. Ran a carfax and it was bought from an auction. It sounded too good to be true so it probably was.

Auctions arent that bad, most used cars from a dealer like this would be bought from an auction. You just need to see if had any prior work done to it, take it to a shop if you dont know how to tell yourself.

///Hugo · 03-01-2010, 12:51 AM

I test drove an 06 330i today and had the worse customer service experice. The "sales man" was very unknowledgeable about this car. To top it off he was very rude. I ask him if everything worked and he rudely replied "Ofcourse everything works, its certified" During the test-drive I asked if I can take it on the highway and he replied with a firm "no, no we don't allow highway test-drives"....In my head I was like...wtf kind of dealer is this.... Anyway when we finish the test-drive I asked him if I can look under the hood. Again I asked him if everything worked....he turned his head and mumbled something. I had it so I just walked out....

Just wanted to share my California Beemers story.

Nisei2ndgen · 03-19-2010, 06:27 PM

Do not buy from these guys. Well known in the West LA area, heck their friends don't even buy from them...they all say stay away! Most cars are previous salvaged vehicles. Hence the price. I was looking at a particular 5 series before for my mom, noticed the salvage and passed. Then a few weeks later, noticed same VIN was still for sale and the salvage title was nowhere on the carfax anymore. Buyer beware!

02-27-2010, 12:53 AM	#1
///Hugo New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	California Beemers Hi, I was wondering if anybody ever bought a car from California Beemers. I'm in the market for an e90 and they "seem" like a good dealership. Please let me know your experience with this dealership. Thanks.
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///Hugo New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	From their website they seem like just cars.
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sole cal Black Mamba 66 Rep 1,326 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SoCal 818 iTrader: (10)	I wouldn't, they are infamous for buying really messed up cars that dont have a salvage title and fixing them to perfection in ordinary buyers' eyes. __________________ www.ticketbeaters.com
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RR335 335cpeMsport/550Msport/540iMsport 1 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 335coupeMsport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BLOOMFIELD NJ iTrader: (0)	Get a BMW from a BMW dealer only. Certified!! You might save with a used car dealer but the reasons why you are saving is they have not done any outstanding maintenance to the car such as tires brakes etc... Also probably bad carfax or no title some pain in ass stuff. So spend a few more dollars go certified from a BMW dealer and get a certified finance rate low rates instead of a high rate from a used car dealer and have a mint condition pre owned car with great warranty, condition and serivice!!!
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Saigon Brigadier General 234 Rep 3,525 Posts Drives: BSM E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (47)	stay way i almost bought a BSM 335 loaded for 32k was their listing price. Ran a carfax and it was bought from an auction. It sounded too good to be true so it probably was. __________________ 07' Alpine White E93 335i M-Sport \| BMW Performance \| Beige l Piano Black l Sport l Premium l Heated l Navi \| Steptronic l Comfort Access l Logic7 l iPod & USB \|
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///Hugo New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I test drove an 06 330i today and had the worse customer service experice. The "sales man" was very unknowledgeable about this car. To top it off he was very rude. I ask him if everything worked and he rudely replied "Ofcourse everything works, its certified" During the test-drive I asked if I can take it on the highway and he replied with a firm "no, no we don't allow highway test-drives"....In my head I was like...wtf kind of dealer is this.... Anyway when we finish the test-drive I asked him if I can look under the hood. Again I asked him if everything worked....he turned his head and mumbled something. I had it so I just walked out.... Just wanted to share my California Beemers story.
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03-19-2010, 06:27 PM	#21
Nisei2ndgen New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 09 E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Do not buy from these guys. Well known in the West LA area, heck their friends don't even buy from them...they all say stay away! Most cars are previous salvaged vehicles. Hence the price. I was looking at a particular 5 series before for my mom, noticed the salvage and passed. Then a few weeks later, noticed same VIN was still for sale and the salvage title was nowhere on the carfax anymore. Buyer beware!
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