Buying in Seattle

spotshooter · 03-23-2009, 03:42 PM

Hi,

New member here. Seriously considering a 135i, and doing Euro delivery. Can anyone suggest a good dealer in the Seattle area?

Thanks,

Chris

davidk · 03-24-2009, 11:34 AM

If you want to stay in the Seattle area, try Marta Hinz at Seattle BMW. She gave me a very fair deal on my 128 ED. She knows ED and has been very pleasant to work with. If you want a better deal than any of the Seattle/Bellevue area dealers will offer, try Tiho at Hahn Motor Co. in Yakima. He will give you a great deal over the phone and email. I have used him in the past, and he was great to work with, I just didn't want the hassle of getting to and from Yakima to pick up my car when it gets delivered. Happy hunting!

David

Templedogg · 03-24-2009, 01:15 PM

Tiho at Hahn is great in Yakima, plus sales tax is less on that side of the mountains. Tell him the guy how got the first 135i allocation sent ya and you what a great deal.

spotshooter · 03-26-2009, 08:04 PM

Thanks for the feedback... do you guys think I can get a 135i for $1K over ED invoice in Seattle?

davidk · 03-27-2009, 11:54 AM

I really doubt you will be able to get that kind of deal at any of the three Seattle/Bellevue/Fife dealers. However, you should be able to get that or better from Hahn in Yakima. Hahn is really great to deal with, and I have bought two cars from them, but it is a hassle to pick up your new car, which is why I chose to purchase from Seattle. Bottom line is it really didn't cost me much more going to Seattle, since you are talking maybe a couple hundred dollars difference at most.

David

spotshooter · 03-27-2009, 05:06 PM

David,

Can I ask what sort of deal Seattle BMW offered you? I don't think it's worth a couple of hundred bucks to go to Yakima, but I'd be curious to know how you did.

Chris

davidk · 03-28-2009, 02:05 PM

Chris,

You have a PM from me.

David

03-23-2009, 03:42 PM	#1
spotshooter Private First Class 33 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (1)	Buying in Seattle Hi, New member here. Seriously considering a 135i, and doing Euro delivery. Can anyone suggest a good dealer in the Seattle area? Thanks, Chris
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03-24-2009, 11:34 AM	#2
davidk Enlisted Member 62 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2018 M2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gig Harbor, WA iTrader: (0)	If you want to stay in the Seattle area, try Marta Hinz at Seattle BMW. She gave me a very fair deal on my 128 ED. She knows ED and has been very pleasant to work with. If you want a better deal than any of the Seattle/Bellevue area dealers will offer, try Tiho at Hahn Motor Co. in Yakima. He will give you a great deal over the phone and email. I have used him in the past, and he was great to work with, I just didn't want the hassle of getting to and from Yakima to pick up my car when it gets delivered. Happy hunting! David
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03-24-2009, 01:15 PM	#3
Templedogg Captain 49 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 135i, Trailblazer SS, 1934 PU Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lake Stevens, WA iTrader: (1)	Tiho at Hahn is great in Yakima, plus sales tax is less on that side of the mountains. Tell him the guy how got the first 135i allocation sent ya and you what a great deal. __________________
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03-26-2009, 08:04 PM	#4
spotshooter Private First Class 33 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (1)	Thanks Thanks for the feedback... do you guys think I can get a 135i for $1K over ED invoice in Seattle?
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03-27-2009, 11:54 AM	#5
davidk Enlisted Member 62 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2018 M2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gig Harbor, WA iTrader: (0)	I really doubt you will be able to get that kind of deal at any of the three Seattle/Bellevue/Fife dealers. However, you should be able to get that or better from Hahn in Yakima. Hahn is really great to deal with, and I have bought two cars from them, but it is a hassle to pick up your new car, which is why I chose to purchase from Seattle. Bottom line is it really didn't cost me much more going to Seattle, since you are talking maybe a couple hundred dollars difference at most. David
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spotshooter Private First Class 33 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2015 Cayman S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (1)	David, Can I ask what sort of deal Seattle BMW offered you? I don't think it's worth a couple of hundred bucks to go to Yakima, but I'd be curious to know how you did. Chris
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03-28-2009, 02:05 PM	#7
davidk Enlisted Member 62 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2018 M2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gig Harbor, WA iTrader: (0)	Chris, You have a PM from me. David
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