Recent MD Dealer Experiences?

[tijanaw]

:xoutpost: I don't care where you go but stay away from VOB. They are just a bunch of crooks, from service to sales. I agree with Wagner go to Russell or Passport BMW, both closer to you anyway!

Originally Posted by Stoneseller

I have not been on the boards in quite a while. I'm thinking about ordering a 2007 X5. I bought my 2003 from VOB in Rockville, and actualy had a pleasant time with the salesman. He no longer works there, and after reading numerous horror story post re: VOB, I'm looking for current opinions of other dealers. I'm in Howard Co, MD
TIA, David

Cross posted on Roadfly Regional forum


2003 X5 4.4 Grey/Black
2005 ML500 S.E. Silver/Gray

[Stoneseller]

Thanks for the quick replies!

Russell would be closer / more convenient to me than Passport. I'm just barely in Howard Co, just west of Clarksville, and work in Rockville.

Any knowledge of Tischer? I remember reading a few favorable opinions about them in my surfing. Their location would be very close to me.

Related question. The dark green 2007 color looks nice from the small paint chip images I have found, but I've yet to find a pic with that color on the car. Has anyone seen it?

David

[pseto]

Personally I believe Passport is the best in MD. I bought my first BMW there 6 years ago, but live too far away now. Definitely stay away from VOB; I've never heard anything good about that place. I use Tischer occasionally since I work directly across the street from them. I would probably rate them #2 behind Passport, but I have yet to buy from them, only service.

I'm using Russel to buy my 335i coupe now and they've really screwed me so far. They have big-time salespeople turnover and of course communication issues. They almost botched my Performacen Center delivery, but because of my contacts within BMWNA, I was able to fix that; with absolutely NO HELP AT ALL from Russel!!!!

Ryan - which sales manager at Russel do you know, David Lee?