BMW of Alexandria

hknite · 03-15-2014, 09:01 PM

Terrible experience at BMW of Alexandria. I got a quote from them for a car listed on their site. Salesman called and we discussed a price which he emailed me in writing. After going there to test drive the car, he again confirms sales price with me and says it is accurate. Of course later, after speaking with his GM, he makes up an excuse to say the price was incorrect and they can't sell me the car even though it's in writing. I will never do business with these frauds again, especially with so many other reputable BMW dealers in the region.

Greyfox · 03-16-2014, 09:33 AM

Yep, talked to them one time... never went back.

E93FTW · 03-16-2014, 11:30 AM

Fucken Stealerships!!!!!

Goat Rodeo · 03-28-2014, 08:00 AM

Sales tactics (or lack thereof) aside they have a decent parts department staffed with friendly people.

catcher22 · 03-28-2014, 10:28 AM

Good to know, this is the closest BMW dealership to me.

Reminds me in a positive sense why I drive to Sterling for BMW purchases and services.

UMich_335i · 03-28-2014, 10:33 AM

I bought my car from Nabil down there 2 years ago, I thought he was an awesome guy.

WRichieX · 03-28-2014, 10:45 AM

If that is the car you want, go to another dealership and tell them that you want that car and work with them. I actually did that back in 09 when I bought my TT. I went to the dealership that had the car, test drove it talked about price and the guy wouldn't budge. Went to another dealership and they didn't have a similar one so I told them about the one at the other dealership. He said he could get it, talked price, and got it for considerably cheaper. Only thing is, I had to wait a few days and couldn't drive it off the lot. However, now thinking about it, might only work with New car purchases and not used. Not sure what you're buying.

fredrostr7 · 04-15-2014, 03:04 PM

agreed. these guys aren't very good. The sales process was subpar as well as the registration. I felt like I was the one selling the car. They gave me incorrect information which forced me to go back multiple times to get the paperwork corrected. They claimed my car was in perfect condition and well maintained. Had to have my intake cleaned 4 months after buying the car (looks like it was never done). Mentioned it to the sales manager and he said that's what warranties are for. Avoid them if possible.

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Terrible experience at BMW of Alexandria. I got a quote from them for a car listed on their site. Salesman called and we discussed a price which he emailed me in writing. After going there to test drive the car, he again confirms sales price with me and says it is accurate. Of course later, after speaking with his GM, he makes up an excuse to say the price was incorrect and they can't sell me the car even though it's in writing. I will never do business with these frauds again, especially with so many other reputable BMW dealers in the region.

nikosaur · 04-15-2014, 03:10 PM

BMW of Alexandria never fails to upset me.

M5Rlz · 04-15-2014, 07:57 PM

Take your in writing agreed price to any of the other dealers and say can you beat that (I'm betting Silver Spring or Passport will instantly) and get it done elsewhere.

smithf80 · 04-15-2014, 09:27 PM

That sucks they make such great youtube videos though

GRN96WS6 · 06-04-2015, 05:31 PM

I've been there multiple times to look before I bought my car and never once was I approached by a salesman....their loss.

03-15-2014, 09:01 PM	#1
hknite Bimmer Addict 17 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Msport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	BMW of Alexandria Terrible experience at BMW of Alexandria. I got a quote from them for a car listed on their site. Salesman called and we discussed a price which he emailed me in writing. After going there to test drive the car, he again confirms sales price with me and says it is accurate. Of course later, after speaking with his GM, he makes up an excuse to say the price was incorrect and they can't sell me the car even though it's in writing. I will never do business with these frauds again, especially with so many other reputable BMW dealers in the region.
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03-16-2014, 09:33 AM	#2
Greyfox Colonel 1227 Rep 2,840 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 330k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Yep, talked to them one time... never went back.
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03-16-2014, 11:30 AM	#3
E93FTW BMW Über Alles 74 Rep 1,046 Posts Drives: E93 Vert' Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SoFL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 E93 [10.00]	Fucken Stealerships!!!!! __________________
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03-28-2014, 08:00 AM	#4
Goat Rodeo Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 253 Posts Drives: '13 M3, '06 M3, '02 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Sales tactics (or lack thereof) aside they have a decent parts department staffed with friendly people. __________________ ^ --> FS: 2011.75 M3 Alpine White, Speed Cloth, 6MT, CF Roof
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03-28-2014, 10:28 AM	#5
catcher22 Captain 294 Rep 922 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia iTrader: (2)	Good to know, this is the closest BMW dealership to me. Reminds me in a positive sense why I drive to Sterling for BMW purchases and services.
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03-28-2014, 10:33 AM	#6
UMich_335i Lieutenant 25 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	I bought my car from Nabil down there 2 years ago, I thought he was an awesome guy. __________________ 2009 e90 335i \| AT \| AG M590 \| Conti DW \| KW V1 \| Lux \| Akebono e50 PTF Protune \| Cobb FMIC \| aFe DCI \| VRSF DPs \| ER CP \| Tial BOV \| Alpina Flash \| Fuel-It Stg1 \| RB PCV \| Cobb Exhaust
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03-28-2014, 10:45 AM	#7
WRichieX Major 82 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 07 335i e93 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E93 [0.00]	If that is the car you want, go to another dealership and tell them that you want that car and work with them. I actually did that back in 09 when I bought my TT. I went to the dealership that had the car, test drove it talked about price and the guy wouldn't budge. Went to another dealership and they didn't have a similar one so I told them about the one at the other dealership. He said he could get it, talked price, and got it for considerably cheaper. Only thing is, I had to wait a few days and couldn't drive it off the lot. However, now thinking about it, might only work with New car purchases and not used. Not sure what you're buying. __________________ 07 BMW 335i E93 6MT (Praying neighborhood doesn't get flooded...again) 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT (Flooded) 08 Audi TT 2.0T DSG (Flooded) 03 Subaru WRX 5MT (Flooded)
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04-15-2014, 03:10 PM	#9
nikosaur First Lieutenant 24 Rep 323 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DC iTrader: (1)	BMW of Alexandria never fails to upset me.
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M5Rlz Colonel 253 Rep 2,203 Posts Drives: R8, f10m59(Rip), m4, GTR Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MD iTrader: (3)	Take your in writing agreed price to any of the other dealers and say can you beat that (I'm betting Silver Spring or Passport will instantly) and get it done elsewhere.
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04-15-2014, 09:27 PM	#11
smithf80 Major General 2939 Rep 5,380 Posts Drives: G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G20 330i [9.00] 2018 F80 M3 [9.75]	That sucks they make such great youtube videos though
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06-04-2015, 05:31 PM	#12
GRN96WS6 New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I've been there multiple times to look before I bought my car and never once was I approached by a salesman....their loss.
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