*WESTERN NEW YORK* because we don't seem to exist without this thread...

e92oholic · 02-02-2013, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by triger716

Anybody know anything about Towne's Collision center in Orchard Park? The adjuster was just here and he said that they do excellent work, but I would like to have some other people's opinions on them first?

He did say he knows Hoffman Automotive in Buffalo used to do good work, but he hasn't dealt with them in a long time so he couldn't say for sure. He also said Bank Street in Orchard Park was pretty good.

I am having a hard time finding reviews of just about any body shop near Buffalo. It is really hard to know who to trust with my car. I found many threads asking about body shops in WNY over on nyspeed, but none of them end with who the OP ended up taking their car to and how it ended up.

Did you see my post in the other tread you made?

Hasek9339 · 02-03-2013, 09:01 AM

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I have had some minor work done there in the past based on the reputation they had. I was not 100% satisfied with the blend they did on my silver paint. I know its hard to do on silver, I just had high expectations. They did do the work in a good time frame and the process was great overall. Thats my opinion, I have not been over to the new shop yet, I think they moved across the street in the plaza actually.

If you have rental car or another vehicle these guys are good too http://www.hoffmanautomotive.net/
We have had cars in our family done there and the paint has been really good. One warning, they are not the fastest turn around hence the need for another car/rental car.

Jeller

Thanks Jeller.

After reading more negative comments about Autobahn Body Werks on nyspeed I have pretty much scratched them off of my list.

The body shops I am thinking about now are Hoffman which you mentioned, Gerstner Collision on Main near transit, and Bank Street in Orchard Park. Anyone have any experience with either of them?

I was hoping there would be more recommendations by now.

Sent you a PM about Bank Street!

triger716 · 02-03-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by e92oholic

Did you see my post in the other tread you made?

Yes, I saw your post and thank you for your recommendation. I will have to look into Reagan's Stock and Custom a little more before deciding. Do you know if they deal with European cars much?

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Sent you a PM about Bank Street!

Thanks for your PM about your experience with Bank St.

At this point I am leaning towards Hoffman Automotive on Elm St in Buffalo. So far I have yet to find a negative comment about them. At the same time however, I am mostly finding threads on various forums where people recommend places. Then the OP never comes back and posts where they ended up taking their car to and the results.

Also any NYspeed users on here? I registered over there, but I can't seem to post or start a thread and was wondering what i needed to do. I was going to start a thread over there to try to reach a larger WNY user base.

Preet · 02-05-2013, 01:55 AM

I may be selling my e92 335xi if I can get a decent offer. It's an '08 S.black, with only ~25k miles, auto, m-aero package, 19in staggered wheels (also oem w winters). I am only considering selling it because I just purchased another car (too many toys). Pm me if interested.

Jeller · 02-05-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by triger716

Also any NYspeed users on here? I registered over there, but I can't seem to post or start a thread and was wondering what i needed to do. I was going to start a thread over there to try to reach a larger WNY user base.

I am "Jeller" on NYspeed also. Try to PM OnyxZ32 or reregister agian. PM me you you need any other help.

Jeller

triger716 · 02-05-2013, 05:47 PM

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I am "Jeller" on NYspeed also. Try to PM OnyxZ32 or reregister agian. PM me you you need any other help.

Jeller

Thanks Jeller. I figured you're the Jeller over on NYspeed also. I still can't post or PM or anything over there, but I am in a little less of a hurry now.

As per your suggestion, and after reading about them on NYspeed and
"dubsinthebuff", I had the car towed to Hoffman yesterday evening.

I met with Jeff there today and he put my mind at ease a little bit. He seems like a stand up guy. There was also an X5 over there that they were doing bodywork on. So at least I know they have dealt with newer bimmers before.

Jeller · 02-06-2013, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by triger716

I met with Jeff there today and he put my mind at ease a little bit. He seems like a stand up guy. There was also an X5 over there that they were doing bodywork on. So at least I know they have dealt with newer bimmers before.

Thats great I hope everyting goes well for you too. Jeff is a good guy

Hasek9339 · 02-06-2013, 08:08 PM

I have a statement to make!!!

When it gets warm.... and I take my car out of storage we are going to organize a meet!!!

Jeller · 02-06-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hasek9339

I have a statement to make!!!

When it gets warm.... and I take my car out of storage we are going to organize a meet!!!

Sounds great

e92oholic · 02-06-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hasek9339

I have a statement to make!!!

When it gets warm.... and I take my car out of storage we are going to organize a meet!!!

Okay im down!

Aries326 · 02-06-2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sjk9671

I'm surprised I haven't seen you around town yet.

Always working...

keeedle · 02-07-2013, 12:45 PM

I just washed my car to get rid of those disturbing salt and stuff
And when I stopped at a gas station to fill up, I found a dent on both my rear doors!
This is so frustrating when you have no clue how and when that happened

sjk9671 · 02-07-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Aries326

Always working...

lol that was an old post.

Just washed white lightning this afternoon.

Hasek9339 · 02-07-2013, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sjk9671

I'm surprised I haven't seen you around town yet.

Always working...

Hey u sound like me!

Hasek9339 · 02-09-2013, 07:54 PM

Went to auto show today!! I wish it was bigger!!
I was surprised to see that Towne brought a 6er GC to the show!! I really liked it, very sexy!! Also sat in an S4 very nice!! The AWD alternative to an M3! I'm sure it's fun in the snow!!

Jeller · 02-09-2013, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hasek9339

Went to auto show today!! I wish it was bigger!!
I was surprised to see that Towne brought a 6er GC to the show!! I really liked it, very sexy!! Also sat in an S4 very nice!! The AWD alternative to an M3! I'm sure it's fun in the snow!!

The new 6's are really nice, I totally agree.

I have a close friend with a stg 2 B8 S4, its a really nice daily, not as fast as the 335 in a straight line thus far, but its a really nice all around daily.

rdub315 · 02-10-2013, 07:47 PM

anyone looking for a winter beast? i'm looking to sell. it's been really good to me in the relatively short time i've owned it. wife has a CRV to throw our dogs in when needed, so no real need for it.

http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/3607289768.html

Aries326 · 02-11-2013, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Hasek9339

Hey u sound like me!

When you've got 3 kids and a wife who only works part time, you need to always be working to be able to keep the toys and save up/pay up for everyone else.

Hasek9339 · 02-11-2013, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Hasek9339

Hey u sound like me!

When you've got 3 kids and a wife who only works part time, you need to always be working to be able to keep the toys and save up/pay up for everyone else.

Amen brother!!

alexukie · 02-11-2013, 04:53 PM

anyone got rims for sale or kw coils?

keeedle · 02-12-2013, 12:48 PM

Don't know if anyone seen this yet.
But I found this very interesting to read.
A lot of cool pics, M3 pickup lol
http://iliketowastemytime.com/secret...ept-bmw-garage

*edited* just found out there are watermarks on all the pics with bimmerpost.com lol I must be blind

e92oholic · 02-12-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by keeedle

Don't know if anyone seen this yet.
But I found this very interesting to read.
A lot of cool pics, M3 pickup lol
http://iliketowastemytime.com/secret...ept-bmw-garage

*edited* just found out there are watermarks on all the pics with bimmerpost.com lol I must be blind

Wow thats awesome I dont think I could pick out just one of those to bring home. Maybe the M8. Or the e39 m5 wagon. ahhhh

02-05-2013, 01:55 AM	#1544
Preet Private 6 Rep 58 Posts Drives: g80 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbus OH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Porsche Cayenne S [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [10.00]	E92 335xifor sale I may be selling my e92 335xi if I can get a decent offer. It's an '08 S.black, with only ~25k miles, auto, m-aero package, 19in staggered wheels (also oem w winters). I am only considering selling it because I just purchased another car (too many toys). Pm me if interested. __________________ 2016 BMW f16 x6 - Mineral White 2008 BMW e92 m3 - Alpine White 2008 BMW e92 335xi - Saphhire Black
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02-06-2013, 08:08 PM	#1548
Hasek9339 Lieutenant 48 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo NY iTrader: (2)	I have a statement to make!!! When it gets warm.... and I take my car out of storage we are going to organize a meet!!!
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02-07-2013, 12:45 PM	#1552
keeedle Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 [8.76]	I just washed my car to get rid of those disturbing salt and stuff And when I stopped at a gas station to fill up, I found a dent on both my rear doors! This is so frustrating when you have no clue how and when that happened
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Hasek9339 Lieutenant 48 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo NY iTrader: (2)	Went to auto show today!! I wish it was bigger!! I was surprised to see that Towne brought a 6er GC to the show!! I really liked it, very sexy!! Also sat in an S4 very nice!! The AWD alternative to an M3! I'm sure it's fun in the snow!!
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02-10-2013, 07:47 PM	#1557
rdub315 Captain 78 Rep 650 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Traverse City, MI iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [10.00]	winter beast for sale anyone looking for a winter beast? i'm looking to sell. it's been really good to me in the relatively short time i've owned it. wife has a CRV to throw our dogs in when needed, so no real need for it. http://syracuse.craigslist.org/cto/3607289768.html __________________ - VTT Stage 2 turbos, VTT inlets, Cobb Pro Tune (E30 and 93 octane tunes), MFactory LSD, 335is clutch, CSF radiator, slim fans, Walbro 255, AE exhaust, AA downpipes, ETS FMIC, Vishnu DCI, ETS charge pipe, Tial BOV, BMS OCC - H&R Touring Cup Kit, Apex Arc8, M3 style front bumper, MTech style rear bumper and diffuser
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02-11-2013, 04:53 PM	#1560
alexukie First Lieutenant 40 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: rochester ny iTrader: (0)	anyone got rims for sale or kw coils?
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02-12-2013, 12:48 PM	#1561
keeedle Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 [8.76]	Don't know if anyone seen this yet. But I found this very interesting to read. A lot of cool pics, M3 pickup lol http://iliketowastemytime.com/secret...ept-bmw-garage edited just found out there are watermarks on all the pics with bimmerpost.com lol I must be blind
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