Braman Motors Review

soflop · 08-02-2011, 07:08 AM

I just left my e92 at Braman BMW and I'm feeling kinda nervous. Just this feeling im getting that they're gonna try and rip me off or screw me over. Has anyone ever left their bimmer here? If so what were your experiences?

TurboSid · 08-02-2011, 09:11 AM

worried about leaving it with a dealer? what reason do you have to doubt them?

Dealer prices are always gonna screw u over, apart from that just keep an eye on the mileage lol

Poderes1 · 08-02-2011, 09:15 AM

I recommend Lauderdale BMW in Pembroke Pines. Great service and A + treatment

Crazylegs · 08-02-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Poderes1

I recommend Lauderdale BMW in Pembroke Pines. Great service and A + treatment

+1
ditto great service when you go in ask for Sam tell him Frank sent you and hell help out with everything.

TurboSid · 08-02-2011, 09:37 AM

Sam is a cool guy although he needs to work on keeping his clients updated more frequently

GetSomeE92 · 08-02-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Poderes1

I recommend Lauderdale BMW in Pembroke Pines. Great service and A + treatment

+2 I'll never go back to Braman BMW. Bunch of lowlifes.

soflop · 08-02-2011, 10:04 AM

Thanks for the input, guys!

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Originally Posted by TurboSid

worried about leaving it with a dealer? what reason do you have to doubt them?

Dealer prices are always gonna screw u over, apart from that just keep an eye on the mileage lol

The reason I'm worried about what happens at the dealer is because I used to work at a service department for a dealer, and I know what these service writers do; they try and sell you something you dont need. Or the techs form a problem. For them to have something to work on, then your car is really screwed. (Or maybe that was just how we did it at Ford cause we never had work!

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poderes1

I recommend Lauderdale BMW in Pembroke Pines. Great service and A + treatment

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Originally Posted by Crazylegs

+1
ditto great service when you go in ask for Sam tell him Frank sent you and hell help out with everything.

I would've gone to BMW in Pines but its that, EVERY SINGLE time I call (for parts) its a damn headache! I can hardly ever get through to anyone. I even went in person once and LITERALLY, STOOD IN FRONT of the receptionist for 5 minutes after I very politely said "excuse me" and she completely blew me off while she was talking to a coworker about some bullshit personal issues she had going on at home.

I know parts and service are two completely different departments but the sum of all the phone calls and that receptionist, did it for me.

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Originally Posted by GetSomeE92

+2 I'll never go back to Braman BMW. Bunch of lowlifes.

How about some douche bag service writer tried charging me $250 to program a key for Comfort Access! Talk about low life!

benzo23 · 08-02-2011, 10:23 AM

I almost bought a 335 from braman in palm beach, but i didnt cause the sales guy was a scum bag and called me 4 times a day and emailed me another 3 and sent me letters...

soflop · 08-02-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by benzo23

I almost bought a 335 from braman in palm beach, but i didnt cause the sales guy was a scum bag and called me 4 times a day and emailed me another 3 and sent me letters...

So its a braman thing!

Express · 08-02-2011, 11:54 AM

what are you having done? should have given me a call...

soflop · 08-02-2011, 02:29 PM

Getting my transmission looked at. Just got the voice mail from the service writer. I'm almost sure they're trying to fuck me again. I just got quoted $2,000+. I'm headed to the dealer to pick my car up now. I'll post symptoms when I get back.

isdith08 · 08-02-2011, 06:40 PM

Braman is a great dealer.
98 m3 - new
99 740 iL-pre owned
2001 740 i sport -new
2002 -m3-new
2005 645-new
2006 ( pre owned range rover sport )
2007-m6-new
2008-535i sport- new
2009- ( pre owned Merc E350 sport )
2011- e92 - new
these are all the cars i have bought from them since the 90's for me and my wife . they are a great dealership and great service. call Kerry Crowder he is my service adviser .
if you want to call me
-561-523-7889 ill vouch for them all day every day .
from pre owned to new to service... when i had a problem they were on it .

BQTuning · 08-02-2011, 07:01 PM

Braman on Okeechobee Blvd in WPB is my main dealer. However though after all these years I never had a problem with them until now. My car has been with them for over a month now

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Why its taking so long ? Well I personally think due to the sensitivity of the problem, not fault related to me, they are putting my car on the side to work on other cars and then back to my car and then back to another car etc. There is no way in hell its taking them over a month to fix the existing problem while being dedicated 100% in hours everyday.

My SA is the best SA you can have. I swear they every change my SA or he leaves I will kick Braman to the curve. That is how much I appreciate my SA.

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Originally Posted by soflop

The reason I'm worried about what happens at the dealer is because I used to work at a service department for a dealer, and I know what these service writers do; they try and sell you something you dont need. Or the techs form a problem. For them to have something to work on, then your car is really screwed. (Or maybe that was just how we did it at Ford cause we never had work! )

Yup I thought this to, found out that BMWNA, under CPO, had to foot a bill for over 20K+ to fix my car. Funny thing I turned the car in to have the vent pipe ($36) replaced and a break flush done.

soflop · 08-02-2011, 11:33 PM

PLEASE READ!

you may be able to help
So here's the story: A few weeks after I purchased my car (December) the transmission has been acting a little strange. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494157
It does it every now and then, rarely, but never is there a code.
Finally, two weeks ago I started the car and on the dashboard it said 'Caution-Care can be put into gear with out brake pedal being depressed' So I tried it into REVERSE and sure enough it did and with a CLUNK then I tried DRIVE and it CLUNKED then I had an error on the dashboard "transmission malfunction... yada yada yada" and the transmission went into limp mode cause it didnt shift out of that one gear it stayed in. I simply turned the car off turned it back on and had ALL SYSTEMS OK, it was like nothing ever happened. This happened twice. So this tells me it ISNT hardware. I think its software.

Last week (Thursday) I took my car just to find out how it worked and what not, and one of the SA told me that if I want to get work done that same day, I would need to leave my car there for the weekend. So I told him I'll just bring it into come in the following week (this week) so I can take it home the same day. So I take the car today, the SA tells me the diagnosis will be about 2-3 hours, the car was in by 8AM, he ended up calling me to tell me the diag was done at 1:41. He told me the car need a new valve body...

quoted $2000+ fuck the bullshit...

soflop · 08-02-2011, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by isdith08

Braman is a great dealer.
98 m3 - new
99 740 iL-pre owned
2001 740 i sport -new
2002 -m3-new
2005 645-new
2006 ( pre owned range rover sport )
2007-m6-new
2008-535i sport- new
2009- ( pre owned Merc E350 sport )
2011- e92 - new
these are all the cars i have bought from them since the 90's for me and my wife . they are a great dealership and great service. call Kerry Crowder he is my service adviser .
if you want to call me
-561-523-7889 ill vouch for them all day every day .
from pre owned to new to service... when i had a problem they were on it .

I should have been more specific, Braman BMW in Miami. Sorry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuraQ

Braman on Okeechobee Blvd in WPB is my main dealer. However though after all these years I never had a problem with them until now. My car has been with them for over a month now

.

Why its taking so long ? Well I personally think due to the sensitivity of the problem, not fault related to me, they are putting my car on the side to work on other cars and then back to my car and then back to another car etc. There is no way in hell its taking them over a month to fix the existing problem while being dedicated 100% in hours everyday.

My SA is the best SA you can have. I swear they every change my SA or he leaves I will kick Braman to the curve. That is how much I appreciate my SA.

Yup I thought this to, found out that BMWNA, under CPO, had to foot a bill for over 20K+ to fix my car. Funny thing I turned the car in to have the vent pipe ($36) replaced and a break flush done.

WOW!!! scum bags

1ForAll · 08-03-2011, 08:44 AM

I have not had any issues with Braman in Miami. I actually switched from South Motors BMW to Braman and have not had any issues.

soflop · 08-03-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1ForAll

I have not had any issues with Braman in Miami. I actually switched from South Motors BMW to Braman and have not had any issues.

Well, I'm sure they have their good's and their bad's, from techs to service writers to sales-men, but I guess I just got the worst of the services whenever I call and/or go. Oh well

Express · 08-03-2011, 10:22 AM

valve bodies are big $$$... i did a few in some infinitis but never a bmw

soflop · 08-03-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by express705

valve bodies are big $$$... i did a few in some infinitis but never a bmw

Hell yea they are expensive but it cant be more that a 3 hour job if the oil pan is directly on the bottom side of the trans. And my car doesn't even need a valve body, W(hy)TF would the computer reset (or car act like nothing ever happened) when I turn it off and back on. The only way I would believe the valve body is faulty is if the tcm or tcu (or whatever the hell manages the transmission) is taking a shit and inside the actual valve body.

Express · 08-03-2011, 12:01 PM

ive never really seen a valve body go bad unless someone tampered with it.

is it not a transfer case issue? i know you are xi...

BQTuning · 08-03-2011, 09:32 PM

Wtf, what happened to your warranty ?

soflop · 08-04-2011, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by express705

ive never really seen a valve body go bad unless someone tampered with it.

is it not a transfer case issue? i know you are xi...

I never really thought of that...

I dont see why it would be though, unless there's some kind of electrical part to it. I mean, I don't think it's a mechanical component cause if it were it wouldn't reset every time I turn the car off and back on.

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Originally Posted by BuraQ

Wtf, what happened to your warranty ?

I'm out of warranty

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soflop 3o5 24 Rep 150 Posts Drives: '07 328xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	Braman Motors Review I just left my e92 at Braman BMW and I'm feeling kinda nervous. Just this feeling im getting that they're gonna try and rip me off or screw me over. Has anyone ever left their bimmer here? If so what were your experiences? __________________ Grey BMW car // nice red interior // little screen with map that gives me directions // 2 doors // 6 cylinders // wheels with spokes // transmission that shifts itself // NOT RWD // gray springs that kinda lower the car, not the original black ones // cool sunroof // black roof with racks to put bicycles and maybe coffins // darker than factory windows // black kidneys // cool blue round lights in the front
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Poderes1 Lieutenant 25 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PSL, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	I recommend Lauderdale BMW in Pembroke Pines. Great service and A + treatment __________________ 08 E92 335 i AW/CR, Alum Trim, Prem & Sport Pkgs, Step w/Paddles, Nav, 3M 20% tint all around, Passport 9500i radar, JB3 v2.0 with USB, Matte Black Grills, RPI Ram Air Scoops, OSS Full Blackout Angels V2, LED Turnsignals and sidemarkers, Helix V2 Stepped Front Mount Intercooler, Bastuck Quad Exhaust, Custom rear valence, Forged 1 Eight Deep Concaves Coral Red/Matte Black centers and Gloss Black Barrels 20x8.5f and 20x10.5r
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TurboSid Brigadier General 1144 Rep 3,268 Posts Drives: 2022 M4Cx BSM/FR Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	Sam is a cool guy although he needs to work on keeping his clients updated more frequently __________________ 2022 BSM/FR M4 Competition X-Drive 2017 MW/SO M4 ZCP [SOLD] • 2015 MW/SO M4 M-DCT FBO [SOLD] • 2011 AW/CR 335is DCT FBO [SOLD] • 2008 AW/CR 335i 6MT FBO [SOLD]
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benzo23 Colonel 74 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: 14 F30 AW MSport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	I almost bought a 335 from braman in palm beach, but i didnt cause the sales guy was a scum bag and called me 4 times a day and emailed me another 3 and sent me letters...
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Express Major General 374 Rep 8,688 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	what are you having done? should have given me a call...
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soflop 3o5 24 Rep 150 Posts Drives: '07 328xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	Getting my transmission looked at. Just got the voice mail from the service writer. I'm almost sure they're trying to fuck me again. I just got quoted $2,000+. I'm headed to the dealer to pick my car up now. I'll post symptoms when I get back. __________________ Grey BMW car // nice red interior // little screen with map that gives me directions // 2 doors // 6 cylinders // wheels with spokes // transmission that shifts itself // NOT RWD // gray springs that kinda lower the car, not the original black ones // cool sunroof // black roof with racks to put bicycles and maybe coffins // darker than factory windows // black kidneys // cool blue round lights in the front
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isdith08 Private First Class 1 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 15-f02/07 e63-m6/08 e60-535i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lake worth, florida-33463 iTrader: (1)	Braman is a great dealer. 98 m3 - new 99 740 iL-pre owned 2001 740 i sport -new 2002 -m3-new 2005 645-new 2006 ( pre owned range rover sport ) 2007-m6-new 2008-535i sport- new 2009- ( pre owned Merc E350 sport ) 2011- e92 - new these are all the cars i have bought from them since the 90's for me and my wife . they are a great dealership and great service. call Kerry Crowder he is my service adviser . if you want to call me -561-523-7889 ill vouch for them all day every day . from pre owned to new to service... when i had a problem they were on it .
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soflop 3o5 24 Rep 150 Posts Drives: '07 328xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Miami iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	PLEASE READ! you may be able to help So here's the story: A few weeks after I purchased my car (December) the transmission has been acting a little strange. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494157 It does it every now and then, rarely, but never is there a code. Finally, two weeks ago I started the car and on the dashboard it said 'Caution-Care can be put into gear with out brake pedal being depressed' So I tried it into REVERSE and sure enough it did and with a CLUNK then I tried DRIVE and it CLUNKED then I had an error on the dashboard "transmission malfunction... yada yada yada" and the transmission went into limp mode cause it didnt shift out of that one gear it stayed in. I simply turned the car off turned it back on and had ALL SYSTEMS OK, it was like nothing ever happened. This happened twice. So this tells me it ISNT hardware. I think its software. Last week (Thursday) I took my car just to find out how it worked and what not, and one of the SA told me that if I want to get work done that same day, I would need to leave my car there for the weekend. So I told him I'll just bring it into come in the following week (this week) so I can take it home the same day. So I take the car today, the SA tells me the diagnosis will be about 2-3 hours, the car was in by 8AM, he ended up calling me to tell me the diag was done at 1:41. He told me the car need a new valve body... quoted $2000+ fuck the bullshit... __________________ Grey BMW car // nice red interior // little screen with map that gives me directions // 2 doors // 6 cylinders // wheels with spokes // transmission that shifts itself // NOT RWD // gray springs that kinda lower the car, not the original black ones // cool sunroof // black roof with racks to put bicycles and maybe coffins // darker than factory windows // black kidneys // cool blue round lights in the front
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1ForAll Colonel 147 Rep 2,127 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 OSS Designs 335 [9.16] 2007 BMW 335i [9.28] 2007 BMW 335i [7.60]	I have not had any issues with Braman in Miami. I actually switched from South Motors BMW to Braman and have not had any issues. __________________ "Go with Ray's. His e92 is God." - mashimarho
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Express Major General 374 Rep 8,688 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	valve bodies are big $$$... i did a few in some infinitis but never a bmw
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Express Major General 374 Rep 8,688 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	ive never really seen a valve body go bad unless someone tampered with it. is it not a transfer case issue? i know you are xi...
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BQTuning Banned 473 Rep 4,392 Posts Drives: 2012 Z4 sDrive35i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: bq@bqtuning.com iTrader: (0)	Wtf, what happened to your warranty ?
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