Any enlisted military folks out there with M3's?

bigjae1976 · 01-23-2011, 08:18 AM

2 tips...

If you plan to pay off the car early, I would consider USAA if you have to have really good credit.

Just sayin'...Oregon is a great state to be a resident of.

SHADY1 · 01-23-2011, 09:30 AM

Nathan was my sales agent and help me with my M3 purchase and everything sending it to me in the states

Nelrock · 01-23-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jpete41996

Go to the Ramstein showroom and ask for Mathias Hemmer....the best salesman PCS has! tell him "pete" sent ya!

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Originally Posted by rwchrist

Mathias all the way! I've bought two M3s from him, last one was a pick up at the Welt...awesome experience.

+2 For Mathias

PentagonCarSales · 01-31-2011, 10:35 AM

Wow, we seem pretty popular in this thread!
Thank you to everyone who posted such great reviews and personal experiences with Pentagon.
If we can help anyone here with information just let us know!

Thank you,

Jason Albert
Pentagon Car Sales
Ramstein, Germany

donovan · 01-31-2011, 11:45 AM

BTW, To all members trying to come overseas, especially in Germany; USAA's insurance rates SKYrocket. They wanted 335 a month for me at age 23/24 for my e46 m3... I went to Pentagons insurance company and I paid 145 a month.

Pentagon is your one stop SHOP! Now with my e92 at age 24/25 I pay 114 euro a month..

M3 Piotr · 01-31-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PentagonCarSales

Wow, we seem pretty popular in this thread!
Thank you to everyone who posted such great reviews and personal experiences with Pentagon.
If we can help anyone here with information just let us know!

Thank you,

Jason Albert
Pentagon Car Sales
Ramstein, Germany

Hi Jason,
Welcome to M3Post and Bimmerpost.

Matthias and Nathan are among the salesmen singled out the most. Way to go!

quality_sound · 01-31-2011, 11:58 AM

You have to remember WHY the rates go up. It's not a reflection of you as a driver, but rather the RETARDED high minimums Germany requires. I, for one, would rather pay the extra to a first rate company like USAA that I KNOW I'm not going to have to worry about in case of an accident.

You're buying an M3, don't half-ass the insurance. I'm not saying that the insurance Pentagon affiliates with is bad, just that I'm not willing to take the risk.

Schwaben · 01-31-2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by quality_sound

You have to remember WHY the rates go up. It's not a reflection of you as a driver, but rather the RETARDED high minimums Germany requires. I, for one, would rather pay the extra to a first rate company like USAA that I KNOW I'm not going to have to worry about in case of an accident.

You're buying an M3, don't half-ass the insurance. I'm not saying that the insurance Pentagon affiliates with is bad, just that I'm not willing to take the risk.

+100000000000

I KNOW

quality_sound · 02-02-2011, 03:27 AM

When are you gonna get some pics up, Ian??? I'm missing her more every day.

donovan · 02-02-2011, 04:17 AM

NEVAR!

Schwaben · 02-02-2011, 05:04 AM

I was messing around with some long exposure night shots the other day at the house. Couldn't get the light just right but I'll throw one up when I get home today. 2 tanks of gas in the last four days lol, can't get out of that car

donovan · 02-02-2011, 11:34 AM

Fuel rations?
Fuel prices? You'll soon learn lol. Welcome, see you in March maybe?

Schwaben · 02-02-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by donovan

Fuel rations?
Fuel prices? You'll soon learn lol. Welcome, see you in March maybe?

Oh I know, been here going on 5 1/2 years so far. And another extension coming this summer! AAFES sucks but thats life and we cruise the A-bahn every day. I can't wait for summer and the meets to start. Took a cruise down to Lumma on monday. They are shut down right now building a new showroom. But I got the guy to open the door and let me peek around. Gonna look nice when it is done. no M3 stuff yet though

quality_sound · 02-02-2011, 01:38 PM

Ian, Donovan's a good guy. Actually, everyone I met in M-Flight is cool. Easily one of the most relaxed, diverse clubs I've been a part of. I'm going to miss the meets and drives.

Schwaben · 02-02-2011, 02:08 PM

As promised, pics from the other night. Thats about a 20 sec exposure on 1250 iso and a little computer enhancement. Must do better lol.

donovan · 02-02-2011, 02:21 PM

Nice

cmk227 · 02-02-2011, 03:47 PM

Ex army medic. 96-02. Used pentagon federal union for financing but never used military sales to purchase vehicle. Did not have the money or income back then.

Navypat46 · 02-02-2011, 08:23 PM

Got mine while stationed in 5th Fleet (desert) and used First Choice. You had to be deployed and show proof and whatnot, but I saved about $10,000 on the car, and about another $8000 in taxes. Highly recommended if you fit the criteria. PM me for details if you're interested.

Moxie · 02-05-2011, 02:07 PM

Picked up a 335i from Cars International in Stuttgart, M3 from Pentagon and a 335d from Bavarian. Honestly, none are better than the other and you need to shop around. Pentagon gave me a better price on my trade in (335i) the day I was signing the purchase order for the M3. Two weeks before that, Bavarian was giving me the best price. Pentagon couldn't touch the price from Bavarian on the 335d & Bavarian included the first service & a detail if I want. You wouldn't do yourself justice if you only shopped @ Pentagon.

quality_sound · 02-06-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by StuttgartM3

As promised, pics from the other night. Thats about a 20 sec exposure on 1250 iso and a little computer enhancement. Must do better lol.

Well that looks vaguely familiar.

donovan · 02-06-2011, 03:53 AM

Lots of people in Stutt, I always went there this weekend. Didnt think there was much to do, please PM ME IF THERE IS ANYTHING TO DO IN STUTTGART

Schwaben · 02-06-2011, 04:03 AM

That depends on what you want to do. Go out, sight seeing. Perkins park was pretty crazy last night. Heck even that Hilton chic was at the penthouse club here on Friday.

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donovan Brigadier General 371 Rep 4,167 Posts Drives: R8 - Ford Raptor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: National iTrader: (17)	BTW, To all members trying to come overseas, especially in Germany; USAA's insurance rates SKYrocket. They wanted 335 a month for me at age 23/24 for my e46 m3... I went to Pentagons insurance company and I paid 145 a month. Pentagon is your one stop SHOP! Now with my e92 at age 24/25 I pay 114 euro a month.. __________________ Audi R8 v10 Ford Raptor m3e46freak@yahoo.comfor all euro parts!! ebay/craigslist verified/ m3post/e46fanantics/m3forum/zpost/bimmerforum
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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	Ian, Donovan's a good guy. Actually, everyone I met in M-Flight is cool. Easily one of the most relaxed, diverse clubs I've been a part of. I'm going to miss the meets and drives.
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