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03-23-2008, 10:09 PM | #375 | |
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Thanks for that. I'm sure that all new BMW's are 50 state cars, but I figured I'd check what the California DMV has to say (Google is my friend): http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures...cts/ffvr29.htm So it could still be an issue with some vehicles, but likely not BMW's. |
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03-23-2008, 10:10 PM | #376 | |
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http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/ford...&y=12&action=1 Check near the bottom of the list there. Sure, all new cars (to my knowledge anyway - there may be a precious few exceptions) _can_ be specc'd to California emissions. But some manufacturers actually do have seperate equipment that goes only on California cars, probably because it adds cost. BMW, I think, builds all cars 50 state legal. But again, I'm not for certain on that. At the very least, there is no Cali emissions equipment on the BMW option list, so that to me says its highly likely all BMW's are Cali legal |
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03-23-2008, 10:12 PM | #378 |
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And...this just made the front page of reddit. Yes, I posted it there for you:
http://reddit.com/info/6d4k9/comments/ |
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03-23-2008, 10:13 PM | #379 | |
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This dealership is tarnishing the BMW brand. I am sure NA will have something to say to them. As someone who works for a dealership this is disappointing because it makes all dealers look bad. I am sure NA will do something. Good luck! |
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03-23-2008, 10:15 PM | #381 | |
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There was one and only one bid on this particular auction, which meant that the dealership could have changed the BIN as many times as they wanted up until the buyer placed his first bid (which could have been moments before it closed). |
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03-23-2008, 10:19 PM | #382 |
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just picked up the story from 300zxclub.com link and joined to say good luc to the OP. i do alot of business on Ebay and feel that actions from sellers like these is what is sending the great buyers away.
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03-23-2008, 10:24 PM | #383 |
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Good luck from Southern Ontario, Canada!
This is just another example of a small fry salesman (big only in his own mind) not understanding the power of the Internet and it's community. Unfortunately, the dealer made the *stupid* mistake of not honoring the deal and they will pay dearly for it for a time to come! If only a few people don't buy from this dealer as a result of this bad publicity, more monetary loss will have accrued than selling your M3 to you at a price under list! |
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03-23-2008, 10:25 PM | #384 |
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Here are the ebay rules for altering auctions...it can be done after bids are made..
http://pages.ebay.com/help/sell/lower_price.html
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03-23-2008, 10:26 PM | #385 |
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They have had previous auctions on eBay dating back to 2006, so the "mistake" issue seems more like an excuse. Like most dealerships they were trying to get more significantly over MSRP, and got caught.
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03-23-2008, 10:28 PM | #386 |
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you came to the right forum... The evidence is clear that the dealer's representative monitoring the ad knew exactly what was going on... On principal alone, it's good to see you have decided to stick with this, even if your time and efforts end up exceeding MSRP. This will have a big impact and may protect others from deceptive trading. slimy dealer tactics This thread is on fire...To all the "new members", Welcome!
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03-23-2008, 10:34 PM | #387 |
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Good luck Dooma ... I also came over from Autoblog.
What is up with BMW dealerships? I had a BMW dealership in Boulder, CO (Gebhardt BMW) do a similar thing. Long story but the short version is I went to buy 07 M Coupe they had. They had a price listed on their own website and refused to honor that price. Instead they raised the price by $4k. When I pointed out the price was wrong and that they had a lower price on the website. They used the same old excuse, opps it was a mistake. How convenient that is for dealerships to do that. I also listed a complaint with the BBB. I know nothing will happen but it is good to get the word out about these stealerships. Best of luck on getting the M3. |
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03-23-2008, 10:35 PM | #388 |
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did anyone see Phil's video on http://www.huskerbmw.com? BTW nice hair do Phil. We should all call BMW of Nebraska for update on this story tomorrow? This will annoy the hell out of them. jk.here the number for sales: 1 (866) 520-7950 ...
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03-23-2008, 10:35 PM | #389 |
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As someone who lives on E90post, I hope they give you your car at $60k just so that all these supporters will stop slowing down our site! Geesh!
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I can't keep up with this thread. Hope it works out..
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Apparently "Fil" has bigger problems than this eBay transaction... namely his haircut. make sure you wait for the moneyshot at the end. sweet baby jesus! |
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03-23-2008, 10:41 PM | #392 | |
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Car is listed on their website for $68,920.00...what a deal. posted story on www.solsticeforum.com |
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03-23-2008, 10:45 PM | #393 |
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03-23-2008, 10:47 PM | #394 | |
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Past Husker EBay Auctions In particular, here's one that fits the same patterns at the OP's M3 auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...QQcmdZViewItem "LOWEST ON EBAY" and no reserve. These guys knew *exactly* what they were doing. |
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03-23-2008, 10:48 PM | #395 |
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Wow. Read through the whole thing! Support here from a zposter and a Canadian!
Exact same thing happened to a friend of mine who won an auction for a Civic on ebay. The guy basically said, "I can't sell it to you for that price. But I can sell it to you for ______" (basically a couple thousand dollars more). My friend basically just let it go even though I told him to fight it. So you're doing the right thing! I think other car dealerships should pay attention. Yes, dooma, you are right on this, but I think the reason why this is getting so much coverage, support, and outrage is because we've all been screwed or have had a dealer try to screw us at some point in our lives. If dealers were honest and fair, this backlash wouldn't nearly have been as harsh. I look forward to your getting the M3!! |
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03-23-2008, 10:51 PM | #396 | |
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Please stop suggesting that a "mistake" was made....it clearly wasn't.
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