Courtesy delivery

[boi222]

Can anyone on the east coast comment about their experience with courtesy delivery after ED? I have my ED order with David and I trust him but I'm a bit worried about the courtesy delivery dealership. I haven't been able to find much reviews or journals of anyone doing courtesy. I just like to get a general feel if anyone here that has done it before and what their experience was like. The courtesy dealership is BMW of Catonsville, if that helps with any feedback.

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by boi222

Can anyone on the east coast comment about their experience with courtesy delivery after ED? I have my ED order with David and I trust him but I'm a bit worried about the courtesy delivery dealership. I haven't been able to find much reviews or journals of anyone doing courtesy. I just like to get a general feel if anyone here that has done it before and what their experience was like. The courtesy dealership is BMW of Catonsville, if that helps with any feedback.

Rest assure David will have had full contact with that dealer and I'm sure has you all dialed in. Even if there is some issue with the dealer at the end of the day we will make sure you are taken care of

Most dealers shy away from courtesy deliveries so the ones who do do them most likely have done them in the past.

As always if you have any question or need anything you can pm me anytime before 645pm. Im here everyday!

[drexplode]

I had the same setup but changed to PCD last minute... David is my crack dealer as well.

However, I stopped by my schedule courtesy delivery dealership before changing to PCD and met with the same sales manager to introduce myself and request special treatment: don't wash the car, don't remove sill/footwell plastic... etc A little OCD/nerdy but SM didn't flinch and probably expected something like this for a M-car.

If you have a small relationship F2F vs. email/phone then I'm sure it will go a long way.

[boi222]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

Rest assure David will have had full contact with that dealer and I'm sure has you all dialed in. Even if there is some issue with the dealer at the end of the day we will make sure you are taken care of

Most dealers shy away from courtesy deliveries so the ones who do do them most likely have done them in the past.

As always if you have any question or need anything you can pm me anytime before 645pm. Im here everyday!

Thanks Golfrr! I was just a little worried since the courtesy dealership reviews weren't the best. But I know reviews in general tend to be more negative since most people tend to only post reviews when they have issues. But I'll stop worrying and let David do his thing.

[boi222]

Originally Posted by drexplode

I had the same setup but changed to PCD last minute... David is my crack dealer as well.

However, I stopped by my schedule courtesy delivery dealership before changing to PCD and met with the same sales manager to introduce myself and request special treatment: don't wash the car, don't remove sill/footwell plastic... etc A little OCD/nerdy but SM didn't flinch and probably expected something like this for a M-car.

If you have a small relationship F2F vs. email/phone then I'm sure it will go a long way.

Thanks. Was it the same courtesy delivery dealership? The courtesy delivery dealership is still 4 hours from me, so quite hard to justify for a 5 min F2F.

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by boi222

Thanks Golfrr! I was just a little worried since the courtesy dealership reviews weren't the best. But I know reviews in general tend to be more negative since most people tend to only post reviews when they have issues. But I'll stop worrying and let David do his thing.

no prob, if you need any assistance I'm here, but also you are always more then welcome to bug David as well we are here to make sure you get taken care of

[chris s]

Do PCD after ED. problem solved!

[drexplode]

Originally Posted by boi222

Thanks. Was it the same courtesy delivery dealership? The courtesy delivery dealership is still 4 hours from me, so quite hard to justify for a 5 min F2F.

I'm in MI and the dealership is about 40mins away. Maybe ask David to shift to a closer dealership? It's your baby so I'm sure you are willing to do whatever necessary to ensure satisfaction at delivery.

[drexplode]

Originally Posted by chris s

Do PCD after ED. problem solved!

THIS! That's what I did and you know PCD will take care of her just riiiiiight.

[boi222]

Originally Posted by drexplode

THIS! That's what I did and you know PCD will take care of her just riiiiiight.

Lol. Yea, I originally had it for pcd but just changed to courtesy.

My reason against pcd was:
-uncertainty in date for taking time off, hard to take off again after just taking 2 weeks off
-logicistics of returning my current lease, wanted a simple here is my old car, give me my new car .. Instead of returning and finding alternate transportation
-extra minimum of 2 week wait means extra dual payment on both cars
-long drive back up to NY

I know the pcd experience would be awesome but planning on doing the m school anyway so will get to experience that then

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by chris s

Do PCD after ED. problem solved!

PCD is great ... unless you live way too far to make PCD a viable alternative.

Driving 1+K miles from Greer, SC would be a bear. Especially if you intend to follow BMW drive-train break in procedures and not keep the engine RPMs at cruise control highway constant.

On the East Coast, I've heard BMW of Manhattan does 'courtesy delivery' for a reasonable fee. Others may do as well, usually for somewhere north of $500 (roughly the cost of airfare to Greer SC).

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[vonmayr]

Originally Posted by boi222

Lol. Yea, I originally had it for pcd but just changed to courtesy.

I know the pcd experience would be awesome but planning on doing the m school anyway so will get to experience that then

I also was planning PCD but moved to a courtesy delivery. PCD is a long way away, and though my car will be fully broken in when it arrives stateside, it's a long drive from there to Tucson. In Late July/Early August, it's a survival experience rather than a vacation. So courtesy delivery it is.

A long and interesting story about setting that up, my delivery will be about 2hours away for a $750 fee. Cheaper than flights/gas/hotels and more convenient.

[funk74]

Originally Posted by vonmayr

I also was planning PCD but moved to a courtesy delivery. PCD is a long way away, and though my car will be fully broken in when it arrives stateside, it's a long drive from there to Tucson. In Late July/Early August, it's a survival experience rather than a vacation. So courtesy delivery it is.

A long and interesting story about setting that up, my delivery will be about 2hours away for a $750 fee. Cheaper than flights/gas/hotels and more convenient.

Can you do PCD here instead?: http://www.bmwblog.com/2014/10/03/bm...riving-school/

Just wondering.

[vonmayr]

Originally Posted by funk74

Can you do PCD here instead?: http://www.bmwblog.com/2014/10/03/bm...riving-school/

Just wondering.

Not yet - maybe late next year. BMW is currently building their facility out there - that would have been the best choice. I am going over there for a 1 day M school soon.