Possible M3 owner in the future. Best so cal dealers?

gumi4680 · 05-23-2022, 11:49 AM

Hello, all.

I've been driving JDM cars all my life but M3/M4 was always my dream car. People don't like the front but I think the new M3/M4 looks really good

. I told myself to get one 20 years ago and finally, I have a chance to own it. Currently daily driving WRX STI but it's time to move on. (I am 40+ years old with 2 kids and I am still waving peace signs to fellow Subie owners on the road acting like I am a young kid lol) What are the best so cal dealers around Orange county? My friends told me Crevier or Irvine. I am looking for M3 sedans with minor options (just need a car and maybe an executive pack and parking assistance pack. That's all I need).
My 2nd option is to find the lowest and latest year model of F82 M4 (this model looks really good too) used if it's too hard to find a new M3 for the right price. The Problem is low mileage used 2020 M4 can be pricey too.
All new M3/M4 are at around 100k around here. I prob need to order it and wait but any1 have good experience dealing with Crevier or Irvine BMW? How about Buena park BWM dealer?

Thank you in advance!

toolband66 · 05-23-2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gumi4680

Hello, all.

I've been driving JDM cars all my life but M3/M4 was always my dream car. People don't like the front but I think the new M3/M4 looks really good

. I told myself to get one 20 years ago and finally, I have a chance to own it. Currently daily driving WRX STI but it's time to move on. (I am 40+ years old with 2 kids and I am still waving peace signs to fellow Subie owners on the road acting like I am a young kid lol) What are the best so cal dealers around Orange county? My friends told me Crevier or Irvine. I am looking for M3 sedans with minor options (just need a car and maybe an executive pack and parking assistance pack. That's all I need).
My 2nd option is to find the lowest and latest year model of F82 M4 (this model looks really good too) used if it's too hard to find a new M3 for the right price. The Problem is low mileage used 2020 M4 can be pricey too.
All new M3/M4 are at around 100k around here. I prob need to order it and wait but any1 have good experience dealing with Crevier or Irvine BMW? How about Buena park BWM dealer?

Thank you in advance!

I would say just go into both of those dealerships and inquire. It's insane how much they are being sold for currently. I bought mine in Germany, picked up in Wurzburg. Mine was bought 10% below MSRP (mil overseas) but even still, it was order at MSRP. I'm blown away at how much mark up is

BIGW0RM · 05-23-2022, 02:48 PM

Jason Demond at Irvine BMW wont play any games. Solid guy. Ive purchased a few M cars from him over the years.

Crevier has gone full retarded. They want 15-25K markups. Buena Park wants ADMs and there used pricing is way to high IMO.

Id call and speak to Jason about what he can do for you.

gumi4680 · 05-23-2022, 03:42 PM

Thank you guys! I will call Jason and see what is my option. Irvine is perfect. It's really close to my work too. I can wait. There is no rush. Good that I asked, Crevier was my 1st choice but not anymore.

BugKiller · 05-24-2022, 05:44 AM

I am happy with Dave Townsend at BMW Murrieta. Getting M4Cx @ MSRP as long as I take BMW Finance (will max down payment and pay off in 3 payments -- dealer apparently gets full credit that way). Every other So. Cal. dealer I spoke with expected MSRP+++.

jmg · 05-24-2022, 11:01 PM

I've gotten my past 7 bimmers (3 ///M cars) from Beverly Hills BMW. I've shopped around to ALL the OC, LA, and SFV dealerships, and they always gave me the best deals. YMMV.

BGM80 · 05-24-2022, 11:41 PM

If you don't want to deal with a dealership and want something sooner, I highly recommend Strom Autobrokers in OC. Jonas (Strom) got me a 2022 Comp $2k over MSRP, which I was willing to bear after seeing how crazy it is to get one of these cars right now (and calling tons of dealerships trying to get an allocation at MSRP). You're sort of taking what he can find and have to get lucky that someone bails on their car, but it worked out for me.

mzcp · 05-25-2022, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BugKiller

I am happy with Dave Townsend at BMW Murrieta. Getting M4Cx @ MSRP as long as I take BMW Finance (will max down payment and pay off in 3 payments -- dealer apparently gets full credit that way). Every other So. Cal. dealer I spoke with expected MSRP+++.

+1 for Dave Townsend. He is a straight shooter and an active member on Leasehackr

gumi4680 · 05-25-2022, 11:50 AM

Thank you replies! it's really hard to find this gem lol. I will also try Dave Townsend at BMW Murrieta, Beverly Hills, and Strom autobroker (2K+ MSRP is really not bad considering the crazy markups that I've seen).

tooshay · 05-25-2022, 07:48 PM

BMW of San Diego, Steve Thomas BMW, and Valencia BMW all sell at MSRP. I agree that Dave at BMW of Murrieta is very nice and good to deal with.

AdipopM · 05-28-2022, 12:27 AM

Highly recommend the Escondido / Encinitas / Ontario dealers.
BY FAR the worst is Santa Monica and South Bay.

kDot17 · 05-29-2022, 09:13 AM

Don't even give Crevier your time. They were asking 17k over msrp when I was looking around for allocations last year. I ordered from Beverly Hills in September at MSRP and took delivery at MSRP, but when I took delivery a few weeks ago my SA was saying they've started to ask for 10k markup. When I ordered they were telling me that because they are a Sonic dealership they never upcharge, but I guess things have changed.

Smugmugg · 05-31-2022, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mzcp

+1 for Dave Townsend. He is a straight shooter and an active member on Leasehackr

+2 on dealing with Dave. Easiest car transaction I've ever had.

BzsBimmer · 06-01-2022, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tooshay

BMW of San Diego, Steve Thomas BMW, and Valencia BMW all sell at MSRP. I agree that Dave at BMW of Murrieta is very nice and good to deal with.

Steve Thomas apparently wants $10k ADM now.
Heard Rusnak is about $25k ADM

gumi4680 · 06-02-2022, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tooshay

BMW of San Diego, Steve Thomas BMW, and Valencia BMW all sell at MSRP. I agree that Dave at BMW of Murrieta is very nice and good to deal with.

I will def add that dealer to the list!

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Originally Posted by AdipopM

Highly recommend the Escondido / Encinitas / Ontario dealers.
BY FAR the worst is Santa Monica and South Bay.

Added to the list as well!

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Originally Posted by kDot17

Don't even give Crevier your time. They were asking 17k over msrp when I was looking around for allocations last year. I ordered from Beverly Hills in September at MSRP and took delivery at MSRP, but when I took delivery a few weeks ago my SA was saying they've started to ask for 10k markup. When I ordered they were telling me that because they are a Sonic dealership they never upcharge, but I guess things have changed.

lol so many bad reviews on crevier. I didn't even bother with crevier haha.

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Originally Posted by Smugmugg

+2 on dealing with Dave. Easiest car transaction I've ever had.

Thx! Def will hit up Dave.

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Steve Thomas apparently wants $10k ADM now.
Heard Rusnak is about $25k ADM

Thx for that!

azuremagi · 06-02-2022, 06:51 PM

Can't speak to ADM at Rusnak since I bought a used M4 from them a couple weeks ago, I got a very fair deal on it, but I have never been treated better by a dealer in the 20+ years I have been buying cars. The closest was a Porsche dealer up in Fremont, CA.

evilsnow · 06-04-2022, 12:30 PM

New Century BMW is charging 10k ADM but they're getting allocations. I still wouldn't pay it out of principle but it doesn't seem like any of the places that are selling at MSRP are going to have an open allocation in less than a year.

adr_M3 · 06-04-2022, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by azuremagi

Can't speak to ADM at Rusnak since I bought a used M4 from them a couple weeks ago, I got a very fair deal on it, but I have never been treated better by a dealer in the 20+ years I have been buying cars. The closest was a Porsche dealer up in Fremont, CA.

I got my G80 from Rusnak at MSRP however I ordered last August and received my allocation in November. Last I heard they were charging $5K over MSRP however that may very well have gone up. I can attest to their exemplary service and transparency; would highly recommend working with them.

Sandy Eggo · 06-29-2022, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AdipopM

Highly recommend the Escondido / Encinitas / Ontario dealers.
BY FAR the worst is Santa Monica and South Bay.

I'm in Encinitas and would love to work with BMW Encinitas but they won't budge from $5k markup. Anyone have a contact there who might be willing to do an MSRP order? Thanks!

05-23-2022, 11:49 AM	#1
gumi4680 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: WRX STI Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	Possible M3 owner in the future. Best so cal dealers? Hello, all. I've been driving JDM cars all my life but M3/M4 was always my dream car. People don't like the front but I think the new M3/M4 looks really good . I told myself to get one 20 years ago and finally, I have a chance to own it. Currently daily driving WRX STI but it's time to move on. (I am 40+ years old with 2 kids and I am still waving peace signs to fellow Subie owners on the road acting like I am a young kid lol) What are the best so cal dealers around Orange county? My friends told me Crevier or Irvine. I am looking for M3 sedans with minor options (just need a car and maybe an executive pack and parking assistance pack. That's all I need). My 2nd option is to find the lowest and latest year model of F82 M4 (this model looks really good too) used if it's too hard to find a new M3 for the right price. The Problem is low mileage used 2020 M4 can be pricey too. All new M3/M4 are at around 100k around here. I prob need to order it and wait but any1 have good experience dealing with Crevier or Irvine BMW? How about Buena park BWM dealer? Thank you in advance!
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BIGW0RM You got my money? 3120 Rep 4,640 Posts Drives: Ice Cream Truck Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ///OC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 [9.50]	Jason Demond at Irvine BMW wont play any games. Solid guy. Ive purchased a few M cars from him over the years. Crevier has gone full retarded. They want 15-25K markups. Buena Park wants ADMs and there used pricing is way to high IMO. Id call and speak to Jason about what he can do for you. __________________ 2022 G80 M3 Competition X / 2020 Range Rover Sport P525 / 2023 Ford Raptor
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gumi4680 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: WRX STI Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	Thank you guys! I will call Jason and see what is my option. Irvine is perfect. It's really close to my work too. I can wait. There is no rush. Good that I asked, Crevier was my 1st choice but not anymore.
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BugKiller Second Lieutenant 289 Rep 284 Posts Drives: '24 M4Cx cvt Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: So. Calif. U.S. iTrader: (0)	I am happy with Dave Townsend at BMW Murrieta. Getting M4Cx @ MSRP as long as I take BMW Finance (will max down payment and pay off in 3 payments -- dealer apparently gets full credit that way). Every other So. Cal. dealer I spoke with expected MSRP+++.
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jmg Lieutenant General 18659 Rep 14,107 Posts Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.85] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.87] 2019 i3 BEV [0.00]	I've gotten my past 7 bimmers (3 ///M cars) from Beverly Hills BMW. I've shopped around to ALL the OC, LA, and SFV dealerships, and they always gave me the best deals. YMMV. __________________ 2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///*M3 IG: Raging_G82
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BGM80 New Member 11 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Comp Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	If you don't want to deal with a dealership and want something sooner, I highly recommend Strom Autobrokers in OC. Jonas (Strom) got me a 2022 Comp $2k over MSRP, which I was willing to bear after seeing how crazy it is to get one of these cars right now (and calling tons of dealerships trying to get an allocation at MSRP). You're sort of taking what he can find and have to get lucky that someone bails on their car, but it worked out for me.
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gumi4680 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: WRX STI Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	Thank you replies! it's really hard to find this gem lol. I will also try Dave Townsend at BMW Murrieta, Beverly Hills, and Strom autobroker (2K+ MSRP is really not bad considering the crazy markups that I've seen).
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tooshay Captain 313 Rep 755 Posts Drives: G20+M3 badge Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Temecula iTrader: (6)	BMW of San Diego, Steve Thomas BMW, and Valencia BMW all sell at MSRP. I agree that Dave at BMW of Murrieta is very nice and good to deal with. __________________ G20 with some ///M3 stuff = G80
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AdipopM Private 88 Rep 57 Posts Drives: G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Highly recommend the Escondido / Encinitas / Ontario dealers. BY FAR the worst is Santa Monica and South Bay.
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kDot17 Second Lieutenant 388 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 [0.00]	Don't even give Crevier your time. They were asking 17k over msrp when I was looking around for allocations last year. I ordered from Beverly Hills in September at MSRP and took delivery at MSRP, but when I took delivery a few weeks ago my SA was saying they've started to ask for 10k markup. When I ordered they were telling me that because they are a Sonic dealership they never upcharge, but I guess things have changed. __________________ 2022 M3 G80 6MT Portimao Blue/Full Fiona Red Carbon Buckets Squad
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azuremagi New Member 60 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M4 Comp Join Date: May 2022 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Can't speak to ADM at Rusnak since I bought a used M4 from them a couple weeks ago, I got a very fair deal on it, but I have never been treated better by a dealer in the 20+ years I have been buying cars. The closest was a Porsche dealer up in Fremont, CA.
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evilsnow New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2018 540i Join Date: May 2022 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	New Century BMW is charging 10k ADM but they're getting allocations. I still wouldn't pay it out of principle but it doesn't seem like any of the places that are selling at MSRP are going to have an open allocation in less than a year.
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