CoolDaddy
Aug 14th, 2006, 9:33 pm
I recently posted about my negative experience at Tag Sport BMW in Geneva. You may recall that they jerked me around and ultimately would not honor the test ride that I had scheduled. Thanks to all for the PMs and posted replies to my original vent. I took some comfort in knowing I wasn't the only one they jerked around. Misery loves company I guess. Anyway I took all the advice to heart and continued to pursue a test ride, but to no avail.
Well my wife set up a little surprise for me in Kansas City this weekend. We were there visiting family in the area and she arranged for a test ride at Engle BMW in East KC without telling me. She then got my brother in law to drive by Engle's slowly, knowing that I would make some comment about wanting to show him the RT. Sure enough I bit, he pulled into the dirve way and said let's look at it. Soon as I walked in, my wife pulled out a bag with my jeans and glasses and told me that Norm and Bobbie were going to let me take a test ride. They were so nice and accommodating, even though they knew I was not at the buying stage. They are the epitome of great dealers. I guess that's why they have been around for over 50 years!! In fact I would consider doing a fly and ride through them, though I'm not sure how a long ride would jive with the recommenced break in period. Any thoughts?
Well, anyway, I liked the RT (slightly better than the ST) but based on some messages I received I am curious about the GT now. Engle sold quite a few this year already and has quite a few on preorder for the 07. None on the floor. While Southwest is a cheap flight to KC, it sure does seem a far ways to go. I will now try to test ride a GT locally but who knows, may end up in KC again...
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Mike
Bikeless in Wheaton
Well my wife set up a little surprise for me in Kansas City this weekend. We were there visiting family in the area and she arranged for a test ride at Engle BMW in East KC without telling me. She then got my brother in law to drive by Engle's slowly, knowing that I would make some comment about wanting to show him the RT. Sure enough I bit, he pulled into the dirve way and said let's look at it. Soon as I walked in, my wife pulled out a bag with my jeans and glasses and told me that Norm and Bobbie were going to let me take a test ride. They were so nice and accommodating, even though they knew I was not at the buying stage. They are the epitome of great dealers. I guess that's why they have been around for over 50 years!! In fact I would consider doing a fly and ride through them, though I'm not sure how a long ride would jive with the recommenced break in period. Any thoughts?
Well, anyway, I liked the RT (slightly better than the ST) but based on some messages I received I am curious about the GT now. Engle sold quite a few this year already and has quite a few on preorder for the 07. None on the floor. While Southwest is a cheap flight to KC, it sure does seem a far ways to go. I will now try to test ride a GT locally but who knows, may end up in KC again...
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Mike
Bikeless in Wheaton