Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Take a look at the incredible opportunity 6 people from around the world had to be the first to drive the new M5

Thank you very much to loyal customers Mr. & Mrs. Pappas for this latest 5 Star Review for Schomp BMW on DealerRater. We are ever grateful of all of our customers kind words.





Reason for Visit: Service

I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With: Stuart

My Review of Schomp BMW:
Since purchasing my certified used 2004 BMW x5 at Ralph Schomp on Broadway in 2007 I have never had any major issues with the vehicle and Schomp has always treated me as if I was bringing their newest model for service. The service has always prompt and friendly and with the extended warranty that I bought at the time of purchase the out of pocket for any service that did need to be done was always minimal. I paid by vehicle off at the beginning of this year and the 36 month warranty had expired in November of last year. I took my car in for an all-points 100,000 mile inspection recently and though it did cost me nearly $2,500 I feel confident that the work provided was quality and should make my vehicle last that much longer. Stuart honored a coupon I had that discounted the overall work and parts from $3,000 down to about $2,400 and also provided me with a free loaner for two days while they worked on my car. When I am ready to trade up this vehicle to a newer model I will definitely be coming back to Schomp. It has been a pleasant experience now for almost four years! Thank you.


Friday, August 19, 2011

We here at Schomp BMW are humbled by these latest kind reviews on DealerRater. Thank you to everyone for sharing their great experiences with us.





Come by Schomp BMW this weekend and let us turn your dreams into a reality.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Another very satisfied BMW owner shared this kind review with us on Edmunds

We are grateful of the latest two new 5 Star Reviews with high remarks for the team here at Schomp BMW. Keep it up everyone!


Reason for Visit: Sales (New)

I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With: Paul Lim

My Review of Schomp BMW:
We just purchased our first new BMW from Paul Lim at Schomp BMW. The car was a special order and Paul was great in helping us in every step along the way. We first considered a vehicle on the lot but deliberated between it and ordering the car with the options we wanted. Paul could have easily tried to sweeten the deal to push us into purchasing the vehicle they had which was actually more expensive, but made sure we had and took the time to make a decision we would be happy with. He was helpful and communicative along the way, however, the most impressive and surprising part of the entire process was when the car arrived. By far this was the easiest and most stress-free car buying experience I have ever had. There were no hidden costs, agendas, or additional sales pitches. The staff was friendly, helpful, and they went above and beyond to make the purchasing of our new car what it should be: enjoyable rather than stressful and full of distrust. Paul and the Schomp team not only earned our trust and recommendation, but most likely our future business by cultivating a relationship rather than trying to squeeze a bit more out of us on a one time deal.

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Friday, August 12, 2011

The latest reviews from around the web for Schomp BMW



Reason for Visit: Service

I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With: Ricky Stegmaier

My Review of Schomp BMW:
After more than a half-dozen trips in 4 months to the service department for the same reasons in the San Diego area (Encinitas BMW), we took our X-5 in once again, but this time to Schomp BMW, after just relocating to Colorado. Again this was for the same issues we have had since buying the vehicle in late 2010. We were so frustrated at this point that we were just about to drive the vehicle through the show-room window and throw the keys at someone and tell them to take it back. But we gave Schomp a chance to correct it and they have gone a long way in winning us back as BMW customers. I drive an X-6 and my wife came out of a 3-series when we bought this X-5, so I consider us good BMW customers and we're not looking for free repair. During this period of Encinitas not correcting our problem, the vehicle fell out of manufacturers warranty, and the Certified warranty did not cover this issue that was finally corrected by Schomp. But Ricky Stegmaier, Service Advisor, did a ton of research on the past service appointments and saw that this should have been repaired and covered. And he went to bat to get this covered as it should be. But he took ownership and did what was right, and in doing so, he probably saved this relationship with BMW and brought future business in for Schomp. I know it takes a team so there were others involved, but Ricky took ownership and communicated with us the whole way. I don't usually spend the time out my busy schedule to acknowledge things like this, but this was called for as you don't get great service these days at most places. Ricky was fantastic. Thanks again, Ricky!




Reason for Visit: Sales (Used)

I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With: Michael Niedbala

My Review of Schomp BMW:
Everything was wonderful! I was very nervous about the entire car buying experience, and I had been waiting on a copy of my title to be sent from California for almost a month so I had lots of time to imagine all of the things that could go wrong. I'm very happy to say that everything about my experience at Schomp, and specifically with Mr. Niedbala, was perfect. He was knowledgeable, respectful, friendly and very patient. I never felt like I had to bargain or work for a better price or better service and that was what I was most scared of. I know that I was making a used car purchase so it was probably not as exciting as your average BMW sale, but I didn't feel any less important. All of my questions were answered and the entire visit was comfortable and relaxed. I honestly cant image it going any better. I will be bringing cupcakes!

Thursday, August 11, 2011

BMW's New App Discovers, Rates Best Roads

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Just the Facts:
  • BMW has introduced "The Ultimate Drive" social navigation app that allows users to discover the best roads to drive in more than 50 countries.
  • Users can rank, comment and share their own favorite roadways via Facebook, e-mail or GPS devices.
  • The free app is available for both iOS and Android devices.

WOODCLIFF LAKE, New Jersey — Car enthusiasts longing for a Sunday drive anywhere, any day of the week — well, now there is an app for that.

"The Ultimate Drive" is a social navigation mobile app that allows users to discover the best roads to drive in more than 50 countries, and like a smartphone "American Idol" competition, lets them rank, comment and share those roads via Facebook, e-mail or GPS devices. It's sponsored by BMW Group Financial Services.

"Within a few seconds of opening the app, 'The Ultimate Drive' connects you to driving enthusiasts who have discovered great roads in your neighborhood — roads you may have overlooked," said Pawan Murthy, general manager of online business for BMW Group Financial Services.

After downloading the app, which is available for both iOS and Android devices, the app finds the user's location and then displays recommended stretches of road from other car enthusiasts. Conversely, when the user has generated his or her own favorite stretch, it takes three taps to share via e-mail or Facebook or send to a GPS device or app.

San Francisco-based software and technology firm SocialNav developed the technology that powers "The Ultimate Drive". It can be downloaded for free from Apple's App Store and the Android Marketplace.

Inside Line says: Taking a road trip just got a lot more fun and easier.

insideline.com

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Take advantage of these great Certified Pre-Owned BMW Specials going on all month

Visit Schomp BMW to see our specials going on now: http://bit.ly/p3sSMm

Certified Pre-Owned BMW Specials

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With Extended Terms, Your Budget Will Look Great In It, Too.

For a limited time, get up to 72 month terms on a Certified Pre-Owned BMW. With payments so affordable, it's never been this easy to get into BMW. Or, take advantage of 0.9% on select 2008 models for up to 36 months.* While you're deciding, check out the one day M Driving School offer on '07 or '08 Certified Pre-Owned BMW M Series.**Find the perfect one and come in today for a test drive. And remember, there's only one Ultimate Driving Machine®.

Special offers are valid only for qualified customers who finance a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) BMW through BMW Financial Services (BMW FS) at a participating BMW center. Not all BMW centers participate. To qualify, you must enter into a retail installment sale contract between July 6, 2011 and August 31, 2011. Financing starting at 0.9% APR is available on Certified Pre-Owned 2008 model year 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, X3, X5 and Z4 (M models excluded). The two offers listed here cannot be combined in any way. Only certain contract lengths are eligible. These offers are subject to credit approval. See your participating BMW center for details about minimum and maximum lease and financing terms, and vehicle availability. Protection Plan, backed by BMW, provides coverage for 2 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of the expiration of the 4-year/50,000-mile BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. **To qualify for the one day M Driving School offer at the BMW Performance Center in Greer, SC customer must enter into a retail sale contract between July 6, 2011 and August 31, 2011. Offer valid on 2007 and 2008 CPO M models using standard BMW FS rates, and cannot be combined with any other BMW FS Program. Approved customers must hold a valid driver's license, and will receive a voucher for one day M Driving School. The voucher is valid for one year from the retail process date of their purchase, and cannot be exchanged for cash value. The one day M driving School voucher is non-transferable, only the customer associated with the VIN is eligible. The customer is responsible for all transport to and from the BMW Performance Center, and for any and all transportation, accommodation, and meals associated with the program. For more information, call 1-800-334-4BMW. ©2011 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW name, model names and logo are registered trademarks.

Positive reviews on Google Maps for Schomp BMW as well. Thank you again, we appreciate your kind words.

New reviews are up for Schomp BMW on DealerRater, with praises abounding. We thank you as always.




Reason for Visit: Sales (New)

I recommend this dealer: Yes

Employee(s) Dealt With: Brian Neal & Corrie Nave

My Review of Schomp BMW:
Our experience of purchasing a new vehicle from Schomp BMW was absolutely the most positive car-buying experience we have ever had. (And we've purchased a lot of vehicles -- domestic, foreign, car, light truck, SUV, "average price", luxury -- since we bought our first new one in 1971.) Schomp's business model of "One-Price Selling" is a fantastic way to do business. We never felt any pressure to say "yes" to anything we didn't want, and, in fact, Brian Neal was very up-front about what would and would not make sense for us. When we finally settled on a particular model, we knew it was the right vehicle properly equipped for us.

Even though Schomp's price wasn't the lowest we could have found in the marketplace, it was definitely competitive, and the price we were given for our trade-ins (two cars) was better than anywhere else. As a complete package, we got a great deal. We had to special-order our vehicle and Brian kept us informed during the production process so we always knew what the status was.

When the vehicle finally arrived Brian handled all the delivery paperwork, which was a nice change from the typical process where you have to meet with a completely different person in the finance department. What a welcome difference! Then Corrie Nave took over. She went through all the features of our new BMW and explained how everything worked. She did a great job of answering our questions, and it's very obvious that she "knows her stuff!"

I can say without any reservations whatsoever, that we will purchase another vehicle from Schomp BMW, and we would highly recommend this dealership to others.