Dealer Recommendation in SoCal

mrcolin2u · 06-08-2010, 02:27 PM

Hi,

can anyone recommend a dealer in SoCal , I am in the market for a new 2010 BMW F800GS and I'm looking for a good dealership that gives good customer after sales service.

Thanks

Colin

Fishyhead · 06-08-2010, 02:58 PM

The folks at Irv Seaver show up at the OC monthly meets and seem like good people. I've only purchased accessories there though.

traveltoad · 06-08-2010, 04:02 PM

When I had my GS I had many years of good experiences with West Valley Cycles.

spafxer · 06-08-2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by traveltoad

When I had my GS I had many years of good experiences with West Valley Cycles.

Now that IS

Laurie does have quite a reputation!!

Ventura BMW in Newbury Park has always been a full (and good) service shop for me.

Toyanvil · 06-08-2010, 04:31 PM

Valley Cycle, Bakersfield

signit98 · 06-08-2010, 04:38 PM

San Diego BMW Motorcycles... I have had friends from all over the country buy bikes there and EVERY single one of them would buy there again.

They are good, caring and knowledgeable folks... every single one of them rides as well.

johngil · 06-08-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by traveltoad

When I had my GS I had many years of good experiences with West Valley Cycles.

I use West Valley. They have a lot less overhead than most dealers and the bike purchase price I paid was fair.
They are a very small shop, so if you are looking to be impressed, you won't be.
Laurie doesn't like me, but that doesn't stop me from going there when needed.
Service prices have been fair as well.

http://www.westvalleycycle.com/index.html

eatpasta · 06-08-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spafxer

Now that IS

Laurie does have quite a reputation!!

Ventura BMW in Newbury Park has always been a full (and good) service shop for me.

+2

bergermeister · 06-08-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishyhead

The folks at Irv Seaver show up at the OC monthly meets and seem like good people. I've only purchased accessories there though.

I've had better luck with Long Beach BMW.

and although I've not been there, I've heard nothing but good things about Brown Motor Works in Pomona.

IncompleteInsanity · 06-10-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcolin2u

Hi,

can anyone recommend a dealer in SoCal , I am in the market for a new 2010 BMW F800GS and I'm looking for a good dealership that gives good customer after sales service.

Thanks

Colin

I am curious that there has been no mention (that I have seen?) on this forum of the new BMW dealer in Riverside. Not just this thread, but the whole forum. They have only been open a couple months or so, they are having their open house this Saturday. I have dropped by there a couple of times and talked to the owner. He seems like a good guy trying to make a big effort to give good service. Lior is one of his service techs (used to be with Malcolm Smith) and when there was no dealer (after Malcolm Smith lost BMW) in town, I had Lior work on my bike at his house. I have a lot of faith in his work. I would think that a new dealer like this would be a good place to buy a bike because they likely will try to keep you as a customer to grow the business. I'm just throwing the info out there cuz I didn't figure many riders knew they are there.

EDIT (1/08/11): Lior has been working on his own again, and is no longer with BMW M/C of Riverside.

Fishyhead · 06-10-2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IncompleteInsanity

I am curious that there has been no mention (that I have seen?) on this forum of the new BMW dealer in Riverside.

Maybe because it's a new dealership and no one knows about it or have any experience with them.

Fishyhead · 06-10-2010, 04:41 PM

Would a cobbler be able to fix that?

Welcome to the Orange Curtain, BTW.

scorpion · 06-10-2010, 04:51 PM

They're all rogues, charlatans, sycophants, and bi-polar degenerates, plus they never have shit in stock

BerndM · 06-11-2010, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishyhead

The folks at Irv Seaver show up at the OC monthly meets and seem like good people. I've only purchased accessories there though.

+1

http://www.irvseaverbmw.com/

liorsmotoride · 06-13-2010, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcolin2u

Hi,

can anyone recommend a dealer in SoCal , I am in the market for a new 2010 BMW F800GS and I'm looking for a good dealership that gives good customer after sales service.

Thanks

Colin

Hi Colin
My name is Lior Elbaz I'm working at BMW Motorcycle OF Riverside as a master technician and i also just got new f800gs we are new dealer ship we have very nice and friendly people working there, excellent service, sales ,parts we are taring to be the best in SoCal, way not you should stop by give us a chance we have both colors on the floor for the 2010 800gs white and orange and if you are intensity in the 30 years university
Thanks

06-08-2010, 02:27 PM	#1
mrcolin2u ^OP n00b Joined: Jun 2010 Oddometer: 4	Dealer Recommendation in SoCal Hi, can anyone recommend a dealer in SoCal , I am in the market for a new 2010 BMW F800GS and I'm looking for a good dealership that gives good customer after sales service. Thanks Colin

06-08-2010, 02:58 PM	#2
Fishyhead Eremikophobic Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Oddometer: 3,029	The folks at Irv Seaver show up at the OC monthly meets and seem like good people. I've only purchased accessories there though. __________________ Duy. You know, like the decimal system. Spot shared page: http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...FogjjtYMdOqF2n

06-08-2010, 04:31 PM	#5
Toyanvil Adventurer Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Bakersfield CA Oddometer: 1,407	Valley Cycle, Bakersfield __________________ 2004 BMW 1150 GS-1993 BMW R100GSPD-2009 Yamaha TW200 1961 Sunbeam Alpine Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved. Hell, some of the places I’ve been there weren’t even roads!

06-08-2010, 04:38 PM	#6
signit98 Nutcase... really! Joined: May 2008 Location: Sun Diego, Mexifornia Oddometer: 784	San Diego BMW Motorcycles... I have had friends from all over the country buy bikes there and EVERY single one of them would buy there again. They are good, caring and knowledgeable folks... every single one of them rides as well. __________________ Ralf Wilkowski Been there - already forgot about it...! Follow my Journey, pursue insanity: www.itwasnotme.com

06-10-2010, 04:41 PM	#12
Fishyhead Eremikophobic Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Oddometer: 3,029	Would a cobbler be able to fix that? Welcome to the Orange Curtain, BTW. __________________ Duy. You know, like the decimal system. Spot shared page: http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...FogjjtYMdOqF2n

06-08-2010, 04:02 PM	#3
traveltoad Aaron S Joined: May 2002 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 6,108	When I had my GS I had many years of good experiences with West Valley Cycles.

06-10-2010, 04:51 PM	#13
scorpion High Roller Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Planet Reno Oddometer: 5,128	They're all rogues, charlatans, sycophants, and bi-polar degenerates, plus they never have shit in stock __________________ 07 KTM 990 11 Husaberg 390 The Happy Wanderer

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