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14 yrs, 8 mos
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26 yrs, 5 mos
2,231 Reviews
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April 22, 2020
Service person did work that I told him not to do. Got no support from service manager. Not the first bad experience at this dealership! I am not a difficult customer. To the contrary I am easy going and fai support from service manager. Not the first bad experience at this dealership! I am not a difficult customer. To the contrary I am easy going and fair, but almost every interaction that I’ve had over ten years has been less than satisfying! More
Other Employees Tagged: Forgot name of most recent disaster but you can find easily from my invooce
April 22, 2020
Clean efficient mechanic seemed competent my advisor was not competent or helpful. The service manager was actually and rude and dismissive.I was also not happy that to much wear for tires on my lease was 5 not competent or helpful. The service manager was actually and rude and dismissive.I was also not happy that to much wear for tires on my lease was 5 especially after the video said normal wear on tire and he didn’t recommend a rotation? More
Other Employees Tagged: Greg Jones
April 22, 2020
Its not bad, I do have one complaint though... I took my BMW to get some work done and a oil change, once I got it back the oil was/still leaking, my check engine light turned on and is still on, I will tak BMW to get some work done and a oil change, once I got it back the oil was/still leaking, my check engine light turned on and is still on, I will take it back and see what they can do. More
April 21, 2020
Again a great experience with BMW of Sarasota.Timely Again a great experience with BMW of Sarasota. Timely and professional completion of previously identified issues and completion or recently identi Again a great experience with BMW of Sarasota. Timely and professional completion of previously identified issues and completion or recently identified concerns! Safe and comfortable waiting space. More
April 21, 2020
Wonderful Service, Attention to Detail Everyone was very helpful. My appointment was scheduled and started on time. I was in and out very quickly. Derek was fantastic! He is very profes Everyone was very helpful. My appointment was scheduled and started on time. I was in and out very quickly. Derek was fantastic! He is very professional. More
April 20, 2020
$1000 is way too expensive for a wheel bearing on an X3 with 33000 miles. The car was bought at Sarasota and just out of CPO warranty. A quick check on the part number online showed the bearing sells for a with 33000 miles. The car was bought at Sarasota and just out of CPO warranty. A quick check on the part number online showed the bearing sells for about $100. Sarasota charged me $380 for the bearing. Add $540 labor and other misc charges and the bill went over $1000. I will be checking the other somewhat near by dealer and independent shops to price compare before returning here. Service manager Derek Thomas was very professional through the entire unfortunate experience. More
April 19, 2020
Derrick is just a wonderful employee and always goes above and beyond . He is extremely knowledgeable. I see he with other customers and he makes them comfortable above and beyond . He is extremely knowledgeable. I see he with other customers and he makes them comfortable More
Other Employees Tagged: Emilio Torres , Humbert Cazaubon, Brenton Payne, Eric Reeves
April 18, 2020
First, my Car came back missing a euro plate i purchased in Germany. Then, they wanted nearly $1,000 to replace 2 front tires. I purchased the identical tires locally, installed for less then $400. If the c in Germany. Then, they wanted nearly $1,000 to replace 2 front tires. I purchased the identical tires locally, installed for less then $400. If the car were not still under warranty, I’d never use BMW. At least this one. I’ve had better luck with BMW of Lakeland were I purchased the vehicle. I received a sorry about your plate text message. It wasn’t until I asked them to check security footage that I received a text the a manager will be contacted. More

