If you know what you want and are seriously looking for a great used German manufactured car, Auto Haus is the place to go!
I had been looking for a BMW convertible, preferably a hardtop model since I'd had one before and really liked that feature but I was keeping an open mind, and not having much luck. A friend recommended I check out Auto Haus in Yorktown, Virginia which had a really nice 135i convertible for sale. I called ahead and made contact with Vince Frazier in sales, a really nice guy. Test drive the 134i, it was very nice but too small fir my taste. Also drove a cherry 2011 428i convertible in blue but the color was not what I really wanted. Vince explained that Auto Haus offers acar finding service called "iFind", you give them the description of exactly what you want and a fully refundable $500 deposit, and they will search the country to find the right car.
About a month later Vince called to tell me they think they had found "my" car. He sent me an email with photos and specs for my approval. Once I told him I was interested, they bought the car and brought it to that dealership.
What a beautiful, perfect car! A 2014 BMW 435i in mint condition and low miles. I couldn't be happier!
Turns out that the owner, Mr. Hans Hohlrieder, is the buyer for the dealership and personally selects only the best of what's available in the dealership network for his customers! As we were finalizing the deal, Mr. Hohlrieder came out to meet me and thank me for my business.
Bottom line; I have an amazing car at a price well below what I would have paid anywhere else for the same car! I couldn't be happier. I strongly recommend you check Auto Haus out if you are interested in a German used car. I suggest you ask for Vince Frazier when you call too.
2018 BMW 530 i Review
I love my car. Most reliable
by GJoseph from Harrisburg, NC
July 10, 2018
5
I love all the new technologies and spacious. I love it . The color combination is beautiful. I am enjoying the comfort of this car and I feel safe .
A few weeks ago we took a day trip, from the Raleigh NC area to buy a 2015 certified pre-owned Civic from Checkered Flag Honda, 197 miles away. Why? The day before, we drove a 2014 Civic at a local Carmax. We loved the car but we weren't sure about the deal we would be getting. We came home and did a 200 mile search on the internet to see what else was available. We found a 2015 at Checkered Flag that had 12,000 fewer miles, was $900 less, AND it was a certified pre-owned! We read all the great reviews and Larry Brown's name kept getting mentioned, over and over. The next day, I called as soon as the dealership opened to check to see if the car was still available before making the trip, and Larry Brown answered the phone. He said he was scheduled to be off, but come in to work a few hours. It felt like it was meant to be! I have good credit, but life circumstances have resulted in a high debt-to-income ratio, so I mentioned that I wasn't sure I would be able to get a loan. Larry took basic information from me and called back very quickly saying we could work it out. We jumped in our car and headed to Va. From start to finish we had a good experience in regards to everything that was under the Checkered Flag's staff's control. Carl Dyson greeted us as soon as we entered the showroom. We told him we were there to see Larry and he assisted by letting Larry know we were there and telling us where we could wait. Larry was genuine and accommodating through the entire process, start to finish, as was Chad Frick who spent time with us as well. We were there on an unusually busy Sunday, and a couple of customers were ahead of us waiting to work with Financial Manager Samuel Custodio even by 6:00, when the dealership closed. Larry and Chad stayed with us and maintained the best attitudes, in spite of the circumstances. We finally met with Samuel, who also still was smiling, personable and took the time to fully explain our various options in spite of it being three hours past closing by the time he was working with us. I also felt Samuel was honest about the various service/maintenance options available to us and which ones would be most suited to us/our needs. In summary, the "Fast" part was not so applicable for us but, again, this was outside of the staff's control. The "Simple" and "Smart" definitely applied! I am a single woman who was buying this car with my teen aged daughter. I never felt like I was being misled or taken advantage of during any part of the process, start to finish. I would definitely recommend this dealership based on their better value and customer service. I would not hesitate to make another 3 hour road trip to buy another Honda from Checkered Flag!
2018 BMW 530 i Review
Luxury is unbelievable
by Mona from Orange, CA
August 15, 2018
5
I feel like I’m gliding. Quiet, smooth ride. Feels like I’m doing 45 mph when driving 70 mph. Interior is so luxurious. I’m well acquainted with the reliability of BMW.
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2018 BMW 530 i xDrive Review
Great to drive
by arnoldwf from Bowie MD
March 5, 2018
5
The car has all the bells and whistles.
Pro: More than I can type here.
Excellent design and style.
First, the 530xi performs smoothly on the road. The 4-cyclinder turbo has the pickup of a 6-cyclinder, with the gas savings of a 4-cyclinder. You can hit 80-90 mph and think you are doing 60 mph, even with the heads-up display (HUD) showing the speed.
Second, the Harmon sound system offers beautiful surround sound even at the low setting.
Third, the seats are a bit to get used to but once you have it for a few weeks you realize how comfortable and ergonomic they are.
Fourth, display is awesome, you can see multiple screens from the home view, do a split screen of your favorite view, or just have a full 9-inch view of whatever you desire.
Fifth, the HUD is so clear compared to the 2016 X3. It shifts from amber at night to a bright white for day time viewing. It display the speed you are going against the stated road speed; it shows the navigation route; and it displays entertainment options.
Sixth, the voice control system has dramatically improved, I have a slight dialect so the old system was a challenge, the new system picked up my speech pattern after three tests, now I can input directions, change stations, and make calls without the system asking me to repeat several times.
Seventh, the touch-screen is user friendly. You can swipe left or right to choose any display option available. Still working the bugs out on the ability to wave my hand to turn the volume up or down, but that is not an issue since that can done on the steering wheel.
Con: Just a few.
First, they moved some of the buttons around on the 2018. It is hard to get to the preset buttons if you have a tall drink.
Second, they put Pirelli tires on the 5-series, why I do not know. The 5-series is a luxury vehicle, Pirelli tires are performance tires. The road noise can be somewhat loud.
Third (minor), they took away the electronic leg seat extender. The 2012 528i that I traded up for, had a separate button to adjust the leg seat extender, which for a woman that wears heels was excellent, now I have to adjust manually and sometimes cannot get the correct position because of the variation of slotted positions.
So, even with the CONs I love my choice of the 2018 530xi. Just have to watch those tickets.
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2018 BMW 530 i xDrive Review
Finally the luxury feel audi couldn’t give
by Former Audi owner from Kalamazoo, mi
March 4, 2018
5
After driving Audi’s ( A8, S8, A8l and Q5) I felt I earned a more luxurious car. I got all the luxury I could possibly expect but I was especially excited about the performance. Quiet,fast from a stop,sporty handling and especially the all wheel performance. I feel proud, safe and special in my new ride. Thank you for your excellent work in producing the best car I’ve ever owned.
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2018 BMW 530 i xDrive Review
5 Series
by Raj from Clovis ca
February 8, 2018
5
Love love this car I’ve only had it for 2 weeks and it is GREAT I have the M package so the styling is sportier than the base , service is included had a Jag XF which the lease ended and I opted for this vehicle because of the poor service and horrible performance on that car,. I am so glad that I got this for my wife. The seats are so comfy the interior is so nice with oversized lcd screen and ambient lighting do yourself a favor and test drive it, I am sure you will fall in love with it like I have
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Vroom - Get It Delivered Nationwide, Contact-Free Review
Vroom has a very streamlined process
by Berk757 from DealerRater.com
December 3, 2018
3.6 (4540 reviews)
This is my second vehicle purchased from Vroom in the last 12 months, and I can't imagine ever buying a used car from a brick-and-mortar dealership again. Vroom offers a terrific selection of late model used vehicles. The pictures really make it easy to know what the car looks like. I purchased a 2015 BMW 5-series, and the Vroom price compared to a similar make/model/mileage vehicle from CarMax was $3,000+ cheaper. I selected my vehicle over a few weeks of looking at photos. I filled out a credit application online, and they immediately called me to finalize the app, discuss rates and payments, and to get my $500 deposit. I received a loan package via FedEx 2 days later, signed all the paperwork, and sent it back in the pre-paid FedEx envelope they provided. About 3 days later, I started getting emails to schedule delivery. The process only took 9 business days from the moment I made the deposit to the moment I got my vehicle. The vehicle was clean, just as described, and runs great. Now I just need to get a state inspection and add this to my insurance policy, and the tags will be mailed to me in a few weeks. Thankfully, Vroom gives me a 60-day temp tag so there is ample time to receive the plates. This is the future of car-buying, and the 7-day money back guarantee makes it the perfect way to purchase a used vehicle.
2018 BMW 530 i xDrive Review
Awesome
by Pooch2 from Patterson Park
March 24, 2018
5
What an awesome driving machine..
Handle the road well, seat are very comfortable.
Will recommend this wonderful car to all my family and
friends, just take the Drive...
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Vroom - Get It Delivered Nationwide, Contact-Free Review
Best car buying and selling experience I've ever had!
by Rod - car guy from DealerRater.com
November 5, 2018
3.6 (4540 reviews)
I am a car enthusiast! I spend way too much on cars ??? but I work 24/7 and it???s my only hobby. This review will be a bit on the long side, simply because I have so much to say about my experience with Vroom. My wife gets frustrated with me because I talk so often about how amazed I am with Vroom in every aspect! I bought my first car in 1968. Back then I couldn???t afford much, but since about 1979 I???ve purchased some very cool cars. I even bought a brand new Rolls Royce back in 1985. I???ve owned: exactly 10 Mercedes, Jaguar, Ferrari, Audi R8, BMW, Range Rover and several others. So when it comes to dealing with car dealerships, I feel like I???ve become rather expert ??? AND a huge skeptic of car dealerships!!! When you buy a high-end car, you lose SOOO MUCH money, as soon as you drive it off the showroom floor. So the last time we purchased cars, we decided to purchase nearly-new cars with very low mileage on them. We bought an Audi R8 and a Mercedes SL63. And it turned out GREAT. No regrets. So now it was time to sell those cars and buy two more. I happened across Vroom.com in my Internet search, and found the perfect cars for both my wife and I at the same place ??? Vroom.com. The cars are nearly identical to the same cars we???ve been driving, but just newer. A 2014 Audi R8 and a 2014 SL63 ??? both with about 3,500 miles on them. Even the same colors as our previous cars. I got bids from several companies to sell our cars to. Vroom offered the highest amounts on both of our cars!! And it was FAR easier to sell to them than any other company. Unbelievably simple! And the prices for the newer 2014 cars was extremely fair. I flew out from South Orange County, California to Vroom to look at and drive both cars. Vroom picked me up at the airport and brought me back to the airport. I was extremely impressed with Vroom and their showroom. And without exception, every single person I???ve spoken with and dealt with at Vroom has been not only helpful and enthusiastic, but GENUINELY concerned about making me happy. Even after the sale they keep contacting me to see how I???m doing and to ask if there???s anything that I need. They got me great financing! Less than 3% interest rate. I had no clue that you could do that with a ???used??? car. No other buying or trade-in experience I???ve ever had comes even close to how great, simple and fast this was. Oh???and they shipped the cars from Texas to us at NO CHARGE, and picked up our two cars at the same time. And the nice young man who delivered the cars was fabulous. He was so very, very careful with our cars. And not only do they have their guarantee ??? I believe you have a week or so to drive the car, and if you don???t like it, they will take the car back. They even told me several times (even after I???d purchased the cars) that if for some reason we decided we did not want the cars, they would come pick them up and truck them back to Texas at NO COST to use. Unbelievable!! Well, my wife is now also so impressed that she no longer is frustrated with me for talking about Vroom so much, and telling all my friends. In fact, I???ve already asked Vroom to look for a car for my daughter. I now would not think of getting her car anywhere else than Vroom. I mentioned before that I???m a skeptic when it comes to car salesmen and dealerships. So if I was you reading this, the first thing I???d wonder is, ???Why is this guy writing this review? Are they paying him???..???? Well, I don???t know any of the people at Vroom. I spent so much time on this review simply because I believe that when people deserve credit, and they treat you so nicely, you should reciprocate and sing their praises. My name is Dr. Rod Kurthy. I???m a dentist and I own a dental products company in Southern California.
2017 BMW 530 i xDrive Review
What you expect from BMW.
May 29, 2018
5
Car is more comfortable than 3 series. The driving experience is what you expect from BMW. Comes with nice options to add. Will highly recommend.
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Vroom - Get It Delivered Nationwide, Contact-Free Review
Wonderful experience
by Beatz12 from DealerRater.com
December 3, 2018
3.6 (4540 reviews)
I was referred to Texas Direct Auto/Vroom by a good friend and I???m glad I decided to go with them for my car purchase! I initially got Billie as my car sales personnel, but she seemed to be very pushy and just aiming to make quick sale; which is something that made me very uncomfortable. After speaking with her for a while I advised I would give her a call back to speak with my financial advisor on proceeding further on this process with Vroom. When I called back I got a different agent that saw in the system that saw I was talking to Billie and advised me that she would give me a call back in 5 mins, well 30 mins passed and I called back upset because I did not hear back from her after she ran my credit and didn???t like the fact I wasn???t trying to put 2500 down. My credit score was excellent I had a 740, but I didn???t have enough credit history she said is the reason why she kept asking me to put so much money down on 23k 24k car. The last time I called upset after not hearing anything from her a gentleman by the name of Shannon Humbles answered and I advised him that I did not want to work with Billie anymore because she made me feel very uncomfortable and I felt like she didn???t personally care about helping me through the process of the purchase. Shannon is an ALLSTAR!! He went over and beyond the call of duty to help me make this purchase!!! 7 days later my vehicle sits in my parking garage and I love it! The process was so easy to purchase, I had to put 1500 which is the standard, instead of 2800 that???s Billie was demanding that I put down! Please go with Vroom! I saw a couple bad reviews and I know every process has its flaws, but I???m here to tell you, they work! They are a very good company and I look forward to making another purchase with them for my girlfriend???s Christmas gift! Thanks Shannon and Vroom!!!!
2018 BMW 530 i xDrive Review
Best Car For The Money
by BMW Enthusiast from Valencia, CA
December 28, 2017
5
The 2018 BMW 530i is a terrific car and the best one for the money. This car is fully equipped for a little more than $50K. Other cars in this price category can't compare. It even rides like my 7 series BMW. The ride is quite smooth with more than ample acceleration in sport mode. The interior is quite plush and redesigned since the 2015 5 series (my last BMW - 528i then). It is also very roomy. So much so that you can easily accommodate 4 adults without having them feel too "cozy" to their other passenger. In short, a great car!
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Vroom - Get It Delivered Nationwide, Contact-Free Review
Pleasant Experience
by BobbyR1010 from DealerRater.com
December 3, 2018
3.6 (4540 reviews)
I will say that I was a bit apprehensive after reading some negative reviews; but due to the volume that this dealer ships out, I can only assume that poor experiences are a small percentage of their business practice. I visited Vroom???s website in the evening and decided to purchase my wife a Cadillac SRX. Within minutes I received a call from a sales rep. Within an hour of that initial call, he collected my $500 ???hold fee??? that was later applied to my down payment. The following day, my sales rep called to inform me that financing was secured, even with blemished credit. (Required an additional $600 down payment which I had wire transferred). 3 days later, I received my contract via FedEx, completed it, and shipped it back. Once they received and reviewed, I was sent an email with an expected delivery date. From start to finish, the entire process took 10 days, and we received a used Cadillac SRX in EXCELLENT condition. The interior was spotless. The exterior needed a wash, but it was understandable because the car was shipped from Texas to Florida. I have already recommended this service to others, and will likely use them again. *Car does come with a 60 day temp tag, and I have not heard back from Vroom about acquiring my actual registration and plate. - However, I believe that I still have a couple of weeks left on the current tag.
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Vroom - Get It Delivered Nationwide, Contact-Free Review
Premium car, premium service
by m.glassen from DealerRater.com
December 3, 2018
3.6 (4540 reviews)
Vroom personnel were thoroughly professional and I received great value in my trade and new car. I took my car to the local dealer for a through inspection upon free delivery. (Vroom offers a 7 day free return policy.) The BMW service manager told me my 2015 X3 Xdrive28i was in such good shape, it would qualify as a certified per-owned on their lot. I easily could have paid $3K more for the car than I did from Vroom.
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Vroom - Get It Delivered Nationwide, Contact-Free Review
Elvis made it easy, no guessing, everything done up front.
by Michaelmichael from DealerRater.com
December 3, 2018
3.6 (4540 reviews)
I'm just going to talke about the only thing that was really BAD. My target time for delivery was 6am - 8am. My car showed up at 8PM. Hard to check it out in dark. I took the day off. And since it came so LATE that I had to call in sick the next day. (I get up at 3am for work) And the drivers door emblem was missing. Delivery drive said I had to prove it to him, that one was there when I nought th car, witch I did. He said there company would send me one. Yea RIGHT!!!
I deal with mike Lawson and Travis and I always have a good experience. I even had requested a rental and there weren’t any but they still worked with me to get me one. The girls that are at the counter for car rentals are also so nice and helpful!
2018 BMW 530 i Review
What a Great Car
by Lewie from Ontario, Canada
March 14, 2019
5
This car is even better than expected. Can offer outstanding comfort with excellent performance and great fuel economy. 4 year bumper to bumper warranty is fantastic. Dealer experience has been outstanding so far.
Amy was absolutely phenomenal!!! She kept us informed through the process of replacing the engine to our X3. Amy is a true professional and I would recommend anyone to get her as their car care representative. I give her a 11 out of a possible 10!!!! The neutral rating on question number 2 has absolutely nothing to do with Amy's performance but more to do with the car, I would not recommend a BMW to a friend.
2018 BMW 530 i Review
Best luxury car I have ever own
by Bimmerenthu from San Francisco, CA
July 28, 2018
5
This car meet all of my needs, best in-class premium sedan with all technology packages, safety features such as active blind spot monitoring, lane keeping assistant,360 degree surround camera, frontal collision warning, pedestrian collision warning and the most enjoyable part is the Harmon Kardon surfing system with 16 speakers.
I've been using Checkered Flag Mini since I bought my first one in 2004, ... I now also have a 2015. When I got the 2015, Frank was able to advise me on the new features and what he knew I had come to expect and love about my 2004, from a servicing standpoint. I didn't follow one suggestion and regret it, ... and maybe I should have tried that cool color combination, too... but otherwise, I was sensible and took his great advice. The 2015 had a crazy issue with a recent recall, but as usual, Frank Lindsay in service has kept me well informed and taken care of me and my mini throughout the process. I've had a Mini for 13 years and Frank has been there to assist, keep me informed, and dealt with all of my crazy issues with being a coastal ecologist taking the Mini from swamp to shore to cross-country trips (think I have the highest mileage on the 2015 so far). He has set the standard and it is a tough act to follow! Thanks, Frank!
2018 BMW 530 i xDrive Review
Luxury and dependability
July 26, 2018
5
It is hard to imagine what one would want in a car that isn't in this vehicle. Extremely smooth and comfortable, with great performance. BMW does a masterful job at manufacturing and helping maintain the vehicle with it no cost warranty service for 4 years.
Quick and efficient. Service Advisor, Ashley, is always on top of the things, and the perfect balance of friendly and professional. I’ve never waited longer than estimated and they always seem to go above and beyond by doing extra.
2018 BMW 530 i xDrive Review
Our first BMW
by Johnnie K from Norfolk, VA
March 5, 2018
5
It met my wife's expectation right away. The night blue Dakota leather seating really compliments the bluestone metallic exterior. It's filled with so much technology that it sets a new bar. It's also very quiet and handles the road well.
The customer service team and Ashley in particular is simply amazing! She took care of me and my 2 day old BMW that unfortunately took on water during the flooding that took place in Norfolk in July. From the minute she called to tell me she was going to be "my person" I knew my car was going to be in great hands and I have not been disappointed! It was difficult not living in the area (I'm in northern VA) but Ashley kept me informed via texts, emails & calls to ensure I knew what was happening every step of the way. If I didn't live 3 hours away you would have a customer for life!
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