New to the Charlotte area

ChuckP49 · 01-23-2020, 07:16 AM

Greetings, I am getting ready to move into the Charlotte area and was wondering what the general opinion is of the BMW dealerships. Also,any good indy shops for after my warranty expires.
Any good windy roads nearby?
TIA
Chuck

haagm58 · 01-24-2020, 06:29 PM

Welcome! I've taken mine to Hendrick BMW a few times and they've been fine, definitely pricier than the Indy shop I prefer (NTB in Indian Land has been able to meet my needs and are very reasonable).

Edwardsc1 · 01-29-2020, 11:07 AM

I'm from Greenville, SC but I've taken my cars to Hendrick BMW quite a few times because the one here in Greenville is such a joke. I agree that they're pricey but they're definitely a good dealership, can't complain.

Astute · 01-29-2020, 09:19 PM

Heading up to Charlotte in a couple weeks to see some family around Valentine's weekend. Any meets going on around that time?

haagm58 · 01-30-2020, 06:25 AM

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Heading up to Charlotte in a couple weeks to see some family around Valentine's weekend. Any meets going on around that time?

Not that I know of...Let's make one! When will you be in town?

Astute · 01-30-2020, 08:14 AM

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Not that I know of...Let's make one! When will you be in town?

Probably sometime between the 14th and 17th since my wife has off for President's Day

ChuckP49 · 01-30-2020, 09:04 AM

I'll be up there.....closing on a house on the 13th, moving in on the 14th...free after that. Would like to meet for coffee???

haagm58 · 01-30-2020, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckP49

I'll be up there.....closing on a house on the 13th, moving in on the 14th...free after that. Would like to meet for coffee???

That's great, congratulations! Charlotte is amazing, we've been here for just over 2 years (actually we are in Fort Mill, SC) and came from Chicago. Almost everyone here is a transplant. Yes, it would be great to meet for coffee. I'll PM you my number.

Astute · 01-30-2020, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckP49

I'll be up there.....closing on a house on the 13th, moving in on the 14th...free after that. Would like to meet for coffee???

Awesome, congrats! I'll be with family in the Ballantyne area. Coffee sounds great

silverstarnc990 · 02-03-2020, 08:59 PM

I'd be will to meet up as well, far as indy shops Hyper car in Cornelius does custom stuff with everything from tuning/dyno, to full customs stuff.

ChuckP49 · 02-04-2020, 08:05 AM

Can we get together on Saturday the 15th? Since I don't know the area that well, suggestions as to time and place would be very welcome.
Thanks, and looking forward to meeting everyone.
Chuck

haagm58 · 02-04-2020, 08:41 AM

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Can we get together on Saturday the 15th? Since I don't know the area that well, suggestions as to time and place would be very welcome.
Thanks, and looking forward to meeting everyone.
Chuck

I'd be happy to get together on the 15th but we are having my sons' joint birthday party in the AM then my family is visiting from out of state. Would you be up to meet the following week or even sometime Sunday the 16th for a bit?

ChuckP49 · 02-04-2020, 09:59 AM

Sure, Sunday would be fine. I will unpacking moving stuff around in my new house, so a break would be great.

Astute · 02-04-2020, 08:17 PM

I'd be fine with either. I would just need to know when so I can plan ahead.

haagm58 · 02-05-2020, 05:25 AM

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Sure, Sunday would be fine. I will unpacking moving stuff around in my new house, so a break would be great.

Which part of town are you moving to? I'll pick a coffee shop and we will see how many people can meet.

ChuckP49 · 02-05-2020, 07:42 AM

Moving to Monroe, on the north side on the way to Matthews.

johnung · 02-05-2020, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckP49

Greetings, I am getting ready to move into the Charlotte area and was wondering what the general opinion is of the BMW dealerships. Also,any good indy shops for after my warranty expires.
Any good windy roads nearby?
TIA
Chuck

Check BimmerShops website. Found many more BMW independents than I ever knew about in my area.

clemsonf31 · 02-06-2020, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Edwardsc1

I'm from Greenville, SC but I've taken my cars to Hendrick BMW quite a few times because the one here in Greenville is such a joke. I agree that they're pricey but they're definitely a good dealership, can't complain.

I avoid Century like the plague. I don’t utilize dealerships as I do my own work, but even the times I’ve had to have software updates done or to buy parts, they have been awful.

Max

Edwardsc1 · 02-06-2020, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Edwardsc1

I'm from Greenville, SC but I've taken my cars to Hendrick BMW quite a few times because the one here in Greenville is such a joke. I agree that they're pricey but they're definitely a good dealership, can't complain.

I avoid Century like the plague. I don’t utilize dealerships as I do my own work, but even the times I’ve had to have software updates done or to buy parts, they have been awful.

Max

Definitely agree. Would highly not recommend them haha

ChuckP49 · 02-11-2020, 08:02 AM

Heading up to Charlotte tomorrow, any idea where and what time for getting together this coming Sunday?

haagm58 · 02-11-2020, 09:41 AM

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Heading up to Charlotte tomorrow, any idea where and what time for getting together this coming Sunday?

Here's a different idea, y'all want to meet in my neighborhood? I'll pick up coffee for everyone and we can hang out. There's a park next door and if the weather is nice, people can bring their kids and they can play.

ChuckP49 · 02-11-2020, 02:42 PM

Sounds good to me.
Please post location and time after a few folks "sign up".

01-23-2020, 07:16 AM	#1
ChuckP49 Private 37 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2016 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Monroe, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	New to the Charlotte area Greetings, I am getting ready to move into the Charlotte area and was wondering what the general opinion is of the BMW dealerships. Also,any good indy shops for after my warranty expires. Any good windy roads nearby? TIA Chuck
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haagm58 Captain 810 Rep 919 Posts Drives: F30 328d Sport Line Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW F30 328d [0.00]	Welcome! I've taken mine to Hendrick BMW a few times and they've been fine, definitely pricier than the Indy shop I prefer (NTB in Indian Land has been able to meet my needs and are very reasonable).
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Edwardsc1 Second Lieutenant 250 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 50i Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 50i [0.00]	I'm from Greenville, SC but I've taken my cars to Hendrick BMW quite a few times because the one here in Greenville is such a joke. I agree that they're pricey but they're definitely a good dealership, can't complain.
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Astute PsyD 102 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-sport Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i F30 [0.00]	Heading up to Charlotte in a couple weeks to see some family around Valentine's weekend. Any meets going on around that time?
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ChuckP49 Private 37 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2016 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Monroe, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I'll be up there.....closing on a house on the 13th, moving in on the 14th...free after that. Would like to meet for coffee???
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silverstarnc990 New Member 6 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW 428i x2 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Hickory nc iTrader: (0)	I'd be will to meet up as well, far as indy shops Hyper car in Cornelius does custom stuff with everything from tuning/dyno, to full customs stuff.
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ChuckP49 Private 37 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2016 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Monroe, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Can we get together on Saturday the 15th? Since I don't know the area that well, suggestions as to time and place would be very welcome. Thanks, and looking forward to meeting everyone. Chuck
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ChuckP49 Private 37 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2016 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Monroe, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Sure, Sunday would be fine. I will unpacking moving stuff around in my new house, so a break would be great.
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Astute PsyD 102 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-sport Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i F30 [0.00]	I'd be fine with either. I would just need to know when so I can plan ahead.
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ChuckP49 Private 37 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2016 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Monroe, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Moving to Monroe, on the north side on the way to Matthews.
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ChuckP49 Private 37 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2016 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Monroe, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Heading up to Charlotte tomorrow, any idea where and what time for getting together this coming Sunday?
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ChuckP49 Private 37 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2016 435i xDrive Gran Coupe Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Monroe, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Sounds good to me. Please post location and time after a few folks "sign up".
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