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MatthesTX

09-17-2002, 03:56 PM

Hello Jon,

I might be getting a 330Ci next spring. For all the time you put into the BMW internet community you deserve the business. Is it possible to order from you even though I live in Texas? What about shipping?

The HACK

09-17-2002, 04:06 PM

Order from Jon, fly to L.A., drive up to S.B. and drive your new BMW home! By the time you get back to Texas break-in would be over and it's time to have some fun!

Jon S.

09-17-2002, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by MatthesTX
Hello Jon,

I might be getting a 330Ci next spring. For all the time you put into the BMW internet community you deserve the business. Is it possible to order from you even though I live in Texas? What about shipping?

Dear MatthesTX,

Thanks for the inquiry! Abso-___-lutely you can order your
new coupe from us... By next Spring production should be
totally ramped-up, and 330Ci's should be readily available.

Shipping might negate a lot of the $avings, so I reccommend
the patented "Santa Barbara Delivery"... :-)

The one bummer with Texas is Taxes (as in
Personal Property Tax)... No leases for Texas residents
from CA retailers...

:(

"Cash" deals, or conventional "retail finance" deals are
a piece of cake, though.

:)

Let's stay in touch, and I'll take care of you...

Thanks again for writing!!

Best regards,
--Jon

nate

09-17-2002, 05:33 PM

Originally posted by The HACK
Order from Jon, fly to L.A., drive up to S.B. and drive your new BMW home! By the time you get back to Texas break-in would be over and it's time to have some fun!

I would have a hard time keeping it under 100 on those vast desert highways :angel:

I talked to a guy in Houston who bought an M3 in LA, CA, claimed an average 103 for the trip back :yikes:

operknockity

09-17-2002, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by nate328Ci
I would have a hard time keeping it under 100 on those vast desert highways :angel:
The only thing which really kept me in check during my car's break-in period was that I was stuck in LA traffic most of the time! I wouldn't be able to restrain myself on a long trip like that back to Texas.

apar330i

09-17-2002, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by MatthesTX
Hello Jon,

I might be getting a 330Ci next spring. For all the time you put into the BMW internet community you deserve the business. Is it possible to order from you even though I live in Texas? What about shipping?

Hey Jon,

I was thinking about asking you the same question. I'm a little closer - Phoenix. I'm thinking about pulling the trigger in the next couple of months. I'll get in touch with you to see what we can do. Thanks.

Jon S.

09-17-2002, 07:14 PM

Originally posted by apar328i

Hey Jon,

I was thinking about asking you the same question. I'm a little closer - Phoenix. I'm thinking about pulling the trigger in the next couple of months. I'll get in touch with you to see what we can do. Thanks.

You know just where to find me...

:p

I'll be standing by....

Zappo

09-17-2002, 08:39 PM

John,

Can an Oregon Resident take delivery in Santa Barbara without paying CA sales taxes and drive it back home up North.

Last I checked that is a "no can do" but times may have changed.

Thanks ..... Zappo

Jon S.

09-17-2002, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by Zappo
John,

Can an Oregon Resident take delivery in Santa Barbara without paying CA sales taxes and drive it back home up North.

Last I checked that is a "no can do" but times may have changed.

Thanks ..... Zappo

Hey Zappo - thanks for the message.

The way that CA use tax works, if a new vehicle is retailed
in the state, and is "driven" away under it's own power
(in contact with the highway), we have to charge sales tax.
In other words, if it gets shipped aboard a "real" legitimate
auto transporter (with a Uniform Commercial Code Bill Of Lading),
and is delivered out of state, no use tax is required...

Some dealers will literally drive the cars on a "dealer plate"
over the state line, but that is kinda kinky...

Shipping to Oregon runs in the $800 range...

Zappo

09-17-2002, 09:42 PM

John - Thanks buddy .... That's kind of what I figured.

First, let me see what the two local Portland dealers (and maybe Eugene) can do about factory ordering a 2003 325Ci in Titanium Silver w/ Black 'ette, Steptronic, Moon Roof, Sport Pack, 3 Series Alarm, Floor Mats, Met Paint and DAG for delivery "whenever."

I suspect it would probably end up a wash on a no trade-in all cash deal when the $800 is figured in, especially on the hot selling Coupes.

Zap

Plaz

09-17-2002, 09:42 PM

John, I bet for you, these threads are better than porn!

I bet having this new eponymous forum will yield even more customers for you than before. More name recognition, more visible support from this community, etc.

You've made some great decisions, treated customers well, and now you're successfully expanding your business over the whole western US market!

:D :thumbup:

Jon S.

09-17-2002, 09:52 PM

Originally posted by Plaz

John, I bet for you, these threads are better than porn!

:confused:

Plaz

09-17-2002, 10:00 PM

Originally posted by Jon Shafer

:confused:

:lmao:

Sorry, I just came from the beauty poll post around the corner. :D

Jon S.

09-17-2002, 10:03 PM

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

You aren't allowed to think about that for a long, long time Plaz...

How's the baby??

Plaz

09-17-2002, 10:45 PM

Originally posted by Jon Shafer
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

You aren't allowed to think about that for a long, long time Plaz...

How's the baby??

Great! I've added a Whalen shift knob, and have a Conforti CAI on order.

My kid's doing great too! :D

She's just about 4 mos. old now. Growing like crazy! I love her more than anything in this world.

operknockity

09-17-2002, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by Jon Shafer
You aren't allowed to think about that for a long, long time Plaz...
Actually, that's all he can do.... Think. No touchy, no feely. But what he does in the privacy of his own head is his business. :yikes:

operknockity

09-17-2002, 10:50 PM

She's a cutey allright :thumbup:

But no BMW pajamas??????

PropellerHead

09-17-2002, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by Plaz

My kid's doing great too! :D

She's just about 4 mos. old now. Growing like crazy! I love her more than anything in this world.

Now THAT is one cute kid....

Pressure's on from the wife. Not gonna let her see that one.

Hell, we just got a dog.. WTF ELSE could she want?

http://www.my02.com/images/maggie/newhome.jpg

Plaz

09-17-2002, 11:44 PM

Originally posted by PropellerHead

Now THAT is one cute kid....

Pressure's on from the wife. Not gonna let her see that one.

Hell, we just got a dog.. WTF ELSE could she want?

http://www.my02.com/images/maggie/newhome.jpg

Thanks! Gorgeous poochie, too!

But watch out... that's kind of how it began with us, about a year and a half ago (it really is just *far* too cute over here sometimes):

·clyde·

09-18-2002, 05:40 AM

Now you've done it, Plaz... :D

Our six month old girl at about two months
http://www.lawair.com/bmw/couch.jpg

And our resident scaredy cat
http://www.lawair.com/bmw/DSCN1740.jpg

Dr. Phil

09-18-2002, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by Clyde@work
Now you've done it, Plaz... :D

Our six month old girl at about two months
http://www.lawair.com/bmw/couch.jpg

And our resident scaredy cat
http://www.lawair.com/bmw/DSCN1740.jpg
You both have beautiful children but I'm more of a dog guy:p

(she's cuter than that normally, needed a grooming and had just got done playing in the wet grass)

Jon S.

09-18-2002, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by PM 325xiT

You both have beautiful children but I'm more of a dog guy:p

Well....

Then, you are going to get a good laugh out of this:

My twins.

:lmao:

Plaz

09-18-2002, 08:07 AM

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

09-18-2002, 08:15 AM

A recent pic of my daughter...

http://members.roadfly.com/obviousman/Meaghan_star.jpg

Dr. Phil

09-18-2002, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by Jon Shafer

Well....

Then, you are going to get a good laugh out of this:

My twins.

:lmao:
:lmao: :lmao:

I bet they are real obedient ;)

Jon S.

09-18-2002, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by TD

A recent pic of my daughter...

Whata cutie Tom...

Here's a recent one of this Daddy's little girl...

:)

Plaz

09-18-2002, 08:30 AM

Originally posted by TD
A recent pic of my daughter...

Cutie!

Wow, she's grown a lot since the M3 and BMW riding toy pics!

Jon S.

09-18-2002, 08:35 AM

This is my little Buddy. You guys with little kids - enjoy them
now while you can! They grow up so damn fast...

:(

09-18-2002, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by Jon Shafer
This is my little Buddy. You guys with little kids - enjoy them
now while you can! They grow up so damn fast...

:(

This pic cracks me up as I has a Honda XR80 when I was a kid. My parents must have been crazy giving me one when I was 10.

09-18-2002, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by Plaz

Great! I've added a Whalen shift knob, and have a Conforti CAI on order.

My kid's doing great too! :D

She's just about 4 mos. old now. Growing like crazy! I love her more than anything in this world.

Beautiful baby, congratulations.

:thumbup:

09-18-2002, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by Plaz

My kid's doing great too! :D

She's just about 4 mos. old now. Growing like crazy! I love her more than anything in this world.

Wow. 4 months.

In hindsight, everything seemed so simple back when they could not move on their own.

She's damn cute, though. Congrats!

09-18-2002, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by TD
A recent pic of my daughter...

http://members.roadfly.com/obviousman/Meaghan_star.jpg

Wow beautiful too, must take after her mother! J/K

Is that a TV I see back there?????????????????

Plaz

09-18-2002, 08:47 AM

Originally posted by TD

Wow. 4 months.

In hindsight, everything seemed so simple back when they could not move on their own.

I'm already sensing that -- she can roll over onto her stomach now, but can't roll back over yet. We have to keep a close eye to make sure she doesn't suffocate herself! :yikes:

Plaz

09-18-2002, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by Ryan330Ci

Is that a TV I see back there?????????????????

Not unless he's watching "The Yule Log." :lmao:

09-18-2002, 08:53 AM

Originally posted by Plaz

Not unless he's watching "The Yule Log." :lmao:

Ooops my bad!!!! :lmao:

At quick glance it looks like a media niche cut-out, not a fireplace :D

·clyde·

09-18-2002, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by Plaz

I'm already sensing that -- she can roll over onto her stomach now, but can't roll back over yet. We have to keep a close eye to make sure she doesn't suffocate herself! :yikes:

Now that ours is grabbing for everything in sight and shoving everything in her mouth, choking has become our worry. When she's awake and the squealing stops all eyes focus on her.

09-18-2002, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by Ryan330Ci

Wow beautiful too, must take after her mother! J/K

Is that a TV I see back there?????????????????

That pic was taken while visiting friends in NJ. It's not in our house.

PropellerHead

09-18-2002, 09:18 AM

BAD thread! BAD! BAD! You are BANNED from my house..

Damn cute kids.. If the wife saw this, she'd throw the OrthoNovums right out the door.

09-18-2002, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by TD

That pic was taken while visiting friends in NJ. It's not in our house.

Yes, quoting myself...

I just noticed that that isn't even a TV in the background but a gas fireplace. Since these friends do have a TV in a prominent location, I didn't think twice about it.

gr8330

09-18-2002, 08:44 PM

Hi Jon, if I did a purchase or lease from you and wanted a Performance Center delivery would I have to pay any CA taxes or registration?

Mike

Jon S.

09-18-2002, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by gr8330

Hi Jon, if I did a purchase or lease from you and wanted a Performance Center delivery would I have to pay any CA taxes or registration?

Mike

Hey Mike,

In such a case, no CA fees would be due or collectable.
The car would never touch the ground here...

:D
:thumbup:

gr8330

09-18-2002, 09:12 PM

Hey Mike,

In such a case, no CA fees would be due or collectable.
The car would never touch the ground here...

Thanks for the fast reply, we will talk when I get ready.

Mike