Thoughts? Experiences?
I’m a new owner who bought a bike from BMW Toronto, but have heard people say Budds is the best?
I’m a new owner who bought a bike from BMW Toronto, but have heard people say Budds is the best?
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Best BMW Dealer for Service in GTA?
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I wasn't impressed with Budds at all when I took a classic BMW with issues there. That was a long time ago and dealerships are normally not the best place to take classic bikes (long story). I like the people at Wolf but never used them for service. Wolf is also outside of most peoples definition of the GTA (for now). Is this a new bike or a used bike? Are you limiting your search to dealers or would quality independent shops work for you?
Chris-CJ
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Me .... bought the bike from Wolf, bought bike parts from Maranello and service the bike at Budds.
(Variety is the spice of life - old saying)
Point being, use each for their "strengths"
- Mark, at Wolf will work hard to put the bike of your choice in your hands.
- Maranello, were responsive to parts queries.
- John (and Anthony) at Budds are experts with BMW.
My 2c and experience.
(Variety is the spice of life - old saying)
Point being, use each for their "strengths"
- Mark, at Wolf will work hard to put the bike of your choice in your hands.
- Maranello, were responsive to parts queries.
- John (and Anthony) at Budds are experts with BMW.
My 2c and experience.
bigpoppa
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the difference in dealership can make a noticeable affect on price?
John Parker @ Budd’s is very knowledgeable but a bit too far for me and very close to Downtown.
Took my previous bike there for Warranty and at that time they would lend me a bike so I could play on the Escarpment roads.
But they stopped that a few years ago.
Took my previous bike there for Warranty and at that time they would lend me a bike so I could play on the Escarpment roads.
But they stopped that a few years ago.
Chris-CJ
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How is the service experience at the new Maranello location?
My bike reminded me I’m due (and still due for the brake recall), I’ll let you know.
A new R NineT!
Chris-CJ
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To the best of my knowledge, the R9T does not have a TFT screen (none of the R9Ts in the showroom did). Tho, it is a very nice bike!
The S1000 in it's various iterations, does.
I have ridden both and either is an appealing bike, each with a different set of attributes.
he's referring to his F900, it has one.
TK4
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Dave the tech who used to work at Flying Squirrel has his own shop now specializing in BMWs and Ducatis.
www.alleycatmotorcycleservice.com
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bought mine from Wolf. tried them for service, couldn't see eye to eye with the Ian fellow, I think he was the owner. A little weird in my opinion.
Did service at Budds, starting in 2008, If i buy another BMW, I wouldn't take it anywhere else. John is still there? I'd take years of experience and his oversight he has over any of the other shops.
Did service at Budds, starting in 2008, If i buy another BMW, I wouldn't take it anywhere else. John is still there? I'd take years of experience and his oversight he has over any of the other shops.
Chris-CJ
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"John is still there? I'd take years of experience and his oversight"
- John, is very much there.
He is on the floor and pitches in to help with complicated issues. With his level of experience, he does not see anything as "complicated".
Anthony, is there too.
They also have another team member who is an ex-aircraft mechanic.
Good place to service and/or repair BMWs.
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