BMW parts and accessories stores

**White trash** · 18th December 2009, 13:43

No joke, I was just ringing around some BMW dealers looking for something and happened to ring the Christchurch dealer. No one had want I want but that's beside the point.

Anyway, ring the Chch dealer and the lady on the other end of the line didn't know what I was talking about, she wasn't into bikes, but she said she'd have a look and give me a call right back. Yeah whatever thinks me.

No shit, 2 minutes later a dude rings back. "No mate, we haven't got what you want but I have it on order, I'll put one asside for you and give you a bell asap". Choice. "In the meantime, can I interest you in an F800R?" Ahhh, no offence but they're not my cuppa "No worries, the Superbike'll be here soon, want one held?" Anyway, stoked with the Chch dealership.

Other notable mention must also go to Sam at Motomart for the most novel solution offered.

**Molly** · 18th December 2009, 15:13

Last year we went to Italy and I couldn't believe the number of R1200Rs on the roads there. If I was in the market for a BMW that's the one I'd go for.

I did look into a BMW a few years ago in ChCh but the dealership at the time (not the present one on Manchester St.) didn't inspire confidence and couldn't answer half of my questions.

What do you think of the R1200R?

**Muppet** · 18th December 2009, 15:27

Originally Posted by White trash

No joke, I was just ringing around some BMW dealers looking for something and happened to ring the Christchurch dealer. No one had want I want but that's beside the point.

Anyway, ring the Chch dealer and the lady on the other end of the line didn't know what I was talking about, she wasn't into bikes, but she said she'd have a look and give me a call right back. Yeah whatever thinks me.

No shit, 2 minutes later a dude rings back. "No mate, we haven't got what you want but I have it on order, I'll put one asside for you and give you a bell asap". Choice. "In the meantime, can I interest you in an F800R?" Ahhh, no offence but they're not my cuppa "No worries, the Superbike'll be here soon, want one held?" Anyway, stoked with the Chch dealership.

Other notable mention must also go to Sam at Motomart for the most novel solution offered.

The bike dealer you rang has merged with Jeff Gray BMW which is a car dealer. The bike and car dealerships if you like, are under one roof. The woman you spoke to would most likely have been one of the car sales people. I have met and spoken to most of them and they are good people and no I don't work for them. They have undergone renovations to fit the bikes etc in the show room.

**White trash** · 21st December 2009, 20:36

Originally Posted by Muppet

The bike dealer you rang has merged with Jeff Gray BMW which is a car dealer. The bike and car dealerships if you like, are under one roof. The woman you spoke to would most likely have been one of the car sales people. I have met and spoken to most of them and they are good people and no I don't work for them. They have undergone renovations to fit the bikes etc in the show room.

Bloody cool customer service skills whatever they're into. Sales guy was a real laugh too. Nothing like good service to put a smile on the dial.

**inlinefour** · 21st December 2009, 20:48

I have a solution. Move to where they make BMW or close enough, or stay here and buy a Honda.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 22nd December 2009, 09:05

Originally Posted by White trash

No joke, I was just ringing around some BMW dealers looking for something and happened to ring the Christchurch dealer. No one had want I want but that's beside the point.

Anyway, ring the Chch dealer and the lady on the other end of the line didn't know what I was talking about, she wasn't into bikes, but she said she'd have a look and give me a call right back. Yeah whatever thinks me.

No shit, 2 minutes later a dude rings back. "No mate, we haven't got what you want but I have it on order, I'll put one asside for you and give you a bell asap". Choice. "In the meantime, can I interest you in an F800R?" Ahhh, no offence but they're not my cuppa "No worries, the Superbike'll be here soon, want one held?" Anyway, stoked with the Chch dealership.

Other notable mention must also go to Sam at Motomart for the most novel solution offered.

I thought the BMW/Yamaha dealership on Ferry Rd closed? Trevor Pierce is the new Yamaha agent now. Who is doing Beemers?

**HenryDorsetCase** · 22nd December 2009, 09:06

Originally Posted by Muppet

The bike dealer you rang has merged with Jeff Gray BMW which is a car dealer. The bike and car dealerships if you like, are under one roof. The woman you spoke to would most likely have been one of the car sales people. I have met and spoken to most of them and they are good people and no I don't work for them. They have undergone renovations to fit the bikes etc in the show room.

Soh, asked and answered. Must be time I visited the bike shops in Manchester ST. Havent needed anything for a while so havent been down.

**sidecar bob** · 22nd December 2009, 09:14

Originally Posted by inlinefour

I have a solution. Move to where they make BMW or close enough, or stay here and buy a Honda.

Why? theres nothing wrong with their parts backup wherever you are.

**AllanB** · 22nd December 2009, 09:29

Good to hear a positive report! They have a pretty good rep with the cars from what I hear so hopefully it will carry through to the bikes.

Manchester Street in Christchurch is becoming The bike street. A quick walk within one small block will find: Harleys, BMW, Suzuki, Honda, Ducati, Triumph and Pit Lane (Cycle Treads). There is also a scooter dealer tucked down one of the small roads.

Bike city on a Saturday morning.

**MaxCannon** · 22nd December 2009, 15:17

My bike came from Jeff Gray.
The sales guy was good to deal with.

When I popped into Experience BMW to get some head guards the service was top notch.