Is there a list of BMW dealers and the discount they give to BMW CCA members? My local dealer does not give BMW CCA members a discount and I would like to try a different dealership.
Don't know of an official list but perhaps a list of 'participating dealers' does exist, from the CCA staff (?) Usually it's worth at least 10% off. Some go to 25% via mail order...
There are no lists. I would check with your local chapter. Several years ago I did a survey of several local dealers in the VA/MD area and found the price of parts varied greatly, even with a CCA discount. Consider mailorder. Look in Roundel. There are always a few dealers advertising there. I use Tischer BMW in Maryland for parts. 20% off MSRP and free shipping on some parts http://www.getbmwparts.com
Whenever I am looking for something that costs more than a few dollars, I hit both local dealerships (which do give a 10% discount), and then hit the web for BavAuto, Pelican, BMP(10% discount) and Autohaus Arizona. They often have discounts or free shipping which may or may not be cheaper than the dealerships... sometimes you will be shocked at the difference. I used to expect the dealerships to be very expensive, but that is not always the case.
Best CCA discount I've found is at Bill Jacobs BMW in Naperville IL. Been a couple years since I've bought from them, they did not advertise a specific % off list, you have to call to get the car club member price, which on the parts I bought seemed to be about 1/3 off list. About what I'd expect wholsale price to be. Not sure if they will give the discount mailorder, I always went in, to picjk up parts and they always asked for the membership card.
