AZ members..anyone know where John Thames went? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

JTinAZ · 21st September 2006, 21:00

he was my SA at BMW N. Scottsdale and moved to a new shop...any ideas?

TiSiBeast · 21st September 2006, 22:45

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Originally Posted by JTinAZ

he was my SA at BMW N. Scottsdale and moved to a new shop...any ideas?

Not sure - always liked him though. I'll see what I can do to track him down. If you are looking for a new SA if you can't find him - Deiter Nickelsberg at Camleback BMW is awesome.

howler · 22nd September 2006, 00:05

The last time (August) I had my car into John, he was quite fed-up with the whole front office scene. He said he was considering applying for a Dinan rep. position. I have his home phone number somewhere here, so if I find out it, I'll call him to inquire about his wereabouts.
He is the first SA I've met that has come from the Master Mechanic ranks into the SA dept. I thought it would be a perfect situation.
The other SA I orignally was assigned to there knew less about M5's than my gardener.
Has the service at Camelback improved lately? I live two miles from that shop, but I've heard way too many horror stories to entrust them with my car. I drove the addtional 20 miles for piece of mind (that is until John left).
It would be great to have someone closer to do the annual service and warranty work.

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Originally Posted by TiSiBeast

Not sure - always liked him though. I'll see what I can do to track him down. If you are looking for a new SA if you can't find him - Deiter Nickelsberg at Camleback BMW is awesome.

JTinAZ · 22nd September 2006, 00:49

He really was passionate about the M cars...
if you find out where he went I'd really apprecite it.
thanks

BTW...he complained about the same thing to me...I have a guy at camelback...but my M5 might just as well be a 325 to him...so I figure its worth asking

JTinAZ · 22nd September 2006, 00:57

BTW...Howler, I've seen your car, the last time I was at the dealership, john took me back and showed it to me...you've done an amazing job w/ it.

1mpowerme · 22nd September 2006, 01:08

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Originally Posted by TiSiBeast

Not sure - always liked him though. I'll see what I can do to track him down. If you are looking for a new SA if you can't find him - Deiter Nickelsberg at Camleback BMW is awesome.

Is Camelback BMW name still being used? I used to do business with them all the time in 2000 - 2001 until Chapman bought them out. I had a bad experience with Chapman one time so I would occasionally go to BMW of North Scottsdale but felt less motivated once the SA I had left that you often get so attached to.

I still have a Camelback BMW steel license plate frame on my car when I bought my M3 in 2000. Always liked that plate with the roundels on it, etc.

Anyway, I lived in Phoenix for 28 years until 2003 so I know the place well.

eshaun · 22nd September 2006, 01:16

If you are near Chapman Bmw Autoplex on Mcdowell in south scottsdale give my good friend and neighbor Mike Scofield a call. Whether you like chapman or not it is the person that counts and he is a true enthusiast and track guy so he'll take care of you honestly

He is the only bmw service consultant I'd consider taking my car to in AZ.

If only I knew someone personally in norcal who I could trust when I pick up my m3 soon

TiSiBeast · 22nd September 2006, 06:28

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Originally Posted by howler

The last time (August) I had my car into John, he was quite fed-up with the whole front office scene. He said he was considering applying for a Dinan rep. position. I have his home phone number somewhere here, so if I find out it, I'll call him to inquire about his wereabouts.
He is the first SA I've met that has come from the Master Mechanic ranks into the SA dept. I thought it would be a perfect situation.
The other SA I orignally was assigned to there knew less about M5's than my gardener.
Has the service at Camelback improved lately? I live two miles from that shop, but I've heard way too many horror stories to entrust them with my car. I drove the addtional 20 miles for piece of mind (that is until John left).
It would be great to have someone closer to do the annual service and warranty work.

I have had nothing but good luck - I think a good SA makes all the difference in the world. Done all work as promised on time and done right.

TiSiBeast · 22nd September 2006, 06:30

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Originally Posted by 1mpowerme

Is Camelback BMW name still being used? I used to do business with them all the time in 2000 - 2001 until Chapman bought them out. I had a bad experience with Chapman one time so I would occasionally go to BMW of North Scottsdale but felt less motivated once the SA I had left that you often get so attached to.

I still have a Camelback BMW steel license plate frame on my car when I bought my M3 in 2000. Always liked that plate with the roundels on it, etc.

Anyway, I lived in Phoenix for 28 years until 2003 so I know the place well.

I think they use Chapman on Camelback now. I hear how you feel about a bad experience; thats why I stopped going to N Scottsdale. Give Dieter a call - good guy, down to earth and loves the cars. Tell him I sent you and I swear he'll take care of you.

Mark