For a long time I had been contemplating buying a BMW, either a ZHP performance package 330i or maybe even an M3.  My research took me all over the internet with decent results but still it was hard to really see what was out there to be able to make an informed decision on what to buy, especially since this would be my first BMW.  I found Enthusiast Auto on the web and decided to drive a couple of hours to check it out since they seemed to have a large inventory.  I met Eric that not only gave me answers to all the questions that I had but also explained other things I had not thought of and then he let me test drive several of the very nice cars that were on the lot.  I left with a very good impression.Fast forward a couple of months.  I decide to concentrate on finding an M3.  After having made that decision I looked all the country but couldn't quite find what I wanted-until I went back to the Enthusiast Auto web site.  A 2005 M3 had just arrived that looked very promising.  I drove up to Cincinnati with my friend that knows these cars well and we put the M3 through its paces.  We had some questions about the chassis so Eric right away puts the car on a lift and answers all our questions without hesitation or the waffling so common in a used car dealer.  This guy knows his BMW's.  After the two hour visit I bought the car very confident that I had made a good decision, the car needed tires and other scheduled maintenance done to it, plus I wanted a couple of upgrades, so I decide to pick it up in a week.A week passes and I pick up the car and drive away very happy.  Going down the road on my way home I notice a problem that none of us involved had noticed until then.  I consult with Eric and he wants the car back so he can address the problem, didn't look like a big deal at the time.  He looks at the car and discovers that the car needs an expensive repair!  And this is what astonished me most of all...he covers the cost of the repair, lends me another car so I can drive home and go to work, fixes the car, and then sends his staff the next day to deliver the M3 to my work place in Louisville!  They even filled the tank on my car before they left with their other car.  This is in my book way above and beyond what a used car experience normally is and I am absolutely satisfied with the experience and the car (over 1000 miles all-ready in 3 weeks) so I in conclusion want to make this statement...Buy your BMW from Eric and his staff at Enthusiast Auto, they stand behind their cars 100%!

I have a long ‘history' with different cars and trucks.  Many people consider me an enthusiast even though I haven't owned a fun car for a few years due to losing faith with the auto industry.  When the time came to get a new ‘fun' car I was very hesitant based on past experiences.  Before I could take the plunge and buy another car I had to find the right source who had a long history with the make and model, plus the knowledge and desire to maintain and improve the vehicle.  I wanted a shop that specialized in the car of my dreams who would sell them and work on them.  I was first intrigued by EAGBMW because they seemed to have the largest inventory of used M3's I could find and they happened to be about 100 miles away.  I was further enticed by EAGBMW with the depth of cars they had available with hard to find options all in excellent shape.  After doing some online research and checking their references I had found the place I could trust with my purchase.  (The positive feedback from other buyers was overwhelmingly positive.)  Personally I was on the hunt for a no option M3 with a sunroof delete.  I wanted a car that was fast and reliable while still having room in the back for my two kids on the weekends but could eventually serve dual purpose on track.  After talking with Eric we decided that this 04 Alpine White would fit the bill.  I was a bit nervous since I purchased the car sight unseen and had some upgrades added before pickup.  Eric helped me with my selections and reassured me this car was in first class condition.  After owning the car for a few weeks I am blown away that this car is 6 years old.  It drives better than my old G35 coupe when new and is in another class altogether from my STI.  I know I made the right choice!   I would like to thank Eric and Enthusiast Auto for helping me ease back into sports car ownership and delivering exactly what I wanted for a great price. Thank You, 

Eric and Evan really make buying a used car from out of town easy.  They were willing to quickly answer all the questions I had about the car.   You can tell these guys really are enthusiast first.  They are very knowledgeable and strait forward.  I mostly dealt with Eric and he readily pointed out the small flaws that the car had.  There are not many but any 13 year old car will have some.  It is really great and rare to deal with people you feel are as honest as EAG when buying used cars.  I plan on returning to them when I am ready for my next M.

Thanks to Eric and EAG I now own the car I was looking for!  EAG honestly represented the car to me over phone/e-mail so when I arrived there were no surprises.  They know the cars they sell better than I expected and you can tell they are passionate about BMW's.  I have a very high set of expectations for cars in my garage and this one did not disappoint.  Eric was responsive to my questions and addressed each/every concern.  I had the pleasure of meeting the team in person to make my purchase since I was trading-in another BMW.  While I was there I took a look at many of the cars in inventory.  I found them to be of a high standard and honestly represented.  I'm one happy customer. Missouri Valley Chapter BMW CCADriving Events Coordinator 

Officially, I just want to thank Eric and the folks at EAG and tell everyone that I love my “new-to-me” 2003 Lemans Blue M5.  I have been looking around for awhile for the right M5.  Initially, I tried my local dealership where I have made, what I thought were good, long-term "relationships" with one of the sales-reps and several of the mechanics.  They steered me into a possible candidate and purchase of an 80K mile M5.  I drove it for a day and was nearly sold; but it had a number of strange noises and clunks.  The mechanics, my "friends" at the dealership, downplayed the noises and gave me the two-thumbs up.  Fortunately for me, I didn't know it at the time, I googled Eric's site at EAG, and the rest is history. The first time we spoke for probably a half-an-hour about the likely causes for these "noises", all of which were "cha-ching" reasons for the mechanics at my dealership to shut their mouths when I entered their bay and asked about them.  I guess I can't blame them, as the economy is tight, and they tell me they are finding it difficult to make ends meet.  On the other hand, I did not want to be their proverbial "money-tree" from that day forward until the day I sold that particular 80K mile M5.  EAG found me a near perfect 2003 M5 and went through the car from stem to stern telling me exactly what I was looking at in terms of repairs both at the present time and within the next 2-3 years.  This is exactly what I needed, someone with extensive experience and knowledge about this particular car.  I concede that comparing EAG's level of knowledge and expertise to the kind folks at my local dealership would simply be unfair.   Several months after my purchase, I am 100% confident that compared to EAG, the Dealer has absolutely no idea what they are talking about.  The only bad thing about the whole purchase was that my scheduled "trip" to Cincinnati from Richmond, VA fell through and I never got to meet and shake Eric's hand.  In a flash, EAG had the new M5 delivered to my doorstep and they also took my 3 series BMW on trade.  I personally believe Eric is responsible for making another happy owner of what I think is one of the finest daily-driver BMW's ever built.  He not only believes in these cars, he has a work ethic that is second to none in regards to constantly answering his phone and responding to emails - answering my every last question about my purchase.  If EAG ever needs a letter of reference, I'm ready and willing to write it or speak to whoever wants to know.  Period, end of story.

It was funny, the moment the buyer drove off in my old M3, the truck drove up with my new one.  It looks amazing inside and out and drives fantastically.  The clutch feels new and the suspension feels perfect.  It reveals all the flaws my previous car had and makes me want to take EXTRA special care of it.  Thanks for a terrific car! Zack Gross Our first drive in the car was much more than I was expecting, like stepping back in time to 1998 and driving a brand new car!   The exterior, the interior, the engine, the clutch, the suspension, and the brakes - everything exceeded our expectations.  The entire process went smoothly and everything happened just as you said.  We were very impressed and would heartily recommend Enthusiast Auto to anyone looking for a beautiful car and great service. Thanks again for everything going so smoothly. Gary Gross 

I had been looking for a 2000 BMW M Coupe for months. When I came across a one at EAG, I sent an email with some pretty specific questions. I was blown away at how knowledgable and helpful the EAG staff was. Their quick response and honesty about the vehicle's condition encouraged me to travel all the way from Columbus to Cincinnati to see it. It was exactly as it was described to me over the phone. After taking it for a test drive, I returned to Columbus and the EAG staff kept in close contact with me, answering all of my questions.  The car is amazing. EAG customer service was even better. The kind of service I received at EAG was unparalleled; the kind you EXPECT when looking to buy a vehicle. I was leery about purchasing a vehicle from out of town and so far away from Columbus. EAG made certain that I had all the information I needed to make the most of my trip. When I arrived, all of the vehicles I wanted to test drive were ready to go.  I ended up purchasing a Titanium Silver 2000 BMW M Coupe and I could not be any happier with my decision to deal with EAG. I will be back for my next car soon. Thanks, guys!!

I recently bought a 2000 BMW M Coupe from Enthusiast Auto Group in Cincinnati. I live near Chicago, app. 260 miles from EAG, and thought twice about buying a car that far from home.  The trip was well-worth it!  The staff at EAG is awesome!  From the sales process thru the final paper-work, the entire staff was helpful and knowledgeable.   Eric, one of the owners, spent a great amount of time, both before and AFTER the sale, thoroughly explaining aspects and tendencies of the M.  In fact, he spent much more time with me than my surgeon did last year before a knee operation!  I had some upgrades installed; the work was done on time, and the EAG team carefully laid out a list of options and priorities for the future - at my request.  I strongly recommend EAG to anyone looking for the special type of cars they focus on, along with a staff that is expert at what they do and has a passion for doing it well.

I purchased a 2000 M Roadster a few weeks ago from Enthusiast Auto.  I had been looking for one for close to 3 years.  I am a tire kicker and it went totally against my beliefs to purchase a car  without seeing it in person.  After talking to Evan and Eric on the telephone and thru emails, I was impressed.  The brothers really know their cars and I was very confident that they would have the highest quality cars.  They did not disappoint.   I live almost 3 hours away, and had to come after work to look at the car.  I felt no pressure whatsoever and any question I had was like discussing all my questions with a BMW Lover/Enthusiast/Owner/Engineer, not a car salesman "TRYING TO MOVE A UNIT" or achieve a sales quota.  There were no surprises.   I would absolutely suggest to anyone looking for a used BMW or M series to inquire at Enthusiast Auto before anywhere else.  You will save yourself a lot of time and disappointment by doing so.  Thanks EAG, you guys are a class act!    Sincerely,

"Wow, fellas - Can you believe it's been just over a year since we shook hands over the hood of the Landshark!?  From the very first phone call, thru all the upgrades and even the little things like pre-track tech inspection: each time I deal with you and your team it is truly a pleasure. Your vast BMW knowledge coupled with a total transparency approach [no B.S.!] is a welcome rarity in today's business environment. No wonder you've developed such an extensive group of well-cared-for, very pleased customers.  I'm absolutely delighted to count myself among them.  Here's to many more years to come.  DON'T LIFT! "

I recently had the pleasure of buying a low-milage 2001 M Coupe from EAG.  My experience was terrific.  Eric and Evan are BMW enthusiasts who know and enjoy their cars and who maintain a selection of interesting models.  Where else could you drop in on a Saturday morning and examine a range of M coupes, test driving S52- and S54-equipped cars back to back?  I was able to trace the history of my car, confirming prior ownership and maintenance, and the guys allowed me to go over the car thoroughly before buying.  They even gave me fair market value for my E30 M3 (sniff!), enabling me to trade it in instead of selling privately.  I expect to do business with EAG again and would recommend them to anyone interested in a unique, pre-owned BMW.

We had a very positive experience dealing with the owners at Enthusiast Auto Group.  They were flexible in order for me to make a deal for our gorgeous 2002 Z3 Coupe (our trade-in was the clincher).  The car was as advertised - extremely low miles in primo condition.  When we arrived the vehicle was prepped and ready to go since we were on a rather tight schedule.  The staff at Enthusiast Auto kept in touch with us throughout and after the purchase and this is a strong point with the guys.  Bottom line: Would I buy another car or recommend Enthusiast Auto? Yes!

I recently purchased my 5th bimmer and I was set on the E39 M5.  I had searched everywhere and found that Eric & Evan had the best selection of low mileage hard to find M cars. My M5 was better than advertised.  After a month, I am very pleased and would purchase again from EAG.

Just wanted to tell you how happy I am with the car. I finally took it out for a drive and it drives just as good as it looks... and it looks damn NICE! The idea of getting a car sight unseen may be crazy but decided to go for it based on the reputation that EAG has on various BMW boards. I am so glad I did! For my next toy I will not let the 800+ miles that separate us get in the way. I also found the knowledge of your staff on the subject of interstate auto purchase laws and regulations extremely valuable. You can rest assured that the ZHP has gone to a good home and it is bonding very well with my E30 ///M3.Thank you very much.Founder of:www.zhpregistry.net

I wanted to thank you for the 2003 M5. It was exactly as you described it. It is the perfect car for me and has rekindled an enthusiasm for performance automobiles. I had heard good things about Enthusiast Auto from the M5board and decided to give your place a call to get a reference to compare with several other BMW M5 sedans I was looking at. You spent over an hour on the phone with me, despite my admission that my current daily driver was a 1998 Chevrolet Prizm. Your conversation gave me the confidence that what I really wanted was a clean 2003 M5. Purchasing a car without a test drive from over 2000 miles away required confidence in your organization that was well founded. You were able to make arrangements through a great shipping company and the car arrived 4 days later. I am looking forward to working with you again in the future when I figure out a way to justify a second BMW.

Just wanted to say thanks for the experience of buying a fine automobile (2006 E46 M3 ZCP) from a solid group of people at Enthusiast Auto.  It's a rarity to actually have someone do what they say they will do and provide a quality product too....This is what you can expect from Enthusiast Auto.  Eric and Evan are very knowledgeable, helpful and a pleasure to work with.  They were very accomodating in allowing me to test drive and compare the different M cars on the lot.  I was very happy with the experience I had and continue to have with Enthusiast Auto.  These guys are very passionate about what they do and take great pride in running a good business with happy customers.....almost a lost art in today's world.  Kudos!! I'll be in touch about the mods.

As a car enthusiast and BMW fan, it was refreshing to work with EAG (then Car Locators Inc.) on the transaction for my 1997 E36 M3. I purchased the car remotely (I live in Seattle) and they took extraordinary steps to communicate with me throughout the process, answer my questions, send detailed photos, and overall earned my respect and trust, which is saying a lot! It is evident that the guys at EAG are fellow enthusiasts and particularly knowledgeable about BMWs and their Motorsport products. I especially appreciated their transparency and genuine desire to sell a quality product with integrity, even at the expense of a potential sale. This is a tremendous and rare quality, particularly in the used car market. Their customer service is impeccable.The owner of Enthusiast Auto agreed to install some aftermarket parts on my car, fix some paint scratches, refinish the wheels, and do some maintenance on my M3 before I arrived to pick it up and drive it back to Seattle. This was about 4 years ago, all before he had their service center up and running. It was a very seamless transaction: the owner picked me up from the airport, allowed me to inspect the car, and even took the time to show me the other cars on the lot and just talk shop...all on his day off. I recommend purchasing a car from EAG without reservation. You may pay a premium for an EAG car, but it is well worth it for the buying experience, knowing it has been properly vetted, and the peace of mind. I made it back to Seattle without a hitch and a big grin on my face.

Thanks so much for making the purchase of my 1998 M3 convertible such an effortless and enjoyable experience. I had been looking for an E36 M3 convertible for a few months when I came across your ad on the internet. It had everything I was looking for, but the combination of low miles and impeccable provenance is what really made it the right car for me. I typically keep cars for several years, so the documentation and history you provided on this car gave me confidence I can keep it as long as I want. The effort you put into sending photos and answering questions made took the worry out of coming in from out of state (Alabama) to make the purchase. I have absolutely no regrets about buying the M3, and no reservations about doing the same thing again. Anyone considering one of your automobiles via the internet can be assured that what they see is what they get. Thank you again for a great experience and a great car.

Thanks for taking some time with me, I'm impressed with your operation, it is really refreshing to meet real car guys as opposed snotty posers.I've been looking for that “comfortable feeling” that you guys provide for some time. I always just figured that when it came time to buy my dream car I would travel a long distance, pay big money for inspections, feel pressured and rushed, and have “buyer's remorse” as I drove home from somewhere far away wondering how “beat” my new car was or was not.You are the first person who has come out and said what I have long suspected, that a 2003 M5 is what I want.I also have faith that if I pull up in a beat, high mile, E39 M5 (that I bought from some divorced guy for 11k) that you would make an honest assessment of the car and help me to make it right.I cannot wait to purchase my E39 M5 from you, hopefully in the not too distant future.Thank you again for your time.

Just a quick note to let you know that the “Coupe” and I are bonding nicely. The week following my purchase of the “Coupe” I took it on a shake-down Road Trip. I went from Louisville to Columbus, Ga. to Birmingham, AL to Knoxville, TN to Johnson City, TN and back to Louisville that week for a total of 1,500 miles. I'm pleased to report the “Coupe” performed perfectly and managed 27.1 MPG for that trip.Between Paula and I we got through the Kentucky tag process and now have Kentucky plates and title. I have also received the touch-up paint………….Many Thanks.As a “Car Guy”' I had searched long and hard for a Z3 Coupe but never expected to find one this nice with such low mileage. I want to thank everyone at EAG for being so friendly and making the purchase process go so smoothly. Perhaps you will be able to help us again, if I can get Paula talked in to a nice M3.Best Wishes for a Safe and Prosperous New Year !!Customer Experience SpecialistVolkswagen USA