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Karl Knauz BMW

Lake Bluff, IL

4.6
1,289 Reviews
It was almost 80 years ago when, Karl Knauz the father of the current chairman, Bill Knauz, created the dealership that would bear his name for generations to come. Karl Knauz after years of being a chauffeur opened a gas station in Lake Forest. Did he imagine that this modest beginning would come to be one of the most recognized dealerships in the country. The franchises they have now, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, MINI, Land Rover, Hyundai, smart have put their trust in the Knauz family, (with Mercedes-Benz going all the way back to 1959). They have weathered the good times and the bad, and done so by taking care of customer's using 'The Golden Rule".
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407 Skokie Valley Hwy

Lake Bluff, IL

60044

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December 31, 2023

Buyer beware he or his appraiser offered only 40k on my trade that KElly Blue Book valued between 54K to 61K. Another BMW dealer valued it at 57K. Needless to say I decided to work with a reputable dealer More

by sskambal9
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No
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Bob Geisheker
1.0
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Jan 02, 2024 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for reaching out to us. We're terribly sorry to hear that you had anything less than a stellar experience. Providing great service is our top priority, so we were concerned to receive your feedback. We're currently looking into this situation.

Jan 02, 2024 -

sskambal9 responded

Hi, This review is in reference for the insane appraisal of my trade which is in mint condition. Bob and I came close on the price for the car I wanted to buy. All that was left was to get a fair appraisal on my car hat KBB had a trade in range of 54K to 61K. What Bob came back with from whoever did the appraisal was 40K, which was ridiculous. Only a con man or complete moron appraiser would make a completely inaccurate appraisal like that. Now, as for Bob, I realize he did not develop he appraisal. However, in every BMW dealership I've dealt with the Salesperson, Appraiser, New Car Sales Manager and Used Car Sales Manager and maybe even the GM would work together to develop a compromise that works for me and all of them, so a fair deal can be developed. It is obvious that, in the case of my situation, this kind of teamwork did not occur at Knaus. So I gave the review to Bob since I can't review the entire list of folks who dropped the ball. When in reality the review is for the entire dealership Not just Bob.

Jan 05, 2024 -

sskambal9 responded

Just an update. No response as promised by owner. I guess they just ignore you and hope you'll go away. Only another reason to avoid this dealership if you are a knowledgeable and informed customer, as they just blow you off if you call them out for shady business practices.

Jan 05, 2024 -

sskambal9 responded

Just an update. No response as promised by the owner. I guess they just ignore you and hope you'll go away. Only another reason to avoid this dealership if you are a knowledgeable and informed customer, as they just blow you off if you call them out for shady business practices.

Jan 05, 2024 -

sskambal9 responded

Just an update. No response as promised by owner. I guess they just ignore you and hope you'll go away. Only another reason to avoid this dealership if you are a knowledgeable and informed customer, as they just blow you off if you call them out for shady business practices.

Jan 05, 2024 -

sskambal9 responded

Just an update. No response as promised by owner. I guess they just ignore you and hope you'll go away. Only another reason to avoid this dealership if you are a knowledgeable and informed customer, as they just blow you off if you call them out for shady business practices.

December 08, 2023

I can't express enough how positive my experience was with Knauz, and specifically my sales consultant, Spencer. I purchased an X3 on Thanksgiving Eve. From the stress-free pre-sale experience to the pos More

by memillh
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Spencer Parker
5.0
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Dec 08, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Providing great service is our top priority, so we're thrilled to hear how much you've enjoyed working with Spencer! Congratulations on your new X3! We greatly appreciate your business, as well as your kind words. Safe and happy driving!

November 17, 2023

It has been a fantastic experience working with Sam here. Would 100% recommend Sam as your Sale assistant ! He is very knowledgeable and knows what you need ! More

by weidan
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Yes
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Nov 27, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed working with Sam! Providing friendly, knowledgeable service is extremely important to us, so it's wonderful to receive your comments. Congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate hearing from you & we're looking forward to your next visit!

October 14, 2023

I paid $2,800 for issue that they were not able to figure out what was happening and fix. I had acceleration issue in my x328d and they replaced 3 parts that were already working. So I am very dissatisfied. More

by Jeff L.
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Tom Mooney
1.0
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Oct 16, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Jeff, thank you for reaching out to us. We're terribly sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience. Client satisfaction is extremely important to us, so we were concerned to receive your comments. We will look into this situation immediately.

August 12, 2023

Best service department ever! !!! David is always very pleasant to work with and is definitely an asset to the company. I’ve been going there since 2000 and he is an 11 out of 10!! More

by hbendler3
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Jeremy Zndersic
5.0
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Dave Rolain
5.0
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Cesar Saucedo
5.0
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Aug 15, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you very much for reaching out to us. Providing friendly, knowledgeable service is our top priority, so we're thrilled to hear how much you enjoy working with Dave, Jeremy, & Cesar! We greatly appreciate your decades of business & we're looking forward to your next visit!

June 24, 2023

Rolly was fantastic to work with I love my new car. He helped select the red interior He is a 10 in every way More

by sty.7
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Rolly Davidson
5.0
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Jun 27, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you so much for reaching out to us. Providing great service is our top priority, so we're thrilled to hear that Rolly was such a pleasure to work with! Thank you for your business, & congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate hearing from you, & we're looking forward to your next visit.

June 06, 2023

Our experience with purchasing a new X5 50e at Karl Knauz BMW was exceptional. Our client advisor, Rolly Davidson took the time to explain the features and answered all our questions, insuring we ordered th More

by Dave
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Rolly Davidson
5.0
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Jun 06, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Dave and Nancy, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. Providing friendly, knowledgeable service is our top priority, so we're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed working with Rolly & the rest of our team! Thank you for your business & congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate hearing from you & we're looking forward to your next visit.

March 13, 2023

Best purchasing experience I have had with a new car. In and out in under an hour. Salesperson and Finace had everything ready. Marek my salesgirl and Peter in Finance were on their "A" game. More

by Rick B.
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Marek, Peter
Mar 13, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Rick, thank you for leaving this review. It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed working with Marek, & Peter! We strive to provide friendly, efficient service, so we're very glad to receive your comments. Congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate your feedback, as well as your business, & we're looking forward to your next visit!

March 12, 2023

Purchased a BMW from out of town. From arrival to out the door was less than 60 minutes including a thorough test drive and the one on one tutorial and setup by the BMW genius. Very o More

by kloweke
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Marek Gryc
5.0
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Mar 13, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed working with Marek! Providing friendly, knowledgeable service in a timely manner is our top priority, so it's wonderful to receive your comments. We greatly appreciate your kind words, as well as your business. Congratulations on your new BMW! We're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

March 04, 2023

Rolly was so easy and great to work with! His expertise compares to no one. Toured the whole facility with me and explained every detail that goes into buying a car from Knauz. I will only bu More

by Dilles5
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Yes
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Rolly Davidson
5.0
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Mar 06, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed working with Rolly! We always appreciate feedback, but comments like yours are especially rewarding to receive. Congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate your business & we're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!