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DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "gpokluda" wrote:
> Rider Valley Motorcycles is currently investigating the possibility
> of going to fixed (no haggle) "out the door" pricing. In the past,
> this list has certainly had, ahem... some definite opinions about
> dealerships and their pricing policies. With that in mind we would
> like to get some feed back from listers on the following questions:
>
> 1. Do you prefer to negotiate price or would you rather have a
> fixed price which included freight, setup, TTL?
When I'm done asking a dealer for the price... I want him to tell me
what I will have to write the check for. Nothing pisses me off more
than when signing everything, then little stuff creeps in. Tell me
everything as an out-the-door price.. And at that time, offer the
extended warranty because if I'm financing the bike, I might want to
add that to the package... (I never do, but that's me...)
>
> 2. What is most important to you? Price, service during and after
> the sale, shop environment and personnel, feeling that you got a
> good deal. (please list only one as your most important)
OK, my most important feeling is the shop environment and personnel.
I'm actually willing to pay a little more in a dealership that I
like. I know of a place up here in the midwest that can beat
probably any price, yet I wouldn't buy a bike from them... Example:
when I bought my '02 KLR, the salesman actually went out and got the
guy in that would set up my bike, and we spent about 20 minutes
talking about how I wanted mine set up, including chain tension,
where I wanted the forks (I like mine showing about 1/2" above the
triple clamps). When I picked it up, it was done right.... He'll
get my business again, even though he's a bit of a longer drive..
>
> 3. When you purchase a new bike, do you negotiate price, setup or
> freight or all of the above?
See above, I want a bottom-line out-the-door price. Include it all
if you must, but don't make me feel like I'm getting the bums rush..
Today I can go onto the internet and get a dozen quotes, so just make
me feel like you care, and give me a reason to pay a little more to
you for these things..
>
> 4. What do you feel a reasonable setup fee is on a KLR650?
This should be included in the bottom-line number.. I'd personally
think that you could set it up in about an hour.. at least for me as
I'll take it home and spend a couple more hours on it anyway. If I
were to come down to pick up a bike from you, planning to ride it
home, I'd say give it a good two hours of honest work so that it's
rideable...
>
> 5. Any other comments appreciated.
A good dealer makes me feel welcome, and is willing to talk when they
have time. I'd buy a bike from you in a minute, if you had the right
product and the price was good. (You have to make a dollar, and I
need to get a good deal..)
Ron in MN
>
>
> Gino
> Rider Valley Motorcycles
)
Welcome to the frenzy!!
Guy
At 11:35 PM 2/21/04 -0500, David S Samuels wrote: