Dealer Recomendations

Post by **celticus** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 6:25 am

Does anyone have strong feelings either pro or con towards a dealer in the south east? I live near Knoxville Tn. and will soon be buying an 07 R1200R. We have a dealer here in Knoxville but when last I was in there they were giving me this story about $500 off of the price of $15,290 off of an R1200R if I buy the one that's in stock now and buy it before Dec.31. It had the options , of a center stand , sport wind shield, case mounts and heated grips. Another R1200R was on the way but it would not be included in the sale because it was not in stock when the sale began. They seem like decent people but I haven't much experience.

By the way I will be paying with cash. How much leverage if andy does this give me?

I have never bought a new bike and feel very vunerable.

Mark

Post by **Deans BMW** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:35 am

Sounds like the deal they were giving you was a good one. Most dealers make a little money off of financing so buying for cash is not a buying advantage.

It is good to establish a relationship with your local dealer.

Post by **yjleesvrr** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:20 pm

Dealers need to move what's in stock for tax purposes. When a manufacturer ships the bike to the dealer, the dealer owns the bike. So the state will impose a tax on the bike. The longer it sits, the more the dealer pays.

Ditto with what Dean said. I don't necessarily mind paying a little extra for good service. It's like tipping a waiter at a restaurant. Whether it's motorcycles, cars, stereos, hi-def tv sets, or furniture, I look for the person with experience and one who intends to stay in the profession for a long time. I tell them my buying philosophy up front - that I want to establish a long-term relationship that is win-win for both of us. That usually gets me good service as well as a great price in the end. As long as the service is good, I go back. With the relationship established, I usually get a good deal anyway.

Post by **MikeCam** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 3:24 pm

I have never heard anyone say anything bad about that dealer.

Post by **celticus** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 4:57 pm

MikeCam wrote:I have never heard anyone say anything bad about that dealer.

They seem like a very bunch to me.

Mark

Post by **JCsman** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:30 pm

Count your blessings. My closest dealer is 90 miles away. So far I like them. But thery are too far off my beaten path to really have a close relationship.

If I had a local dealer that offered me a reasonably good bargain on my first transaction I sure give him the benefit of the doubt. And I'd be back regularly unless he proved himself not worthy.

NHighCotton · Post by **NHighCotton** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:10 pm

Might call Glenn at Bloodworths and see what he can do.. http://www.bloodmotor.com/