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abreeze · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:31 pm Post subject: Some dealers piss me off

My local dealer is selling the same BMW helmet bag for $20 more than MAX BMW.......

It was a last min need so I had to pay it.....$69+Tax at my local dealers....
$49+no tax @ MAX BMW!!

I never buy from the locals unless I need it that day.

Just Bitchen......

Off the grid · Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:59 pm Post subject:

And this is new info how????

...sorry about your 20$ worth of gas money to the dealer.
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Ted · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:08 am Post subject:

Don't even get me started on getting screwed by a dealer Smile

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abreeze · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:20 am Post subject:

the worst part is I bought 2 of em.....try $46 of gas money.....

OTG...I just felt like bitchen....

Off the grid · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:33 am Post subject:

Yeah I hear ya mate.

Part of doing the BMW thing is putting up with the dealers.
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:42 am Post subject:

And some still wonder why many buy off the 'net instead of getting clipped by a local dealer.

Our local bicycle shop (where I have dropped LOTS of $$) gives frequent customers a break that brings the price down to what it would cost if ordering over the internet. Smart.

Mystic Red · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2008 11:04 am Post subject:

I broke an angle cylinder on my Western snow plow hitting a stump while plowing. We got 22 inches last Saturday night and have almost 4 feet on the ground this year. I went to the local dealer to get one and he was out so I went online and found one for $68, free shipping. The dealer called Friday to say they were in so I asked how much. He said $139.99!! Talk about gouging! Evil or Very Mad

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John Clauss · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:23 am Post subject:

My local dealer gives discounts to regulars. I have no complaints, but I am lucky. That much I know.
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rydor · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:59 am Post subject:

I'm lucky as well. I get my parts, service, etc. at Roots BMW in Cape Giradreau, Mo. and they have NEVER done me wrong. People from all over the country buy parts and bikes from them too, so I know it's not just me! Very Happy

Also, the place is run by avid riders. I've always been treated like family there.

Phil Marvin · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject:

Mystic Red · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:39 pm Post subject:

Jump on a plane and I'll show you lots of it. In places our 4 foot fence is covered! Haven't had this much snow in years and more is forecast for each day this week. If it keeps up I won't be able to get the bike to the highway till June. Evil or Very Mad

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ljjohns · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject: Snow in El Paso

Come on, Phil--all you have to do is invite relatives down from the Midwest to enjoy the sun and it will snow in El Paso

Euripides · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject:

Phil: Unfortunately, you ran afoul of a basic principal of economics; if it is overpriced, don't buy it! Do without or substitute something of less cost in its place. - Euripides

Das Boot · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 6:37 pm Post subject:

Hmmm.. not a good time to say that I now work for a dealer!!! I guess I better not say which one, or I might get a package from someone that has white powder on it or something ticking inside Laughing

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Jim · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject: stealers...

Dom - if you work for a BMW motorcycle dealer, you better tell us which one - AND make sure we get a good deal on parts!
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Klinker · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:19 pm Post subject:

Das Boot · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject:

Sill's Motor Sales in Cleveland sillsmotor.com It's a BMW/Honda dealer Ohio's oldest BMW dealer &selling bikes since 1930. It's a good place,I am in sales now. After 13 years in the LTL industry, I decided to take a major pay cut and crappy benefits package to do something that I enjoy.

I can give pretty good deals on parts and bikes to my friends on the site, if you private message me and I recognize your name. Were not in the huge mail order business like A&S cycles, but we can send parts out. We have a lot of airhead parts that have been discontinued for years.

I have always been lucky to have 5 dealers within 100 miles from me. One of the dealers charges 30% over list on parts and $90.00 an hour labor rate. The worst part is that the mechanics are not very talented.

When I was a kid there were over 240 BMW dealers, now there is half that amount. One thing to be sure of however!!! If BMW wanted to sell there products themselves and skip the dealers they have the bank to do it. They don't since they worked the numbers and see there isnt any profit in it. In addition, they blame dealers for many of the problems that are on there end. I can't totally let the cat out the bag, besides I wouldn't have anything to say at Hungry Mother. Smile

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abreeze · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:13 pm Post subject:

owrstrich · Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:42 pm Post subject:

the boot is good to go...

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Klinker · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:43 pm Post subject: