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Btw this has nothing to do with KTM. It has everything to do with the dealer. Dealers and Manufacturers arent the same nor related.
The Shop
Having to get someone's attention at a dealer is far from a deal breaker in my book. Hell, they might have given you the best price you can find locally. I can handle being snubbed for a few minutes if it means saving some money.
Edit: the only time that's not true is when I go to the dealer I bought my last truck from. They are awesome and I've actually stopped in there multiple times just to chat. But they seem to be pretty rare and I appreciate them.
That usually gets everyone's attention!
We were allowed one a year, no comebacks, the best one resulted in my boss telling a guy we wouldnt sell him a bike , he went off, and threatened (and did) bad mouth us locally , which bought us a string of sales from folk who were impressed that we told him to piss off.
1. I will take it up directly with KTM. Hopefully they can put me in touch with an independent dealer.
2. This was the "last straw" in a long line of crap service from KTM dealers (not the dealer mentioned in this thread), which has been experienced by both myself, and friends and family who ride. I'm talking woeful service and yet, I really like the product. I wish I could just buy it online. (Examples: everywhere from straight out lies, to overcharging, to treating people like garbage so the guy can get back to looking at his phone). Look around the thread. Others have had the exact same experience.
3. I admit that the "buy the dealer" comment made me come off as a dick. But the truth is, you should never make assumptions about a person and their situation. Just because I love dirtbikes, does not mean I am struggling.
4. Perhaps the standards I set for myself and my staff are too old school. I really just wanted to buy myself a little treat and I guess I expected that it would be a nicer experience.
5. To those that deemed it necessary to make a personal attack on my life skills or ability to land a woman - wow, you need to take a good hard look at yourself. I am doing more than fine, thank you.
6. This has taught me a valuable lesson. Don't vent on the internet. Because even though plenty of people have had the same experience, you'll be held up to ridicule by people whose IQ is in the low single digits.
7. Refer to point one. I'm out.
maybe you could just buy vital too and throw out the trash
********1000 posts********* I knew all the training would pay off. thanks to camp bro' and peelout bro' for all the support.*****************lots of long nights in short shorts and covered in pizza. it was worth the struggle.
But, when I sold bikes or autos--I have sold both at dealerships--I understood that the wait until the customer approaches me method could make some buyers feel unwanted or unappreciated. I always made some kind of brief un-pressured contact like, "How's it going, my name is Dan and I will be right at my desk if you have questions or you need anything."
The initial greeting is a catch 22 for a salesman, but I think not saying anything at all will more often than not be the wrong decision.
I also understand the OP's comment on needing to get sleeve tatoo's and a flat bill before they recognize your existence in a dealership some times. I've felt that. I've also gotten the patronizing salesman that races 125 C and treats you like you couldn't possibly know how to ride this bike to it's potential.
Often after a short time, you'll be approached by staff asking if you need any assistance, just shout..then they'll usually leave you to do your thing.
Pit Row
Side note:
This exact post can be seen on niche forums across the internet. When people are in the mood to spend money on toys- they tend to want a handjob along with the sale. You're a few words short of saying "you lost my business!!!!" Which they didn't have in the first place.
Post a reply to: I just stood in my local KTM dealer for over 15m waiting to buy a 250SX and was completely snubbed. Ask me anything.