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Here they sell 10 or more quads to one dirtbike. Same with street bikes.
If they dont let that bike go at cost they will have it next year when the new improved model hits and then loose money.
Look, I get you worked at a dealership, but you have to understand that many people have been through shitty experiences when buying a dirt bike, Ive been through a couple myself ( thanks Roundy family, you fucks), and the inflated set up and bullshit fees are what drive most people crazy, at least in SoCal.
Go to Temecula Motorsports or Fun Bike Center or Chaparral and look at a tag on a bike and tell me 800 for set up is reasonable for a bike that needs the front wheel, fender, and bars put on.
Another poster was right, the back end rebates and hold backs from the manufacturer are paid to the dealer, so its not as if you are taking the bike from them for no profit.
Some dealers prefer to deal with their clients in a dishonest manner, but in my 34 years of buying bikes they are few and far between unfortunately. That is what gets most buyers pissed, lack of a honest or transparent transaction process.
Oddly enough I had to buy a bike from Altus in Oklahoma and get it shipped to SoCal to get a good price, still beat FBC by 1300 even with the shipping and tax.
The Shop
Luxon 4-Post Bar Mounts
$189.95 - $239.95
DeCal Works Huge Plastic Inventory of UFO and Polisport kits.
I rode KX-500s forever. And I seldom bought a new one. But I would do a major rebuild every summer. top end, clutch, bearings, cables, new plastic, the whole nine yards. I know AJAX Kawasaki probably made way more money of my rebuilds than they would of off selling me a new KX-500.
Plus, they always had a decent amount of accessories in stock. I was always buying goggles, air filters, grips, tires, etc.
These days, these multiline dealserhips, they have a million dollars worth or bikes on the floor, and no parts or accessories at all. It has the look and feel of a Chevy dealership. you just know your getting fucked before you even get in the door at these places.
I'd rather pay full retail than get "a deal" and then have $3000 worth of fees added on. I always buy my bikes from smaller shops, that have one or two franchises. Plus, I try and deal with the owner if possible.
I recently bought a 2014 model here in North San Diego county. My neighbor who works sales at the dealer helped get me what I felt was a great OTD price of 11,500. Over a beer the other day I asked him how he did on the commission on the sale. $100 was his answer.....that is a set commission he makes on any bike he sells because according to him the dealers margins are very low and they would not be in business if he was paid a decent commission on each sale.
The bait and switch is complete bullshit for sure and I would have been furious, but I also understand what Motodork is talking about.
Several years ago I was hanging out in my friend's very successful local dealership when a scene unfolded that had me laughing.
It was a busy Saturday and the owner was handling a sale at the front desk when a young man came in ranting in a loud voice about he had got a better deal for his dirt bike down the road at a different dealership. He was yelling "I told you I could get a better price!" My buddy asked to see his invoice. Here is where the fun started.
My buddy's store is old school: a price plus tax. His price was X. The other store's invoice had a lower price for the bike, but added over $1000 at the back end in various "fees" and "charges". The bottom line price was significantly more than my buddy's price. When this was pointed out to the charming fellow, he loudly proclaimed that "But I got a better price on the bike" and proudly stormed off after tossing a few profanity-laced phrases to the gathering crowd.
Gotta love it...they are out there.
part of the job. Stamp it.
I have a feeling the same business practices are in effect as I type this, Cycle Trader Online is loaded with (686) 2014 bikes at blowout prices.
This place screams of dirty business and I for one would never buy a god damn thing from them.
I say fuck this shit hole and I'm sure it's being read by "magic maker" Trey, who gets glowing reviews on Google of course.
"Ryan Bishop
2 years ago
Trey Knight at mountain Motorsports was really helpful. I was looking for a super sport bike and found one that i liked and Trey worked magic and helped me purchase my first bike. Everyone that I interacted with was really friendly and helpful. Highly suggest to ask for him if looking to purchase a bike or anything. Thanks."
Pit Row
Used to be friends with a slave at FBC, they did bike assembly for other dealers and then would deliver the completed bikes.
For dirt bikes it took him between an hour to an hour and a half to put the bike together and break down the crate for recycle. he got paid 22 bucks an hour.
I was also told that Honda and Yamaha included the shipping price in the dealer costs, but I never saw invoices to confirm that.
However, I did order a bike from a dealer in Oklahoma for delivery to the terminal in San Diego, it cost 390.00.
There are dealers that charge none of those fee's.
Dealer price includes shipping to the US warehouse, the dealer is responsible for the shipping charges from the US warehouse to they're location. Any dealer adding shipping and assembly fees of more than $200 are just padding the margin.
For future I'd suggest making sure the particular vehicle/product you are calling is in stock at the specific store you are calling, schedule an appointment and go there in person to negotiate your deal. I'd wait to fill out finance papers AFTER having a deal agreed on said product.
IF your going to get preapproved for financing before going to store, put a deposit on the vehicle/product, get picture of vehicle, receipt, and copies of finance papers sent to your email for proof.
AND always call before you haul to confirm bike, deal, and appointment
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