Re: [ST] Re: '01 ST pricing

["Eric Mann" <eric91z@xxxxxxxx>]

I want to thank everyone for their comments and input.  I am going to check
out another shop this coming weekend just because we will be in town there
anyway, but I think Daphne's comments below kind of explain what has been in
the back of mind about choosing a dealership and having the selling dealer
also be your dealer for service and warranty work.

Thanks again for taking the time to give your opinions.

Eric Mann
eric91z@xxxxxxxx
1991 Camaro Z28  305/5M  (355/T-56 in the works)
1995 Ford F-150 4x4
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Daphne Lowe" <lowedaph@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 4:23 PM
Subject: [ST] Re: '01 ST pricing


> Eric, price shouldn't be your number one priority. Find a good dealer- one
> whose committed to Triumph, competent, and customer service oriented.
> Especially where there are a paucity of dealers in the area. This is
> important because, unlike some of the more established marquees, there is
a
> wide disparity in the quality of Triumph's dealer network. Most Triumph
> owners have had no problems with their bikes. A small number of folks have
> had minor problems, and an even smaller number have had major problems.
What
> seems to be crucial to being a happy Triumph owner is not whether or not
you
> get a bike that develops a problem, but rather, that you have a
relationship
> with a good shop. If a problem arises, you want a shop that will be
> responsive and stand behind you. It can mean the difference between riding
> your bike home the same day because they pulled the part you needed off a
> showroom bike vs your bike being out of commission for half the riding
> season. Or it could be the difference between a questionably owner induced
> failure, being a warranty claim vs coming out of your pocket.
>
> Find a good shop first, then negotiate price. In the long run, it could
cost
> you less.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Daphne
>
>
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