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RE: [ST] Another dealer is kaput



I've heard of this beginning to happen with BMW as well. The local dealer
here in the bay area also does BMW, and apparently BMW don't like to share
their "space". Consequently the Triumph has a completely separate show room.


Peter Chittum - '01 BRG Sprint ST
San Jose, CA, USA


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave [mailto:dbardell@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: May 29, 2003 2:29 PM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ST] Another dealer is kaput
> 
> 
> My thoughts -- FWIW
> 
> I think many of these multi line dealers are getting pressure 
> form their 
> "major" dealership to shed all but the main brand.  I know 
> Harley Doodly 
> is doing this, so I expect Honda and the rest are no different.  They 
> want any separate dealerships under separate roof, etc.....  
> Usually not 
> an option, esp. in NJ where space/real estate is at a premium.  
> There oughta be a law!!!
> 
> Dave Bardell
> 01 ST in
> Millerstown, PA
> 
> Erik Miner wrote:
> 
> > Hi St'ers
> > No I'm not gone just been lurking.. Still have the ST been 
> riding it a 
> > bit, not a lot since all it's been doing this year in the 
> North East 
> > is rain. Anyway it didn't rain today so I took a trip down 
> to my sort 
> > of local Triumph dealer, Freehold Triumph. Well much to my 
> horror they 
> > are giving up the Triumph line. This really sucks since they are by 
> > far the best Triumph dealer in NJ (IMO)  They are also giving up 
> > Ducati.. They remain a Honda dealer. Now I'm in a real 
> quandary about 
> > keeping the ST since I would now have to ride at least a 
> hour or more 
> > to any decent dealer, they will continue for a while to service 
> > Triumphs but will not be able to do warranty work or have access to 
> > parts, etc. I looked at a Honda VFR/ABS version while I was 
> there it 
> > would cost me $11,500 with bags plus tax, now available in silver.. 
> > called for an insurance quote $1350.00 a year or more than 
> TRIPLE what 
> > I now pay.. think I'll pass...  On another note I have for Sale 
> > several pieces of body work these were from a no speed tip 
> over a year 
> > or so ago. All are left side plastic. Front fender, large middle 
> > panel, and a bag lid cover all are black in color all are lightly 
> > scratched I'll take $75.00 plus shipping for all three.
> >
> > Best to all.....
> >
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