Re: [ST] Closing Triumph Dealers

[Andy libby <alibby@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I wish that manufacturers got the idea that the bike buying process
is VERY different from the car buying process.  I like having a
multi franchise shop.  I like small hole in the wall shops.  It's
very difficult for a good honest guy to make it as a dealer today
because of all of the rubbish.  I dealt with a very stand up guy in
Philly for my first few years of riding.  Small shop, very individualistic
guy, great service and passion.  

It's a real shame.  I wish I had the means to open a shop.  A Triumph,
Guzzi, MuZ, Laverda dealer would be just the ticket to break me financially.
But it would be a fun ride.

Andy


Dave Bardell wrote:

>I heard the local BMW dealer is installing a "latte" bar in it's new
>showroom which is to be seperate from the Honda line.
>
>whatever!!
>
>Dave Bardell
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
>Stuart Mumford
>Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 2:53 PM
>To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [ST] Closing Triumph Dealers
>
>
>BMW wants all of it's dealers to be "BMW boutiques", or so I have heard.
>
>Part of the charm of Triumph is that they're not everywhere.
>
>Until you need a part, I guess.
>
>CA Stu
>
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