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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Rossmeyers in Fort Lauderdale Fl is to close by the end of this year. Really pissed they have the best parts guys, bought 2 bikes from them, and the sales staff are good. Some employees will be transferred to the Sunrise store which is a long trek.
My other nearest store is about 15 miles north but is smaller and does not carry as much inventory.
This economy is just sad.
 
Old Dec 15, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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I think the economy coupled by a marginal business model have resulted in these closures.
 
Old Dec 15, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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When the old man died, so did the business.
 
Old Dec 15, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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+1!!!!
 
Old Dec 15, 2012 | 03:03 PM
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the old man was the driving force behind these dealerships...the family does not share his interests and are letting the business go to pot.
 
Old Dec 15, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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It's got to be crappy business on the dealer's part or maybe oversaturation of certain markets. You hear of dealers closing in certain areas, but also new ones being built in other areas. Tampa Harley is in the process of building a new store in Panama City Beach.
 
Old Dec 15, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Eastern Shore Harley Davidson, Daphne AL is also closing at the end of this month.
 
Old Dec 15, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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"Rossmeyers in Fort Lauderdale Fl is to close by the end of this year."

I thought I read on here some where that Roger Penske is/may buy the Rossmeyer dearlerships???
 
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Old Dec 15, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowpearlfb
"Rossmeyers in Fort Lauderdale Fl is to close by the end of this year."

I thought I read on here some where that Roger Penske is/may buy the Rossmeyer dearlerships???
I read that to, but I'm not so sure he wants to sell bikes. He may just want the buildings. Wait and see I guess.
 
Old Dec 15, 2012 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kajunkruzer
It's got to be crappy business on the dealer's part or maybe oversaturation of certain markets. You hear of dealers closing in certain areas, but also new ones being built in other areas. Tampa Harley is in the process of building a new store in Panama City Beach.
The Clearwater dealership closed this summer after the owner died. But the Tampa one is always busy. They have a lot of charity rides that end at dealership. They have bands & events, bars, food. It's a large area they have there.
 



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