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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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I've been pretty happy with my local HD dealer in mn, although I did walk in about an hour before closing and seemed that the salesman where very distant, like they didnt want to work past close if I bought a new ride
 
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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Here in the midwest I have only encountered 1 HD dealer salesperson that was a douchebag. He had ties to a support club of larger local MC. Other than him the 4-5 others have been great. I don't take my business back to the other store, even though the douchebag is long gone.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by TexFF
Damn I'm surprised @ yall's responses! I'd of thought everyone would have had the same experiences as me. I've spoke w/about 7 or 8 different 'salesmen' & they've all had attitudes. I'm a super laid back dude so I know it's not my attitude making them act that way. Can anyone suggest a good dealer to work w/in N. Texas or southern Oklahoma? I'm in the D/FW area.
Danny at North Texas is a super nice guy. i have yet to get any attitude from any salesman. You need to be realistic. most places your gonna pay sticker. try to get the extras at a discount or thrown in. they only have so much wiggle room.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 08:34 PM
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Texas Harley Davidson is pretty good. I got along with most of their staff, although I was really annoyed how they all used nicknames professionally (I don't trust salesmen whos business cards say sonic, wolf,big t,bones,etc. )

I know one of their service techs is a real *****, but I've known him for a decade, he's always been that way.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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I've been to quite a few dealerships in my time and rarely have an issue or complaint.
 

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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 09:23 PM
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Way to resurrect a 10 month old thread like it never missed a beat.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 08Nighttrain
Way to resurrect a 10 month old thread like it never missed a beat.
Guess he did a search like people like to recommend to do on here ; )
 
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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I actually have had great experience at American Eagle in Corinth, I just bought my Street Bob and they could not have been nicer, this is the 3rd bike I have bought from them.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TexFF
Like I said in a previous post, it's not due to my attitude!
I have been in Texoma HD in Sherman, tx and they have been really good. Someone always willing to help and to talk even when I said I was just looking.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 10:12 PM
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My dealer is great and so was the one I had purchased bikes from in another state. I've built great relationships with the staff and they have gone above and beyond in a lot of situations (loaner bikes, free parts, discounts, etc..)

Is it a coincidence that the people that always have to say "Stealership" are the ones with the bad experiences. It would suck to live your whole life as a victim of everything.
 
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