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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:08 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.
Killeen Texas (Fort Hood HD), great bunch of guys and gals.
 

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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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Republic in Stafford won't even let you test ride a used HD without the salesman going along. Mancuso HD north of me let me ride a brand new Ultra off the showroom floor unescorted and no BS from the sales guy.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by gotnspikes
Same friendly sales people here in Oregon too.
Absolutely! I bought my road king at salem hd and had shipped to abq. The dealer here has some of the poorest management I've ever seen.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:10 PM
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There not all good sales experiences! The guy I had SUCKED!!! He drove me to craigslist. I should go back and Thank him someday.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Rooti, i have to say Gruene is a great dealership. Bought 5 bikes from them in the last 3 years.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rootro
Killeen Texas, great bunch of guys and gals.
I'll be driving thru Killeen towards the end of this month so I'll check them out. Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rs03371
Bought 5 bikes from them in the last 3 years.
Damn 5
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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All the staff at our local dealer are very friendly and helpful, When I first stated looking they spent as much time as I wanted and answered all my questions....then I went and bought privately and saved.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by gotnspikes
Same friendly sales people here in Oregon too.
I agree, Nothing but good things to say here in Oregon.
 
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