Smart $ss Dealer
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From: Ct
Originally Posted by roadrash3
The vast majority of dealers i have been to, i know more then the sales guys. I guess its my passion and to them its a job, but if i was selling bikes, i would know everything about the product. Had a guy in the central valley harley dealer argue with me about a model that did not exist this year, he knew nothing of the new motor on the floor and it just amazes me.
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From: Georgia
Personally, I seldom let a salesman, parts guy or service guy know exactly how much I know. I don't play dumb, just keep what I know to myself. If they start talking too much BS or out right lie then I walk away. I find most salesmen, once they realize you know more than they do, start to becoming defensive and unhelpful. And service people just tend to dig in once they figure it out.
I can only imagine how much worse it is in a small town with only one dealer.
I can only imagine how much worse it is in a small town with only one dealer.
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From: SoCal.....I'm only here for the weather
Personally, I seldom let a salesman, parts guy or service guy know exactly how much I know. I don't play dumb, just keep what I know to myself. If they start talking too much BS or out right lie then I walk away. I find most salesmen, once they realize you know more than they do, start to becoming defensive and unhelpful. And service people just tend to dig in once they figure it out.
I can only imagine how much worse it is in a small town with only one dealer.
I can only imagine how much worse it is in a small town with only one dealer.
Now, as far as sharing knowledge on the internet, well I'm the smartest guy on the forum
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Near YVR
Something about call the number or click the link and let someone know how your experience was today kinda questionnaire.
Personally I dont waste my time anymore cause it is used more for marketing evaluations than anything to resolve an issue a customer has.
4 hours is a pretty good ride, but a long haul if the bike is in a trailer.
Prince George BC ???
I'll ride to Chilliwack before dealing with the ones closest to me my self.
Rob
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Joined: May 2013
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From: S.W. Ga.
If nothing else, the dealership 4 hours away sounds like a good excuse for a road trip.
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From: British Columbia, Canada
Personally, I seldom let a salesman, parts guy or service guy know exactly how much I know. I don't play dumb, just keep what I know to myself. If they start talking too much BS or out right lie then I walk away. I find most salesmen, once they realize you know more than they do, start to becoming defensive and unhelpful. And service people just tend to dig in once they figure it out.
I can only imagine how much worse it is in a small town with only one dealer.
I can only imagine how much worse it is in a small town with only one dealer.
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
There's more than one sales guy there right? The sales manager usually sells the bikes as well in a smaller dealer. They're usually up on there products more so than the others. I'd work with him.