Do we have a reputable dealer thread/list?

[NoJive]

I apologize if there is one, but was thinking if there isn't, perhaps it would be a good idea to list good dealers by state. May help someone looking to buy have much less headaches!

 

[Pennyrick]

I apologize if there is one, but was thinking if there isn't, perhaps it would be a good idea to list good dealers by state. May help someone looking to buy have much less headaches!

Dumb idea!

Who would edit such a list? It would quickly become a gripe list as opposed to a good dealer list.
One person's good dealer may be anothers terrible one... all depending on personal experience. I'm all for sharing experiences but I don't think such a list is a good idea. Let's leave it to BRP to maintain the platinum dealer list on their site but even then, I have my doubts about what 'platinum' really means.

 

[Yazz]

I apologize if there is one, but was thinking if there isn't, perhaps it would be a good idea to list good dealers by state. May help someone looking to buy have much less headaches!

If you click on your state forum, there is a sticky with all the dealers in that state at the top of the page.

As for the dealer being good? Ask for recommendations...

 

[bruiser]

If you click on your state forum, there is a sticky with all the dealers in that state at the top of the page.

As for the dealer being good? Ask for recommendations...

:agree:

 

[Ivorspyder]

If you happen to have the Garmin GPS supplied by BRP there is a dealer list on it.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

BAD DEALER

DEALER FROM "HELL", LAND AIR ESSEX JCT. VERMONT.....Mike,......... I would let my Spyder rot before I would let them touch it again and I obviously don't care who knows this.....:yikes:

 

[donnellpj]

Recently Started This for MD

If you click on your state forum, there is a sticky with all the dealers in that state at the top of the page.

As for the dealer being good? Ask for recommendations...

I recently opened a new thread on the MD forum, exactly for this purpose, hoping to just get a dialogue started.

No responses as yet.

 

[Yazz]

I recently opened a new thread on the MD forum, exactly for this purpose, hoping to just get a dialogue started.

No responses as yet.

You have one response now. Don't think your question was answered though.

Hope someone will chime in with some info for you.

 

[Recluze]

Dumb idea!

Who would edit such a list? It would quickly become a gripe list as opposed to a good dealer list.
One person's good dealer may be anothers terrible one... all depending on personal experience. I'm all for sharing experiences but I don't think such a list is a good idea. Let's leave it to BRP to maintain the platinum dealer list on their site but even then, I have my doubts about what 'platinum' really means.

Being a 'platinum' dealer means they are the tallest midget.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Oh! That's not a good thing?? :roflblack:

 

[stillriding]

DEALER FROM "HELL", LAND AIR ESSEX JCT. VERMONT.....Mike,......... I would let my Spyder rot before I would let them touch it again and I obviously don't care who knows this.....:yikes:

Don't hold back. What do you really feel?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

DEALER FROM HELL

Don't hold back. What do you really feel?

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: I just wish they had a size larger than 7.........Mike

 

[The Bakerman]

Dumb idea!

Who would edit such a list? It would quickly become a gripe list as opposed to a good dealer list.
One person's good dealer may be anothers terrible one... all depending on personal experience. I'm all for sharing experiences but I don't think such a list is a good idea. Let's leave it to BRP to maintain the platinum dealer list on their site but even then, I have my doubts about what 'platinum' really means.

To say someone's idea is a "dumb idea" sounds pretty closed minded and rude. According to your response its "dumb" even though you don't know whether it would work or not. There could be ways to make it work just fine even if you don't like the idea. Come on, give the guy a break and treat him the way you would want to be treated if you had an idea. Afterall, this site is supposedly for learning and sharing. Take care and God bless

 

[Trickie Dick]

To say someone's idea is a "dumb idea" sounds pretty closed minded and rude. According to your response its "dumb" even though you don't know whether it would work or not. There could be ways to make it work just fine even if you don't like the idea. Come on, give the guy a break and treat him the way you would want to be treated if you had an idea. Afterall, this site is supposedly for learning and sharing. Take care and God bless

:agree: I thought when I read that comment. "what a rude post":lecturef_smilie:

 

[Pennyrick]

To say someone's idea is a "dumb idea" sounds pretty closed minded and rude. According to your response its "dumb" even though you don't know whether it would work or not. There could be ways to make it work just fine even if you don't like the idea. Come on, give the guy a break and treat him the way you would want to be treated if you had an idea. Afterall, this site is supposedly for learning and sharing. Take care and God bless

Okay... I apologize.

I shared my opinion and gave some reasons for having it.

'dumb' was the first word that came to mind... I can think of several others but I guess I will refrain from posting them.

 

[Dochands]

I think 'good dealer' may be a an oxymoron. They are good at selling bikes. Few seem to be good at servicing them. Scan the forum and you see post after post about mistakes, failures, and actual ripoffs. My bike has been in the shop for almost 2.5 months yet I consider them the best dealer in my area. At least they try and try and do the right thing. Complete competence is not something I can ask for where I live.

WE NEED TO ADMIT THAT THIS BIKE HAS A PROBLEM AND ITS THE DEALERS WHO CLAIM TO SERVICE THEM!

I read an awful lot of apologist posts that flame anyone who says this but I am going to say it anyway.

 

[NoJive]

Wow, I didn't expect to get so many replies!! I just noticed that there are some dealers out there that people seem to warn people about, and others that people recommend. I do not really think it's a dumb idea, as there are a lot of horror stories out there. I know if I was looking at getting a Spyder, knowing a decent place to get one would be a big help.

 

[ThreeWheels]

I think 'good dealer' may be a an oxymoron. They are good at selling bikes. Few seem to be good at servicing them. Scan the forum and you see post after post about mistakes, failures, and actual ripoffs. My bike has been in the shop for almost 2.5 months yet I consider them the best dealer in my area. At least they try and try and do the right thing. Complete competence is not something I can ask for where I live.

WE NEED TO ADMIT THAT THIS BIKE HAS A PROBLEM AND ITS THE DEALERS WHO CLAIM TO SERVICE THEM!

I read an awful lot of apologist posts that flame anyone who says this but I am going to say it anyway.

I'm kind of in your camp. The question of dealer quality would surely be less important if the bike was less temperamental and servicing it was far more routine.