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The dealer in Windber, PA was MATCO'S RV Sales and service.
The shop was nothing fancy, but you knew they were knowledgable and honest. A boutique motif doesn't deliver that.
Hmmm.......It's a motorcycle. Except for a few weenies, most people don't think of it as a status symbol.
Now, if I could only convince those materialistic twits on the BMWCCA forum............
Whatever your choice, just go play with your toys and leave the "posing" to the teenagers.
Ah, but you "pose" as someone who knows something about business and marketing.
Biggest rationalization you'll ever see is someone that thinks motorcycle ownership is economical or green or something with no status.
Since I haven't bought a new motorcycle since buying my '84 RS in 12/'83 (and then the '84 G/S in '85) and since I never ride anywhere without my wife on her RT, I likely don't fit your fantasized profile. But, I do have lots of automotive industry knowledge and experience.
And, I've been a member of BMWCCA since the mid-'80s and you haven't a clue, but I know for sure that namecalling doesn't represent meaningful analysis.
Bottom line is that BMW is selling more motorcycles than ever before (current economic slump interfering for sure) and it's because they know what they're doing. They may lose a few along the way, but the goal is to gain more.
C&D BMW, Freeport,IL. Run by the late Bill Fleming.
Me, too. I was sorry to see it close. When oilheads came in, perhaps Bill was overwhelmed.
Bottom line is that BMW is selling more motorcycles than ever before (current economic slump interfering for sure) and it's because they know what they're doing. They may lose a few along the way, but the goal is to gain more.
World wide sales yes. US sales though have been pretty much flat for a few years IIRC. Maybe the lack of dealers etc. does have an effect on sales here.
Not to mention some new model introductions that were favorably received. They could indeed do better with a wider dealer network.
Very true but how far will folks drive to check out a new model? Time will tell I suppose. Sportbikes seem to be an urban thing so that could bode well as most BMW dealers seem to be in metropolitian areas. I would agree that multibrand is not a bad thing. I have no problem bike shopping at a multibrand motorcycle dealer but after having been in a few BMW car dealers I don't think I would enjoy a combination motorcycle / auto BMW dealer.
... I don't think I would enjoy a combination motorcycle / auto BMW dealer.
It may not be as bad at a high end brand such as BMW/QUOTE]
This is apparently common in Yurop.. I've been to the Park Lane BMW car/moto dealer in London, was impressed that (1) the moto had their own space almost equal to the bimmers (2) the moto had dedicated sales people who knew the product.Same here. It could work with appropriate staff and firewalls ... but a motorcyclist approaches (in general) bike buying differently than car buying. IMHO the sales process should be fundamentally different and I don't particularly care for car sales techniques. (admit to painting w/ a broad brush here but car sales people have the reputations they do for valid reasons). It may not be as bad at a high end brand such as BMW but I've seen it. It exists.