Frustration buying a bike - advice
Well. I thought I had a deal on a motorcycle but things got weird. I watched as the bike was rolled onto the floor - not even in the system yet....but going up for sale. Its what I'm looking for, a BMW F800 GS - 2013....I was told to come back a few days later - so I did. Sat and talked to SalesDude and although is was early, he said the price would be between 8000 and 8400. Ok. There's the bike, nice panniers on it, and I'm still in. I waited another few days and went back to purchase the bike...as we are walking by, Terry calmly states that the panniers are NOT included. WHAT! This is the first time this is mentioned - as I 'm walking down to purchase....The bike is sitting on the floor, with panniers! This is a deal breaker. If I'd been told right away - this issue would not have occurred....deal would have been clear at the outset - but that's not what happened. So Terry states he'll see what he can do, and wheel and deal and get back to me. Today I get the call that the deal is no panniers, no break in price, and another $500 if I want the panniers. You may understand my frustration. But, the bike price is fair. Here's the rest of the story. This was not just a bike. I was also looking at purchasing full set of Klim Badlands Pro - and a shuberth C4 Pro helmet....This is another basically $3500....When asked if Sales could meet me part way, I was told no. Fine. This business is going to turn down 13,500 worth of business over $200 - ok then. Guess you don't want my money that bad - and of course the bike will sell.....But this whole thing leaves me feeling pissed off. I have bought there before...Am a returning customer.
Ok, above is what I started to send to the shop. You know, I just want to be dealt with fairly, and that's not how I'm feeling. There are a LOT of bikes out there. Should I wait? Should I buy? Am I being petty?
What think the community?
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