M695 - Ducati Monster Forums: Ducati Monster Motorcycle Forum

Roy · 06-16-2007, 03:56 PM

I am going to be buying a new 695 in the next couple of months. Where do you all recommend making my purchase at? From reading through some posts I haven't heard any good feedback about motoprimo. I believe my only other option would be to go through Delano Sports Center?

Also are you able to negotiate price on a new motorcycle or should I expect to pay sticker price?

cavscout31 · 06-16-2007, 10:34 PM

Talk to Tim. He is the sales manager. I am sure they would be more than willing to talk about a fair price. They are always very nice and helpful to me even though I go their alot and usually just look and do not buy anthing at all. Good luck with your purchase and I know you won't be disappointed with your Monster. [thumbsup]

Desmo Elmer · 06-17-2007, 06:54 AM

Tim is no longer at Delano. I heard he's now at Primo South :

Maybe that's a good thing.

cavscout31 · 06-17-2007, 08:46 AM

There is a new Tim or maybe it was Eric. Can't remember. ;D

Desmo Elmer · 06-17-2007, 09:14 AM

Tim Solien is at Primo South.

Maybe the sales manager at Delano is also Tim...

Eric is the salesman I have talked with at Delano. No dealings with him though... so can't comment

Cyclopes · 06-17-2007, 01:53 PM

If u want to deal with anyone at Delano, deal with Matt Oghlund, hes the sales manager. He wont hesitate to cut u a deal. Or just tell him u know me >

. Or u cud talk to im Solien to Primo South [thumbsup]

Roy · 06-19-2007, 11:01 PM

Thanks for all the feedback! [thumbsup]

crash13 · 06-20-2007, 10:49 AM

If you are just buying the bike, then either local dealer is a good choice just go to the one that has the best price Simple.

Dealerships are excellent places to buy new motorcycles, They have them. If you have more than one that sell the same model and brand just call up tell them what you want, and that you are writing the check as you speak and you need the out the door price. Who ever can give you the lower number OTD gets the sale.

Now when you are talking about Accessories, Service, General Knowledge of product, or anything beyond the Monkey Level of Skill, then you have to be much pickier consumer when it comes to dealerships. If you are just buying a bike that is easy.

I think folkes need to adjust their perception of what is a reasonable expectaion of the dealership.

My expectation of all dealerships is that they will have the bike I want to purchase and they will pu tin any waranty claims that my come up during the waranty period. Anything beyond those two things that I get or deal with at the dealership is a Bonus and I do not expect it to be good. If I am unable to accomplish a certain service or task, there are lots of options in teh Twin Cities (Especially for Ducatis). When you have 3 of the Top 5 Ducati Tuners in the country Local to you, its a good thing.

Enjoy your new ride and don't forget to purcahse good riding gear, and take some advanced riding classes

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flyinswede · 06-20-2007, 03:15 PM

Also, remember to stay away from Mark Miller....... haha! Just kidding Mark! Is the new business starting yet? Are you a blond now?