r3tro74 wrote:I just explain that I really want to keep my business "local" and ask them to price match. I don't live in Canada, but it seems like your local dealer would take some business over no business.
Really - and for some reason you think that hasn't been tried ?
I've actually been told by parts counter folks at Canadian Suzuki dealerships here in Alberta which American stores I should order from ! It has nothing to do with Suzuki Japan, and little also to do with the local dealer who would indeed love to have the business - it has all to do with Suzuki Canada and how they chose to handle their mark-ups. It isn't always cheaper to import - you have to check the prices - but as always it is interesting just how much you can save if you shop around.
Nuff said - moving on to other things ..
Ian
If at first you don't succeed, just get a bigger hammer !
Winter is dragging on and the polar bears are breaking into peoples houses at 4:00 in the morning, the snow has to stop soon. Sounds like a plan for cheaper bike parts, worth a try.
Winter. That stopped in late Feb. Just came back from riding SWMBO'd FZR400 after its hibernation. This year I drained the float bowls out and emptied the fuel system. As a result, that's the first time I did not have to strip and clean the carbs to get it running in spring.
It has nothing to do with Suzuki Japan, and little also to do with the local dealer who would indeed love to have the business - it has all to do with Suzuki Canada and how they chose to handle their mark-ups. It isn't always cheaper to import - you have to check the prices - but as always it is interesting just how much you can save if you shop around.
