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This may apply to anyone seeking a new model of any brand, as you may have already figured, availability of some models is behind schedule. Gee, who would have thunk?
Contacted Suzuki USA and spoke with a customer service representative. She remembered getting questions in availability for the Gsxs1000 and, it has been bumped more than once. Looking at May for next possible availability here in the states. I know it's in Europe because there are dozens of videos of people there riding and reviewing these bikes.
I'm not a conspiracy theorist at heart, but just can't help thinking were experiencing something beyond simple availability. Not even going to approach a political debate on this, please. But I am thinking our countries demand has finally been overcome and supply, obviously, is now our issue. Has covid been a factor? Has US emissions, which when I research describes US standards more stringent than EU standards, caused delays? Is it logistical, US being further from Japan than US?? Maybe it's just this model that had a particular issue needing resolution before release here?
If I spoke Japanese I might call Suzuki Japan, nothing like taking it to the source. Though I'm sure they speak English there.lol.
But I'm thinking at this point, I may want to work out a deposit agreement with reputable dealer. Not really crazy about that proposition, but I don't see a better action guarantee for me receiving this model, this year. I was hoping by June. Now I don't know.
I'm wondering just how much any particular dealer can be trusted in working to aquier this model. I mean, what do they really care? Aren't they more concerned with selling the bikes they HAVE received and are on their floor? I would think absolutely.
So my approach is a calm professionalism. I mean, calling every day and demanding a new answer to same question can't possibly work out.
I realize the business aspect. If I can't get it for you, than you're not my primary interest. I'm in business, and there is a certain extent to which you entertain a customer on a product that's Not Available. And when they walk out, you're not sorry you didn't do more, because there's nothing more you can do. But wait.
And, at this point, it's actually kind of intriguing figuring out my options, and possibilities.
I would love to here any educated opinions on this issue. But again, I won't entertain any political issues(not that this forum would either). I'm not attempting to draw out an argument. But I would like a good discussion along the lines of business, production, distribution, ect.
Any discussion of dealerships in general or specific examples are welcome. I hesitate to name dealerships at this point, knowing very little if thier particulars. I do like to shoot from the hip though. And I like to connect with people, listen to them, and feel out their overall interests. How they respond to basic requests.
I Do like to be sold. That's important to me, though it may seem neieeve. I've done well when salesperson is great at their job. I think I'm smart enough to spot full on BS. And a good salesperson picks that up immediately.
Ok. Hope this is not all a big bore(no pun intended) to you all.
