Best Central FL Dealer???

[FL Knifemaker]

After what I've been through with my Buell, I want to start off on the right foot this time

 I hope asking for such info is OK. I don't want to put anyone or any dealers on the spot.

I'm very close to being ready to buy. I live in Lakeland, FL.  I don't don't mind paying a little extra or driving a little distance if the service is good.  Then again if all the service is pretty much the same, (excellent from what I hear) is anyone known for providing better deals/pricing?? So far everyone seems to be quoting full MSRP plus.  I keep reading about $9800 out the door but that's not close to what I'm seeing around here.  I'm hoping my CASH will talk a little louder than it's been doing so far

Thanks in advance.



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[Big E]

You may want to check with the forum over at superkaos.com. A lot of members on that forum are located in Florida. Good Luck!

 

[BigBSBusa]

Rongotti and SGT Buell are probably the most recent folks to purchase from FL on the board. Rongotti went through a very difficult struggle trying to get his bike. Maybe PM him for insights he didn't include in his post. I'll see if I can find that one.

 

[BigBSBusa]

Here's the original post:  <a href="https://www.hayabusa.org/cgi-bin/busa/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=6;t=15143;hl=rongotti">Suzuki Dream<a>.

And a follow-up <a href="https://www.hayabusa.org/cgi-bin/busa/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=6;t=16160;hl=rongotti">Got it!<a>



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[FL Knifemaker]

Thanks guys, just joined and asked the same question over at Kaos.

Ron Turner is the only one that replied to an online quote I filled out the other day!! Jax is too damn far anyway. Maybe it was tied into his dealership, not sure.

 

[RaiderDm]

I'm partial to Motorsports here in Tampa.
I've been buying bikes there since 1993.
They sell Honda, Kawasaki & Suzuki
Disclaimer notice. I worked there for 2 years.(2000-2002)
I still run their twice monthly shop ride.

Raider out.



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[Relsek]

After what I've been through with my Buell, I want to start off on the right foot this time

 I hope asking for such info is OK. I don't want to put anyone or any dealers on the spot.

I'm very close to being ready to buy. I live in Lakeland, FL.  I don't don't mind paying a little extra or driving a little distance if the service is good.  Then again if all the service is pretty much the same, (excellent from what I hear) is anyone known for providing better deals/pricing?? So far everyone seems to be quoting full MSRP plus.  I keep reading about $9800 out the door but that's not close to what I'm seeing around here.  I'm hoping my CASH will talk a little louder than it's been doing so far

Thanks in advance.

I bought mine at SKY in Lakeland from salesman Brady. The sales experience was good and they will deal. If your looking for a place where you can have a good Sales AND Service experience, don't go to Sky.

Kevin

 

[nitrousjunkie]

There are deals out there, you just have to shop around.Having said that,you'll have to weigh how bad you want a busa vs. distance willing to travel.Unfortunately,despite the lack of any design change since it's inception,the demand for busa's hasn't slowed! That's a minus for perspective buyers.NJ.

 

[mickeysbusa]

I got mine at cycle riders of orlando. I had several baaadd experiences with sky in lakeland. I havent spoken to anyone who has had a good experience with them. You should visit several dealers and see the feeling they give you. Just my $.02. Hope this helps you.

 

[MoosesBusa]

I bought mine at Sky here in Lakeland. I paid too much but that is my fault not theirs. I find the people there nice but unqualified (in my opinion) to work on/ or maintain pretty much anything motorized. I talked with a friend today that has a friend that bought a new '05 OTD for $10,500 including tax tag title and warranty earlier this week here locally. MSRP is $ 10,899. so deals can be had. If things don't get too hectic I'll try to get the dealership and salesman's name 4 ya.

 

[FL Knifemaker]

Thanks guys!!

I'll hit Sky in Lake Wales tomorrow and see how it goes. I was told by a local customer that ARS Powersports in Okeechobee will actually beat any written offer by $200 like they advertise in Cycle Trader. If the wife is up to it, maybe we'll take a ride and check them out as well.

Mooses,

I would appreciate that salesmans name. That's a great deal compared to what I've seen so far!

 

[Gambit]

I got mine from Nature Motorsports in Clear River, Fl. and i'm from Valdosta GA, 3 hr ride, but i saved 2000. 9800 was the sticker 10300 out the door...

 

[A'Busa'd]

I bought mine at SKY in Lakeland from salesman Brady. The sales experience was good and they will deal. If your looking for a place where you can have a good Sales AND Service experience, don't go to Sky.

Kevin

I agree. I talked with them at Sky when I was looking for my Busa last summer. They were very nice to deal with, but didn't have the color I wanted. I ended up buying from a dealer in St. Augustine.

 

[LadyHawk]

We bought the Busa and that Katana from Chuck at Motorsports in Tampa. He is willing to deal, and we've always had a good experience there.



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[diesel]

I've heard good things about motorsports. My friend called a dealer in Okeechobee for his 05 and they were the cheapest in the state.

 

[FL Knifemaker]

Well, we made it to Sky in Lake Wales, didn't make it to Okeechobee though.  They have a red/black 05 with 1200 miles and an Akrapovic exhaust for "about 11k"  It looked like it had spent the past week out in the rain and needed a good cleaning up.  Probably not a big deal at all, it just struck me as kind of odd.   New ones are "about" 12k.  The salesman was kind of vague but I did mention it would be at least a few weeks before I could actually buy. He wanted me to finance one

 If the used one was inside and looking as new, I may well have put a deposit on it.  I'm in no rush though.  

I'm going to make the trip to Okeechobee just to see what they are like before I plop down my $$$$  I'll probably check out Tampa as well since I'm often over there.

Now that I've seen all the 05 colors in person, I still can't decide. At least I won't be running around looking for a certain color!!!

Thanks again for the suggestions!



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[Rongotti]

Do yourself a favor. GO TO DELAND SUZUKI. They soooooooo took care of me

 

[Uaintlobusa]

Okecheebee is the place to go, www.arspowersports.com,
I talked to Deana, I think she said $10,200 OTD, for the regular Busa.
Im not sure how far that is from lakeland, probibly about 3 hours or so.
I have a deposit on a Limited there, ($10,450 otd).

 

[diesel]

They quoted me $10,200 otd for my 04 le (new). The local dealer here wanted 13,500! I took the low quote with me and made them match it. I loved watching them cry. I made them think I was going to finance it so they would give it to me cheap and think they would rape me on the interest-then I wrote a check!

 

[FL Knifemaker]

No matter what I'm going to make the trip to Okeechobee, probably one day this week. I just Mapquested it, 102 miles, not bad.

I was all set in not having any favorite  color.  After reading all the posts about the LE model my brain is spinning.  Thanks guys

I appreciate all the suggestions on dealers.  I just about have all my pennies ready!!



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