Wanna buy » Buying at one dealer, servicing at another

[stickerbush 2006 1000 DS (Red)]

While I would prefer to have the dealer that sells me a bike also be the dealer that services the bike, I am considering buying a bike from a dealer that is not my preferred dealer. Simply because the preferred dealer (Ducati Seattle) has no Multis to sell right now. Down the road, will I be treated any differently when my bike is serviced by the dealer that did not get the sale? Hope this isn't a silly question...

[DesmoBob 2007 1100 (Red)]

Tell them that while you would have preferred to buy the bike from them, you'd certainly rather have the maintenance work done by a shop w/ a reputation for excellent customer service that you can trust. For one thing, it's the truth, and I think they'll be more than happy to secure a long-term customer.

[Scrambles 2006 1000 DS (Red)]

If you feel married to any one dealership, you're asking for trouble.

[squid vicious 2004 1000 DS (Red)]

If a dealer doesn't treat you right because you didn't buy it there, then that's clue number one they aren't worth a damn.

[Rww 2006 1000S DS (Red)]

Seattle Ducati will be happy to work on your bike. Mine came from Moto Corsa and they have no problem with me. nice Guys too