I went to a local Triumph dealership. They convinced me to sign on the dotted line for a new Daytona 675. I started it up on the showroom floor and it sounded fine. After signing the paperwork and heading out while they were closing up, I noticed a small puddle of fluid underneath the bike. I immediately asked the saleperson about it and he assured me that the maintenance dept was going to go over it with a fine tooth comb, however, after getting home, deep down inside I don't feel that the leak was a good sign.
I won't take physical possession of the bike until we arrange delivery for it possibly on the first business day after the new year. I called and left a message for them to hold my paperwork, because it still had to be signed off on by mngmt, and I wanted to speak with the manager about my concerns. I really want out of the deal. Is that unreasonable?
2007-12-29 17:34:25 · 4 answers · asked by Chuck 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I made no deposit, as it was a no money down option. I see it's their current offer in AZ for 12.3% (interest only) I know better, but had my fiance' and 2 small kids along, who were a major distraction- in hindsight.
The leak was definitely colored fluid other than water, and as soon as I mentioned it to the salesperson, he knew exactly what I was talking about - as if this was previously known, but allowed. I have the VIN #, so I will see what happens on the next business day on which they are open.
2007-12-30 03:25:07 · update #1
By law you have 3 days to cancel the sales contract
If you made a deposit and put money down, you may lose that depending on the dealer.
Dealer may have a rule of non-refundable security deposit, reason being that while he was holding the bike for you he could have sold it to another customer. There is no legal way outta that..
I would agree with you upon second thoughts of taking that bike with an oil leak, you're complaint is that the bike should have been assembeled and prep'ed right before it was taken out on the showroom floor.
Another idea is ask the dealer for another bike just like it, I'm sure he has another one in a crate that can be assembeled for you, but make sure he doesn't do the switch-a-roo and give you the same bike, telling you its a different bike, check the VIN Number on the bikes.
Another thing that dealers do is they make mistakes typing the wrong VIN Number on the sales contract and registration, all they have to do is get one number off and it turns into a nightmare getting it fixed with your states DOT and your insurance co. The reason the dealers do this is if you do take the bike back, or have a complaint, they will say you can't prove the bike was purchaced from them with the wrong VIN Number.
I have experience on rip off dealers, I almost buy a new bike every year and this happens many times.
There are some honest dealers out there but in my past experiences most are crooks.
2007-12-29 21:38:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I own a Triumph and their record of dependability is second to none. Give them a chance to see what is wrong. You obviously are in love with the bike because you chose it from many. I assure what ever issues it may have are minor. Some idiot may have just spilled something when servicing it up and not gotten it all mopped up. Triumphs are not leakers. they are very well built and great to ride. Stick with it you wont be sorry.
2007-12-29 18:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't worry about it too much, anything that can leak is assembled at the factory, not the dealership.
It was probably just a loose oil filter or something. Besides, there's still the warranty, right?
2007-12-31 17:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by Fabio _ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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