I recently purchased a 2012 Aprilia Tuono from State 8 approximately 2 weeks ago. I am writing this message to you as I wanted you to know directly about my experience.
I have purchased many vehicles (cars and motorcycles) from many other dealers (both here and in NY where I am from) over many years. I have to tell you that my experience at State 8 was probably the best experience I have had, period. One of the aspects of walking into a dealership that drives me crazy is feeling pressure, or selling pressure from the salespeople. There was absolutely none of that. While Shawn was always in touch with my situation (a trade in with negative equity) he always displayed superior professionalism while doing his best to ensure I was happy and made a deal that met the needs of the both of us. He was terrific and continues to be terrific.
Once the purchase was complete, I had the opportunity to meet with Ray Notarian. Ray is a true asset at your dealership. His knowledge and his passion for what he does made my experience that much better. He took as much time as I needed explaining the bike to me. I remember him telling me the day I drove off the lot that I could call him or email him anytime for anything. I thought to myself, that's a nice thing to say, but was there really anything behind that. Well, I have taken him up on that in these past few weeks and he was not kidding. He has treated me with the same respect and responsiveness ever since the first day in the dealership. Impressive to say the least. I truly feel that the customer service has actually gotten better after I left the lot, which is rare. I trust everything Ray tells me and I truly feel that he has my best interest in hand when he is dealing with me. He is responsive, extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.
I also have to commend Jason in the service area. It appears that there has been a recent product recall having something to do with the coolant system. Jason had called me last week to fill me in. I was expecting him to tell me that I had to get it in to the shop at my convenience, but he was adamant that he wanted to do this for me ASAP as he didn't want anything to happen to me on the bike or to the bike itself. In addition, which I am so grateful for, he offered to pick up the bike and return it to my home as my schedule would have been a problem in getting the bike to you guys, I've never seen this before. Great stuff.
In summary, given the experience I have had (and ongoing) there is no need to ever go to any other dealer for any motorcycle needs. You truly have put together an fantastic customer service team and with Ray there doing what he does, you really get the sense that State 8 really wants to make its customers happy, especially since they all have the same passion of riding as its customer do. Thanks Kirk for a great, ongoing experience. You have my word that I'll be back. read more