South Bend BMW Dealership

[TheGrip]

Just transplanted from Chicago to NW Indiana and this past Wed. took a ride up to Saugatuk MI w/some Triumph buddies via South Bend. Stopped by the dealership to check-it out and found out that Aug. 2 they will cease to exist. I bought 8 quarts of synthetic for a little over the price of 4. Anyhow, I couldn't get an answer to why the dealership is closing. Even the new owner of a 2 week old bike was not informed at the time of purchase. :dunno
Would anyone here know the answer?

[kbasa]

Looks like they're getting into the lampshade business.

Bummer.

[YB in IN]

Thats not the first dealership to close in Northwest Indiana. Does anyone remember Crossroads BMW in Mishawaka? It must be a cursed area or something for BMW dealers.

[jdiaz]

The South Bend folks were good people, with a nice store. Sorry to see them go.

[BradfordBenn]

They are closing for the same reason most places close, not making money. The guys gave it a good try for three years, but at some point you gotta make the decision. They even tried to sell the dealership.

Tomorrow is going to be a sad day. I have watched the shop go from a start up to a place I would hang out at with Mario, Mike, Mike, Steve, and Kurt.

I do know that BMW NA is trying to get another dealership in the area.

So for those of you looking for some deals... well I'll be there tomorrow.:cry :cry :cry

[TheGrip]

Originally posted by BradfordBenn
They are closing for the same reason most places close, not making money.
The first question I asked was if they were not making money and the reply was "No, sales have been steadily increasing."
Then, when I asked what the reason was, the cryptic answer was "Why do most business' go out of business?"
That's what threw me for a loop.
I figured it is a sore subject so I stopped asking and asked to look at some Hyper-Lights (great deal).
The mood in the store was understandably somber.
Are there any 'shops' that service old K's in NW IN ?

[CustomSarge]

1> you can tell by the atmo, that the real reason isn't going to be widely broadcast. I have suspicions, no proof.
2> Rumor is one of the certified mechs is going to have a business in service. I'll see if he will post details when appropriate.
3> I second Brad on both the good deals and the bad reason for them. I feel like a vulture (creepy).
4> I think it surprised them, the July/August newsletter has ride dates through August.
I hope NA can get a grip on what it takes to have longterm successful U.S. dealers. bye S.B; sniff <<<)))