I was in the market for a 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 916 25 Anniversario back in January. I search nationwide, but I cannot find one with the serial number (on the upper clamp) that I can live with.
This is a sentimental purchase for me, and the bike will only be for living room display, so I can NOT justify buying one without making sure everything is perfect.
Suddenly, I saw this YouTube Video from Eurocycle in Reno, and they have a bike with serial#210. I contacted Eurocycle, and Chris, one of the owner of the Eurocycle group, introduce me to the General Sales Manager of Reno location, Dax Tucker.
I start discussing the deal with Dax by email, and not only Dax is willing to give me a great deal, Dax is also willing to accommodate my request for holding the bike for 30 days before I can take delivery. (of course, I also offer non-refundable deposit to make sure Dax knew, I am a serious buyer). Oh, we came to a deal in just a few email back and forth and one phone call.
Dax also transported back the bike from their Las Vegas location to Reno for free because this bike was not supposed to be sold to the public but was destined to be one of the owner's collection (in Las Vegas). However, the owner of Eurocycle is nice enough to let me have this bike due to the Serial Number, and he took another bike (with different serial numbers) for his collection.
I mean, many other Ducati dealers were also very nice to me, but Eurocycle goes beyond what is required and exceeds all expectations.
When I pick up the bike, Dave Eisenhart, the General Manager, was also very nice and make sure everything is correct. Dave also get my 2 sons some souvenirs and we appreciate it. Oh, we almost forgot to pay the down payment using our credit cards, and about to leave the dealership with the bike (as soon as we signed the contract), but Dave understand this and was not upset but remind us in a polite manner. Sorry, Dave, we were too excited with the Ducati and we forgot about the down payment.
Atticus Brown, the finance manager who creates the deal, was very honest and straightforward. How did I know this? Because as an engineer, I did in-depth research, including the best possible interest rate for customers like me with excellent fico score and high down payment.
I believe I could bargain a bit more on the interest, but I decided not to because I already appreciate the straightforwardness from Atticus.
Now, during delivery of the bike, TW Landis, was one of the nicest salespeople I ever met, and believe me, I knew all types of salesperson because just a few years ago, I was a lowly car salesman trying to survive!
TW Landis did amazing delivery, and he even knew a lot about the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) business. I mean, usually, other salespeople would try to make relations to you by talking about the sports team, which is ok but how many will speak to you about LNG business? TW Landis also make sure my bike is secured on my U-Haul trailer to take the bike back to California.
I even try to give TW Landis some tips (money), but TW Landis respectfully rejects my offer, and no one even sees it. This is INTEGRITY!!!
At this moment, 1.5 months after the delivery of the bike, Dax Tucker is still helping me to get the Ducati Certificate (that certify my limited edition numbered bike) from Ducati USA (sign by Ducati CEO in Italy).
The delay is caused more by the coronavirus, and I appreciate Dax's help in this matter. Hopefully, I can get my Ducati Certificate soon. read more