paddy
21st November 2009, 22:34
So I decided to bite the bullet a buy a Scott Oiler. I'm figuring if it only doubles my chain life it has paid for itself (and the claims are much higher than double-life). I had a poke around and discovered there are a couple of models (excluding the electronic one):
* MK7 - now discontinued - probably the commonest model
* vSystem - current model apparently based on the MK8 which I've never seen
I quick look on the internet showed that Red Baron is clearing the MK7 at $200. I bought my bike from them so I get a discount. Let's call that 10% (although often it's much more). So a MK7 at $180. I'm in Whangaparaoa though (and I was in my car that day) so I didn't really want to drive over the bridge and get caught up in the traffic.
Aha thinks me, I'll stop by Cycle Treads. vSystem Oiler: $239. Plus they would have to order it in. I had in the back of my head that there were a couple of other bike shops on Barry's Point Road, so I decided to go looking. The first one I came across was a Suzuki store. Seeing as I was on a Suzuki, that seemed as good as any place to stop. I don't actually know what the name of the dealership is. (I just saw the big "Suzuki".)
I went in and discovered that they had the vSystem oiler. I let them know what I could get the MK7 for and asked what sort of price they could do on a vSystem. There was a sharp intake of breath and the salesperson set to work on the computer. After a couple of minutes he came back with a price. $190. That's a whole $50 less than retail AND $10 less than I was aiming for. I had figured I would have to argue them down to $200. The sales staff were friendly to boot as well.
Had a sit on a Weestrom while I was there too - trying to figure out what should be next for me. But I digress.
So, to the folks at Suzuki X on Barry's Point Road in Takapuna. Thank you very much. I was very impressed and very pleased at your sharp pricing. Don't be to terribly surprised if you have a run on Scott Oilers. Thanks again.
Patrick
* MK7 - now discontinued - probably the commonest model
* vSystem - current model apparently based on the MK8 which I've never seen
I quick look on the internet showed that Red Baron is clearing the MK7 at $200. I bought my bike from them so I get a discount. Let's call that 10% (although often it's much more). So a MK7 at $180. I'm in Whangaparaoa though (and I was in my car that day) so I didn't really want to drive over the bridge and get caught up in the traffic.
Aha thinks me, I'll stop by Cycle Treads. vSystem Oiler: $239. Plus they would have to order it in. I had in the back of my head that there were a couple of other bike shops on Barry's Point Road, so I decided to go looking. The first one I came across was a Suzuki store. Seeing as I was on a Suzuki, that seemed as good as any place to stop. I don't actually know what the name of the dealership is. (I just saw the big "Suzuki".)
I went in and discovered that they had the vSystem oiler. I let them know what I could get the MK7 for and asked what sort of price they could do on a vSystem. There was a sharp intake of breath and the salesperson set to work on the computer. After a couple of minutes he came back with a price. $190. That's a whole $50 less than retail AND $10 less than I was aiming for. I had figured I would have to argue them down to $200. The sales staff were friendly to boot as well.
Had a sit on a Weestrom while I was there too - trying to figure out what should be next for me. But I digress.
So, to the folks at Suzuki X on Barry's Point Road in Takapuna. Thank you very much. I was very impressed and very pleased at your sharp pricing. Don't be to terribly surprised if you have a run on Scott Oilers. Thanks again.
Patrick