New Honda dealer in Palmie?

[phantom]

Anyone now anything about "City Honda" who have started advertising for staff for their "Mega Motorcycle Store" opening soon in Palmerston North. Honda has been pretty poorly represented here particularly for road bikes.

[Hitcher]

Honda has been pretty poorly represented here particularly for road bikes.

ANZA in Taonui Street (the bike shop by the car yard of the same name) always has a good selection of new Hondas in stock -- including Goldwings. And they're open on Sundays. What more do you want?

[phantom]

Whenever I have been there the showroom was full of Harleys, Buells and Triumphs with the odd Honda fitted in wherever there was a gap. I even wondered wether they were setting up another shop completely for the Hondas. Phil Turnbulls have doubled the size of their shop so thats Suzuki and Yamaha sorted

[HornetBoy]

ANZA in Taonui Street (the bike shop by the car yard of the same name) always has a good selection of new Hondas in stock -- including Goldwings. And they're open on Sundays. What more do you want?

Decent service or service at all, would be nice....

IMO ANZA's service is non existant unless you have a Buell or Harley (have actually tested this out) and ive only seen them stock vtr's and goldwings.

Whats Wrong with Freedom Honda Phantom ? mind you they seem to stock more ducatis than hondas these days

[NZsarge]

Anyone now anything about "City Honda" who have started advertising for staff for their "Mega Motorcycle Store" opening soon in Palmerston North. Honda has been pretty poorly represented here particularly for road bikes.
Agreed. Should be interesting.

ANZA in Taonui Street (the bike shop by the car yard of the same name) always has a good selection of new Hondas in stock -- including Goldwings. And they're open on Sundays. What more do you want?
Open sundays is very good but their selection of gear is pretty average but it's better than nothing that's for sure.
The selection of new Honda's is piss poor at best.


I'm guessing that the road bike dealership will no longer be at Anza's and they will be down to Harley/Buell and Triumph.

[NZsarge]

I think Phil Turnbull's should take on a third marque, don't think there is a BMW dealer in Palmy Nth is there?

[phantom]

Decent service or service at all, would be nice....

IMO ANZA's service is non existant unless you have a Buell or Harley (have actually tested this out) and ive only seen them stock vtr's and goldwings.

Whats Wrong with Freedom Honda Phantom ? mind you they seem to stock more ducatis than hondas these days

I bought one of my bikes privately from one of the salesmen and another is a member of the extended family and I still get no service. As i understand it ( and I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong ) when Freedom Honda started they were a dirt bike/ quad bike dealership i.e. no road bikes as Anza had them but didn't want the off road stuff. they then started importing a lot of second hand jap import bikes but presumably Blue Wing Honda wouldn't give them access to new road bikes. I don't imagine there are going to be three Honda dealers in Palmerston.

[crazybigal]

remember phil Turnbull was honda a few years ago, they dropped it.
The problem with BMW is there is no money in it, so i found out.
No one wants the brand in Wellington.
You would think all those people with stacks of cash who buy BMW's would spend up large on all the aftermarket bit you can get for them, making BMW a we money spinner



I think Phil Turnbull's should take on a third marque, don't think there is a BMW dealer in Palmy Nth is there?

[NZsarge]

remember phil Turnbull was honda a few years ago, they dropped it.
The problem with BMW is there is no money in it, so i found out.
No one wants the brand in Wellington.
You would think all those people with stacks of cash who buy BMW's would spend up large on all the aftermarket bit you can get for them, making BMW a we money spinner

If you listen to some people (mainly dealers) there is no money in NEW retail of most vehicles.

Ducati and Aprillia are'nt represented in Palmy either.

[banditrider]

Decent service or service at all, would be nice....

IMO ANZA's service is non existant unless you have a Buell or Harley (have actually tested this out) and ive only seen them stock vtr's and goldwings.

Whats Wrong with Freedom Honda Phantom ? mind you they seem to stock more ducatis than hondas these days

You got that right! The only time I've had anything remotely like service from them is in the parts department. You can climb all over the Hondas and they won't say boo. Still waiting to hear back about a blackbird they had in there a couple of years ago - salesman has my number...

Also, I'm pretty sure honda has more models than wings, VTR's, VTX's & CBR's...

[ynot slow]

Parts dept is ok,got myself kitted out ok,was a Sunday and only place open,gear was good value,and service great and bloody helpfull.

Went back to look at buying a pair of pants for other half,started looking at bikes first,not harleys,but a couple of VTRs,absolutely NO acknowledgement,not even a nod from the sales guy in his office facing me but with a customer doing paperwork,he wasn't talking to the client just waiting for him to complete his details.

So after spending $700 or so on jacket,lid,gloves and pants,and having great service to shit service,unless they happen to have a really good deal I doubt I'll buy again there,P.T,and Freedom,and AFC at least smile and acknowledge you.Then again I will use my local guys also.

Only reason Anza got my first sale was I had percieved them to be leader,and were open when I visited on holiday.My local area shops didn't have sizes in stock and although happy to get stock couriered in,I didn't want them to spend on getting gear in that didn't fit.Basically not comfortable them trying to get items and me not buying due to fit problems.

[gizmo]

I would say that both freedom and ANZA will lose their honda franchise.
As for BMW they are no longer in Wellington as they would not be in the shop as Trumph. Something about a war. LOL. As for us BMW owners the closest dealership in at the Mount.

[Headbanger]

I spent 23 grand at ANZA and was still treated like a chump.:2thumbsup

The next time I bought a bike, I bought a Japa....

[Dooly]

I've been into Anza many times over the years, and almost without exception have been treated well.
All of the salesmen have spoken or I've had convos with them.
The parts dept have been great, even couriered stuff to me when they did'nt have it in stock and given discount.
Even when I have not been on a bike there its been good.

I'm not a Harley person, or own one, and even have jokingly taken the piss out of Harleys to their salesman in convos.

Sure I have Triumphs, and brought one off them, but even before that it was always good.

The only person that has never spoken and always looks grumpy is the bald old cunt who wanders around looking people up and down.
Think he's the boss.

I can see why HDs seem to be the focus, they take centre stage everywhere there, and especially the Hondas seem an after thought.
Even the Buells seem pushed aside a bit.

[ynot slow]

The only person that has never spoken and always looks grumpy is the bald old cunt who wanders around looking people up and down.
Think he's the boss.

I can see why HDs seem to be the focus, they take centre stage everywhere there, and especially the Hondas seem an after thought.
Even the Buells seem pushed aside a bit.

The old guy might be a ghost of a happy customer.

HDs is their marquee so spose they are looking at the market,i.e old buggers getting back into Harleys with disposeable $$$.

[Dooly]

HDs is their marquee so spose they are looking at the market,i.e old buggers getting back into Harleys with disposeable $$$.

Always fat old buggers in there trying to squeeze into the latest HD leathers and clothes on display and their missus with tassles hanging off them everywhere too!

[HornetBoy]

You got that right! The only time I've had anything remotely like service from them is in the parts department. You can climb all over the Hondas and they won't say boo. Still waiting to hear back about a blackbird they had in there a couple of years ago - salesman has my number...

Also, I'm pretty sure honda has more models than wings, VTR's, VTX's & CBR's...

Yea i thought they made hornets too guess not :lol: Parts department is alright yea,but apart from that it really needs a kick in the backside in terms of overall service imo.



I've been into Anza many times over the years, and almost without exception have been treated well.
All of the salesmen have spoken or I've had convos with them.
The parts dept have been great, even couriered stuff to me when they did'nt have it in stock and given discount.
Even when I have not been on a bike there its been good.

I'm not a Harley person, or own one, and even have jokingly taken the piss out of Harleys to their salesman in convos.

Sure I have Triumphs, and brought one off them, but even before that it was always good.

The only person that has never spoken and always looks grumpy is the bald old cunt who wanders around looking people up and down.
Think he's the boss.

I can see why HDs seem to be the focus, they take centre stage everywhere there, and especially the Hondas seem an after thought.
Even the Buells seem pushed aside a bit.


I used to regularly goto ANZA for tyres and gear but stopped as Phill Turnbulls just feels soo much more welcoming and have since brought a couple of bikes from them as they seem to have alot more range and actually get back to your requests for parts and general enquires.
Brought a HD Sportster recently and pulled up with that outside ANZA and as soon as i got off the guy was their and "ready to serve" so that kinda proved to me what their requirements are to serve people ..."Harley or Triumph ..tick although he did looked suprised when i took my helmet off and saw i was a youngster :rolleyes:

[Dooly]

Brought a HD Sportster recently

Will you still wave now?:lol:

[NZsarge]

Brought a HD Sportster recently
WTF?!:gob:

[Dak]

Thats what I said Sarge, I mean, why, just why??

[HornetBoy]

Thats what I said Sarge, I mean, why, just why??


WTF?!:gob:

Well why have one bike when you can have 2 :niceone:? ive still got my sport bike just thought well why not have a dedicated touring bike too . :yes: and it was an offer i couldnt turn down :first:

Like the fact i can choose between a crusier and a sport bike depending on where im riding.I always thought thats what an ultimate garage would be ....A Tourer ,Sport Bike,Motard etc so im getting their,once ive replaced the katana with the cbrr ,
Ive moved up in the world ya see so i cant be seen on a katana lol and only owning 1 bike is just not enough ...geez !!! :devil2:




Will you still wave now?:lol:

Na im a disgruntiled harley rider now(still got to work on the beard and big belly tho) so ill just flick the bird if your on a jappa!! Well i still have my katana :Punk: but if im doing a straight road ride without too much backroads then ill take the sportster and if im fun rideing ill take the katana (thats getting replaced for a cbrr anyway :yes:)

[Bonez]

Now you ride a girls bike AND a teapot. :)

About time we had a dedicated Honda dealership again in Palmy. Found the lads at Freedom Honda helpfull. Mind you generally when I go into a bike shop its to get what I want and off. Manawatu M/Cs, Freedom Honda, AFC and Phil Turnbel have come up with the goods. Haven't bought anything from ANZA in a decade or so. Clothing prices are'nt too bad and I have been warmly greeted by Kerry on occasion.

[Dooly]

Na im a disgruntiled harley rider now(still got to work on the beard and big belly tho) so ill just flick the bird if your on a jappa!!

Na.....dont own a Jappa, but you can give me a half wave since I'll prob be on my Triumph.
Don't forget your German helmet too.
More cred if its chrome.

[HornetBoy]

Na.....dont own a Jappa, but you can give me a half wave since I'll prob be on my Triumph.
Don't forget your German helmet too.
More cred if its chrome.

Yea your alright then :lol:

Hmm think ill give them a miss altogether,what with the history behind the replica german bike helmets etc dont want to offend anyone especially with the past here in wanganui with hells angels and the like.
Geez id feel like a real dork with one of them on :rolleyes:

[HornetBoy]

Now you ride a girls bike AND a teapot. :)

grr yes didnt think anyone here would know about the sportys so called girly rep lol :Pokey: teapot is going to be gone soon too :2thumbsup

But...but... its bore'd out to a 1200cc and its got loud pipes .. surely that must make it more tough!!!

Young fella has got to start somewhere come on !!:pinch:

[Bonez]

grr yes didnt think anyone here would know about the sportys so called girly rep lol :Pokey: teapot is going to be gone soon too :2thumbsup

But...but... its bore'd out to a 1200cc and its got loud pipes .. surely that must make it more tough!!!

Young fella has got to start somewhere come on !!:pinch:Good on ya.
I'll try not to let it slip on our next ride together ;).

O/T put in a leave pass (Friday through to Monday) for the Cold Duck which bike are you taking?

Oh and lets not forget Honda riders are ghey..................

[HornetBoy]

Good on ya.
I'll try not to let it slip on our next ride together ;).

O/T put in a leave pass (Friday through to Monday) for the Cold Duck which bike are you taking?

Oh and lets not forget Honda riders are ghey..................

lol too late :bye:

Definately will take the sporty along to that.The torque on that bike is crazy!! :Punk: and it came with a ...dare i say it King and Queen Seat :pinch:

Ill have to remember to park in the allocated harley riders parking space to eh!

[yod]

...... and I have been warmly greeted by Kerry on occasion.

that's only cuz you have beard-cred

[Bonez]

that's only cuz you have beard-credNah, I think he still owns a GB500.

[yod]

Nah, I think he still owns a GB500.

ah, so he wants ya for your parts

[Bonez]

ah, so he wants ya for your partsThis is a family forum don't you know :spanking:

[Bonez]

Shit, forgot to mention AFC are expanding their place. Looks like they've got access to the old secondhand goods place next door and that will be used to display accesories, clothing etc. Undergoing refit now.

[ynot slow]

Thats what I said Sarge, I mean, why, just why??

Read his user title under his name,village idiot,sorry Chris p/t.

[HornetBoy]

Read his user title under his name,village idiot,sorry Chris p/t.

LOL hey come on ! :Playnice:

Or else you'll have a bunch of rebel Harley riders on your doorstep :Oi: :lol:

[ynot slow]

LOL hey come on ! :Playnice:

Or else you'll have a bunch of rebel Harley riders on your doorstep :Oi: :lol:

You and who's army,:clap::scooter::spudwave:

[HornetBoy]

You and who's army,:clap::scooter::spudwave:

im going to go ride my HARLEY .....by myself.... :weep:

lol

[ynot slow]

im going to go ride my HARLEY .....by myself.... :weep:

lol

Wot no trainer wheels.

[HornetBoy]

Wot no trainer wheels.

well i was contemplating a trike as well :rolleyes:,why don't you just go back to your plastic fantastic :lol:

Oh god ,riding a Harley you certainly get some strange fellas riding equally strange bikes,
Had a guy chatting to me in Waverley today who had pulled up on a trike,absolutely horrible things imo:sick: oh the look on his face when he saw i was a youngster lol

[1200custom]

well i was contemplating a trike as well :rolleyes:,why don't you just go back to your plastic fantastic :lol:

Oh god ,riding a Harley you certainly get some strange fellas riding equally strange bikes,
Had a guy chatting to me in Waverley today who had pulled up on a trike,absolutely horrible things imo:sick: oh the look on his face when he saw i was a youngster lol

its about time another young harley rider joined the group

[yod]

we need someone at the back picking up all the bits that fall off the kwakas

[HornetBoy]

we need someone at the back picking up all the bits that fall off the kwakas

lol,I'm at the back whether im riding a Harley or a jap bike anyway lol :scooter:


its about time another young harley rider joined the group

kinda regretting not getting a HD sporty sooner actually they are bloody great fun to ride :first:

[manwithav8]

we need someone at the back picking up all the bits that fall off the kwakas

hahah they need to pick riders too!!

[1200custom]

kinda regretting not getting a HD sporty sooner actually they are bloody great fun to ride :first:

yea mate they're great, especially the newer ones with the rubber mount engine, alot smoother to ride than the pre 2004 stock, got any pics of the bike, how many kms has she got