Dealers in So Cal ??? Your opinion please

Iver · 07-27-2005, 10:07 AM

Any help with opinions about quality of dealerships for a new Airstream in Southern Cal. would be greatly appreciated. Specific good comments or bad would reward the one that treated you well or punish (loss of my $40K + purchase) the one that treated you badly. This is your payback chance.

Thanks
Iver

Inland RV Center, In · 07-27-2005, 10:26 AM

Iver.

We suggest you try California RV Sales in Fontana.

They have always been helpful, and do what they say they will do.

You can reach them at 1-866-5993355.

Ask for Fred Donson.

Andy

Iver · 07-27-2005, 10:34 AM

Andy, thanks for the info. I will give him a call.

cynthia · 07-27-2005, 10:43 AM

Was well worth the drive for me.Harman our salesman was great to work with & Carlos did a wonderful walk thru with me.They beat everyones price & includ. all the tow stuff I needed.

Iver · 07-27-2005, 10:57 AM

Thanks, Cynthia. I don't know the Sacramento area. Where is Toscano and do you have the name and number of the guy you delt with?

Iver

cynthia · 07-27-2005, 11:29 AM

I'm sorry. Toscano is in Los Banos Ca. 209-826-2488 Just ask to speak to Harman.

HitnMiss · 07-27-2005, 02:20 PM

Inland Andy I am just curious. Were you all ever a new trailer stocking dealer?

If so why'd you give it up?

Also are you a factory authorized or whatever they call it service center for Airstream?

Isn't it very rare for a non stocking dealer to be a factory authorized service center?
Something like that was told to me by a very good dealer on the East Coast who said he would love to be "authorized" but didn't want to take on the inventory. I assumed he meant new trailer inventory. But maybe he meant parts inventory.

Also does Airstream allow more than one dealer in same market area?

Flicka

Inland RV Center, In · 07-27-2005, 02:49 PM

A "Service Centers" do not have to be a stocking dealer.

A "Selling Dealer" must be a stocking dealer and a service center.

"Service Centers" are very carefully selected, especially in terms of knowledge of the servicing and construction of Airstream products.

"Parts" likewise must have a huge inventory of parts, along with the knowledge of what they are and where do they go.

Only Airstream can answer your last question.

Andy

Iver · 07-27-2005, 02:53 PM

Cynthia: Thanks so much for your help. Talked with Harmon and you were right ... he knows what he is doing. He got me working on a price that knocks the sockes off what a nearby dealer started with. His "PDI" and walk-thru (which you mentioned) offer is impressive (to this rookie).

Thanks again
Iver