05-19-2015, 11:50 AM
(05-19-2015, 10:49 AM)EmptySea_imp Wrote: As I understand it, your 2013 was new, so the can was new, too. Scratched, but new. It's up to the buyer to inspect the bike and make note of any flaws. It sounds like your dealer will promptly and fairly correct the scratched can for the the buyer of that bike, but it will be up to the buyer to notice it. Why is this different than buying a car or a sofa or a house? You're getting the bike you want at the price you agreed to and, presumably the buyer of the next bike will feel the same.
You guys are, I believe, missing the point that the switch was not done at delivery. The scratch was noticed at delivery and Ghis took the bike and rode it for two months, until another CB came into the dealership and then they called him and did the switch. The buyer of the '14 if he doesn't notice, will pay top dollar for a new bike, but it will have a used muffler. Its not just unethical, its illegal to sell a vehicle as new with used parts on it.
When you bought your new sofa, would you care if they sold it to you as new, but had actually loaned it out to a family to use for two months? I bet you would care.