Scratch a Dealer

[Perazzimx14]

In my experience, I have found that there seem to be 2 types of dealers for Moto Guzzi. 
There are a few small, passionate dealers who only sell MG or MG and the other Piaggio brands from small stores.  These folks eat, drink and sleep the brand and are well informed and are interested in answering your questions.  It is like going back in time to the 70s when many shops were small family businesses located in the less great parts of a town because it was cheaper to do so but so worth the trip.  They were glad to see you and usually had coffee going.
Then, there are what has become the majority - I call them the Disneyland dealers. You know the type.  When the V85 came out, it was a true hit for Guzzi and many of these guys jumped on the bandwagon for quick profits.  As time his gone by, MG has been drifting back to what they used to be which is a boutique brand.  A salesperson in one of these huge shops would have to actually sell a new buyer on getting a Guzzi instead of whatever their marquee brand is.  Guzzi to them is an afterthought: "Oh, you came in to look at on of those, well, they are in that corner, let me know if you have any questions"(I'll try to find someone around here who knows anything about them)
Oh, you can buy coffee from a machine if you want it.

I'm not sure any dealer ever took on the Guzzi brand in hopes of turning a quick profit or high sales numbers.

[Motormike]

A salesperson in one of these huge shops would have to actually sell a new buyer on getting a Guzzi instead of whatever their marquee brand is.  Guzzi to them is an afterthought: "Oh, you came in to look at on of those, well, they are in that corner, let me know if you have any questions"(I'll try to find someone around here who knows anything about them)
Oh, you can buy coffee from a machine if you want it.

Reminds me of the way most Harley dealerships treated Buell. 

[blu guzz]

Mike:  Don't get me started on Harley dealers back in their hay day.  I didn't look the part, so I was ignored.  I have found a home with Guzzi.