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[Stephen Birtles]

I think Bluebird has done an admirable job of supporting all owners
with vintage Birds as well as the new coaches
I do not believe that there is another manufacturer that is willing or
able to give the time and energy that Bluebird does to its owners.
Sorry if you have to wait for an answer there is only one Benny and
one Earl. You cant call GM OR Ford or DC and ever expect an answer on
a twenty year old vehicle it just aint gonna happen. Even if you do
call you get a call centre that doesnt know squat
As far as not being able to obtain parts.
The federal mandate for AUTOMOBILES is availability of parts for 10
years only. Do you really expect Bluebird to support your twenty year
coach till the end of time. I have spent a good part of my spare time
sourcing parts that are no longer available . I hold no grudge to
Bluebird it just makes it fun to be an owner of a relic or vintage
bird . Its part of the hobby of owning a recreational vehicle that is
Vintage
I feel lucky that most parts for my 77 are still available and quite a
few from Bluebird. Actually it is sort of neat that parts from a much
newer coach will cross back to 77. Try doing that with your 77 phord
Ihave spent a good amount of time sourcing parts that are no longer
available from Bluebird and there are others who have done the same
Bluebird is not the only manufacturer going through a tough spot .
Wait till the figures come out for the rest of the RV Industry . It is
already reported that park model trailer sales are flat in the first
quarter.
I applaud Bluebird on its efforts and only hope in time to able to
afford my 450 (in Blue)

Stephen 77fc35

And Fred next time bluebird cleans out the shop give me a call first
before you fill the dumpster






--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
wrote:
>
>
> I don't think we are helping BB by constantly critcizing their every
> move. What we need to be doing is suggesting ways for them to
> succeed. I'd be glad to pass on whatever information that would be
> positive. Surely among all our talents and knowledge, we could
> assist. That frankly, what was what Fred wanted when he first asked
> us to move forward together.
>
> I'm not an automotive sales expert, but I know their are a few here on
> the forum. If they have a better answer, then let's here it. Tom,
> you always have a comment, so how about a positive one that would be
> usefull. It is easy to be critical, but difficult to lead the way.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote:
> >
> > David would you care to explain this again, " they extended the
> > dealers additional price breaks " ???
> >
> > If the factory sells to the dealers via "additional price breaks"
> > isn't that actually lowering the suggested list price? And how is
the
> > factory going to make additional money this way? One of the problems
> > today is that the retail price of Motorhomes is so cloaked in mumbo
> > jumbo. "Suggested list price" really doesnt mean anything anymore.
> >
> > There is tremendous overhead connected with designing, manufacturing,
> > selling , and stock piling parts to support the high end
> > motorhomes. I have seen the decline of the parts department over
> > the last 4 years. The technical staff has been reduced from 4-5 to
> > Bennie Collier alone. Parts about the same and it is difficult to
get
> > parts for BB now no matter what the year.
> >
> > With this in mind does anyone else see something that I dont see that
> > will pull Bluebird out of this nose dive? I honestly want to see
them
> > succeed and continue producting good coaches but?
> >
> > Tom Warner
> > Vernon Center,NY
> > 1985 PT 40
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > At 02:29 PM 5/9/2006, you wrote:
> > >Simple, weeks ago when the factory was negotiating selling direct
> > >with the dealers, they extended the dealers additional price breaks,
> > >which the factory can now make up for by selling direct. Therefor,
> > >we benefit by getting the "finest motorcoach at the most attractive
> > >price".
> > >
> > >David Brady,
> > >'02 LXi
> > >
> > >Tom Warner wrote:
> > > > Ron if there is no downside to any dealer then does that mean that
> > > > the factory will not discount the coaches below what the
dealers are
> > > > selling them for? If this is the case then how can they possibly
> > > > lower the price to be competitive in todays market like the
> > > > announcement indicated? Here is what the factory announced.
""The
> > > > efficiency of factory-direct sales will allow Blue Bird to
offer our
> > > > customers the finest motorcoach with the best service at the most
> > > > attractive price," said Fred VanDenBerg, Blue Bird
> > > > Coachworks'director of motorcoach sales and marketing." Does this
> > > > mean that each dealer will have a certain area in which the
factory
> > > > will not sell coaches direct?
> > > >
> > > > It appears that at least one dealer , John Bleakley, does not like
> > > > the program since they are no longer a dealer. This has got to
be a
> > > > very bad sign for Bluebird. Time will tell.
> > > >
> > > > Tom Warner
> > > > Vernon Center,NY
> > > > 1985 PT 40
> > > >
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