February 18, 200818 yr The reason there are no '08s imported is because there are too many earlier models not spoken for. If they send over some '08's the earlier years will have to be discounted more. Then, when there are big discounts on the earlier models there is no demand for the '08s. Best not to send any over. We do have an importer and parts distributor, but I've never heard of Trialsage. Sorry Neil, your info is incorrect. All the left over 06 or 07's have been sold. Martin Belair US Montesa Edited February 18, 200818 yr by Martin Belair
February 19, 200818 yr Sorry Neil, your info is incorrect. All the left over 06 or 07's have been sold. Martin Belair US Montesa Mr. Belair, Are you talking about consumer level or dealer level. I haven't kept up since I bought a new bike in Dec. When I was shopping there were still some '05s and was told by a dealer that '06s and '07s were available. I'm sorry if my information is outdated and incorrect. A soft market sure appeares the likely cause for a lack of new imports. I talked to a dealer last month that had 6 used ones for sale. So, are they going to send some over or is it a big secret as to why they are not? Edited February 19, 200818 yr by Neil King
February 19, 200818 yr Sorry Neil, your info is incorrect. All the left over 06 or 07's have been sold. Martin Belair US Montesa Thanks for the information Martin. After wanting one of these for years, I just put together enough $$$ to buy one, and BANG, they're no longer imported. What luck! Now that all of the "leftovers" have been sold, is there any chance that '08s will now be imported? Is there even a tentative timetable for resuming imports? Regards, Bob Klova Edited February 19, 200818 yr by bob_pa_usa
February 20, 200818 yr Thanks for your interest in Montesa, Bob. It is a fantastic bike. Sorry that they are not available. It is no secret that the US Trials market has shrunk dramatically. The weak US Dollar has put bike prices up high. The US market situation is being re-evaluated at the Factory/Importer level. We will see what happens for 09. Martin Belair Edited February 21, 200818 yr by Martin Belair
February 21, 200818 yr Bob, do you have to have a new one? I'm sure you could get you a list of all the Montesa dealers and you could find I one that hasn't been used much. Edited February 21, 200818 yr by Neil King
February 21, 200818 yr So what I'm not really clear on is if there are any '08 Montesa' anywhere for sale?? Are they sold out everywhere or could an enterprising individual get one from another country and just ship the thing to North America? Edited February 21, 200818 yr by my4rt
February 21, 200818 yr thanks guys. I would settle for a nice, slightly used one, for sure. there are no '08s available in the US only. they can be had in Canada and imported by an individual without too much trouble, it appears. Bob
February 21, 200818 yr So what I'm not really clear on is if there are any '08 Montesa' anywhere for sale?? Are they sold out everywhere or could an enterprising individual get one from another country and just ship the thing to North America? They are available in Europe, just not in the UK. Although they are coming in, in the way yousuggest. Edited February 21, 200818 yr by Nigel Dabster
February 21, 200818 yr So what I'm not really clear on is if there are any '08 Montesa' anywhere for sale?? Are they sold out everywhere or could an enterprising individual get one from another country and just ship the thing to North America? I would suggest that before anyone tries to ship a bike into the USA from abroad that they do their homework. There are many federal laws and agencies to contend with. I would hate to see someone have their bike seized by US customs.
February 21, 200818 yr Dennis and I have worked together the since 2005 to bring in the Montesa until the factory suspended imports to the US last year. It was a collaborative effort. Please read my post carefully. I make no claim to being the current importer. If I gave that impression I apologize. At the moment there is no US importer. The last thing we need is someone making bogus claims to being the importer. I stiil maintain a close relationship with Montesa as I always have. I am only offering what I know to fellow trials riders who are looking for info about the current Montesa situation. Martin Belair Edited February 21, 200818 yr by Martin Belair
February 21, 200818 yr Thanks for the information Martin. After wanting one of these for years, I just put together enough $$$ to buy one, and BANG, they're no longer imported. What luck! Now that all of the "leftovers" have been sold, is there any chance that '08s will now be imported? Is there even a tentative timetable for resuming imports? Regards, Bob Klova Me thinks you might want to get that list of dealers from usmontesa.com and confirm that no leftovers are available. I don't know if Tom still has the one Cope mentions or not because I'm not looking for one, but it's worth making the call. If you really want one it's not going to take you long to find one. Once you get so far out of your home area shipping isn't going to be much more all the way from the west coast. Some say that they ship anywhere in the states for $200. As a side note, the soft market for Montesa started before the real decline of the dollar. Edited February 21, 200818 yr by Neil King
February 24, 200818 yr . As a side note, the soft market for Montesa started before the real decline of the dollar. Sorry Neil, you info is incorrect ....again. Sales were strong right to the end. Edited February 24, 200818 yr by Martin Belair
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