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I bought mine at pattison in burnaby... they have treated me well so far.
-I was finance only so my deal had higher price but with factory accessory rebate $500
-they/casey have been great about honouring quotes, recommending, and ordering parts in so far
-lots of non suzuki financing options due to the pattison connection
-good support and knowledge and honoring warranty obligations
My friend bought a 1yo model at modern in van and saved via a cash "paid off clear" deal
-he had at least $500 ... I think $1000 off BUT no rebate
-I'm told they're mechanic is very good, especially at doing the aftermarket mods
-bit slow and awkward getting attention / info at the store sometimes
I've seen 1yo models at north shore north van with quite a reduced price as well
-they've been great over the years and convenient location so was my first choice but they had suzuki only financing
*If I had cash and wanted to do it again, I'd go for a previously enjoyed bike with all the mods for half the price of a stock jane - put the extra cash aside for a higher comp / disp cylendar and carb when the time comes. Otherwise I wouldn't hesitate to see ian or kerry at pattison again - watch the rebate, taxes, insurances, and freight charges in your quotes from all your shops
*I'd also consider a EFI type bike next time, carbs are too fiddly and problematic - the whole rejet and or 3x3 thing is rediculous when you change altitude, pipes, airbox, filter... etc... flooding after falling over with a undersized battery is not fun in a ravine, and the DRZ idle is often unstable (even dangerous) in my opinion on the stock s bike... ping stall ... it is time to consider efi
oh, BTW... I love my DRZ with all its flaws
