This is a new venue for VanDerZee Motorplex. The Ultimate Sports Show at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids is going on this Thursday, March 18th through Sunday. We have Kawasaki Mule Utility Vehicles, ATV's, and Teryx Recreational Vehicles. Last month was the very successful Grand Rapids Boat Show where we displayed our Kawasaki Jet Skis and Yamaha Waverunners. The Ultimate Sports Show is geared toward the avid outdoorsman. We didn't know what kind of crowd to expect but when I saw the folks waiting for the show to open flow out of the building I got excited. This is one WILD show packed with people. Granted, the weather is wonderful but my goodness, these folks are out in droves!
This show has shown us just how much folks love their outdoor activities. We truly live in a great area of lakes, trails and hunting. Come see VanDerZee Motorplex at the Ultimate Sports Show, DeVos Hall downtown Grand Rapids. More later today including the "flying" dog leap into the pool!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Saturday at the Grand Rapids Boat Show
It's 10 am and already the show floor is humming with folks ready for summer. It was a wonderful busy Friday night for the Motorplex. It is gratifying when we talk to parents and grand parents who want the kids and grand kids to have a reason to spend time with the whole family. I was told many times last night: "We want something to keep the kids coming over so everyone can have fun on the water!" We can relate to them just how much fun owning a Waverunner or Jet Ski can be.
The Motorplex team has been doing a great job. I'm impressed with their enthusiasm, energy and how the react to all types of clients from the little 3 year old that wants a beach ball to the senior citizens buying a Waverunner or Jet Ski for the grand kids! It's a 10 t0 9 day. Keep the coffee coming and those wonderful windmill cookies. (Carrie brought the Jimmie Johns last night. It just doesn't get any better except Linda the boss lady keeps the tall ones off limits!)
Enjoy the day and come to Devos in Grand Rapids and see us at the BOAT SHOW!!!
The Motorplex team has been doing a great job. I'm impressed with their enthusiasm, energy and how the react to all types of clients from the little 3 year old that wants a beach ball to the senior citizens buying a Waverunner or Jet Ski for the grand kids! It's a 10 t0 9 day. Keep the coffee coming and those wonderful windmill cookies. (Carrie brought the Jimmie Johns last night. It just doesn't get any better except Linda the boss lady keeps the tall ones off limits!)
Enjoy the day and come to Devos in Grand Rapids and see us at the BOAT SHOW!!!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Day Two at the Grand Rapids Boat Show
Day two brought bigger crowds and activity. The wakeboard demonstrations attract a lot of folks! Those guys can do amazing tricks and remember, they're only being pulled by a winch! Just think what they could do behind a 260 HP Ultra 260X!!!
I have noticed that boaters sure do like their beer! I think that when people see all of these new boats, they immediately picture themselves at the lake and having fun! Linda tells us that the beer concession is off limits for the whole Motorplex Team! Friday is the first 11 am start so we had better be prepared. It is fun getting home at 11pm dead tired from being so busy. We'll update on Friday.
Come join the fun!!!!!
I have noticed that boaters sure do like their beer! I think that when people see all of these new boats, they immediately picture themselves at the lake and having fun! Linda tells us that the beer concession is off limits for the whole Motorplex Team! Friday is the first 11 am start so we had better be prepared. It is fun getting home at 11pm dead tired from being so busy. We'll update on Friday.
Come join the fun!!!!!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Grand Rapids Boat Show is UNDERWAY
We are up and running for day 1 at the Grand Rapids Boat Show in Devos Place. First day attendance is up substantially compared to last year. The folks we've spoken to are certainly ready to get on the water. Michigan has the most wonderful abundance of fresh water anywhere. We sometimes take the splendor of Lake Michigan for granted. I can't imagine living in a state where you would have to drive hours to find a lake!
Both Yamaha and Kawasaki have given us the most agressive incentives in many years. They understand that boaters are demanding value, quality and a dedicated dealership. I am so proud of my staff of enthusiasts who know how to present the personal watercraft life style in an honest and straight-forward manner. I've already had a client tell me how much he appreciated our knowledge of personal watercraft and our professional approach.
We look forward to a great week at the Boat Show. Family boating is such a wonderful way to keep everyone outdoors and having fun. Seeing Mom, Dad and the kids all excited about getting a new Waverunner or Jet Ski makes for an enjoyable first day at the show!
Come to the Boat Show and you'll think summer will start next week! I'm certain of it because there are people here in shorts! That is my kind of optimism!! We'll check in tomorrow.
Both Yamaha and Kawasaki have given us the most agressive incentives in many years. They understand that boaters are demanding value, quality and a dedicated dealership. I am so proud of my staff of enthusiasts who know how to present the personal watercraft life style in an honest and straight-forward manner. I've already had a client tell me how much he appreciated our knowledge of personal watercraft and our professional approach.
We look forward to a great week at the Boat Show. Family boating is such a wonderful way to keep everyone outdoors and having fun. Seeing Mom, Dad and the kids all excited about getting a new Waverunner or Jet Ski makes for an enjoyable first day at the show!
Come to the Boat Show and you'll think summer will start next week! I'm certain of it because there are people here in shorts! That is my kind of optimism!! We'll check in tomorrow.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Here Comes the Grand Rapids Boat Show!!
Who cares what that woodchuck thinks, the Grand Rapids Boat Show is coming to DeVos Hall February 17-21! VanDerZee Motorplex will offer our Kawasaki Jet Ski and Yamaha Waverunner line up with exclusive Boat Show incentives! Early Bird Buyers will reap the rewards of special pricing and incentives available only during the Show! Downtown Grand Rapids is a wonderful location for the show. VanDerZee Motorplex gained clients from all over West Michigan during the 2009 show. We are proud that we've earned the reputation of being the area's most knowledgeable personal watercraft dealership. VanDerZee Motorplex truly has a group of professional personal watercraft FANATICS!
We know that attendees at the Grand Rapids Boat Show have done their homework well before they walk in the door. When they come to the VanDerZee Motorplex display they expect us to be ready with great prices, a wide selection of models, and straight forward answers. We help folks select the right package for their family's needs. We know that our clients do not want to spend their leisure time "tinkering" with their recreational products. That is a major reason why we offer Kawasaki and Yamaha with personal watercraft that have stellar reputations for quality, reliability and performance.
So step aside, Mr. Winter. West Michigan has got CABIN FEVER and VanDerZee Motorplex has the CURE! We're inviting everyone to visit VanDerZee Motorplex at the Grand Rapids Boat Show February 17-21 at DeVos Hall, downtown Grand Rapids! We'll have some fun, give away great prizes and help families discover a tremendous activity for the whole family: the joy of owning a Kawasaki Jet Ski or Yamaha Waverunner! Our FANATICS are READY FOR SPRING. See you at the Grand Rapids Boat Show!!!
We know that attendees at the Grand Rapids Boat Show have done their homework well before they walk in the door. When they come to the VanDerZee Motorplex display they expect us to be ready with great prices, a wide selection of models, and straight forward answers. We help folks select the right package for their family's needs. We know that our clients do not want to spend their leisure time "tinkering" with their recreational products. That is a major reason why we offer Kawasaki and Yamaha with personal watercraft that have stellar reputations for quality, reliability and performance.
So step aside, Mr. Winter. West Michigan has got CABIN FEVER and VanDerZee Motorplex has the CURE! We're inviting everyone to visit VanDerZee Motorplex at the Grand Rapids Boat Show February 17-21 at DeVos Hall, downtown Grand Rapids! We'll have some fun, give away great prizes and help families discover a tremendous activity for the whole family: the joy of owning a Kawasaki Jet Ski or Yamaha Waverunner! Our FANATICS are READY FOR SPRING. See you at the Grand Rapids Boat Show!!!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Toyota Enters the TWILIGHT ZONE of Recalls
Is the Toyota accelerator recall getting bizarre or what? We've got the US Secretary of Transportation telling everyone to STOP DRIVING your Toyota and then he recants his statement and says what I meant was "bring it to the dealer to get fixed". Next is Mr. Green, Henry Waxman telling the media that Toyota is keeping "secrets" about the actual cause.
Enter the Prius, the number one selling hybrid in the world, is now having a concern with the brakes! Let's see, one group of Toyotas will run away with sticking accelerators while the Prius won't stop! What the heck is going on with the bullet proof Toyota Motor Corporation? The national media is entering new ground taking shots at Toyota and their quality issues. What caused Toyota to become just "another" car company? I think that they got caught up with their own success just as General Motors did in the '60s and '70s. Remember the "what's good for GM is good for the Country"? Being number 1 in the world carries a lot of baggage. The mindset becomes one that breeds indifference and a feeling that your company is invincible. Dominating the market means power. It reminds me of the current feeling the country has towards our elected officials. You became oblivious to how you got where you are and who you owe your success to! Your attitude oozes arrogance and your critics had better get out of your way. Toyota now faces something it has never been challenged by in it's history: Quality issues. How they handle this situation will determine if they stay number one in the world or fall from grace with consumers.
It looks like Toyota will attempt to go above and beyond in assisting owners with affected vehicles. I think their biggest challenge in light of all of the media "experts" offer opinions of what is really wrong with acceleration problem, is to instill confidence to the owners that the "fix" is truly the cure. Every Toyota store in the US has officially entered the TWILIGHT ZONE!
Enter the Prius, the number one selling hybrid in the world, is now having a concern with the brakes! Let's see, one group of Toyotas will run away with sticking accelerators while the Prius won't stop! What the heck is going on with the bullet proof Toyota Motor Corporation? The national media is entering new ground taking shots at Toyota and their quality issues. What caused Toyota to become just "another" car company? I think that they got caught up with their own success just as General Motors did in the '60s and '70s. Remember the "what's good for GM is good for the Country"? Being number 1 in the world carries a lot of baggage. The mindset becomes one that breeds indifference and a feeling that your company is invincible. Dominating the market means power. It reminds me of the current feeling the country has towards our elected officials. You became oblivious to how you got where you are and who you owe your success to! Your attitude oozes arrogance and your critics had better get out of your way. Toyota now faces something it has never been challenged by in it's history: Quality issues. How they handle this situation will determine if they stay number one in the world or fall from grace with consumers.
It looks like Toyota will attempt to go above and beyond in assisting owners with affected vehicles. I think their biggest challenge in light of all of the media "experts" offer opinions of what is really wrong with acceleration problem, is to instill confidence to the owners that the "fix" is truly the cure. Every Toyota store in the US has officially entered the TWILIGHT ZONE!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Toyota Recall Causes Production Halt of Most Models
Toyota's announcement of the massive recall and assembly plant shut down is the most dramatic action ever taken by an auto manufacturer. It seems that Toyota's attempts for a "field" fix just isn't working. Initial action was to remove the driver's floor mat and then have the accelerator pedal modified by trimming the bottom edge of the pedal. It now seems that the complete "arm" and pedal must be redesigned for a confident fix. The problem is that the supplier plant in Elkart, Indiana will have their hands full producing millions of the redesigned part. No manufacturer ever wants to have an assembly line idled for even an hour let alone days or weeks. The ripple effect of this action will be devastating not only to the assembly worker but right down to the dealerships which will not only have to stop doing business, but will also have to have a solid plan to communicate with a hoard of concerned and angry clients. Toyota wants the fix done properly and seems to be committed to doing it the right way.
Toyota has been the poster boy of the renowned Asian quality. The domestics have scratched their heads for decades trying to emulate the quality of Toyota and Honda. It will be interesting to see how deeply this accelerator problem will tarnish the Toyota's quality reputation. The media will run hard with this one and Toyota will try mightily to control the damage. If they are perceived as "doing the right thing" and going above and beyond to correct the problem, the damage might be temporary. If the public thinks that they dragged their feet and tried to shrug off the matter as a crumpled floor mat, then a long term drop in Toyota sales will be at hand. Does anyone remember the Audi sudden acceleration problem? It hurt their reputation for over 15 years! The world's number one auto maker is going to take a big hit on this one. It will be interesting to find out just what went wrong with the design of a very simple part. Correcting the problem will take many months compounding the daily damage done to Toyota's quality reputation.
It would certainly be interesting to listen in on "war room" at Toyota! I'm sure that they want this nightmare to go away. The US motoring public does not react well to recalls! Time will tell!
Toyota has been the poster boy of the renowned Asian quality. The domestics have scratched their heads for decades trying to emulate the quality of Toyota and Honda. It will be interesting to see how deeply this accelerator problem will tarnish the Toyota's quality reputation. The media will run hard with this one and Toyota will try mightily to control the damage. If they are perceived as "doing the right thing" and going above and beyond to correct the problem, the damage might be temporary. If the public thinks that they dragged their feet and tried to shrug off the matter as a crumpled floor mat, then a long term drop in Toyota sales will be at hand. Does anyone remember the Audi sudden acceleration problem? It hurt their reputation for over 15 years! The world's number one auto maker is going to take a big hit on this one. It will be interesting to find out just what went wrong with the design of a very simple part. Correcting the problem will take many months compounding the daily damage done to Toyota's quality reputation.
It would certainly be interesting to listen in on "war room" at Toyota! I'm sure that they want this nightmare to go away. The US motoring public does not react well to recalls! Time will tell!
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