Hey, am going to look at an FLSTCI Anniversary today. Has 2000 miles and is bone stock. Guy is the original owner and wants $14,500. Seems a bit high. Was thinking it is more like $12,500. Any thoughts on the price?

Thanks!

 

Lets assume it's in perfect condition. In my experience, here's how it goes:
You offer $12,000.
He says $14,000.
You say $12,500.
He says $13,500.
You say $13,000.
Now this where I would (whether I'm buyer or seller) rap it up at $13,250.
I'm mostly kidding here, but you just have to negotiate (if you really like the bike) and see what happens. You can always walk away.

 

I concur with CrawdadAZ you got to negioate. That's a nice year bike and I liked the 100th yr paint!

 

Thanks. But here is the way it will go. I offer $12,500, he says $14,000. I say never mind I will go buy a new one before I pay $14,000 for a 6 year old bike regardless of the miles.

 

HD1044, I have to agree with you. Don't be surprised if he accepts your first offer. I know when I sell something, I always start with a price much higher than what I really want. Everyone likes to dicker on the price and for the most part I get more than what I really needed.

 

thats what im thinking $12,000.00. when you get up to the $12,000.00 you have a lot of choices. i have seen two 2002s, loaded to the hilt, go for $10,000.00

 

HD1044, You said you were going to look at it today. Did you go? Just curious what happened if you did. Let us know how it went. hotrod351 makes a good point. There are some good deals on low mileage Heritages (with tons of mods) to be had out there. The problem is (maybe) where the bikes are physically located. Finding the perfect deal in your own "neck of the woods" may take some time.

 

Didn't get there today as planned due to the weather. Will let you know how it comes out when I get there (maybe Monday).

Thanks,