I was going to purchase my bike when I got home but instead I dropped in to Harley Davidson here on my camp to just check out prices. For those who have seen these little shops it's not much to look at. No bikes to see or seat on, just a couple of desk in a tan little trailor. It isoperated by the PX with HD sales guys. Harley offers us deployed soldiers BIG discounts only while you are here in the box. I almost made the the mistake by buying mine back home. Now with the money I saved I can buy cool stuff for my ride. Aw and Harley's APR is 6.24 which beat out USAA. Well I went home May 15 for RR and checked out prices on 07 and found out that my 08 was much cheaper. Anyway I just wanted to pass along a good thing and if this could help you get the bike you wanted than it was worth it. Geaser Glide is $6,000 cheaper here than back home. Hope this helps.

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I wished I knew that when I was in the sand box for OIF III. Lots of guys were buying the new Ford Mustangs when I was over there thru AAFES. I wonder if the sales discount is just for OIF/OEF locations or all OCONUS outlets....

Congrats! Hope ta see ya on the East Coast someday, 1st round is on me, Thanks for doin that what ya do!
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Jeeps and Harley are the big sellers right now. ****** I should be back home around Aug and I live in Chambersburg PA. If not too far then we can hook up for a ride. I'm always (when home) involved in some kind of charity run or rally's. Keep in touch.

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Bought mine while in the Sandbox last year. Picked it up 2 days after getting back to the world (1 Nov 2006). I have 13,000 miles already. Good luck and get back Bro....

I was looking at yur photo's, sweet bike. I've got a shirt like yours but has Kuwait on it.Did your transaction go smooth? Anything I should worry about? I leave here Sept 1st Pick mine up Oct 1st. Did they have your bike ready when they said it would be? Yea I now I'm stressing a bit to much. That whole thing about buying a bike from a sellsman in a 3rd world country. I'm sure things will be fine.

Bought mine in 2005 while here---now, I'm here again. I got 3.9% APR back then. I searched and searched and searched even though Harley said they couldn't be beat. Found 3.9% at Pentagon.
ORIGINAL: freedomfighter

I was going to purchase my bike when I got home but instead I dropped in to Harley Davidson here on my camp to just check out prices. For those who have seen these little shops it's not much to look at. No bikes to see or seat on, just a couple of desk in a tan little trailor. It isoperated by the PX with HD sales guys. Harley offers us deployed soldiers BIG discounts only while you are here in the box. I almost made the the mistake by buying mine back home. Now with the money I saved I can buy cool stuff for my ride. Aw and Harley's APR is 6.24 which beat out USAA. Well I went home May 15 for RR and checked out prices on 07 and found out that my 08 was much cheaper. Anyway I just wanted to pass along a good thing and if this could help you get the bike you wanted than it was worth it. Geaser Glide is $6,000 cheaper here than back home. Hope this helps.

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I wish they still had those deals. By the way I like yur bike. Is that a mustage seat?

ORIGINAL: freedomfighter

I was going to purchase my bike when I got home but instead I dropped in to Harley Davidson here on my camp to just check out prices. For those who have seen these little shops it's not much to look at. No bikes to see or seat on, just a couple of desk in a tan little trailor. It isoperated by the PX with HD sales guys. Harley offers us deployed soldiers BIG discounts only while you are here in the box. I almost made the the mistake by buying mine back home. Now with the money I saved I can buy cool stuff for my ride. Aw and Harley's APR is 6.24 which beat out USAA. Well I went home May 15 for RR and checked out prices on 07 and found out that my 08 was much cheaper. Anyway I just wanted to pass along a good thing and if this could help you get the bike you wanted than it was worth it. Geaser Glide is $6,000 cheaper here than back home. Hope this helps.

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Good job. They didn't have anything like that when I was there.... Didn't have much... Sure sux being the first sometimes...LOL
Stay Alert.. Stay Alive... Cause we need more Lerts......:D

Bikes are $6k cheaper than at home?? They must be charging above msrp. Granted, it's not the sandbox, but I just priced an 08 SG at GITMO yesterday and it was no deal at all.

I feel your pain this is my second touronce in2004 and of course now. It will be my last one, I'm not reuping :). Life is way to short and I have alot to come home to. It's sh!t holes like this (middle East) that really opens your eyes to thing around you, small things that I never took the time to notice. I guess you could call it my wake up call. Not to late.

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Bikes are $6k cheaper than at home?? They must be charging above msrp. Granted, it's not the sandbox, but I just priced an 08 SG at GITMO yesterday and it was no deal at all.

AAFES Auto sales reach out to a larger group of people making them the worlds largest Harley Dealer. Therefor allowing the soldiers to see the savings. My 2008 vivid black was $16,811 after all the fee's ( shipping ect..). All I need to do is pay tax tags and title when I pick it up. They did say that the Ultra Classic is 6K over priced in the states. I guess there must be a demand for them.

That's awesome for you, brother. AAFES at Guantanamo is quoting $18300 for an SG. Not that great of a deal. I'm sure you do have lots to come home for. You're a great american for having served. Be proud and stay safe.

No, it's factory---I had it reworked to put me down and back an inch or two and changed the chrome grab rail to the springer rail------------
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I wish they still had those deals. By the way I like yur bike. Is that a mustage seat?

There was nothing hard about the transaction for me man. Here is what I did----I got a quote for insurance and I activated that insurance about three days before I left Iraq. So, when I got home--my wife already had my insurance card and HD dealership simply called my company (Foremost) and verified my policy. You will pick up some papers from dealership and take those papers to the DMV--pay ur money, get ur tags, go back to the dealership and get ur scoot. Hell, I orderedparts for mine and the parts manager ordered them without me paying for them. His brother was in Iraq too. He said, "I'm sure u have the money, I'll have the parts ordered and installed--pay when u get here." Yep, I got there and not only was the bike ready---but parts were installed and the original parts were placed in boxes and placed in my truck. It will go smooth!!!!!! I don't know who ur insurance company is----but check out Foremost. I learned of Foremost on this forum back in 2005. I had never heard of them---I'm sure glad I called them. THey were cheaper than anybody (for me). Hell, I've been with USAA for many years and they couldn't compete either.
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I was looking at yur photo's, sweet bike. I've got a shirt like yours but has Kuwait on it.Did your transaction go smooth? Anything I should worry about? I leave here Sept 1st Pick mine up Oct 1st. Did they have your bike ready when they said it would be? Yea I now I'm stressing a bit to much. That whole thing about buying a bike from a sellsman in a 3rd world country. I'm sure things will be fine.

Do you have a link or a contact for foremost? I have USAA and they beat out my old insurance company of State Farm of 11 years. No tickets and 36 years old. I'm willing to check this company out.

http://www.foremost.com/

Here's the funny thing---Foremost writes for USAA customers now. USAA doesn't actually provide motorcycle insurance. When I call Foremost----there is a prompt that says, "if u are a USAA customer, press one". Anyway--when I first got Foremost---they had no relation to USAA and beat USAA who I've had for about 12 years. Yep, no tickets and 35 years old. ANd they provide $3500 in coverage to accessories free of charge. As u acculate more accessories; just ask for more coverage. It covers helmets, leather, chrome, etc. That's a big deal considering how much in accessories (chrome) u will put on the bike

ORIGINAL: freedomfighter

Do you have a link or a contact for foremost? I have USAA and they beat out my old insurance company of State Farm of 11 years. No tickets and 36 years old. I'm willing to check this company out.

I actually got a better deal in the states than thru AAFES. Saw the bike on the internet $1000 less than one priced by AAFES. Course I took that. Still in the sandbox but leaving in thee weeks. None to soon.:)

So, you're saying that u got a HD for $1K less than MSRP in the states. I say that because the bikes here are sold at MSRP. You have an option of keeping the 5 year ext warranty and alarm system which AAFES puts on the bikes. If u take those two things off---Bike is MSRP! I kept those things and added the optional rims and mine was still cheaper than a base model Deluxe in the states. MSRP; mine was $16K and some change----kept warranty, alarm, added rims----came to $18K and some change----Bike in states (stock) was $19K and some change. Now, if u are comparing those two bikes and you make all things equal; especially--what came on those bikes and u still saved $1K------u'll be the first I ever heard of saying so and I say---congrats!!
AAFES will not voluntarily tell u that you can remove the warranty and alarm---those two things aren't free---take them off--u gotta a bike at exactly MSRP. Take care Bro
ORIGINAL: arcticfoxpede

I actually got a better deal in the states than thru AAFES. Saw the bike on the internet $1000 less than one priced by AAFES. Course I took that. Still in the sandbox but leaving in thee weeks. None to soon.:)

They do it at all sorts of OCONUS joints. I ordered mine in Bahrain - they had an office for Harley, Ford, Chrystler and Chevy right next door to the Navy Federal Credit Union office - since I'd already had an account it was pretty easy to get a loan. I didn't get an eyewatering rate, but it was good enough to get things started till I got home and switched it to my other credit union, which gave me a 4.25% rate.

I saved about 4 grand compared to what Fatboys were going for at the local dealership at the time.

They also sent guys out to the carrier a couple times, and I've seen them doing their thing in Korea and Japan too.

It was my understanding that they sold 'em at MSRP... not sure how accurate that is, but they're DEFINITELY cheaper. Too bad some of the chopper manufacturers aren't on board yet...

I Agree Kolja
When that Britt reluctantly told me that I could remove the ext warranty and alarm---mine was MSRP (same price as the HD website said it was). They don't want u to do that because they have to get paid too (commission). Yep, I agree that they're cheaper when comparing the exact same bike with the exact same options. One other huge benefit is being able to order a HD before it even comes out on the show room floor and being guaranteed that u will get it......And even if u find it cheaper---do what it says below. I took the following off of their website:

The combination of pre-negotiated Exchange discounts, plus special factory military incentives, makes it possible for us to offer you this lowest price guarantee
If any authorized, franchised dealer in the Continental United States offers to sell you the same new vehicle with identical options for delivery on the same delivery date and at the same delivery location shown on your ENCS Order Acceptance for less money, we will refund the difference.

When you purchase a new vehicle through MAP, you are entitled to:
Privileged Military Pricing
Lowest Price Guarantee
Military-only Discounts and Factory Rebates
Guaranteed Price and Rebate Protection
Protection from hidden charges – MAP offers full price disclosure
ORIGINAL: kolja

They do it at all sorts of OCONUS joints. I ordered mine in Bahrain - they had an office for Harley, Ford, Chrystler and Chevy right next door to the Navy Federal Credit Union office - since I'd already had an account it was pretty easy to get a loan. I didn't get an eyewatering rate, but it was good enough to get things started till I got home and switched it to my other credit union, which gave me a 4.25% rate.

I saved about 4 grand compared to what Fatboys were going for at the local dealership at the time.

They also sent guys out to the carrier a couple times, and I've seen them doing their thing in Korea and Japan too.

It was my understanding that they sold 'em at MSRP... not sure how accurate that is, but they're DEFINITELY cheaper. Too bad some of the chopper manufacturers aren't on board yet...

If DoD was REALLY smart, they'd have this as part of the recruiting/retention pitch. They'll get at least one more deployment out of me because I need a Road King to share the garage with my FatBoy!:D

n'all, I hope this is it for me.......please, no more deployments!!!!! They can keep their sales pitch. I'm trying to hang on for 3 1/2 more years :D
ORIGINAL: kolja

If DoD was REALLY smart, they'd have this as part of the recruiting/retention pitch. They'll get at least one more deployment out of me because I need a Road King to share the garage with my FatBoy!:D

ORIGINAL: sfcmo357

n'all, I hope this is it for me.......please, no more deployments!!!!! They can keep their sales pitch. I'm trying to hang on for 3 1/2 more years :D
ORIGINAL: kolja

If DoD was REALLY smart, they'd have this as part of the recruiting/retention pitch. They'll get at least one more deployment out of me because I need a Road King to share the garage with my FatBoy!:D




I'm right there with you, I've got till march 2009 and i'm done. Here is a link that Harley sent me after my purchase. http://www.encs.com/vipsc.aspx

I'm sitting at just over 9 years in... almost to the point where it doesn't make a lot of sense to bail. As long as I can stiff-arm trash like Pentagon or joint tours, war college, and just stay in the air I'll be OK. I should be alright for the next 4 years or so... then they're going to start trying to make me do stupid stuff...

I hear that the army is changing thier policy on deployments. Making them more frequent.

ORIGINAL: freedomfighter

I was looking at yur photo's, sweet bike. I've got a shirt like yours but has Kuwait on it.Did your transaction go smooth? Anything I should worry about? I leave here Sept 1st Pick mine up Oct 1st. Did they have your bike ready when they said it would be? Yea I now I'm stressing a bit to much. That whole thing about buying a bike from a sellsman in a 3rd world country. I'm sure things will be fine.


Over all I was happy with everything. I did have a few issues but nothing that was a deal killer. I put a deposit down and the Kiwi Dealer guy messed up the paperwork by accident. It was an issue because he forgot to add a $750 discount they were offering. The problem was that I had to cancel the order and reorder. I would have to wait for my deposit to get returned and blah blah blah! Iemailed the overall manager and told her that I wasn't going to put up with all this crap and was going to just not purchase. She fixed the problem and added an extra $750 discount for the hassle. Worked out for me.

My bike arrived 2 or so weeks before I got home. The dealer was really nice and made a big issue (in a good way) about this being a military bike and gave me the VIP treatment. I even got a nice hug from the Hottie working for him in the clothing section.

ORIGINAL: kolja

If DoD was REALLY smart, they'd have this as part of the recruiting/retention pitch. They'll get at least one more deployment out of me because I need a Road King to share the garage with my FatBoy!:D




When I originally joined up in 1984 the Recruiter had a Sportster sitting in the office. It was a sales pitch for certian MOSs like 11B and such. I didn't go that route but it has been tried as a campain.

I got mine through AAFES here in Korea....was saving for a Road King and would have taken delivery once i DEROS, BUT after seeing all HD here i got the bug....so i bought a 1200 Custom here so i can tour korea on it. once i get back in 08 ill toy with getting my bagger.

ENJOY!!!!

May be this time my son will get his wide glide las Nov he almost got one when he came back,Im glad he didnt go for it from the dealer.He will be leaveing this month for the 3 rd time in 4 years just 21 in the nation guard..

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I got mine through AAFES here in Korea....was saving for a Road King and would have taken delivery once i DEROS, BUT after seeing all HD here i got the bug....so i bought a 1200 Custom here so i can tour korea on it. once i get back in 08 ill toy with getting my bagger.

ENJOY!!!!


Interesting thing about AAFES HD sales in Korea, you can order a big twin, but only for stateside delivery. If you want your bike delivered in Korea, your only option is a Sportster. I was told by the sales guy that the restriction was put in place by the Korean government. Still, I don't know of anyone who has sold their Harley to a Korean.

I just ordered my '07 Street Glide here in Kuwait and saved a little over $1600 off MSRP. By the time you add in 5yr warranty, shipping and dealer prep it pretty mucheatsupthe discount. Picking mine upwhen I go on vacation in late September. Should be some nice riding weather in SW Indiana!!

Tom
US Govt. Contractor
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

I also just recently ordered my 2008 FXDF out here. The only problem i have had so far is getting one with forward controls on it. I got the color i wanted, but the way the are doing it for the fat bob is kinda wierd. Harley Davidson won't let ENCS customers special order the fat bob, unlike some other models. They have ones they have allready built and said here ya go you can choose from these..so Im getting my in black denim with mid mounted control and will put my own forwards on it upon delivery of the bike!


just my 0.02 cents!

I am looking to go order my first Harley from ENCS. I am looking at ordering the Deluxe. I have ridden on a Kawasaki Mean Streak for the past 4 years. I can't wait to get home and start riding.

Well, I guess im not getting a denim black fat bob w/ forward controls...it looks like its gonna be a Pewter Denim w/ mid controls..a small sacrafice for the price im getting it for! I will get a set of forwards asap though! if anyone sees a pewter denim fat bob out there somewhere...take a pic for me...I wont take delivery till next march...plus im still here in the sand box!! Thanks all...let me know what ya think of the pewter denim!

ORIGINAL: Far 3ast

ORIGINAL: machpilot

I got mine through AAFES here in Korea....was saving for a Road King and would have taken delivery once i DEROS, BUT after seeing all HD here i got the bug....so i bought a 1200 Custom here so i can tour korea on it. once i get back in 08 ill toy with getting my bagger.

ENJOY!!!!


Interesting thing about AAFES HD sales in Korea, you can order a big twin, but only for stateside delivery. If you want your bike delivered in Korea, your only option is a Sportster. I was told by the sales guy that the restriction was put in place by the Korean government. Still, I don't know of anyone who has sold their Harley to a Korean.


I am presently deployed to Afghanistan. I am looking to pick up my FXDL sometime in January. I will then PCS to Korea in June 2008. I plan on keeping my FXDL until I return to the US at which time my bike will be up for sale to the highest bidder. I bet I can get a good price for a slightly used Big Bore Harley, especially since it is difficult to buy these bikes over there. I will then place an order for a 2011 Street Glide to be delivered upon my return to the US. Can't wait, woohoo!

I don't know where I will be stationed when I return to Korea. I would like to be stationed in Seoul, but Humphreys will be ok too. I am looking forward to riding with some of the guys over there, as I know there is a large military and Ex-pat community full of Harley riders.

Michael

I bought myDeluxein Korea back in 2005, took stateside delivery and promply put her in storage for my trip in the sandbox. When I got back, my dealer informed me about "Operation Extend the Ride" which extends the warranty for the amount of time we keep getting sent back and forth to either Iraq or Afghanistan. There are some supporting documents and stuff to send in, but it was pretty easy to do. I think it is a pretty sweet deal by the MoCo to support us Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines!

Ordered my 2008 Road King last month here in Kuwait from the militarycars salesperson. Saved$1600 off MSRP, but burnt that up rather quickly with accessories I added i.e. cruise control, ABS brakes, factory security and 5yr extended warranty. Not the best deal in the world, but I'm happy.The unit I relieved 8 guys purchased new HD's, and so far 3 including myself have ordered new 2008 HD bikes so far.The salespersons are really pushing the 2007 models atsome tempting prices...... I appreciate HarleyDavidsons support for their troops deployed.

Hey dude freedom fighter . My son is there now 3 rd time in 4 years. I looked with aaffes his first tour no deal then but if you could let me have the dealer or sale pitch guy and where the deal was would help us out . Thank you for the support.My boys name is allan my space. http://www.myspace.com/turbo54

Basically the deal the all of the American manufactures have with AAFES is 3% below invoice. If you are really good at working the stateside dealerships, you can match or even beat that. The only disadvantage I found when I got my bike in Korea in 02 was that they only give a certain number of bikes (and cars) to sell, so I had to settle for my EGC (best thing that could have happened, I love my bike!!) cause all the RK's where spoken for. It is a great deal and the dealership on this end was great on the delivery. BTW, USAA is awesome for insurance. Read this story:

http://www.hdforums.com/m_2353591/tm.htm

Thanks for what you do, my kid is in Qatar right now passing gas at 30K ft. Be safe brother.

Where do you get the 3% discount from? All of my quotes were 8.5% below MSRP. I purchased a 2-tone 2008 Dyna FXDL for $14998 thats including the feight and prep, MSRP for the bike in the states is $15650 and depending on where you go say another $1000 for shipping and freight. I'm not going to say I saved a bundle but I did saveat least $1700 if you can get the bike for MSRP.

I leave for home very soon. Mine is waiting for pickup at the dealer. Bought it while passing through Kuwait during R and R. Teransaction was easier then buying a bvehicle in the states. No hastles. Take care DD out

Invoice is 10-20% below MSRP depending on the manufacture.

I got 08 My Street Glide with cruise, battery tender, color option, ABS, security, tail light integrator and quick disconnect back rest for 22,000 including Tax Title and license. AAFES in BIAP wanted 19,400 for the thing minus some goodies.

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ORIGINAL: Far 3ast

ORIGINAL: machpilot

I got mine through AAFES here in Korea....was saving for a Road King and would have taken delivery once i DEROS, BUT after seeing all HD here i got the bug....so i bought a 1200 Custom here so i can tour korea on it. once i get back in 08 ill toy with getting my bagger.

ENJOY!!!!


Interesting thing about AAFES HD sales in Korea, you can order a big twin, but only for stateside delivery. If you want your bike delivered in Korea, your only option is a Sportster. I was told by the sales guy that the restriction was put in place by the Korean government. Still, I don't know of anyone who has sold their Harley to a Korean.


I am presently deployed to Afghanistan. I am looking to pick up my FXDL sometime in January. I will then PCS to Korea in June 2008. I plan on keeping my FXDL until I return to the US at which time my bike will be up for sale to the highest bidder. I bet I can get a good price for a slightly used Big Bore Harley, especially since it is difficult to buy these bikes over there. I will then place an order for a 2011 Street Glide to be delivered upon my return to the US. Can't wait, woohoo!

I don't know where I will be stationed when I return to Korea. I would like to be stationed in Seoul, but Humphreys will be ok too. I am looking forward to riding with some of the guys over there, as I know there is a large military and Ex-pat community full of Harley riders.

Michael


I think I got this right. Your deployed from the states. Ordered bike for deliver back in the states. Got orders to Korea and plan to take the bike with you to Korea? Is that on track?
If so, I recommend you do your homework and see what kind of mods, taxes, import fees there are to import a HD into Korea. I'm not exactly in your situation but here in Japan it's a pain in the rear and very expensive to bring a US spec bike into the country. I have purchased two HD's through NCS and if I'm not mistaken you can back out any time before delivery. Check it out, it might save you a lot of headaches down the road.
Again, Korea could be totally different but still recommend you check into it.

S/F
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I'm glad I found this thread...good information here.

I'm currently in Iraq, and leaving shortly. I've finally decided to quit denying myself a Harley, and the deals here are better than in the states...I was quoted $14,931 for an '08 Street Bob, including of course the 5-year wty and alarm. Of course they don't have '08s available in the color I want, which pushes me back to an '09, with delivery for November.[>:] Haven't cut the deal yet, I'm still number crunching...any other advice?

ORIGINAL: rockon

I'm glad I found this thread...good information here.

I'm currently in Iraq, and leaving shortly. I've finally decided to quit denying myself a Harley, and the deals here are better than in the states...I was quoted $14,931 for an '08 Street Bob, including of course the 5-year wty and alarm. Of course they don't have '08s available in the color I want, which pushes me back to an '09, with delivery for November.[>:] Haven't cut the deal yet, I'm still number crunching...any other advice?


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Only advice I can give you is GO FOR IT.&nbsp\\; I ordered my Street Glide&nbsp\\;for April 09 delivery.

&nbsp\\;Take or send the qoute to a loacl deal car or bike they will met the price the dicount comes from The manufacturer not the dealer. dealers may even throw in some extras.
As for the no tax thing while deployed in theater BS.
When you pick up your bike and order plates you will pay every dime in tax in every state in the US. We have seen this time and time agin.
I bought my wife a new car just befor we came home the last time from a local dealer just to prove I could beat or met the exchange price. Local dealer beat it by 50 dollars

Interestingly enough, they aren't always cheaper through AAFES.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; My buddy's FatBoy was cheaper through the dealer near Fort Drum.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; However, he bought his wife a Low Rider and AAFES was a couple grand less.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I think it's smart to always compare prices.
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As for the "no taxes" that'll be the case until you go register it unless you register it in a state, like NH, that doesn't tax vehicles.