My son just called from the D.C. area.&nbsp\\; He says, "Guess where I am?"&nbsp\\; Of course I have no idea.&nbsp\\; He's sitting on a new Screamin Eagle Springer in Patriot HD in Fairfax.&nbsp\\; He's fallen in love.&nbsp\\; Favorite color, etc...&nbsp\\; Wants to know what I think?&nbsp\\; He's considering buying it, but they want $1500 over MSRP.&nbsp\\; I told him that he could probably get it elsewhere cheaper, especially with the 09's due here in less than 30 days.&nbsp\\; Any ideas on where he might find one cheaper?&nbsp\\; He asked what bike I would get if price were not an object, and I told him the ULTRA, and if price were no object, a SE Ultra.&nbsp\\; He laughed and said he was looking at that too.&nbsp\\; Advise for my son?

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It’s on you but I agree with the ultra, can he hold off?
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Too much money invested don't want to talk about it.

Wait it out and shop around..

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I wouldn't bet on the dealer lowering their prices on the 08s just because the 09s are right around the corner.&nbsp\\; However he should be able to get some concessions like a gift certificate, no dealer fees, and the like. Usually MSRP is what you'll pay.

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Call them back and offer them msrp .I called my dealer and told him the beat price I found and if he matched it I would buy tomorrow. They gave me what I asked for. They are also the highest price dealer around . I bought for 1k under msrp.

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Paying MSRP for any new Harley nowadays is totally unnecessary.

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I called around and got a nearby dealer to beat the deal of the first.&nbsp\\; First dealer agreed to waive the freight and set-up costs (about $850).&nbsp\\; Second dealer wanted the business and matched that, plus dropped the price almost $700 below MSRP on an Ultra.&nbsp\\; I took delivery a week ago, and am the proud owner of my first real motorcycle!&nbsp\\; I'd say wait, or at least make a lower counter offer.

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not sure what your sons financial situation is, but I walked into fice yep thats right 5 different dealerships with a money order, for the amount I wanted to pay, and the 5th finally took the deal.. the deal was for about 1550 under MSRP I think, I would have to look to be sure...
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Good luck that SE Springer is purdy!!
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I ended up with a 08 Street Glide.
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patriot hd is not known for being the best place to shop (or have any maintenance done).&nbsp\\; definitely have him shop around, but i wouldn't go to the extent that you shop so much that you shop yourself right out of a good deal.&nbsp\\; if you and the dealer can agree on a price that you're happy with, go with it.

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I have seen some very good prices on used SE bikes.&nbsp\\; My buddy just bought a 06 SE Ultra for $26K, I think MSRP in 06 was $34K, so he got if for about 8K off used.&nbsp\\; 10,000 miles, loaded with extras.&nbsp\\; My dealer had a 04 SE E-Glide for sale for $18K.

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