How are you guys talking $$ with the dealerships? Help!?
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 73
Likes: 8
From: tx
I quit going in to the dealerships because I got tired of the games. I finally just started emailing them asking if they would do 16k otd for a 17 fxdls. Best price I got was 16,750 OTD so I just went with that
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 914
Likes: 245
Not sure if anyone has mentioned it, but call around.
I got my deal from just checking the dealers around me and bringing up their offers to each other. They went to beat the other dealer, through more on top. I came out very happy.
And I second selling your old bike separately. You'll get about half of what you could if you sold it on your own. I traded mine in, took a hit, but I was extremely not in the mood to try to sell it and didn't have the room. To me, it was worth loosing the money not to have to deal with it, least that time.
I got my deal from just checking the dealers around me and bringing up their offers to each other. They went to beat the other dealer, through more on top. I came out very happy.
And I second selling your old bike separately. You'll get about half of what you could if you sold it on your own. I traded mine in, took a hit, but I was extremely not in the mood to try to sell it and didn't have the room. To me, it was worth loosing the money not to have to deal with it, least that time.
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 43
Likes: 4
From: San Francisco
In california?? I was quoted 21k after tax but I didn't negotiate really
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 43
Likes: 4
From: San Francisco
Negotiate the OTD price seperate from the trade in. Once you meet on a number, or if they aren't willing to go down make them throw in tshirts, pipes, tuner, anything extra. first 1,000 mile service free.
something. If they refuse, walk.
dude throw that sporty on craigslist or like 3-4 grand or more. just lowball the other craigslist deals and you'll get more than 1,500. **** for 1,500 I have a buddy that would fly down and buy it I bet lol.
something. If they refuse, walk.
dude throw that sporty on craigslist or like 3-4 grand or more. just lowball the other craigslist deals and you'll get more than 1,500. **** for 1,500 I have a buddy that would fly down and buy it I bet lol.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 914
Likes: 245
I got dealer credit when I bought mine, more than enough to buy bars and have them installed and a few other things. Use it as a bargain chip.
Though I would try out the bars, and the whole bike for that matter, before swapping out parts. Bars can effect how everything handles, should at least know what it was like from the factory before being changed as a point of reference. Dealer credit will allow you to have time with any changes if you desire. Things can grow on you, like those gold wheels.
And at $21k you could fly out, have a vacation, buy the bike from a dealer much cheaper, ride it back and still come out on top. Mine was $16.5k before tax and I got a couple grand worth of incentives with it, course I bought in December... And this time of year keep an eye on Sturgis dealers. They get a lot of bikes at a great price dumped on them. Waiting a few weeks could save you thousands.
Though I would try out the bars, and the whole bike for that matter, before swapping out parts. Bars can effect how everything handles, should at least know what it was like from the factory before being changed as a point of reference. Dealer credit will allow you to have time with any changes if you desire. Things can grow on you, like those gold wheels.
And at $21k you could fly out, have a vacation, buy the bike from a dealer much cheaper, ride it back and still come out on top. Mine was $16.5k before tax and I got a couple grand worth of incentives with it, course I bought in December... And this time of year keep an eye on Sturgis dealers. They get a lot of bikes at a great price dumped on them. Waiting a few weeks could save you thousands.
Last edited by CaptainAwesome; Jul 3, 2017 at 08:14 PM.
Road Master
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 791
Likes: 221
From: sf bay area ca
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 43
Likes: 4
From: San Francisco
I got dealer credit when I bought mine, more than enough to buy bars and have them installed and a few other things. Use it as a bargain chip.
Though I would try out the bars, and the whole bike for that matter, before swapping out parts. Bars can effect how everything handles, should at least know what it was like from the factory before being changed as a point of reference. Dealer credit will allow you to have time with any changes if you desire. Things can grow on you, like those gold wheels.
And at $21k you could fly out, have a vacation, buy the bike from a dealer much cheaper, ride it back and still come out on top. Mine was $16.5k before tax and I got a couple grand worth of incentives with it, course I bought in December... And this time of year keep an eye on Sturgis dealers. They get a lot of bikes at a great price dumped on them. Waiting a few weeks could save you thousands.
Though I would try out the bars, and the whole bike for that matter, before swapping out parts. Bars can effect how everything handles, should at least know what it was like from the factory before being changed as a point of reference. Dealer credit will allow you to have time with any changes if you desire. Things can grow on you, like those gold wheels.
And at $21k you could fly out, have a vacation, buy the bike from a dealer much cheaper, ride it back and still come out on top. Mine was $16.5k before tax and I got a couple grand worth of incentives with it, course I bought in December... And this time of year keep an eye on Sturgis dealers. They get a lot of bikes at a great price dumped on them. Waiting a few weeks could save you thousands.
Dealer credit?? The bars were one of the only things I didn't like about the fxdls. Im 6'2 with my boots, the kids were cool I can get used to those but the tiny little bars make me feel squished. Where are you located? Im hearing that in Cali its really hard to talk these guys down
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 1,431
Likes: 609
From: IE, CA
Youre not gonna get one less then msrp. Thats just the way it is here. And tax and license, well thats a for sure number. Youll save a few maybe on dealer prep charges. But good luck on much more then a few hundred. They were selling as soon as they hit the floor when I got mine. I think youre in a tougher situation now with rumors of no more LRS for 18. If you want the bike, like I did, youll need to evaluate what its worth to you. Id say if ones available get it. I had 4 sold under me in 2 days when I got mine.