opinion wanted -would you be happy?
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opinion wanted -would you be happy?
interested in opinions.... long story short:
* dealers in this area rarely discount - usually MSRP
* Bought '06 lowrider in July, figuring there wouldn't be much change in '07, and negotiated a smallish discount
* Harley announced the '07 THE NIGHT after I picked up my bike. You can imagine how I felt about this.
* Explored trading in to '07, but although the dealer tried to do a good package, it was still too high ($3,500 cost when I had 300 miles on the '06 bike)
* Pushed the dealer to improve the value of my purchase, because I know they are giving discounts now to move the '06 models
* Ended up with a package that brought my discount from $x (original) to $y (they are giving me a bunch of stuff). [sorry - had to remove figures after posting]
Would you be happy with this package?
I am happy the dealer is doing anything, they certainly don't have a legal obligation to do so. I think it is a testament to their commitment to the customer that they are working with me to make me happy. But I"m just interested in other's opinions of the overall value?
Thanks...
* dealers in this area rarely discount - usually MSRP
* Bought '06 lowrider in July, figuring there wouldn't be much change in '07, and negotiated a smallish discount
* Harley announced the '07 THE NIGHT after I picked up my bike. You can imagine how I felt about this.
* Explored trading in to '07, but although the dealer tried to do a good package, it was still too high ($3,500 cost when I had 300 miles on the '06 bike)
* Pushed the dealer to improve the value of my purchase, because I know they are giving discounts now to move the '06 models
* Ended up with a package that brought my discount from $x (original) to $y (they are giving me a bunch of stuff). [sorry - had to remove figures after posting]
Would you be happy with this package?
I am happy the dealer is doing anything, they certainly don't have a legal obligation to do so. I think it is a testament to their commitment to the customer that they are working with me to make me happy. But I"m just interested in other's opinions of the overall value?
Thanks...
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RE: opinion wanted -would you be happy?
Without knowing more of the details of the final deal or what specific model and equipment you traded for, it's hard to say. But on the surface, it sounds like you got a good deal.
More importantly, if you're happier with the '07, it doesn't matter. You obviously weren't robbed and it sounds like your dealer went out of their way to make you happy.
Congrats on the new ride (again) and enjoy!
More importantly, if you're happier with the '07, it doesn't matter. You obviously weren't robbed and it sounds like your dealer went out of their way to make you happy.
Congrats on the new ride (again) and enjoy!
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RE: opinion wanted -would you be happy?
Sorry - i wasn't clear on the outcome.
I didn't end up trading to the '07 because the $3,500 was pretty steep.
Instead, I convinced the dealer to throw in extra value to improve the deal I received on the '06.
So the $y [sorry - had to remove figures after posting] value is the discount I received on the '06 - the dealer improved the deal after the fact based on the situation ('07 announced the night that I picked up my bike).
Thanks...
I didn't end up trading to the '07 because the $3,500 was pretty steep.
Instead, I convinced the dealer to throw in extra value to improve the deal I received on the '06.
So the $y [sorry - had to remove figures after posting] value is the discount I received on the '06 - the dealer improved the deal after the fact based on the situation ('07 announced the night that I picked up my bike).
Thanks...
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RE: opinion wanted -would you be happy?
ORIGINAL: warren888
Sorry - i wasn't clear on the outcome.
I didn't end up trading to the '07 because the $3,500 was pretty steep.
Instead, I convinced the dealer to throw in extra value to improve the deal I received on the '06.
So the $2,100 value is the discount I received on the '06 - the dealer improved the deal after the fact based on the situation ('07 announced the night that I picked up my bike).
Thanks...
Sorry - i wasn't clear on the outcome.
I didn't end up trading to the '07 because the $3,500 was pretty steep.
Instead, I convinced the dealer to throw in extra value to improve the deal I received on the '06.
So the $2,100 value is the discount I received on the '06 - the dealer improved the deal after the fact based on the situation ('07 announced the night that I picked up my bike).
Thanks...
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RE: opinion wanted -would you be happy?
great deal. I would be more than happy. hmmmm....I wonder if my dealer would do that 6 months after the sale???? lol
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RE: opinion wanted -would you be happy?
Well, you do live in "Fair"field. If I understand you right that he hooked you up with extras after the sale, that's a good deal.
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RE: opinion wanted -would you be happy?
(snip)usually MSRP
Must be nice, they don't even sell used Harleys around here for MSRP.Dealers usually tack on a bunch of crap accessories you don't want then charge you for em +shipping,+setup+tax,licence"doc fees" and anything else they can think of.Bikes a couple years old still sell for more than MSRP.
Must be nice, they don't even sell used Harleys around here for MSRP.Dealers usually tack on a bunch of crap accessories you don't want then charge you for em +shipping,+setup+tax,licence"doc fees" and anything else they can think of.Bikes a couple years old still sell for more than MSRP.
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