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Harleys holding Resale Value = Myth
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,372
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From: Louisville, CO
I bought a '88 Honda Civic Hatchback for 8k with about 8,000 miles on it in 1990. I sold it with 65,000 miles for $6,500 3 years later. It was a 5 speed and it got great mileage and was quick. Only trouble was I was living in L.A. at the time and the first time I rode it home from work was through Downtown on the 110 Fwy and there was a wreck so traffic was (more) horrible. I'd go about 3 ft and have to stop and put it in neutral. By the time I got home my left leg was about to fall off. Not the place to have a stick....sorry....I ramble....what was the thread about?
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 445
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From: Long Island, NY
I guess it depends on your purchase, if you bought brand new, of course your going to take a hit, it seems the best value for buying/riding/selling is in the used market, buy used and save thousands, ride a few thousand miles or so, put some personal touches on it, and sell it for little less than you originally paid....that has been what I have seen with my family and friends bikes.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 633
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From: Southern Indiana
My dealer doesn't think so!
Last year (in Nov, the beginning of the off season) they had an 09 FXDF with 6000 miles and the usual bolt-on stuff, VH Big Radius 2:2 and a detachable sissy bar, lots of chrome. I rode it and fell in love (first time on a bob). Wanted to talk "best deal" and he came down $500 off asking price of........ $14,995!!!!
They had it all winter, and sold it when it warmed up last month for $14500.
It's all where, when, and timing
IMHO Harleys STOP dropping where others continue to fall. They lose at first and then level out
How many HDs do you see for 3-4K, compared to Japanese bikes?
Last year (in Nov, the beginning of the off season) they had an 09 FXDF with 6000 miles and the usual bolt-on stuff, VH Big Radius 2:2 and a detachable sissy bar, lots of chrome. I rode it and fell in love (first time on a bob). Wanted to talk "best deal" and he came down $500 off asking price of........ $14,995!!!!
They had it all winter, and sold it when it warmed up last month for $14500.
It's all where, when, and timing
IMHO Harleys STOP dropping where others continue to fall. They lose at first and then level out
How many HDs do you see for 3-4K, compared to Japanese bikes?
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
From: IL
I bought a FXDC IN late 2007. In 2008 they lowered the suggested retail price by $2,000! To my surprise, the dealer didn't mention to me that the price was being lowered . . . Who'd of thought?! Took a hit not only driving it away from the dealer, but also from H.D. Doesn't matter because I love the bike and really enjoy riding it.
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