After the trade
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There are so many bikes for sale in my area it's not funny. Why buy a bike with 30K when there are so many with less? Sure I probably could have sold it but it might have taken a long time. I don't have room to store it and lots of other complications.
I think what irritates me the most about what the dealer did is when they do sell it, someone is then going to have to pay to have the things fixed which should already have been done. Oh, this dealer is known for very firm prices, and very little room to haggle.
Everyone knows dealerships charge more than private sale, but I think it gives a false sense of security that they are getting a better value, thinking the bike has been fully checked and serviced. False. There's also no warranty whatsoever from this dealership. Ride it off the lot and it's your problem.
Like was said, the deal is done, no looking back, it worked out for me.
I think what irritates me the most about what the dealer did is when they do sell it, someone is then going to have to pay to have the things fixed which should already have been done. Oh, this dealer is known for very firm prices, and very little room to haggle.
Everyone knows dealerships charge more than private sale, but I think it gives a false sense of security that they are getting a better value, thinking the bike has been fully checked and serviced. False. There's also no warranty whatsoever from this dealership. Ride it off the lot and it's your problem.
Like was said, the deal is done, no looking back, it worked out for me.
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From: NC
Pretty much standard. They do everything possible to maximize profit and minimize cost including sucking every possible penny out of the customer's pocket. In some places there's no limit to how low they'll stoop. I bet your place even took the tire you gave them and have it for sale at full retail!
I always get a kick out of a poor 'schmuck' that says; 'the dealer is his friend.'
Or someone says about "friends that work at the dealership' help him out.
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I discovered a long time ago that dealers are in business to make money and if they don't, they wont be in business long.
I have a friend who worked in a dealership for years and he told me that they make more money on used (trade-ins) than they make anywhere else in the store!
That said, I've only traded in a few bikes in my lifetime and I didn't get screwed too badly, or at least I didn't think so at the time.
With the used bike market being in the dumps, if you have a bike that you want to sell and you don't have a buyer lined up it doesn't hurt to talk about trade-in value but what I always think is the most important issue is DIFFERENCE. How much money will you have to give them, in addition to your bike and drive your new machine out the door?
Trying to sell a bike yourself these days can be a royal PIA and there's so many problems that can come of it, it almost makes trading one in make sense!
I may soon be looking to buy a Tri-Glide and I think I will sell my '13 CVO Ultra (the wife wants me to keep it)or trade it in, IF they will offer me what I feel is a reasonable trade-in for it. If not, I will keep it ad /or sell it myself as I am in no rush to do so.
Whatever a person decides to do is fine but don't whine about it later. It's done and over.
I have a friend who worked in a dealership for years and he told me that they make more money on used (trade-ins) than they make anywhere else in the store!
That said, I've only traded in a few bikes in my lifetime and I didn't get screwed too badly, or at least I didn't think so at the time.
With the used bike market being in the dumps, if you have a bike that you want to sell and you don't have a buyer lined up it doesn't hurt to talk about trade-in value but what I always think is the most important issue is DIFFERENCE. How much money will you have to give them, in addition to your bike and drive your new machine out the door?
Trying to sell a bike yourself these days can be a royal PIA and there's so many problems that can come of it, it almost makes trading one in make sense!
I may soon be looking to buy a Tri-Glide and I think I will sell my '13 CVO Ultra (the wife wants me to keep it)or trade it in, IF they will offer me what I feel is a reasonable trade-in for it. If not, I will keep it ad /or sell it myself as I am in no rush to do so.
Whatever a person decides to do is fine but don't whine about it later. It's done and over.
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Ha ha! I thought about that.
Yes, it seems like when you trade in a bike it isn't worth much, but if they are selling it, it is real valuable and everyone wants it so you better buy it now.
I think I am on my last Harley, and am not looking forward if I do have to buy another bike or car down the road.
Nice looking low rider. Good luck and I hope you get many safe miles on it.
I think I am on my last Harley, and am not looking forward if I do have to buy another bike or car down the road.
Nice looking low rider. Good luck and I hope you get many safe miles on it.