Harley Website MSRP
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Harley Website MSRP
Didnt know exactly how to search for this, but have a question about the prices listed on the Harley website. Should the price listed on the site be the end all be all? MSRP is Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price.. so guess local markets will have an impact on exactly what Ill pay?
I was looking through local Harley dealer pre owned prices and their used 2020 Street Glide with about 1000 miles is $500 ABOVE the MSRP on the main Harley website.. I guess after someone pays the $450 freight fee itll come out to be the same for the new?
Of course theres argument of why would you buy used if you can get a brand new for few hundred more.
I was looking through local Harley dealer pre owned prices and their used 2020 Street Glide with about 1000 miles is $500 ABOVE the MSRP on the main Harley website.. I guess after someone pays the $450 freight fee itll come out to be the same for the new?
Of course theres argument of why would you buy used if you can get a brand new for few hundred more.
As the name implies MSRP is just a suggested price from the manufacture it is supposed to reflect all the cost involved in marketing and selling a vehicle. Market availability, demand etc... are all going to still impact the price, dealers are free to sell at MSRP or above/below MSRP. As to your question about buying used or buying the same bike new for a few hundred more, I would normally buy new. Of course there are always different situations the used bike may be very low miles and have a lot of aftermarket parts seat, bars etc.. that you had planned to add to the new bike then if the price is similar it would not be unwise to consider the used bike due to the fact that its going to cost you less than the new after you add all the parts you want to the new bike
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You might be better off driving a few hours South to one of the local dealers to get a better price? Set up now is rebated to the dealer by corporate so don't pay that fee. Be prepared to walk if they won't deal on a price you feel comfortable with. You can also try to negotiate a price online, sometimes that works depending on how much the dealer wants to sell. Know what you want and the price you want to pay and hold to it.
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You might be better off driving a few hours South to one of the local dealers to get a better price? Set up now is rebated to the dealer by corporate so don't pay that fee. Be prepared to walk if they won't deal on a price you feel comfortable with. You can also try to negotiate a price online, sometimes that works depending on how much the dealer wants to sell. Know what you want and the price you want to pay and hold to it.
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I didn't realize the extra fees I paid when I got my Sport Glide 2 years ago brand new. Just looked at the invoice and the doc fee/dealer fee/setup/freight was over $1K!!! Should've looked at the numbers better... I didn't know the set up is now rebated to the dealer. Thanks!
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I prefer buying new, especially if the price difference is small. That said, I bought my ‘18 used but I saved $9k from list and it had 48 miles on it, yep 48. Might as well been brand new.
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I bought my FXDC on January 3, 2014 when no one rides and right after Christmas when no one has money. The showroom was empty and the salespeople were hungry to sell.
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I didn't realize the extra fees I paid when I got my Sport Glide 2 years ago brand new. Just looked at the invoice and the doc fee/dealer fee/setup/freight was over $1K!!! Should've looked at the numbers better... I didn't know the set up is now rebated to the dealer. Thanks!
At that point, when you look at the invoice, there will be charges there, largely because each department needs to get their cut. I dont care if they charge me $1.00 for the bike, and $34,999 in fees, it just doesnt matter. Dont get caught up in getting pissy about fees.
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I have never paid MSRP for a bike. I have always managed to get at least 2k less with no fees. I have also done considerable better. Don't be afraid to throw them an offer. Don't be afraid to walk. take your best deal that a dealer made you to another dealer and ask them to beat it.
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The prices on the HD website reflect MSRP minus the destination charge. Everything is negotiable with your dealership and a fair deal is the best out the door price you'll get after shopping around and negotiating.