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I bought a new 2020 Denali HD truck and a new 2020 RGL last year in the midst of the pandemic. Looking back on it and compared to what's happening now, I feel like an accidental genius. Between the 2 rides and where prices have gone in a year, I saved over $10k. I fully expect to see base prices increase for anything with wheels in the next year.
I bought a used 2016 Silverado last year during the pandemic. Dealers were begging people to buy stuff, and the price got downright reasonable to cheap, so I pulled the trigger. A year later (a couple weeks ago), I got an email from Caravana, wherein they invited me to put my VIN and other info for a "cash offer" on my truck. Out of curiosity, I input the current info including miles and the cash offer they gave me was - $6,000 higher than I paid for it a year ago.
I bought a used 2016 Silverado last year during the pandemic. Dealers were begging people to buy stuff, and the price got downright reasonable to cheap, so I pulled the trigger. A year later (a couple weeks ago), I got an email from Caravana, wherein they invited me to put my VIN and other info for a "cash offer" on my truck. Out of curiosity, I input the current info including miles and the cash offer they gave me was - $6,000 higher than I paid for it a year ago.
The dealership called me today and asked me to sell/trade in my 2019 FLHCS with guarantee to give me my purchase price on a new bike of greater value. Respectfully declined.
Bikes and trucks price increases are minimal compared to bass boat prices. Most all premium mfgs have 21-22 ft boats in the 100 K range now. Not a median income toy anymore.
I predict there is a price increase on new bikes soon to be announced.
If you are thinking about buying a new bike lock it in today, tomorrow will be to late.
Dont know by how much bit it is trickel down effect for parts unavailability. Parts and Accessories are next.
I predict the sun will set this evening, and rise again in the morning
The dealer offered me $20K for my road king trade then raised the price of the sport glide to $27K, I said no thanks, then he called back and offered me the deal of a lifetime, $1500 off the $27k for a MSRP $19K sport glide.
They have also added a "supply chain surcharge" that is added to the bottom line but not reflected in the MSRP. Those surcharges are as follows:
Trike $500.00
CVO $500.00
Touring $400.00
Softail $300.00
Sportster $200.00 (This is in addition to the $250.00 price increase)
Probably a little late to the game but, all of this takes effect tomorrow (7/1/21)
Is that against bikes already delivered or only those produced since 7/1?
I guess this works two ways, first they can claim to have not raised the MSRP but at the same time it indicates that they can remove it should the situation change. Its better than not having bikes which is the bane of my two local Indian dealers; they have less bikes between them than one Harley dealers has.
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