Setup fee?!!!!!
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Setup fee?!!!!!
We finally got to see the new 23 CVO Road glide in person today and I kinda was impressed by it....surprisingly because I don't care for the Road Glides...sorry just a personal thing. Well....I looked at the price tag and noticed a setup fee of $2999 and a $1200 separate surcharge. 3 fricken grand to setup a Harley?!!!!.......do they have to put it together themselves or?.......I know just being really sarcastic. And then the "factory " mandatory surcharge that I still call BS on brought the bike over 48k without TTL. Ummm.........no thanks. Has anyone else seen that sort of setup fee?.....just curious.
Ok....done venting......Thanks all
Ok....done venting......Thanks all
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Jul 30, 2023, 07:30 PM
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Making a really good living doesn't make you a moron because you can afford it.....the wife and I make a really good living and own 100% free and clear 6 Harleys, our home, our 2 trucks and our Challenger Hellcat but we are still not going to overpay ridiculous money for something we want just because "they" tell you it's worth it. If ANYONE wants to pay "crazy" money or fees for something that they want more power to them but still follish in my book.
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if there would have been any sales people there I would have but no motorcycle sales on Sundays in Wisconsin so no sales people around.
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A setup fee of $3k is preposterous, especially considering that Harley already compensates the dealers for doing that task.
But you can bet some ****-fer-brains will pay it, which encourages the dealership to try it with everyone.
But you can bet some ****-fer-brains will pay it, which encourages the dealership to try it with everyone.
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Yes....some moron bought it as it was tagged sold
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It’s the sales game in action.
They can always come down, but cannot go up.
They hope someone with deep pockets will have to have it and not flinch. There are buyers that do not know any better.
As long as people pay these stupid markups we will continue to see them.
The other part of this game is to position themselves to offer more on paper for your trade in. People really fall for that number.
Simply ask the OTD, Out the Door total price and if it’s not what you want to pay and cannot negotiate it down, move on.
They can always come down, but cannot go up.
They hope someone with deep pockets will have to have it and not flinch. There are buyers that do not know any better.
As long as people pay these stupid markups we will continue to see them.
The other part of this game is to position themselves to offer more on paper for your trade in. People really fall for that number.
Simply ask the OTD, Out the Door total price and if it’s not what you want to pay and cannot negotiate it down, move on.
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When it comes to buying new vehicles, I tell the sale person that all my numbers are iyt the door. I do not care how that final number is derived. I know what I am willing to pay because I have done my research.
As Ling as it is a sellers market, they can add any fees they desire. But in. Buyers market, not so much.
As Ling as it is a sellers market, they can add any fees they desire. But in. Buyers market, not so much.
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Its the sales game in action.
They can always come down, but cannot go up.
They hope someone with deep pockets will have to have it and not flinch. There are buyers that do not know any better.
As long as people pay these stupid markups we will continue to see them.
The other part of this game is to position themselves to offer more on paper for your trade in. People really fall for that number.
Simply ask the OTD, Out the Door total price and if its not what you want to pay and cannot negotiate it down, move on.
They can always come down, but cannot go up.
They hope someone with deep pockets will have to have it and not flinch. There are buyers that do not know any better.
As long as people pay these stupid markups we will continue to see them.
The other part of this game is to position themselves to offer more on paper for your trade in. People really fall for that number.
Simply ask the OTD, Out the Door total price and if its not what you want to pay and cannot negotiate it down, move on.
Funny how because you cant afford the price it makes everyone that can a moron?
WOW!
