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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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first time looking at a motorcycle of any kind...

Are Harley dealer prices negotiable at all or should I expect to pay whats on the sticker?

If so, do dealers ever throw in a few hundred in accessories/parts/whatever if it'll make the sale?
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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Maybe a free t-shirt as far as negotiating a price look for a leftover 08 as for 09 no they won't negotiate they figure if you don't buy it someone will.
 

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Fall/winter is always a good time to buy. They may not deal much on new ones, but now is definatley a good time to be looking at used. Something to keep in mind.
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Depends on the shops I suppose. Mine didn't really "negotiate" except on your trade-in if you have one. They gave me $500 in "accessories", and a free t-shirt. Also got my first service for free, which from what I have read on here was a couple hundred dollars.
 
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Originally Posted by MattyJC
first time looking at a motorcycle of any kind...

Are Harley dealer prices negotiable at all or should I expect to pay whats on the sticker?

If so, do dealers ever throw in a few hundred in accessories/parts/whatever if it'll make the sale?
Forget about money if you want to purchase a Harley. I am not kidding! If you are concerned with amount spent on purchase, service etc... You are in the wrong game. Harley's are not a required commodity. Harley's are recreational vehicles best purchased with "pillow' money.
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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Some dealerships will deal, others wont. I think everyone is right, good luck dealing till the end of the model year, but in my experience some of the smaller shops will wheel and deal more than the bigger ones.

The nice thing about buying a hawg, is the further away from your state you find a deal, the nicer the ride home is. Shop around.
 
Old Sep 1, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Bought a 2008 FXDC 3 weeks ago, got $300 off bike and $700 credit.

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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MattyJC
first time looking at a motorcycle of any kind...

Are Harley dealer prices negotiable at all or should I expect to pay whats on the sticker?

If so, do dealers ever throw in a few hundred in accessories/parts/whatever if it'll make the sale?
Here in the SF Bay Area prices are definitly negotiable. There are 6 dealers within 30 minutes of my house.
 
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You should be able to at least get credit for free accessories. If not, go to another dealership.
 
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deals on 08s , msrp on 09s thats what im seeing
 



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