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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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I was at Crystal River Harley yesterday in Crystal River Florida. I was looking at the 09 Electra Glides, (my Heritage is coming up on 98K miles) I plan on keeping it and buying a new bike in the next 6 to 12 months. The dealer is selling at 10% below MSRP right now on 09's, it was hard to resist! I just want to wait a little longer and haven't really decided on new or used yet, it's nice to see the dealers actually dealing for a change though.
 
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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yes that's encouraging.

I wanted a Harley when I bought mine in Oct but if I hadn't been so set on
a Harley then I may have looked elsewhere when the dealer wouldn't take
anything less than MSRP.
 
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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Nobody is buying, so what other choice do they have. A lot of Harley dealers are arrogant, but if they want to stay in business they cant be stupid.

P.S. That's a long way from Palm harbor.
 
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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That is good news.
I will be purchasing a new bike and January/February and hope to get below MSRP and free freight and set up.
We'll see.
 
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Gotta love Canada, a 15 % increase in December in all model prices.

Gotta love this countries "Bend over" mentality approach to pretty much everything
 
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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You mean the stealers!!!!!!!! Its about time they give us some money back, they have stolen enough of it already. Bought my FATBOY in 04 , for $27,000 up here in CANADA. Now that makes a man wanna sit down and cry.
 
Old Dec 28, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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O.M.G. hp. That's horrible. I bought My 05 S.E. Fatboy for the same.
 
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Thanks dastark, now i really am crying. Sweet heart, get me a towel please!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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I've been looking and day dreaming for a little over a year now. Things just keep coming up that get in the way financially. Considering the changes made in the 09 models, I think that's turned out to be a blessing. So far, I've not talked to a saleman that would indicate that they would even consider anything less than MSRP and I've seen a couple of dealers with a $1,500 to $2000 "market adjustment." When I said, "No way!," they just scrugged and smiled with a definite "take it or leave it" attitude. Needless to say, I won't waste me time with them.

Anyway, I'm aiming at buying in February, March at the latest. It will be interesting to see if dealer attitudes have lightened up a bit! I'll let you know!

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I bought mine in October, should've waited. My dealer is advertising 10% off MSRP on 09's and 15% off MSRP on 08's.
 



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