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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Can't change the past, you are not the first will not be the last. Think of yjr good times and no one can take that from you.
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Just FWIW, it isn't just H-D. I bought a '99 Ford Expedition for well over $41,000 new. By 2005 I could buy the same vehicle new for $28,000. Not all, but many vehicles have seen serious price declines the past ten years.
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Even if you feel you got screwed, didn't you love the ride? I bet yes.
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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It was pretty common for a few years there, but know things are definately different, with the market saturated.
 
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Back in 2001 Harley's were way more envogue with the Wine & Cigar RUBS than they are today and they were buying and gladly paying stupid money. It was more of a fad with them then and the "cool" thing at the time. That has since faded some. Also the production numbers were less than they were in 2007 and 08. Nearly every dealer in the Country, not all, but most were selling new Harleys for $3K-$4K over MSRP and couldn't keep them on the floor. The ones that were selling them for MSRP had around a 1 Year waiting list....ask me how I know....bought a 2000 RKC in 2000.
 

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Simple economics. Supply and demand. Your 2000 Harley was in demand far more than bikes supplied. Higher price, higher value.

2009. Harley production and supply far exceed demand. Prices and values drop.
 
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