Go away!!!
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Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Goldsboro, NC
I shopped within a 100 mile radius,, (I know, not everyone has 6 Harley dealers within that far) I had been visiting three of these at least three times a month looking for used SG inventory. When the wife asked me, "When are you going to quit looking and buy?" (God I love that woman!) I told her,, your right, guess I'll have a Street Glide this by this weekend......
I was on the phone with these dealers Saturday,, Monday,, and Tuesday morning, I had came to the conclusion that I can't find a used one,, but two of the dealers told me I could get a NEW 09,,,, so I started pricing that way,,,
By 1pm my closest dealer asked me,, "Why do you want a new 09"? I told her, that I figured that would be the "Best price/deal" out there,, she asked would I be interested if they could meet that price on a '10. I said sure...
Well they did more than meet it,, they beat it by 300.00! I got into my '10 FLHX with 1.3 miles on it for 3,500.00 BELOW MSRP...
17,500.00 OTD! (NO tax ect... we don't pay that at the dealer)
I was on the phone with these dealers Saturday,, Monday,, and Tuesday morning, I had came to the conclusion that I can't find a used one,, but two of the dealers told me I could get a NEW 09,,,, so I started pricing that way,,,
By 1pm my closest dealer asked me,, "Why do you want a new 09"? I told her, that I figured that would be the "Best price/deal" out there,, she asked would I be interested if they could meet that price on a '10. I said sure...
Well they did more than meet it,, they beat it by 300.00! I got into my '10 FLHX with 1.3 miles on it for 3,500.00 BELOW MSRP...
17,500.00 OTD! (NO tax ect... we don't pay that at the dealer)
We have a great dealership here in Pensacola (actually 125 miles from my house) but they WILL NOT install aftermarket parts, including tires, that aren't purchased through their dealership. I have never understood this policy.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Nevada
JackD, good post.
Because the economy is in the crapper, some folks have an entitlement mentality and expect a smokin' deal the moment they walk in the door. On the other hand, some just don't know how to negotiate.
There's a Harley dealer about 5 miles from my house. They don't deal, so I bought my bike from a different dealer located 85 miles away. I got a better deal, and the ride home was a nice way to get acquainted with the new ride.
Because the economy is in the crapper, some folks have an entitlement mentality and expect a smokin' deal the moment they walk in the door. On the other hand, some just don't know how to negotiate.
There's a Harley dealer about 5 miles from my house. They don't deal, so I bought my bike from a different dealer located 85 miles away. I got a better deal, and the ride home was a nice way to get acquainted with the new ride.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,319
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From: Deep South Texas
If a dealer wants to make a sell, they will do what they need to. My local dealer had the bike I wanted, would not deal on it. I went 160 miles away to a another dealer and made a deal for $1800 less. They did not have the bike in stock, so it took 4 days to get it in. When I am leaving I ask where the bike came from and they tell me they went to my local dealer and picked it up with their enclosed trailer. So basically it was $1800 off the top plus they drove 320 miles to pick it up. That made no sense, especially considering I contacted my local dealer to ask if they would match the better price.
Last edited by Roadie09; Feb 19, 2010 at 08:36 AM.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
I had to laugh at Ur sig pic,,
I can see it now...
HONEST officer,,, I only had two beers.........
As far as the installation of parts,, its all about the Money...
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 354
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From: Toledo, Oregon
Thanks for the info my man!
I don't need much of an excuse to take that ride anyway!
My front will be replaced in Albany under the warranty/recall but when the rear time comes....Bend here I come!
Maybe I will give you a shout.....
I don't need much of an excuse to take that ride anyway!
My front will be replaced in Albany under the warranty/recall but when the rear time comes....Bend here I come!
Maybe I will give you a shout.....
Cascade Harley Davidson in Bend, OR. They beat everybody up and down the I-5 corridor by about $125.00 installed. Normally I would just take the rims off and take them in but there price was so much better that I just enjoyed the ride up the old McKenzie Hwy, waited a couple of hours for the install and had a great ride home. Give them a call he said they would be hard to beat for tire prices. I called, Eugene, Albany, Salem, and three dealers in Portland and and even a couple on Indy dealers and nobody was near Cascades price.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: N. CA & East TN
When i bought my first harley, the bikes weren't even on the floor. You had to order the harley and wait 9 months for it. There was no bargining for the bike, the price was the price and you waited for it. Even though there was no killer deal, i liked knowing the day my bike would be born, it gave me extra time to save the cash, and it was awesome when they delivered it, knowing it was built for me. I hate walking in the showroom now and just picking somthing out.
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Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Northeast GA
Hello everyone, I was offered a great deal overseas but on a whim I emailed a local dealer and the sales manager beat the military rate by $350. I was happy to give a local dealer my money so the wife went and bought the bike. Now I just have to get out of Afghanistan so I can ride! This is my first Harley but Stone Mountain HD treated us well.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 135
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From: Independence KY
Hello everyone, I was offered a great deal overseas but on a whim I emailed a local dealer and the sales manager beat the military rate by $350. I was happy to give a local dealer my money so the wife went and bought the bike. Now I just have to get out of Afghanistan so I can ride! This is my first Harley but Stone Mountain HD treated us well.