2 Bikes: Pros & Cons
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Washington State
Here are a few Craigslist listings for you in Idaho and the cool thing is you can talk these guys done. M2C...
http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1890113273.html
http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1890556495.html
http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1886582095.html
http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1890113273.html
http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1890556495.html
http://boise.craigslist.org/mcy/1886582095.html
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: LI, NY
One you have a bike to ride now. So no need to pull the trigger now.
Second a street bob is a nice riding bike. So many reasons why I would go with a street bob.
Third you can go to any dealer today and buy a brand new 2011, not left over 2010, for $12,999.
I would tell that dealer "do you see stupid on my face $12,995 for a 2007 street bob?
Keep riding your girls bike until you save the cash to pay for a street bob. This way hard times come the repo man ain't goin to get his hands on it.
Got to always do your thinking with your big head.
Second a street bob is a nice riding bike. So many reasons why I would go with a street bob.
Third you can go to any dealer today and buy a brand new 2011, not left over 2010, for $12,999.
I would tell that dealer "do you see stupid on my face $12,995 for a 2007 street bob?
Keep riding your girls bike until you save the cash to pay for a street bob. This way hard times come the repo man ain't goin to get his hands on it.
Got to always do your thinking with your big head.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
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From the comments, it seems the Fatboy is overpriced. From what I know, you can get a new Streetbob. Although you can't get a new Fatboy for that price, I would much rather have a new Streetbob than a 10 yr old Fatboy....but that is just me. I like both Dynas and Softails.
For that price buy new, or negotiate the price down to something reasonable. As others have said, you have a bike....so no real rush.
For that price buy new, or negotiate the price down to something reasonable. As others have said, you have a bike....so no real rush.
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From: Fort Worth, TX
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Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: Upstate NY
You came to a motorcycle forum seeking wisdom.
Ok, so far you've mostly gotten opinions. The one who told you to keep looking until you find THE one that you don't have to ask about hit the nail on the head.
The diff in prices you see between the dealer and Craig's list is that at the dealer you're going to pay retail, on CL or from any individual you shouldn't pay above wholesale. Find the bike that you like, that fits your riding style, check out the prices in NADA and KBB, and negotiate as best you can.
After that don't tell anyone what you paid, unless you like hearing that you got screwed, because there is no shortage of asshats who will.
Ok, so far you've mostly gotten opinions. The one who told you to keep looking until you find THE one that you don't have to ask about hit the nail on the head. The diff in prices you see between the dealer and Craig's list is that at the dealer you're going to pay retail, on CL or from any individual you shouldn't pay above wholesale. Find the bike that you like, that fits your riding style, check out the prices in NADA and KBB, and negotiate as best you can.
After that don't tell anyone what you paid, unless you like hearing that you got screwed, because there is no shortage of asshats who will.
