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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Honest question here. Honest answers please. I am trying to buy a lo boy. I went to two dealers offered $15500 + TTL. None of them will take it. They want MSRP + 995 (freight and setup) or $15500 + 995.

Help me out here please. Is my offer not realistic?
 
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Suggest you hit at least 2 more, even fax/call as many as you can find within your comfort zone for later P/U. Neither of the ones you have tried are dealing and that is not what most are seeing. Have to search though.

If they are close to each other they are probably feeding off each other hoping you won't go to the guy 100 miles down the road who is dealing. JMHO.
 
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By the way.....what year/bike did you offer on?
 
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2011 Fatboy Lo Denim Black
 
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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I think your offer was realistic......start expanding the search. Good Luck!
 
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I met a guy who use to sell Harley and he told me they invoice at $14100. Thats where I came up with my number from.

Is paying freight and setup something that is more common than not?
 
Old Jan 17, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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yes i did and wasnt happy about it,the bike was already there and i didnt order it,so why pay for freight,and set up.500 bucks for what to put 4 gallons of gas in and maybe 3 quarts of oil and charge the battery maybe.BS
 
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They seem to be sticking to thier guns on that deal...
 
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When I bought my 09 Street Glide brand new, I did not pay any freight or set up. I also paid less than MSRP. I did have to travel 300 miles to buy it.
 



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