Buying for less than MSRP?
#21
04-24-2012, 01:26 AM
I see lots of folks suggesting paying cash. I've always found it better to finance because the dealer can get a spiff from the lender which let's him require less profit on the bike. Then pay it off if you want next month.
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04-24-2012, 01:52 AM
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I got a hell of a deal on a 12 Fatboy. Only reason is because I am Military and bought mine through the mil sales in Kandahar Afghanistan. Since I live in AK, my bike was selling for 19k and change up here. Got mine for 15.5k. Play the game and with perseverance, you will find whats the best thing for ya. G
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04-24-2012, 01:58 AM
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I'd also try Colorado Springs, and Pueblo...
#24
04-24-2012, 06:51 AM
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New to the forum and first post. I will definitely be here often and hopefully contributing soon. I'm not a HD owner yet but hope to be riding a Street Glide very shortly. I found a site that says the 2012 Street Glide dealer invoice is 15,599 on a 19,499 MSRP. Nobody wants to pay MSRP, but I have no idea if I can expect to do any better. Can I expect to knock some dollars off and if so, any thoughts on how much? I know a lot of factors come into play here. Any advice would be very much appreciated. I live in Denver, CO if that makes a difference.
Thanks in advance for your feedback
dave
Thanks in advance for your feedback
dave
Congrats on the new SG! Post a pic.
Ride safe!
Mike
Last edited by PghCycle24; 04-24-2012 at 07:02 AM. Reason: OP had already bought a new SG.
#25
04-24-2012, 07:19 PM
With 2013 models on the showroom floor, dealers want to dump that 2012 inventory most ricky tick. If that 2012 model is so in demand, why is it still sitting on the showroom floor?
You should be able to get at least $2K off of MSRP on any 2012 model, especially if it is a tough model or color to sell. I got $2.5K off MSRP on my Street Glide when the next model year came out…and that was on a denim black model (a very popular color).
To the OP, be patient and persistent. If a dealer won't play ball, screw him, and find another that will. Use the internet to search for the best price.
#26
04-24-2012, 07:37 PM
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I purchased my 2012 ultra limited from Seminole Harley in Sanford FL on December 30th I paid 19,143 it was listed for 25,500. Deals are out there
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04-24-2012, 08:11 PM
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I bought the 09 flstc I am riding now after all the fees and taxes were added in for less than the msrp. Also got a tee shirt and the 1000 ml service. Just be ready to get up and walk away. I walked out of 2 different dealerships before I bought this last one.
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04-24-2012, 09:48 PM
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Well I'm the new owner of a 2012 Street Glide. I rented one today and put about 400 miles on it to make sure that was it (I knew after the first 20). I told them wasn't going to buy today but they wanted to try to sell me anyway. I low balled them at $2500 below MSRP and was ready to walk a few times. I really didn't think they'd take it but they finally did. Thanks for the great advice. It really helped me hold my ground.
dave
dave
#29
04-24-2012, 09:56 PM
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I know it may sound like a joke but I when i bought my Wide Glide i told the salesman i was looking at a honda fury he said if you get the Harley instead i will know 1000 bucks off right now and he did so i bought the harley " Which I was gonna buy anyway" lol True Story
#30
04-26-2012, 02:17 PM
Well I'm the new owner of a 2012 Street Glide. I rented one today and put about 400 miles on it to make sure that was it (I knew after the first 20). I told them wasn't going to buy today but they wanted to try to sell me anyway. I low balled them at $2500 below MSRP and was ready to walk a few times. I really didn't think they'd take it but they finally did. Thanks for the great advice. It really helped me hold my ground.
dave
dave