anniversary models
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From: Michigan
I have a deposit on an Anniversary Limited but I'm currently thinking/looking for a S/E Ultra in the Typhoon Maroon color.
Maybe I'll like the Anniversary colors (standard and S/E) once I see them in person, but all of the pics I've seen of them really suck!
Maybe I'll like the Anniversary colors (standard and S/E) once I see them in person, but all of the pics I've seen of them really suck!
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From: Southern California
I like the Silver and Black scheme . . . oh that's right . . . . it's not a "current" anniversary color . . .
I actually own a 100th anniversary bike . . . but FYI, do NOT buy one as any sort of investment! If you like the bike (and in my case I do) . . . go for it. I did, but I didn't pay a penny more than an '02 or an '04 of the same model. Save your money for someone other than the marketing guru's at Harley.
I actually own a 100th anniversary bike . . . but FYI, do NOT buy one as any sort of investment! If you like the bike (and in my case I do) . . . go for it. I did, but I didn't pay a penny more than an '02 or an '04 of the same model. Save your money for someone other than the marketing guru's at Harley.
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From: Michigan
Althought we have three anniversary year bike's, only the '98 Heritage Springer (9400 miles) is a true Anniversary Edition.
My wife's '03 RK is in Luxury Rich Red (has less than 300 miles on it) and her '08 Heritage (10,000 miles) is in Crimson Red.
ALL, have the Anniversay badging an are accessorized failry well.
Doesn't look like (due to the fugly colors) that I'll get the real 110th Edition that I had planned on but I can still add a 110th badge to it somehwere.
My wife's '03 RK is in Luxury Rich Red (has less than 300 miles on it) and her '08 Heritage (10,000 miles) is in Crimson Red.
ALL, have the Anniversay badging an are accessorized failry well.
Doesn't look like (due to the fugly colors) that I'll get the real 110th Edition that I had planned on but I can still add a 110th badge to it somehwere.
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From: SW Ohio
Nah, for real? They cannot be slapping a $10k premium on them and have them actually sell in this economy. Back in the 90's I would've believed it, but now??? I call BS! Not on you, but on the salesman for the price he quoted you. Unless I actually see a bill of sale, I ain't buyin' it. (no pun intended)
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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun
I like the 2013 110th Anniversary offerings, but I don't buy into having a new anniversary model made up every 5 years. 100th Anniversary made sense, but 105 and 110 is nothing more than marketing hype. It will be interesting to see if they have a 115th anniversary (maybe I should place my order now).
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From: Japan
I like the 2013 110th Anniversary offerings, but I don't buy into having a new anniversary model made up every 5 years. 100th Anniversary made sense, but 105 and 110 is nothing more than marketing hype. It will be interesting to see if they have a 115th anniversary (maybe I should place my order now).
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
I don't think having more options available at the dealer is a bad thing.
They...the business have to come to us....the buyer if they want to sell. As long as buyers are coming to the sellers, prices will be out of control high. CVO's cost a fortune because the MOCO has convinced people that they are worth the money. If they sat on the floor for 2 years unsold, you can bet your *** they would clearanced!
Today I looked at a new CVO RoadKing.....same price as the Streetglide CVO was last year, but now you DON'T get a fairing and stereo! You get speakers and wiring for playing your MP3/iPod ONLY. Somebody will buy it anyway....same money, less stuff....only in the USA!
So keep what you have until the bring the deal to you. Alot of bikes out there next to new right now......some dealers apparently haven't figured that out....the only thing the dealer has going for it, is they can finance new and used.
~Joe
They...the business have to come to us....the buyer if they want to sell. As long as buyers are coming to the sellers, prices will be out of control high. CVO's cost a fortune because the MOCO has convinced people that they are worth the money. If they sat on the floor for 2 years unsold, you can bet your *** they would clearanced!
Today I looked at a new CVO RoadKing.....same price as the Streetglide CVO was last year, but now you DON'T get a fairing and stereo! You get speakers and wiring for playing your MP3/iPod ONLY. Somebody will buy it anyway....same money, less stuff....only in the USA!
So keep what you have until the bring the deal to you. Alot of bikes out there next to new right now......some dealers apparently haven't figured that out....the only thing the dealer has going for it, is they can finance new and used.
~Joe
Last edited by traveler; Sep 1, 2012 at 10:17 PM.