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Market Values
My wife instructed me to clean out the magazine archive and I was looking through some of the articles in the older magazines. I came across and article in Motorcyclist March 2014 issue on page 76 (MC Garage). This article states that the market value of the Street and Road Glides has been super steady up until the new 2014 Street Glide came out. From what they are claiming, the older Street and Road Glides have been holding in right around $1,000 less than retail (contingent upon good mileage and condition) which I can confirm here in York, PA. However, the article is claiming that the market values of the older Glides has now dropped between $3,000-4,000 below retail since the 2014 "new" Street Glide has come out.
I guess my question is, has anyone read this article and what market are they talking about???? It certainly isn't the case here in Pennsylvania. My brother in law lives in L.A. and he says the bikes are actually increasing in value every time the fuel prices go up. Any thoughts on market values or what actually drives prices? I am in the market for another Street Glide, although I am pretty picky because I want at least a 103" and I have to get the "best" price I can, or I'll just wait for the guy going through a divorce or illness or other nasty circumstance.
I guess my question is, has anyone read this article and what market are they talking about???? It certainly isn't the case here in Pennsylvania. My brother in law lives in L.A. and he says the bikes are actually increasing in value every time the fuel prices go up. Any thoughts on market values or what actually drives prices? I am in the market for another Street Glide, although I am pretty picky because I want at least a 103" and I have to get the "best" price I can, or I'll just wait for the guy going through a divorce or illness or other nasty circumstance.
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Things are worth what people are willing to pay. It really isn't any more complicated than that. People in different areas may or may not be willing to pay more than others. Brother in law may be telling the truth but may not apply to where you live.
In Kentucky i can generally buy ANYTHING cheaper than other places. Why? I guess poor folks around here just aren't willing to pay as much for things as other places hence the prices being lower. If we did start forking out more our market values would rise.
In Kentucky i can generally buy ANYTHING cheaper than other places. Why? I guess poor folks around here just aren't willing to pay as much for things as other places hence the prices being lower. If we did start forking out more our market values would rise.
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pend on what's been done and what you have.. our dealer just offered my Son $21K trade in for his 10 St Glide with 23k miles for a new 14 St Glide.
he's got at least $28K in his 10 and has made almost all the mods he wanted to do..
their are still some good deals around,, just have to be patient and loooooookk
he's got at least $28K in his 10 and has made almost all the mods he wanted to do..
their are still some good deals around,, just have to be patient and loooooookk
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Motorcycles depreciate like any other vehicle. Never think of a late model vehicle as an investment that appreciates. Enjoy riding it as the value plummets. That's why you bought it.
If you get a high ball trade in offer, you pay for it at the other end of the deal.
If you get a high ball trade in offer, you pay for it at the other end of the deal.
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With all the improvements on the Rushmore bikes, a greater number than usual have traded in their couple year old road bikes. This has dealerships with a bunch of 10-13 bikes that they are discounting more than usual to clear their inventory.
The Rushmore bikes are a huge success, and adding their features to an older bike cost more than $1,000.
Late model Road bikes are super bargains right now.
The Rushmore bikes are a huge success, and adding their features to an older bike cost more than $1,000.
Late model Road bikes are super bargains right now.
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pend on what's been done and what you have.. our dealer just offered my Son $21K trade in for his 10 St Glide with 23k miles for a new 14 St Glide.
he's got at least $28K in his 10 and has made almost all the mods he wanted to do..
their are still some good deals around,, just have to be patient and loooooookk
he's got at least $28K in his 10 and has made almost all the mods he wanted to do..
their are still some good deals around,, just have to be patient and loooooookk
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