So I was passing through Georgia and stopped into a dealership to buy some gloves. While there I got suckered into a test ride with the lure of a $25.00 gift card. So there I am, telling salesman that I have zero intention of buying a new motorcycle, next thing I know I'm waking up in the finance manager's office talking numbers. I told him that I have zero intention of buying a new bike, and that he would have to give me the most stupid, low, ridiculous price ever to get me even thinking about buying it. Well guess what he did :-) So here's the situation:

I currently have a 2014 SGS with 48,000 miles. It's got a little wear and tear, but it's in overall good shape. I was looking at a 2019 Ultra Limited, ~$28,000. Between my trade in and reduction in the price of the new bike, he has me out the door at $15,000 even. I also have $1,040 credit on my ESP, so I would be out the door at $13,960. Just as a comparison, a few months ago I was looking at a 2018 Ultra Limited at my local dealership. They have a great relationship with the police department that I retired from and give the officers a great deal. I have purchased both of my Harleys from them and I have been out the door at about 90% of sticker both times, so I know they take care of me. Their out the door price on the 2018 was approximately $19,000. As a comparison, the payoff on my bike is around $2,500, and was around $3,500 when I was dealing with the other dealership a few months ago.

Is this a special deal, or are the dealers hard up to sell the new bikes? I've been out of the loop for a while. What's the scoop on the 2019s? Are they plagued by bugs and mechanical issues? Are the new upgrades worth it?

Really appreciate any input.

 

do it, but try to wring a little more, throw in the 1 K service, etc..make THEM sweat! I love upgrading with other people's money though

 

Yea why not? Sounds like you liked the bike. New bike, new warranty. Sounds like they're doing you right with your bike too. You'll be happy with the upgrade, I'd bet. Post some pics after you buy it

 

Do it. You only live once & people will be sketchy about your 2014 once its over 50k miles no matter how well its been taken care of.

 

This thread is worthless without pictures of the pending bike!!

Ya only live once, go ahead and do it. You can always make more money, the government does it every day!

New bike, new warranty, new adventures await.

 

If they want to trade that much push them for the M8. Don't take a buy out to go against the new bike on the ESP. Have them double it against the new bike. And flash / chrome and feel good mods and there HD parts. Pull and transfer yourself or ask them to do it. If they do it be nice and offer to pay a reasonable labor fee if you can't do it. But never lose track of the base selling price of the bike. They can run numbers. BUT you own the numbers!!!

 

Unless you are having money problems,I would jump on it. You must have a problem of some kind to even need to ask us !!!! If you want it then it's, up to you. Good luck.

 

Yeah you should probably do it. Under $14k out the door for a 19, you have over 40K on your other one, so this isn't a bad upgrade.

 

 

Ride difference alone should sell you the bike, it's about choices and you get to make one.