2017 cvo street glide
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From: Albany NY
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Niteman, I think folks who buy a CVO buy them for life. I know I would. The sales manger I know said they have a hard time selling used CVO's because everyone who buys a CVO wants it brand new, not used. This is just his personal experience at the dealer. I have an M8 Ultra (not a CVO version). But man there was a 2017 CVO street glide in a really dark blue with a brighter blue combo like Roylt posted. I could not take my eyes off it. Thank god that bike was not in stock when I bought my bike or I would be another $10K lighter in the pocket. But I love my ride too much to make any move. You are spending $40K. That is a lot of coin.
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Cruiser
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From: dumont nj
With much thought I decided to pass on the cvo,I just can't take the hit on the trade for both of my bike's.I hope one day I will be able to be in the cvo family,till then thank you for all of everyone's input on this matter.I'm going to keep what I have and just go enjoy them.
Road Warrior
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From: US
good deal. I traded in my 11 month old '15 SGS for the new scooter because I like shiney bells and whistles. While I really like the new bike, my old bike got me around just as well as the CVO does.
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From: East TN
I didn't read every post in this thread but in answer to question, "does a cvo hold its value better that a non cvo", the answer is no. The depreciation is about the same. However, the CVO is a better value IMO because it has all the bells and whistles from the onset. Usually has a nice paint scheme and every harley rider knows you have a CVO. I had a road glide custom painted and did numerous upgrades in 2010. It was an eye catcher and would easily run with the 110, even though it was a 96. It was a better looking bike than a CVO, but when I sold it I took a hit. Spent about $38K and sold it for $16k after 28,000 miles. But where I live it is tough to sell anything of value. The downside to living in a rural area. Sold it to a guy in California. He rode from Amarillo to the Stugis rally, took it home, sold it at his business location in the LA area and made a tidy profit.
I like all the stuff the CVO add's which is one reason I buy a CVO. The other is I trade every 2~3 years, so I don't add much and can still have a sharp bike.
I trade mine at about 45K miles, which is right around two years. My 13 CVO King, I'm keeping for life, but its the exception for me.
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From: Montana
Well i can say i never thought I would have a cvo but now that i have had it for a couple of years i can say it was worth it for me. I still love everything about my bike and haven't regretted the big price i had to pay to get it home. The new 2017 cvo just might be the nicest bike i have ever ridden! Your going to love the bike.
With much thought I decided to pass on the cvo,I just can't take the hit on the trade for both of my bike's.I hope one day I will be able to be in the cvo family,till then thank you for all of everyone's input on this matter.I'm going to keep what I have and just go enjoy them.
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: dumont nj
I think I made a good decision by not getting the cvo at this time,I can always do it in the future.The 2017 cvo's are beautiful and I'm sure the 18's and 19's will also be as nice and maybe by then it will work out better for me if not I will keep on riding what I have.
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From: Bournemouth United Kingdom
I am glad you have reached a sensible conclusion to your dilemma. The CVO will still be there should you change your mind in the future. It is better to be content with what you have rather than take a leap of faith to be disappointed or financially at a loss afterwards. You will know when the time is right....It is not now!
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From: East Coast
I think if the CVO would have knocked your socks off you may have made the deal. But as someone earlier said, it didn't speak to you so if you purchased it you may have had the dreaded buyer's remorse.
When i saw my bike it was love at first site, tuning and pipes were part of the plan. I just enjoy looking at it. Every ride reinforces why i bought it.
Bottom line it has to speak to you otherwise you would have probably regretted it.
I think your sales person, unwittingly, did you a solid.
Enjoy your bikes.
When i saw my bike it was love at first site, tuning and pipes were part of the plan. I just enjoy looking at it. Every ride reinforces why i bought it.
Bottom line it has to speak to you otherwise you would have probably regretted it.
I think your sales person, unwittingly, did you a solid.
Enjoy your bikes.