Looked at and rode a low mileage (475 miles) 2018 Sport Glide today. We got into negotiations on it and they dropped a $957 assembly and prep fee on me. I get the charge on a new bike, but I feel like the original owner paid that fee when they bought. I shouldn't have to pay for assembly again. I realize there's some prep work on a used bike, but not that much. Looking over the rest off the paperwork I see the normal taxes and fees. However I do question $125 for document fees. What's the thoughts on acceptable fees?

 

Is this a used bike? If so, there is no assembly and prep fee....this is a perfect example of a stealership if this is a used bike...they are trying to screw with you big time.

Run, don't walk to a different dealer....this of course is just my humble opinion................................btw, the $125.00 doc fee is fairly common at the dealerships I've dealt with but really is just another additional profit center for them.

 

When I buy I don't pay attention to any of the fees. I'm looking at the amount I need to write a check for. I don't care how they get to the number I'm willing to pay.

 

Just tell them you're not going to pay that and be willing to walk.

 

Out the door is all that matters as per Red. There's the "stealership" word again, almost any used vehicle dealer of any type of vehicle tries to charge these fees, it's not a Harley thing. Know what you are willing to pay and let them worry about how they write it up

 

Yes it is used. It was bought at the dealership in March of this year and traded in last Saturday for a 2019 Heritage.

 

If you already signed it and bought it. Lick your wounds and enjoy the bike.

If you haven't bought it, tell them to shove the prep fee up their tight asses.

Tax, title, and license costs money. Most likely that is what the document fee is unless it is a separate charge. If it is a separate charge it is for them doing it instead of you. You are paying for convenience. Not worth it IMHO.

 

I just bought a new one weeks ago. Just sat down to see how much I actually financed, lol. I came across all the damn fees. OMG! About $1200 besides tax in freight, doccument, prep, etc. What a rip!

 

I haven't bought it yet. I told them the prep and assembly fee was BS on a used bike. We talked for a bit more and then I left. I'll throw them a figure tomorrow and see what happens.

 

Why the Dickster only buys lo mile used from private parties...no bullshit fees & a lower price to boot for the bike.