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Feb 11, 2008 | 02:26 PM

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jamesf0622

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RE: Night Train Price?

It doesn't help that the Night Train is the new "entry level" Softail now that the Standard is gone too.

Feb 12, 2008 | 10:10 AM

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biskit

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RE: Night Train Price?

I lucked out in July, dealer was starting his year end close-out and he had 3 '07 Trains in stock. I got $1000.00 off, and above book trade-in on my VTX. I had priced the same bike in May, they wouldn't move on price then, but sales manager sort of knows me and told me to hang on a couple months. Which I did and got the better price in July. I maybe could have done even better if I would have waited until September, but I'm happy with the deal I got.

Feb 12, 2008 | 01:30 PM

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geoffjukebox

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night train is the best soft tail

Feb 12, 2008 | 01:54 PM

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PoorBoy

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RE: Night Train Price?

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A lot depends on your relationship with the dealer. If you have a good one, they'll be more willing to work with you on the price. If you don't have much of a relationship with them, they'll probably stick to their pricing. Also, it depends on how badly they want that bike out of there. If they just can't seem to get rid of the bike, they'll jump on the chance to move it.

+1

I paid MSRP, the advertised freight, sales tax, and asmall tag fee. I didn't feel ripped-off. Dealers are in business to make money and they have a lot of overhead to deal with. Unless you live in an area where there isn't any sales tax, the dealer is going to work the math backwards and account for collecting sales tax. (otherwise they are probably breaking the law).

My dealer extended a decent discount on all added accessories at the time of my bike purchase, and they always greet me at the door when I show up from time to time. I have established a good relationship with them, even if I do get an indy shop to do my modifications and maintenance. I buy accessories there, and enjoy a "free" cup of coffee or a hot dog & soda from time to time. It's a nice place to meet other bikers, and it helps keep things current with new models.

All I'm saying is that you shouldn't try to treat them like a car dealership (where BIG mark-ups abound), and don't feel that you are getting ripped-off trying to save a few hundred bucks below MSRP. Shop around with other Harley dealers, and then pick your best deal on the bike your heart desires. Just keep a long-term outlook as to whether or not you want to run your dealer out of business by everyone banging away on them.

Not long ago, folks were considering themselves lucky IF they could even find MSRP pricing.

Just my 2-cents.

Feb 12, 2008 | 06:05 PM

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Cav Cop

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RE: Night Train Price?

Night Trains havea high demand in some areas. If you dont buy it, another person will. Dealers seem to price H-D with in a fair market value. I watched 8 Trains come in go in a few months (lasted less than a few days on the show room each).

Want a good deal, buy a H-D that does not sell well...

Feb 19, 2008 | 09:27 AM

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nightrider87

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i went to a little dealer in the middle of bum f*ck no where, on black friday, and got my 07 night train for $14350 out the door, with the black wheel and security system.

Feb 19, 2008 | 10:03 AM

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08fxstb

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i boughtmy '08in Aug of '07in iraq for $16500 with the wheel upgrade, security, and the color I wanted plus tax in Indiana wasabout $960. That's all.

Feb 20, 2008 | 06:16 PM

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green_head

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RE: Night Train Price?

I got my train for $1000 under msrp with security, wheels and color upgrade. I paid prep($500) and was given 2 extra years on warrenty. After shopping around my local dealer ended up treating me best.