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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Hey Fellas,

So now that the 2013's are hitting the dealers, I was trying to get a feel on the price I should be paying for a 2012 Fat Boy Lo, with possibly trading in my 2011 XL883N Iron (Small pics attached). I have about 2,000 miles on my bike right now, and have only had it for about 3 months, but now I am looking for something bigger with more power and comfort. I have the Black Denim paint now, and probably going to stick with the same color on the Lo.

The sportster is a fun bike, but just a little small to ride two up, and at 6'3 I look like I just don't belong on something that small. Also, I would like to go on some longer trips, which I think with a couple mods the Lo could be just the bike for that.

Enough of the rambling, hopefully you guys can help me out on what I should pay for a new 2012, or what you guys have paid in the past, so I can have a decent idea when I go and try to work out some sort of deal.

Thanks in advance for the help!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 03:01 PM
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It depends on the dealer. Most will not deal much lower then MSRP but you might be able to get a decent parts allowance or discounts. Really hard to say how they will deal.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Get a nice lube for your trade in, cause your gonna take it

You should be able to knock 10-15% off. I did the same thing back when the 2011 came out. The sticker was around 17,500 and I got it for 16

Call a few in your area and see what they say or say this one will give me it for this can you match
 
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Thanks for the idea about going for the parts allowance, I will keep that in mind. Also, thanks Kozy for the percentage I should be looking for to get off, I just know that nothing major really changed from the 12's to the 13's other than the Anniversary edition, but I am still a little iffy on the colors. Appreciate the feedback!
 
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Definitely check around but do it now. The 2012's are going fast.

And yeah, unless you paid cash for the iron, you're gonna get hosed on trade
 
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