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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Hello all,

The wife and I are considering purchasing her a new '08 Nightster. I'm curious as to what other people's experience has been with regards to final purchase price for their Nightsters.

I understand this can be a sensitive subject for some but would appreciate any input.

I know when I bought my '05 ElectraGlide Classic, I was basically reamed, and so I'm trying to avoid going down that path again. We will definitely be buying from a different dealer this time around.

Thanks in advance.

Buzz
 
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:04 AM
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I can't imagine that any dealer is charging anything other than MSRP right now.
 
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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i would have to agree should not be over msrp anyway.
 
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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MSRP. See if you can get them to waive the setup and delivery fee. Or ask for a free 1000 miles service.
 
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Old May 19, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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Take my wife with you. She makes every salesman cry and walks away with free/discounted stuff. To bad she did go into the legal field.
 
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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Good news! The wife and I scored the following deal...

$9000 with NO freight or setup fees.

We feel like we got a good deal.

(Now if she'll only let me ride it)

Thanks for the insight.

Brad
 
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Old May 19, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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that's not a good deal. it's a great deal!!


 
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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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ORIGINAL: rob i

that's not a good deal. it's a great deal!!


+1 Good job
 
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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ORIGINAL: hdelectra

Good news! The wife and I scored the following deal...

$9000 with NO freight or setup fees.

We feel like we got a good deal.

(Now if she'll only let me ride it)

Thanks for the insight.

Brad
C'mon now... What dealership gave you $795 below MSRP, with no Freight/Set-up on a new 2008 Nightster? What was your OTD price?
 
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Old May 20, 2008 | 03:37 AM
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Yeah, I'd like to know that myself! I got a "good" deal on my "new" 2007 Low (purchased after the '08 came out). They discounted this, added that, subtracted that, and tacked on this...I got a deal I was comfortable with and it was LESS than if I didn't negotiate at all, but the bottom line was the dealership still got it's bottom line!

You sure you didn't get aSLIGHTLY USED bike? How many miles are on the clock? Still, a GREAT deal, nonetheless! Excellent deal! Congratulations!

Teek
 
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