Haggling
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From: Central Valley, CA
Haggling
Lots of good info here but I havent seen or found anything on this one. So here's my question. About how much can you haggle on a new bike? Including getting mods, i.e. exhaust, air cleaner, etc., installed on delivery. I just wanna know what I can expect when I buy my bike finally, and what I can get them to knock off. Since I didnt ask them to put CA emissions on it, I really dont wanna pay for that. Any experience is appreciated.
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From: Douglasville, GA
if i were you i would make a list of everything you want and go to MULTIPLE dealerships and see who is willing to give you the best overall price. everyone of them is going to want to "get some paperwork started" but dont. just let them know you are looking for competetive pricing against other dealers and make them do the haggling. dont give them the prices from the others though....make them do it blind. make sure they give you an out the door price including tax tag title fees and every other one of those JUNK fees they want to charge you.
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Lots of good info here but I haven't seen or found anything on this one. So here's my question. About how much can you haggle on a new bike? Including getting mods, i.e. exhaust, air cleaner, etc., installed on delivery. I just wanna know what I can expect when I buy my bike finally, and what I can get them to knock off. Since I didn't ask them to put CA emissions on it, I really don't wanna pay for that. Any experience is appreciated.
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Yes Mike it will whether I want it to or not. My problem is, why pay that extra 1-200 when most likely it is only a different fuel map (I believe), the pipes and O2 sensors are most likely the same they put on every other bike.
And thanks breezy that is most likely what I would do. I have been to all 3 of the stealers around me and I didn't care for 1 of em. So I may go to the other 2. Hell I'm still not sure if it's better to tack all of the stuff from the get go or add it late down the road.
And thanks breezy that is most likely what I would do. I have been to all 3 of the stealers around me and I didn't care for 1 of em. So I may go to the other 2. Hell I'm still not sure if it's better to tack all of the stuff from the get go or add it late down the road.
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Lots of good info here but I havent seen or found anything on this one. So here's my question. About how much can you haggle on a new bike? Including getting mods, i.e. exhaust, air cleaner, etc., installed on delivery. I just wanna know what I can expect when I buy my bike finally, and what I can get them to knock off. Since I didnt ask them to put CA emissions on it, I really dont wanna pay for that. Any experience is appreciated.
- You want to know what to expect? Expect to be treated with as much dignity, respect and consideration that a poacher bestows on a baby seal.
- You want to know about haggling? Pretend your a customer in a Mid-Eastern Bazaar. DO NOT allow yourself to be tempted by immediate gratification. Either buy an '11 leftover after the 12's are released, or wait til' the weather gets cool, and go for it like your the lead man on a hostage negotiating team. Either take charge of the situation, or walk now, ride later when the timing is right. That's my
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I like buying a new bike bone stock. That way, you are not financing your upgrades into the deal, and save a bunch of interest charges. Now, if you are NOT financing, then it doesn't matter as much. I wait for the 20% off sales. One of my local dealers does that twice a year. Otherwise, I will order stuff online if it is 20% off. (Think Zanotti motor, or Surdyke) The shipping charges are a wash since you don't have to pay taxes. Plus, I do all my own installations, and save big that way too. I am a low paid public servant, so gotta do what I can to pinch a nickel!
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When I bought my bike it was from a dealer used. I didn't try to haggle and the only reason is bc the dealer was in Diego a solid 5 hours away and they held it for me for three days after I told them over the phone I wanted it. During those three days they were having their open house sale and turned down several other offers on the bike for me. I got several phone calls that weekend "are you sure you're still coming bc this guy wants it right now."
But I agree, don't buy anything at sticker. Don't forget dealers are hurting for cash right now and you're their savior if youre buying a bike
But I agree, don't buy anything at sticker. Don't forget dealers are hurting for cash right now and you're their savior if youre buying a bike
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I know that pretty much anything and everything is negotiable. I haven't paid anywhere near sticker on any of the new vehicles I have purchased over the years. I just wasn't sure how negotiable the price of bikes are. I am sure that there is some leeway. I am just curious as to how much there is on these. I also understand I probably wont be able to get them to come off the price a couple thousand like a car, just curious as to what is an acceptable amount. Thanks for all the replies BTW.
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I know that pretty much anything and everything is negotiable. I haven't paid anywhere near sticker on any of the new vehicles I have purchased over the years. I just wasn't sure how negotiable the price of bikes are. I am sure that there is some leeway. I am just curious as to how much there is on these. I also understand I probably wont be able to get them to come off the price a couple thousand like a car, just curious as to what is an acceptable amount. Thanks for all the replies BTW.