Should I buy a new 2011 1200 Custom???

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Sep 11, 2012 | 07:38 AM

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K9BO

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What is the biggest difference between the 1200c and the Street BOB? Just curious because I am looking at getting a new bike. I like the 1200C and the Street BOB and both seems to be about the same size and price or they not?

Sep 13, 2012 | 05:30 PM

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Here's a stupid question. Do you think I can count on the dealer having a ramp and helping me get the bike into the truck?

Sep 13, 2012 | 06:29 PM

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My dealer delivers but also have a ramp for folks to use. I'd put a call into your salesperson and ask just to make sure.......never assume anything when it come it comes to a dealer.

Sep 13, 2012 | 07:04 PM

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The 1200C is a Sportster whereas the Steet Bob is a Dyna. Engine size is different with 1200 vs 1584 cc. Also, the 1200c starts at $10.5K versus $13K for the Street Bob. The Sporty weighs about 550 pounds vs about 650 pounds for the Street Bob. 5 speed tranny vs 6 speed. Basically, totally different bikes.

Sep 13, 2012 | 11:57 PM

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So I called to be sure and he said no problem at all. Pretty cool dealership so far everytime I've dealt with them. Until I ask for their interest rates. I just wanted to know what was available and told the guy I wasn't asking for a quote. He said he couldn't give me that unless I fill out an application. Said it was due to the patriot act. Never heard of that before and I've called a few places checking rates and never once was told that. WTF?

Sep 14, 2012 | 07:51 AM

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OK...BS on the patriot act. He can give you the average rates, With Approved Credit, that are available out there. I am a Sales Manager for an Auto Dealership (As well as a part-time LEO) and he is just using a closing technique to get you into the finance office. Tell him you want to know what you could be approved for if you had excellent credit. If he doesn't want to give it to you then tell him you don't want to purchase the bike. That will change his tune real fast. I hate dealers that act like that. I love my fully open see through sales process that the customer is included in every section of the purchase. Makes for happier customers and more referrals and repeat business.

Sep 14, 2012 | 12:05 PM

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I totally agree J.R. I knew what he was doing, just couldn't get him to budge.

Either way, I'm driving down and gonna deal with another guy who was super cool last time I was in there. Hopefully things are different. I'd hate to walk away from a deal like this.

Sep 14, 2012 | 02:42 PM

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Just don't let them know that. Once they sense that you're committed to the bike, all negotiation ends.

I hate taking my wife with me when I'm ready to buy a car. I'll walk away from any deal, if I'm not getting what I want or what I think is fair. My wife, on the other hand, sees something that she like and she transmits it for the whole world to see. Once the sales staff sees that "gottahaveit" look, all negotiation stops.

I would recommend that, now that you have found ONE bike that you want, I suggest that you start looking somewhere else for a SECOND bike so that you can walk away from the first if you don't like anything about the transaction.