Looking at new bikes
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: NY
I will get flamed for posting this but here's why i rec the ESP with recent data on HD issues i saw in this chart from the WallStreet Journal to back it up along with the issues i am having thus far with my low mile well taken care of HD too.
Hope it loaded ok for you to chk out.
Scott
Hope it loaded ok for you to chk out.
Scott
Last edited by wscott; Oct 9, 2015 at 01:48 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Missouri
To answer the question about "wiggle room" - My understanding is that the dealers are not allowed to sell a new bike for less than the MSRP until the next model year comes out, and then they can adjust depending on inventory. That being said - dealers can add to the price, including shipping & handling, & the dreaded "dealer prep". The MoCO does not require them to charge those. The most wiggle room you will see is on a trade in, as dealer allowances for your old bike will vary a great deal, sometimes hundreds of dollars. In fact, some dealers use the margin on the new bike to allow "full retail" on trade-ins, and still turn a profit. If you're trading, it definitely pays to visit several dealers, and let them know you are shopping around. The point about throw-ins is a good one. Gift cards of $1,000 or more can be a part of the deal, and you should ask for one. They make a profit on those as well, depending on what merchandise you buy with it, that $1,000 gift card may only actually cost them $400-$500. Also, just like cars, the best time to buy is at the end of the month or end of the year, when the dealership is trying to make a quota. Hope this helps. And - what the hell is an ESP, and why are we recommending it to a guy who asked about buying a Harley?
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2nd Gear
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From: Maryland
I went in to my local dealer tonight and test rode a road glide the price was 21 something and he said out the door would be 24 but I talked him to 22 out the door the only thing I didn't like was the 10 percent interest idk why so high I have amazing credit so it doesn't make since
Tourer
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From: West Louisiana
I went in to my local dealer tonight and test rode a road glide the price was 21 something and he said out the door would be 24 but I talked him to 22 out the door the only thing I didn't like was the 10 percent interest idk why so high I have amazing credit so it doesn't make since
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From: Northern VA
Hit up a credit union. It costs like 10 bucks to open an account and they usually have 1.99% APR for new vehicles (including motorcycles)
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Cruiser
Joined: May 2006
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
I also agree that the Credit Union is the best way to go. I just checked with my local CU and with excellent credit, auto monthly payments on a 48 month loan....1.74%. 60 months, 1.99%, 66 months, 2.29% and 72 months, 2.49%.
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Esp' are a big money maker, wbuy more importantly it's what you are comfortable with. I put 102,000 miles on my flht. And 25k on my current bike and never buy an esp. If I have to replace something I want to replace from a company I want and replace it myself. Again not bashing just a peronal choice. Be patient and you will get the price that fits you!