Price
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From: SE Michigan
Welcome to the forums.
A good price is one that you can negotiate to your satisfaction.
You'll see a lot of subsequent posts that say "I got this", and they "threw in that", but what others got has no bearing on what you can/should get.
Different locations, times of year, financial circumstances of the dealership, economic conditions, etc etc etc
A good price is one that you can negotiate to your satisfaction.
You'll see a lot of subsequent posts that say "I got this", and they "threw in that", but what others got has no bearing on what you can/should get.
Different locations, times of year, financial circumstances of the dealership, economic conditions, etc etc etc
Last edited by Keithhu; Apr 11, 2016 at 10:14 AM.
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Joined: May 2015
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From: Shadow of Gillette Stadium
Good advice from those that have already posted !
A few random thoughts;
1. A business needs to make money to stay in business, and keep their employees in jobs. All to often, people refer to dealerships as "stealerships".
2. The buyer determines the price. Do your research, price things out. Get "bids".
3. There is a web site that has the "dealer cost" published on all HD MC's. I used it last year.
4. There is only one used bike in the same condition, like kind, quality, etc. As such, difficult to compare used bikes. Easy for new.
5. Dealers make the most money on used, not new.
6. Have your list of optional equipment ready to go. 20% off the part as a minimum, if you are installing. If dealer is installing, it's another story. Depends on the items. Changing bars today is a real chore. Lots of hours. Docking set up, 10 minutes. Slip on's 15 minutes. Get value for the OEM take-off's.
7. Get your 6.5 Boom updated with latest version - as of February - 19.2. Had three friends get new MC's this month, none were updated. Get them to "pair" your phone.
8. Try and get the parts discount extended for awhile.
9. Bring your laptop. Ask for the wi-fi password. Making you wait, is part of their game. Get on the laptop, check other area dealers as you sit there. Should work in your favor. Or, set a time limit. "I have to go pick up the bride at 3pm."
I'm sure others have more to add.
Good Luck and Happy Motoring !!!
A few random thoughts;
1. A business needs to make money to stay in business, and keep their employees in jobs. All to often, people refer to dealerships as "stealerships".
2. The buyer determines the price. Do your research, price things out. Get "bids".
3. There is a web site that has the "dealer cost" published on all HD MC's. I used it last year.
4. There is only one used bike in the same condition, like kind, quality, etc. As such, difficult to compare used bikes. Easy for new.
5. Dealers make the most money on used, not new.
6. Have your list of optional equipment ready to go. 20% off the part as a minimum, if you are installing. If dealer is installing, it's another story. Depends on the items. Changing bars today is a real chore. Lots of hours. Docking set up, 10 minutes. Slip on's 15 minutes. Get value for the OEM take-off's.
7. Get your 6.5 Boom updated with latest version - as of February - 19.2. Had three friends get new MC's this month, none were updated. Get them to "pair" your phone.
8. Try and get the parts discount extended for awhile.
9. Bring your laptop. Ask for the wi-fi password. Making you wait, is part of their game. Get on the laptop, check other area dealers as you sit there. Should work in your favor. Or, set a time limit. "I have to go pick up the bride at 3pm."
I'm sure others have more to add.
Good Luck and Happy Motoring !!!
Last edited by puckoach; Apr 11, 2016 at 09:58 AM.
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From: Salem, NH
Ya, ya. Perception of a deal...
Work the dealer!
anything between 21 - 22k + tax is a good deal.
My 16 SGS was 21,500 otd. If I had purchased in Nov/Dec/Jan I probably would have been a little better off but Supply and demand is a bitch.
Work the dealer!
anything between 21 - 22k + tax is a good deal.
My 16 SGS was 21,500 otd. If I had purchased in Nov/Dec/Jan I probably would have been a little better off but Supply and demand is a bitch.
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From: Groves,tx
Thanks for the answer. I know a good deal it the one that makes you smile until you find out you got taken by a smooth talking salesman. Then you feel like you got robbed. I am new to the street bike scene and to the Harley world as well. Just trying to do some research before deciding on what's actually a good deal.
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Thanks for the answer. I know a good deal it the one that makes you smile until you find out you got taken by a smooth talking salesman. Then you feel like you got robbed. I am new to the street bike scene and to the Harley world as well. Just trying to do some research before deciding on what's actually a good deal.
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From: Central Florida
Here is a link that supposedly lists the dealer and MSRP prices.
http://seedealercost.com/products/ma...ug/powersports
As others have said, a good deal is a price that is both fair to you and the selling dealer. Both of you have to feel good about the selling price to consummate a deal. Harley dealers typically have significantly large overhead so they have to make a decent profit to stay in business and continue to pay their employees.
http://seedealercost.com/products/ma...ug/powersports
As others have said, a good deal is a price that is both fair to you and the selling dealer. Both of you have to feel good about the selling price to consummate a deal. Harley dealers typically have significantly large overhead so they have to make a decent profit to stay in business and continue to pay their employees.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Thanks for the answer. I know a good deal it the one that makes you smile until you find out you got taken by a smooth talking salesman. Then you feel like you got robbed. I am new to the street bike scene and to the Harley world as well. Just trying to do some research before deciding on what's actually a good deal.