Would you buy new again?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: lancaster, pa
to save money basicly: buy at the end of a model run,used about a year and keep it as long as you can.
if you must have warrenty type of person then buy used and sell/trade when warrenty expires.
I know people that trade about every 2 years. Whats that work out to be? 5k+ a year? (dont know exactly?), oposed to 1-2k a year if your frugal.
if you must have warrenty type of person then buy used and sell/trade when warrenty expires.
I know people that trade about every 2 years. Whats that work out to be? 5k+ a year? (dont know exactly?), oposed to 1-2k a year if your frugal.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Ancaster, Ontario, Canada
I spent a couple of months last summer looking for a used Rushmore Street Glide. In this area, everyone seemed to feel that their used bikes were worth the same or more than new. I wound up purchasing a new bike (at a discount) and getting it equipped the way I wanted (again at a discount) from the Dealer. In my case, I'm very happy with the way things worked out. This will probably be a 10 year bike for me, so not going to concern myself with depreciation. Just going to ride it as much as possible and enjoy the hell out to it!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Glen Mills, PA
I'll never buy used again. I bought a 2011 RGU with tons of extras and a supposed stage 4 kit. What a mess. Had it 11 months. Took 3k to make it run "good" In the end I traded it on my 16. I'll never buy used again. Unless it's a second bike. My DD will always be new.
See this link for the story and the **** dealership.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...l#post15968724
See this link for the story and the **** dealership.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...l#post15968724
Thinking about a second bike for my 50th bday and would go for a 1 owner private sale this time.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Glen Mills, PA
Sometimes I believe people are simply asking for reassurance, and/or another opinion on their purchase decisions. No matter it a bike/vehicle is new or used...checking their potential future investment decision w/others who have experience + possible mad negotiation skills is their final sanity check before diving in. I don't get all spin-up over these posts and offer assistance, when possible...why not lent a hand to them possible joining the HD clan...
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 394
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From: Georgia
Personally, I probably won't ever buy a used bike.
I like to know the history of the vehicles I buy, and with a bike, there is no telling.
I will, however, but a left-over new bike. No problems at all with that. I've seen way too many bikes wrecked and plastic replaced to ever buy used. Safety is at stake.
Ben
I will, however, but a left-over new bike. No problems at all with that. I've seen way too many bikes wrecked and plastic replaced to ever buy used. Safety is at stake.
Ben
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 163
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From: Clearfield UT
I've been a sales manager at a new car dealership for 14 years, depreciation happens on new and used. If that was my biggest concern, I'd be riding the bus. I'm too picky to find the bike I want used.. And no surprises on new
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 26
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From: New Jersey
There are literally thousands of one, two, three year old stock bikes available for sale. It is very easy to find a stock , unmolested or tastefully accessorized well cared for bike for 30-40% less than new. I wanted a new bike in fall of 2016. Thought about new but in 20 minutes on the net found a 4000mi 2016 road glide base model for $15000, from a private owner. Bike was 30mi from my house. All stock, super clean with receipts for service from dealer. Seller was a very stand up guy. I would never buy one that had ANY type of motor modifications , other than stage 1. Bikes depreciate same as cars. Drive out new ,and loose 5-10 grand. That savings is way better off in my account than someone else's.
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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2015
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From: Georgia
I have bought used and will do so again I'm sure. However, IMO, buying used takes some time and research. On my current bike, which I bought used, I spent a year researching what I wanted. Rented and rode several alone and with the wife on the back. Lots of time getting to know the market, trips to several dealers getting a feel for how they treat people. After about a year I started looking for "the one". It took 3 or 4 months of watching, visiting dealers and looking at private sale bikes. Finally found it. An 07 Ultra Classic with 21k miles, very clean 2nd owner bike with records back to day one. Fresh warranty rebuild on the engine complete with welded and trued crank, new internals and a dealer installed stage 2 with dyno tune and 2 years left on HD esp. I've had it two years and it's a great bike and it's still worth nearly what I paid for it. Which is moot anyway as I intend to keep it for many more years.
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
That's what I did with both of the bikes I have now.
Saved about $2,000 on the Road King and, including accessory credit, $4,000 on the Triumph. And still got the full OEM warranty.