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Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: San Diego, CA.
There are vehicle dealerships out there (not limited to motorcycles) that follow this practice with pre-owned vehicle sales - advertising a price but then the “fine print” lists an additional “recondition” fee…..1 HD Dealership in my area very notably does this same thing (usually about $1200 per bike = recondition charge), while another advertises “No Added Dealer Mark-up, Fees, or Setup”, so your experience while undesirable with buyers, is not uncommon by any means.
Buyer Beware - Happy Shopping
Buyer Beware - Happy Shopping
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2021
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From: MS
Can't do that. It must be sold for the advertised price (at least in the US) there will be the * with the stipulations on the ad like tax, title, etc. I once saw a T shirt display at Walmart for the sporting type shirts for 7 cents. I had 3 very active highschoolers at the time. Took a pic of the sign and called the manager over. I told her about their mistake but wanted 3 shirts at the advertised price. When she hemmed and hawed, I told her I'd buy the whole rack for the advertised price which was like 30-40 shirts. Needless to say, my kids got the shirts.
Seasoned HDF Member
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kinda lookin at a new to me 2005 road king custom. 21k miles they are askin 8800 for it. then they say its 9970. they say the increase is for a recon fee. i assume it means reconditioning fee. they want me to pay for putting it back into first rate shape. is that the norm these days. give one price then say obtw, its 12 bucks more for the rehab work. the want ME to pay for their doin business, as i see it. AGAIN, IS THAT THE NORM THESE DAYS??
By time they add this and that 10K of a 2005 RK
Low to high retail $4.700 to $6,200. 0ffer $5,000 for it.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: San Diego, CA.
Can't do that. It must be sold for the advertised price (at least in the US) there will be the * with the stipulations on the ad like tax, title, etc. I once saw a T shirt display at Walmart for the sporting type shirts for 7 cents. I had 3 very active highschoolers at the time. Took a pic of the sign and called the manager over. I told her about their mistake but wanted 3 shirts at the advertised price. When she hemmed and hawed, I told her I'd buy the whole rack for the advertised price which was like 30-40 shirts. Needless to say, my kids got the shirts.
This in no way is relevant to your example for retail goods advertised sale prices on items like clothing - whole different dealeo ..
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2017
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From: Phoenix
It's just another scam to separate a fool from his money.
The dealer pays trade in value then sells for retail. The reconditioning costs are figured into those numbers.
If the bike was in need of tires, brakes etc when traded in most dealers offer less than trade in value.
The dealer pays trade in value then sells for retail. The reconditioning costs are figured into those numbers.
If the bike was in need of tires, brakes etc when traded in most dealers offer less than trade in value.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
As mentioned several times, this practice is common and just another way to get deeper into your pockets ... The scooter is overpriced ... If you are in a financial situation where a dealer is your only alternative you are in a bad place ... Take a step back and reevaluate your alternatives ... Good Luck
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: memphis
Just a thought ... For the money you are talking you may be able to find a low mileage 2009 ( new chassis ) model ... Good Luck
https://www.jdpower.com/motorcycles/...-1584cc/values
https://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harl.../touring/2009/
https://www.jdpower.com/motorcycles/...-1584cc/values
https://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harl.../touring/2009/
https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/...SIC-5027200247
fly down and ride her back to Memphis.
Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
yep...i agree
https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/...SIC-5027200247
fly down and ride her back to Memphis.
https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/...SIC-5027200247
fly down and ride her back to Memphis.
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From: SoCal
When we were looking for a used Jeep, we stopped by the dealer to see what they had, see different models, compare pricing, etc. then we went elsewhere.
There was another local used car dealership that specializes in Jeeps, so we went to see them.
They had several in our price range that looked quite nice. All upgraded w/ lifts, wheels, tires, etc.
When we started talking price on one that we liked, we learned that there was an additional charge of nearly $10K for the upgrades.
This amount was NOT included in the listed sale price ON THE WINDOW STICKERS!
We walked.
Ended up purchasing a totally stock model elsewhere. I'll do the mods I want for way less.
There was another local used car dealership that specializes in Jeeps, so we went to see them.
They had several in our price range that looked quite nice. All upgraded w/ lifts, wheels, tires, etc.
When we started talking price on one that we liked, we learned that there was an additional charge of nearly $10K for the upgrades.
This amount was NOT included in the listed sale price ON THE WINDOW STICKERS!
We walked.
Ended up purchasing a totally stock model elsewhere. I'll do the mods I want for way less.