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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??
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Ask them for more details for the extra cost. Thats still a lot for a 2005 in my opinion, 18 years old........
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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??
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Multiple dealers in my area do this. It's for maintenance items. Oil changes, tires etc. Funny thing is they charge it both ways. Lowball their offer for your trade AND pass the charge to next guy. Win win for the dealer.
Whether or not it's negotiable, well that I don't know. Back when I first came across this in 2021 I wound up buying private party instead
Whether or not it's negotiable, well that I don't know. Back when I first came across this in 2021 I wound up buying private party instead
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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/