If HD sales are down
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If HD sales are down
then why can't I find a dealer who is willing to move on price? Best I've found is $500 off and the three visited today were MSRP + 350 transpo + 500 setup. Screw that if sales are really down then I'll wait a month or two and see if they are willing to deal. All had the same bullshit to say "HD is cutting production so if you don't buy now you'll probably miss out this year". I'll wait I still have a couple bikes to ride.
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Well maybe not but I can wait and see. Sure won't lose anything by waiting. Did not see anyone buying today and all of the stores had only a few customers there. Not even the clothes buying crowd was present.
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"HD is cutting production so if you don't buy now you'll probably miss out this year"
Believe it. Read Harley's business plan just released for yourself. They are going to cut production in '08. You are gonna have to pay to play.
Believe it. Read Harley's business plan just released for yourself. They are going to cut production in '08. You are gonna have to pay to play.
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I find the only way to deal is to make an offer with a check for the deposit. If you just ask the price the dealer is afraid you will shop his price at another dealer. It's like buying a car; they really hate to give you anything in writing that you can take to another dealer to beat the price.
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Good question. Some dealers have cut prices on remaining 2007 models. It's only a matter of time before they'll negotiateon2008's.Sales have slowed, so the dealer's line about 'missing out' is BS. Shop around and don't hesitate to travel. I skipped thedealer located only 4 miles from my house and drove 60 miles to Chicago HD, who waived freight and prep. They alsoincluded a free securitysystemand$500 in free accessories.
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my dealer just told me about 2 hrs. ago,,, the 105ths just arn,t moving!
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RE: If HD sales are down
Radical, widen your search and you'll find the deals. Look outside your local area for dealerships who are ready to move bikes off their showroom floor. They're out there, just pick up the phone and call 'em. If your local dealerships aren't willing to deal, then don't rewardthem by buying their overpriced inventory. Buy someplace else.
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My dealer called ME last week.....he said sales were off by 40%.
Don't expect any big discounts. Dealers ain't getting any breaks on their costs to purchase new bikes, and they still have to pay their hired help and overhead.
If the depression doesn't lift soon, expect instead to see dealers closing up shop.
Don't expect any big discounts. Dealers ain't getting any breaks on their costs to purchase new bikes, and they still have to pay their hired help and overhead.
If the depression doesn't lift soon, expect instead to see dealers closing up shop.