Just got a call...
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Just got a call...
My son just called from the D.C. area. \\; He says, "Guess where I am?" \\; Of course I have no idea. \\; He's sitting on a new Screamin Eagle Springer in Patriot HD in Fairfax. \\; He's fallen in love. \\; Favorite color, etc... \\; Wants to know what I think? \\; He's considering buying it, but they want $1500 over MSRP. \\; I told him that he could probably get it elsewhere cheaper, especially with the 09's due here in less than 30 days. \\; Any ideas on where he might find one cheaper? \\; He asked what bike I would get if price were not an object, and I told him the ULTRA, and if price were no object, a SE Ultra. \\; He laughed and said he was looking at that too. \\; Advise for my son?
Tourer
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From: High Desert of So Cal
RE: Just got a call...
I wouldn't bet on the dealer lowering their prices on the 08s just because the 09s are right around the corner. \\; However he should be able to get some concessions like a gift certificate, no dealer fees, and the like. Usually MSRP is what you'll pay.
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RE: Just got a call...
Call them back and offer them msrp .I called my dealer and told him the beat price I found and if he matched it I would buy tomorrow. They gave me what I asked for. They are also the highest price dealer around . I bought for 1k under msrp.
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From: East Coast of FL
RE: Just got a call...
I called around and got a nearby dealer to beat the deal of the first. \\; First dealer agreed to waive the freight and set-up costs (about $850). \\; Second dealer wanted the business and matched that, plus dropped the price almost $700 below MSRP on an Ultra. \\; I took delivery a week ago, and am the proud owner of my first real motorcycle! \\; I'd say wait, or at least make a lower counter offer.
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Road Warrior
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From: the frozen tundra of the "Windy City"
RE: Just got a call...
not sure what your sons financial situation is, but I walked into fice yep thats right 5 different dealerships with a money order, for the amount I wanted to pay, and the 5th finally took the deal.. the deal was for about 1550 under MSRP I think, I would have to look to be sure...
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Good luck that SE Springer is purdy!!
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I ended up with a 08 Street Glide.
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Good luck!
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RJ  \\;
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Good luck that SE Springer is purdy!!
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I ended up with a 08 Street Glide.
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Good luck!
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RJ  \\;
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RE: Just got a call...
patriot hd is not known for being the best place to shop (or have any maintenance done). \\; definitely have him shop around, but i wouldn't go to the extent that you shop so much that you shop yourself right out of a good deal. \\; if you and the dealer can agree on a price that you're happy with, go with it.
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I have seen some very good prices on used SE bikes. \\; My buddy just bought a 06 SE Ultra for $26K, I think MSRP in 06 was $34K, so he got if for about 8K off used. \\; 10,000 miles, loaded with extras. \\; My dealer had a 04 SE E-Glide for sale for $18K.