07 RC trade in value
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07 RC trade in value
Went to the dealer this week-end to look at a an 09 street glide. Had a bike that was the right color and had acceptable accessories. So I asked the salesman the typical questions leading up to getting down to business so he new I was not just tire kicking. I explained I have an 07 RK that I had bought there new and would be trading it in. He checked his computer and advised he would allow $12000 trade in for an 07 RK with 8000 miles. It also has $3000 in tasteful add ons. The trade difference at that figure would be $11000 difference. I said that my bike sure had depreciated, at which point he advised they were in the business selling and not buying motorcycles. I said thanks and went outside to leave. Only then did he come outside to look at my bike and exclaimed that it was "showroom ready " so he would put another $200 in it. At those figures the cost per mile for ownership is over a dollar a mile in depreciation. Is that realistic, I don't want to put up with all the looky lous that want to take her for a spin when you sell it yourself? I am not feeling good about this and I think I'll just do the new wheels thing and be proud of my 07 that is paid for. What say you???
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Trade in Values Suck anymore. Performance up-grades add $$$$ but chrome\Bling Bling is worth ZIP. And with the Market flooded with used Putts doesn't help.
You might be better off trying selling it outright. Or as you said enjoy your Paid-Off Putt...
You might be better off trying selling it outright. Or as you said enjoy your Paid-Off Putt...
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Putting up with the looky lous is the price you pay for attaining something closer to retail versus the simplicity of "wholesale"
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i traded in an 05 deuce with 13K miles. some upgrades. dealer gave me 12,500 for it. i owed 8 on it so i was ok with it.
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Here's a negotiating tactic that will work!!! The dealer is partially right, they are not in the businessof buying bikes, you pay for the convenience of not "having to sell your bike." Negotiation needs to be done without getting profain. If you can't get to a point where both parties are happy with the result, move on. Your dealership may not be handling the down turn in the economy as well a another dealer. your dealer may not have as much of a used bike market as another dealer. Bet yet, why would you go into debt to buy a 2 year newer bike, when you have a showroom ready 07?
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Face it. Trade value on a car OR bike only 1 year old is bad. You should get around 17,000
or so if you sell it. These guys are in business to make money etc...I was offered about the same thing when I inquired.
or so if you sell it. These guys are in business to make money etc...I was offered about the same thing when I inquired.
Last edited by tmblweed; Aug 25, 2008 at 12:53 PM.