New Bike Cost Info
#11
10-29-2008, 07:59 AM
Not sure what ESP pricing is, but dealers can sell their bikes for any price they want to, above or below HD's "suggested" MSRP.
#12
10-29-2008, 08:07 AM
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I think Harley dealers are a bit guided by the MoCo on prices and will not lower unless its across the board. Seems the price on V Rods was lowered by about $1000.00 a few years after they came out. There are plenty enough people willing and able to pay the asking price. If they compromise or give you a "bargain" it cheapens their image. Just my two cents worth. Seems what they will do at times is knock off prep fees etc...or throw in a free service or jacket maybe. I got $500.00 in "biker bucks " with my 07. Good luck.
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10-29-2008, 08:08 AM
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#14
10-29-2008, 12:14 PM
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I have been shopping around and have found a couple things of interest:
- there is a local dealer in Southern Ohio that will order a bike that you spec out, for $500 below MSRP, no dealer set up fees.
- another local dealer here told me that there is some kind of HD sponsored incentive coming out soon, but he had no details what it would be - ie discount, extras, special financing, etc... so stand by on that one.
With HD financial performance and the economy in the tank, things should be moving in favor of the buyer.
- there is a local dealer in Southern Ohio that will order a bike that you spec out, for $500 below MSRP, no dealer set up fees.
- another local dealer here told me that there is some kind of HD sponsored incentive coming out soon, but he had no details what it would be - ie discount, extras, special financing, etc... so stand by on that one.
With HD financial performance and the economy in the tank, things should be moving in favor of the buyer.
#15
10-29-2008, 12:40 PM
I have been shopping around and have found a couple things of interest:
- there is a local dealer in Southern Ohio that will order a bike that you spec out, for $500 below MSRP, no dealer set up fees.
- another local dealer here told me that there is some kind of HD sponsored incentive coming out soon, but he had no details what it would be - ie discount, extras, special financing, etc... so stand by on that one.
With HD financial performance and the economy in the tank, things should be moving in favor of the buyer.
- there is a local dealer in Southern Ohio that will order a bike that you spec out, for $500 below MSRP, no dealer set up fees.
- another local dealer here told me that there is some kind of HD sponsored incentive coming out soon, but he had no details what it would be - ie discount, extras, special financing, etc... so stand by on that one.
With HD financial performance and the economy in the tank, things should be moving in favor of the buyer.
#16
10-29-2008, 04:24 PM
It was suggested that I re-post this here instead of the New Member forum. I am hoping that it woudl be of interest to anyone buying a new bike.
This will be my first Harley (after 40 years of riding other stuff).
I have decided on a '09 Road King Classic, in turquoise and antique white. ABS, security system, removable passenger backrest and luggage rack. I'm undecided on swapping out the speedo for a combination speedo/tach unit at great expense. I will be putting down a deposit on the bike this weekend.
My question, (thanks for having read this far) is "How flexible should I expect the dealer to be on the price?"
I know HD is hurting for sales and I know the used market is pretty,um, generous at the moment. But I don't have a feel for how much markup a dealer has in the MSRP. For cars and trucks, there is Edmunds and KBB which can give you dealer cost on a new vehicle. I have found used bike values, but not for new.
Anyone have any info of use?
Thanks,
Gary
This will be my first Harley (after 40 years of riding other stuff).
I have decided on a '09 Road King Classic, in turquoise and antique white. ABS, security system, removable passenger backrest and luggage rack. I'm undecided on swapping out the speedo for a combination speedo/tach unit at great expense. I will be putting down a deposit on the bike this weekend.
My question, (thanks for having read this far) is "How flexible should I expect the dealer to be on the price?"
I know HD is hurting for sales and I know the used market is pretty,um, generous at the moment. But I don't have a feel for how much markup a dealer has in the MSRP. For cars and trucks, there is Edmunds and KBB which can give you dealer cost on a new vehicle. I have found used bike values, but not for new.
Anyone have any info of use?
Thanks,
Gary
I see that you are in So. Cal. so I actually do have a bit of good advice. I happen to know for a fact that Laidlaw Harley is selling At or Below MSRP. This comes from a VERY, VERY reliable source. My advice would be that they will deal but wouldn't expect miricle's too far below MSRP.
If I were in the market I would be there in a flash.
I have a RKC and neither I nor anyone I know uses a tach. even on the bikes that have one. I have also been riding for about as long as you and have always felt that seat of the pants and experience with your bike is the best indicator. I think I would save the $$$ for the seat and handlebars your gonna want (need). I don't know too many RK owners that haven't changed both.
Last edited by scg1953; 10-29-2008 at 04:46 PM.
#17
10-29-2008, 04:33 PM
Purchased a 2009 Road Glide a few short weeks ago (below) and the Dealer discounted off the MSRP to the tune of almost $1000, plus they waived any delivery or set up fees ($900 at some other local stealers) because I purchased 5 additional years of Factory HD warranty for $1500. (Now have a total of seven years facory warranty.) Yes, $1000, he didn't charge me for the "color" used the black MSRP and then knocked off about 500 more still. I am a happy camper!
Keep moving till you find a sane dealer to work with. It took me 3 dealers to find the one that I purchased from. Plus, the bike was not stock for him, he located one for me even though I was not in a rush to take delivery. I would have waited months for the bike but they were great.
Mills Harley Davidson in Burlington, NJ - ask for Bob (anyone interested.) Great people!
Keep moving till you find a sane dealer to work with. It took me 3 dealers to find the one that I purchased from. Plus, the bike was not stock for him, he located one for me even though I was not in a rush to take delivery. I would have waited months for the bike but they were great.
Mills Harley Davidson in Burlington, NJ - ask for Bob (anyone interested.) Great people!
Last edited by RODEO; 10-29-2008 at 04:35 PM.
#18
10-29-2008, 04:38 PM
+1, No matter what a dealer tells you they have the right to sell you one for $5.00 or $50.000.00, if they want to. Otherwise it's considered Price Fixing and that IS against the law
#19
10-29-2008, 04:39 PM