It won't surprise me if the new purchase price for an HD drops dramatically - probably not as dramatic as the Big 3, but it will drop just the same. Going to **** off those that recently bought '09,s. Wait and see what happens if you want an '09 - could be a very smart move.

 

My 07 FXD was $9995, a year ago. My 07 Road Glide, with a tour pac, heated grips, stage 1, ext warranty, etx, in mint condition was $13,500.

I just sold my 02 Road King for $8k.

Not only is the market in the crapper, the newer bikes are far superior to the older one?

Even the 07 and 08s are outmoded.

I rode my buddies 09 SG today, definitely superior to my 07.

In years past, the older bikes were close, technology wise, to the new ones. No longer true.

An 05 or 06 has an 88" ci engine, a 5 speed, the old frame and suspension, and the smaller wheels, etc. A new one can be bought for a couple thou under MSRP. Why would anyone pay over $10-11k?

Not knocking them, just do the math. Its the same with trucks, cars, etc.

 

i traded my 2000 ultra classic for my 09 street glide. they gave me 12000 for my ride. had 35000 miles on it and in pretty good shape. that was sight unseen. even knocked some off the price of my new one. I think they were hurting for buisness.

 

To me,you should think long about what kind of bike and the things you want on it.Then be prepared to keep it for several years and not be tempted to trade on the latest thing that comes out.It cost lots of money to sell or trade every year or two or three.And in the long run there just is not a whole lot of difference anyway.

 

Man! Now THAT is a kick *** deal! Congrats on the new ride.

I don't think hurting is the right word. Totally desperate would be more fitting, IMHO. I guess that old saying of "what goes around, comes around" pretty much applies here. After all these years of gouging the buyers with completely unreasonable and unjustifiably high prices, now they're having to give back a little. AND, they're havin' to cut prices on the best bikes to date too. I love it!!

Ride safe,

John

 

Is no Question that Harley is wanting to deal where I am anyway.. Brand New 08 EGS true the 09's were out but still new on the Floor .. 15,956.00 Out the Door .. with added 2 year warranty above and beyond the 2 year standard warranty and first 1K Service was free, was skeptical about that until had the service done and No Charge..

 

That's the kind of deal I've been looking for.

 

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Originally Posted by Leftcoaster

It won't surprise me if the new purchase price for an HD drops dramatically - probably not as dramatic as the Big 3, but it will drop just the same. Going to **** off those that recently bought '09,s. Wait and see what happens if you want an '09 - could be a very smart move.

Not sure if the price of an '09 bike will drop dramatically below MSRP until the 2010 lineup comes out, but I'd expect to see things like $1000 gift cards, extended warranties, etc thrown in as enticements to buy.

 

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Originally Posted by JayStronghawk

Is no Question that Harley is wanting to deal where I am anyway.. Brand New 08 EGS true the 09's were out but still new on the Floor .. 15,956.00 Out the Door .. with added 2 year warranty above and beyond the 2 year standard warranty and first 1K Service was free, was skeptical about that until had the service done and No Charge..

JayStrong, does "out the door" include tax & tags?

 

I hear you, jpooch. I dumped a load into a 117" engine build and it hasn't added anything to the fair market value of the bike. I'm loving it though...