Hi all, took a little hiatus from the site when it went to crap a while back. Seems like everything is running good now.

Across the country, are dealers offering any deals?
Auto company's are, Harley needs to be right up there but I see nothing on the web.

Please post your deals? Below MSRP? Goodies thrown in? Good or bad trade in values? Etc,

Thinking about trading up from my 07 to an 09.
TIA

 

I'm in the same boat now, I sold my RKC last night and I'm seriously looking to buy an 09 now. But, I have not found any dealership in Oklahoma that will give me MSRP, much less below. I'm told that southern Texas may be good place to start. I got a pretty quot a few months ago in Orlando, but trade-in was a hassle at the distance, so I didn't take it. Now that I am free of the RK, I might consider driving the distance if the deal is still good. How about you guys in Arkansas, are they dealing?

Beary

 

I bought a new Fat Bob from Seminole Harley for $1675 under MSRP.

 

Well since you asked, I paid $18,000 for my new 09' FLHX with no options.
I paid $793 Tax and DMV fees and that's it. Total=$18,973.00 OTD!
They gave a HD battery tender, HD cleaning starter kit, HD leather vest with local HOG patches and a year local HOG membership.
All in all I say great deal.

 

Independence Harley in College Station has been dealing.

 

Most of the dealers here in NE Ohio are at MSRP and have been for the last couple of years. I haven't heard of anybody getting less than MSRP and few are getting deals on their trade-ins. Isn't if funny how dealers and such say that Harley's retain their value, that is until you actually want to trade one in and it's suddenly lost thousands of dollars in just 1 or 2 years? My buddy just traded in an 07 Custom painted (not factory) model of a Street Glide with a bunch of add-ons for an 09 Street glide (the two tone root beer) and they only gave him 16,500 and that was after he had called off their first offer in the 14,000.00. I don't know if that is a great deal but it sure makes you think about trading in. It would be great to just wait till the 10 models come out and then buy a used 09 for thousands less, obviously not from a dealer because they will automatically up the price at least 2000.00 on the traded-in model. Of course with the new frame and improvements, the demand will probably drop for the under 09 models with everybody trying to move up. Should be interesting to see how this economy does affect Harley.

 

I can't say I wouldn't have got a good trade-in if I timed it right. I was quoted $12300 for my 2002 RKC with 25000 miles last summer during the high gas prices before the 09s came out. $10500 in December after the economy fell and $9500 two weeks ago after Harley close some factories. I think the $12300 was pretty fair. Had the economy held up, I'm sure I could have got close to that last December when I left the house with the intent to come home with a new bike because that was pretty stable for the last couple of years.

As for waiting for used 09s, I am considering that idea (along with a lot of pressure from my CPA “wife”), but I use the bike as a daily driver and that is a long wait.

Beary

 

Laconia Harley in NH is dealing. I just got my 09 Road Glide from them. They have new ownership and are really trying to make that store one of the best in the northeast.

Nice people from top to bottom!

 

This what I'm coming up with so far, in contact with 3 dealers.

$14,500 Trade on my 07 Streetglide (to many add ons to list here)
$1500 Off MSRP.
Looking good so far. YEA might be moving on up:-)

 

Gentlemen, If they have a floor full of bikes that look the same over a month...THEY WILL DEAL! It's all in the questions you ask. Harleys sales are way down...MOCO is off by 25-30%...and the dealers are following. Why do you think alot of dealers are now going internet??

If you come up to me and say do you have any deals...I'm gonna say no and take the chance you're going to say OK...what do you have. After all...you're on MY floor and another dealer might be miles away...so I'm gonna hit ya up for the impulse buy!

BUT...a better way is to befriend your sales person...show him or her that you're friendly...but firm. Never show total interest in just one bike...once you do...they can corral you. Know your facts and figures of other dealers around...to include MSRP, with and without the accessories you want. KNOW your Fico/Beacon score...this will determine your APR! Remember, alot of states will allow dealer to jump your APR by 2-3 percent by law (After all...it's a business). Don't tell them exactly how much you have down...unless you're on HDs highest tier...it's 10% down. You should always place 20% down or more...that way you're not upside down as soon as you drive out the door...We might have pride in our Scoots...but they won't retain value in this market as much as we would like.

Always watch what they want to add to your contract! GAP is good...keeps you out of trouble...but can ya find it cheaper online? Check it out! Tire coverage...Absolutely...saved alot of My friends money they didn't need to spend. Extended warranty...that's a toss up!

My favorite tactic is to give them a card with My requirement...max price for the bike...max APR...what I would like for accessories as a give me! OH...dont' forget competitor sales prices within a few hundred miles...Most of us are willing to travel for the deal...and we do! Why is this important you ask??? Well...remember, if I don't give you what you want and you walk off My floor...you might just take that drive to buy the bike somewhere else!

Ladies and Gentleman...what I said does work and I can give you a bunch of other hints. How do I know this? I used to sell cars...but I used this to buy my SG from Destination Daytona and got everything I wanted, plus free shipping to Ft Bragg.

This won't work everywhere...and after all...Dealers and the sales staff must make money too...but in this market...why let them stonewall you...when it's them that need us?

IM me if you have any questions!

Ride Safe and I'll see ya'll at Daytona on the 1st! Mike