Am I Expecting Too Much???

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Aug 13, 2009 | 03:09 PM

papa_freeman

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Am I Expecting Too Much???

Done my research--- especially here- heard from a lot of guys finding deals on a 2009 Street Glide, some $2500 to $3500 below MSRP--

so, I go to the dealer, with what I want:

New 2009 Street Glide
Sunglo Red
Stage One Kit – A/C – SERT - slip-ons (Rineharts or Bub 7) (not Screaming Eagles)
ABS
Cruise
HD Passenger Foot boards (Move the passenger pegs to Rider Highway peg)
Chrome Switch covers
Bag Liners
Quick Release Rack and back rest w/luggage rack
Siren II with remote pager

Offered $23,000 out the door (with CA sales tax)--- pre-approved, ready to hand over a check

checks with the Sales Manager-- NO DEAL--- they will take $23,000 OTD with no add-ons except the backrest

So, am I?? (expecting too much)

Aug 13, 2009 | 03:12 PM

asm481

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Do they have your phone number. Have they called yet?

Aug 13, 2009 | 03:16 PM

kromdom

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to state what you already know, CA is almost always more expensive than everybody else. Have you looked at the "used" bike market? Unless you prefer a brand new one?

Aug 13, 2009 | 03:31 PM

papa_freeman

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Originally Posted by asm481

Do they have your phone number. Have they called yet?

thought crossed my mind too--yes, they have my numbers--- - but no, not yet---

but, do you think the offer at $23k is reasonable, or too much, or too little????

Aug 13, 2009 | 03:32 PM

papa_freeman

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Originally Posted by kromdom

to state what you already know, CA is almost always more expensive than everybody else. Have you looked at the "used" bike market? Unless you prefer a brand new one?

well, I do prefer a new one, but I have seen several used bikes that are awesome--- just not around me---

Aug 13, 2009 | 03:40 PM

DPete

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I paid 23577 OTD in March, color, stage 1 , cruise, security, no ABS and no bling. Sales tax was 1675 prep 300 lic 235 if that helps

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Aug 13, 2009 | 03:53 PM

Hawnted

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Quote:

Originally Posted by papa_freeman

It may not help you, but I was closer to 22,000 out the door with highway pegs and 50% off Adjustable backrest on a 2009 ultra. It does not have ABS or security though.

I live in TN which has a 9.25% sales tax. So I know how you feel there.

Just because they want to sell all the 09s now that 10s are here doenst mean they wont fight you. It may take a bit to get what you want. And it may take you going to the Sales Mgr/Owner to get it. The sales guy I was working with was going back and forth to the owner right in front of me. If he had not been right in front of me, or I had not gotten what I wanted, I would have asked to speak to him myself.

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