Wait for a 2011 ?
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: germany
don't know what the 11 specs are right now.......but it's so close if the changes are significant then you might be smart to wait.....I've got a 2010 limited and I love it....if they address reducing the heat..or change colors to one you might like better...or if the MSRP doesn't go up...then you'll be better off....on the other hand..with 11's out you might get a better price on a 10'......
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From: Orange Co, California
If your dealer has a decent inventory, I'd wait. If there is nothing radical in the 2011 lineup (similar how 2010 was a mild update compared to 2009) then you could get a better deal on the 2010.
If he doesn't have a decent inventory, by the time the 2011's show up, there might not be anything you want from the 2010 model year. This won't be like the end of 2009 where a lot of 2009's were hanging around. Our local dealer has resorted to buying used bikes for the showroom because HD's production limits have really cranked down what he can get. When the 2011's arrive, there won't be any dealing for many months.
Everything is supposed to be announced in July and I suspect bikes will show up in August.
If he doesn't have a decent inventory, by the time the 2011's show up, there might not be anything you want from the 2010 model year. This won't be like the end of 2009 where a lot of 2009's were hanging around. Our local dealer has resorted to buying used bikes for the showroom because HD's production limits have really cranked down what he can get. When the 2011's arrive, there won't be any dealing for many months.
Everything is supposed to be announced in July and I suspect bikes will show up in August.
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What if they don't offer the limited for 2011? Hence the name "limited"
The 2011's will start to be delivered to dealers July 27th at noon.
The 2011's will start to be delivered to dealers July 27th at noon.
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At this stage of the 2010 calendar year, I would wait. When you find out what the 2011 model year Harley changes are, you have the advantage as dealers are more willing to discount remaining 2010 bikes if you choose to go that way or you can always wait for 2011 bikes to arrive in stock.
I would strongly recommend waiting so you don't ever say that you should have waited after pulling the trigger on a 2010.
Shawn
I would strongly recommend waiting so you don't ever say that you should have waited after pulling the trigger on a 2010.
Shawn
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Road Master
Joined: May 2009
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From: Jacksonville, FL
I do not see any sense in waiting. In today's economy, I do not expect to see anything major changed in 2011 except for the yearly price increase. Since the 2010 production levels were cut, most dealers do not have a surplus of inventory right now. If you find what you want, I say go for it. Be diligent in your negotiations. Also remember, if you have a trade and wait for the 2011s to hit your trade will also be a year older, and worth even less. They will be more willing to move inventory right now. When the new models come out they tend to get cocky about holding profit. Most are pretty humble right now.