Trade up from 2011 to 2012

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Dec 25, 2011 | 07:34 PM

mlbraptor

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Trade up from 2011 to 2012

I have a 2011 EG Limited cool blue/ black that I am really enjoying. Wife and I were at H-D dealer the other day and she fell in love with the new 2012 big blue/ black. How much of a hit would I take to trade so soon ?
Just curious..

Dec 25, 2011 | 07:37 PM

nytryder

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From: Central Fl

I got an idea, Ask your dealer.

Dec 25, 2011 | 07:39 PM

skratch

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no way to tell unless you talk to the sales dude. i've seen posts where someone traded in a one year old bike and it cost him less than a grand. i've also seen posts where someone traded in a relatively new bike and it cost him several thousand.

all depends on the deal you can work with the dealer. but remember, you have the upper hand here. you have a new bike and don't have to sell. he does have to sell to stay in business. you don't like what you hear, then you walk.

Dec 25, 2011 | 07:45 PM

lionsm13

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Probably @ least $3-4 K, depending on how much your dealer knows that you want it..

Dec 25, 2011 | 07:55 PM

Gringoloco13

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I would say at least $1,000-$2,000 or around that ball park. But why are you really wanting to go 2012, just because of the 103 motor? I would just keep the bike you have now, but that is your choice.