Should I wait to buy?
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Should I wait to buy?
I am looking to buy a new 883 Sportster, but as I was doing some research on here, it seems that the new model year comes out around mid July. Is it typical for Harley dealers to offer the promotions such as free accessories or gift cards or major discounts on the older models when the new ones come out. This will be my first Harley and I really dread wasting half the riding season hoping to save a few dollars, but a few free upgrades would be nice. So, should I hold out or go ahead and get the the bike now. The dealer currently has a XL 883 in the pewter pearl, which I like, for MSRP plus shipping, tax, tags and a 250 doc fee. I don't think there are any other "freebies" thrown in. I am going to pay 5000 cash and finance the rest. With all these things in mind, do you think I could do better?
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Tough call... I can't see any big changes coming for 2008 what with the Sporties having rubber mount and FI now.
If the bike you like is still there when the 08's start arriving you should get a better price but as you say to give up half the season in the hopes that it is still there is risky.
You may just end up paying more for a 2008 with the same features because they are sold out of 07's.
I say buy the bike, pick it up tomorrow and never look back!
If the bike you like is still there when the 08's start arriving you should get a better price but as you say to give up half the season in the hopes that it is still there is risky.
You may just end up paying more for a 2008 with the same features because they are sold out of 07's.
I say buy the bike, pick it up tomorrow and never look back!
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I don't know about other HD dealers, I bought my 1200L last September, almost end of the riding season here, the local dealer dropped $1,000 on the bike + $1,200 in store credit, I used the money to buy helmet, riding gear, forward control, etc. You figure how much money I have saved. I walked in the showroom, look at the bike for 5 minutes and signed the paper. If you live in the south, riding the whole year, not sure if they have deals like we do here.
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We have a pretty long riding season here in TN. Usually lasts from mid March to late November. Maybe if I can just talk the dealer out of a helmet I will feel better about the deal. I do have an additional question about the exhaust. Would you guys recommend the S.E. slip ons or should I go with another brand?
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Only models I have seen left over here in Ohio are V-rods. They aren't discounted very much either. All other models fly o0ut the door it seems.
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We have a pretty long riding season here in TN. Usually lasts from mid March to late November. Maybe if I can just talk the dealer out of a helmet I will feel better about the deal. I do have an additional question about the exhaust. Would you guys recommend the S.E. slip ons or should I go with another brand?
We have a pretty long riding season here in TN. Usually lasts from mid March to late November. Maybe if I can just talk the dealer out of a helmet I will feel better about the deal. I do have an additional question about the exhaust. Would you guys recommend the S.E. slip ons or should I go with another brand?
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RE: Should I wait to buy?
Unless you want to give up the entire riding season, I would buy now. When the 08's come out you will get better deals, but also will be stuck with what is left over.
One suggestion, I used to sell cars, if you are ready to buy, do all your homework and find the best two deals you can. I assure you, if you go into the dealership ready to buy on May 31, around 2 - 3 hours before closing, you will get a better deal than if you buy at the first of the month. It is not an urban legend, you DO get better deals at the end of the month.
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One suggestion, I used to sell cars, if you are ready to buy, do all your homework and find the best two deals you can. I assure you, if you go into the dealership ready to buy on May 31, around 2 - 3 hours before closing, you will get a better deal than if you buy at the first of the month. It is not an urban legend, you DO get better deals at the end of the month.
Just a suggestion