The Stealers are making a profit. I od not begrudge that but they will bang you everywhich way they can and at multiple angles simultaneously if you allow it.

Security system msut come with the bike they'll say or you must buy an extended warranty or how about, "this came form the factory with $1,300 worth of chrome - it was a special variant."

Doc fees, set-up fees, fee-fees (that's the fee they charge for processing your other fees) and every other darned fee you can think of - and some you owuld never think of.

 

 

you know what? i had question the same thing a couple times.... i had purchased a sportster, rode it for 3 months put over 2000 miles on it and then took it in late for the 1000 mile service, i walked by my FXDBI that was there when i bought my sportster and it had been sitting there for three monthswith no play. i was in love with the bike when i saw it but thought i wouldnt be approved.. the tag on it was just over 15,000.. i didnt have any idea of the base mrsp of the bike and at the time i didnt care. i asked , would it be possible to sell back my sporty and try an get the bob? my one eyed sales chick said ill check and came back stating that they would give me full retail value back for my sporty but id have to accept the sticker price on the bob no barganing. i got approved to my suprise and left half hour later on the damn thing happier then $hit flushed! i paid a bit more then alot of others buti was treated great with my trade in an got what i wanted... after i saw the base mrsp i was alil flustered but its behind me now and i cant change it.... deal is done , enjoy the bike, make the payments, its well worth it.

 

I worked for a Metric dealer in the early 90's and know for a fact they didn't make squat off bike sales. All their income came from shop labor and the parts department. Minimum markup on any part was 100%.


You did fine, no need to feelyou got hosed.

 

Wake up guys .... What do think they are in the business for ... Just to make friends? Welcome to theworld of retail. Sure they may make a profit. But profit isn't calculated until AFTER the expenses are paid. When was the last time you paid commercial property taxes or utilities?Costs money to make money in thisworld.

 

You got a better deal than I did.

Including factory sales incentives, maybe they are making +/- 10% bottom line profit? They have chit to pay for too. If you are pissed, find an indy in your area to take care of all your parts/service needs.

Would you rather take your money and go down the street to the Honda...Yamaha...Suzuki....Kawi...etc shop and hand over your 20K to them?

Didn't think so.

Ride it and enjoy it. You are doing well.

MV

 

I think you did O.K., probably average for most people, but you could have done better........or worse. Check out post #11 https://www.hdforums.com/m_1294269/tm.htm

 

You bought a WG, hell it's worth double what you paid in comfort and quality anyway.