FatBoy'16 for StreetGlideSpecial'18
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FatBoy'16 for StreetGlideSpecial'18
Very preliminary / intro discussion ended with:
TradeIn - FatBoy'16 denim (1,4k miles) - $13k
NewPurchase - StreetGlideSpecial'18 black - $26k
With all misc fees, i'm being asked for $14,2k
Not thrilled with the offer and disappointed with $13k trade value. I expect to continue the negotiation but thoughts on the overall numbers, especially TradeIn? FatBoy is pretty much stock. MINT condition.
TradeIn - FatBoy'16 denim (1,4k miles) - $13k
NewPurchase - StreetGlideSpecial'18 black - $26k
With all misc fees, i'm being asked for $14,2k
Not thrilled with the offer and disappointed with $13k trade value. I expect to continue the negotiation but thoughts on the overall numbers, especially TradeIn? FatBoy is pretty much stock. MINT condition.
#2
If that trade in number includes the tax savings implication (paying sales tax on only $13k), then that is a very solid trade in number. Your bike is two yrs old... Just ensure the dealer does not pad their trade in figure/profit with outrageous freight/dealer prep fees. I've never paid freight/dealer prep on any of my new bikes...
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#3
Used Harley trade values are soft and new bikes are expensive.
Sell the Fatboy privately and buy a used SG.
Dealer deals are more expensive because you are paying for the convenience and instant gratification.
PP deals take more effort and time.
Dealer showrooms grab your emotions, walk away of you don't like the deal. If you are asking us, you have doubts.
Sell the Fatboy privately and buy a used SG.
Dealer deals are more expensive because you are paying for the convenience and instant gratification.
PP deals take more effort and time.
Dealer showrooms grab your emotions, walk away of you don't like the deal. If you are asking us, you have doubts.
Last edited by upflying; 10-26-2017 at 05:55 PM.
#4
13k trade-in sounds pretty fair given the new Fat Boy's have what Harley considers HUGE UPGRADES.
A entirely updated style, bigger engine, more power and other perks. Selling your bike to a customer standing next to the new M8 bike is gonna be a tough sell unless they can sell it cheap. So they aren't gonna offer top dollar or near what you can privately sell it for.
As far as dealers are concerned.... You, me, we ride outdated dinosaurs. Lol
A entirely updated style, bigger engine, more power and other perks. Selling your bike to a customer standing next to the new M8 bike is gonna be a tough sell unless they can sell it cheap. So they aren't gonna offer top dollar or near what you can privately sell it for.
As far as dealers are concerned.... You, me, we ride outdated dinosaurs. Lol
Last edited by bikerlaw; 10-26-2017 at 07:22 PM.
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"13k trade-in sounds pretty fair given the new Fat Boy's have what Harley considers HUGE UPGRADES.
"A entirely updated style, bigger engine, more power and other perks. Selling your bike to a customer standing next to the new M8 bike is gonna be a tough sell unless they can sell it cheap. So they aren't gonna offer top dollar or near what you can privately sell it for."
I would rather have a '16 Fatboy that's on fire than a new '018. So would many, I suspect.
"A entirely updated style, bigger engine, more power and other perks. Selling your bike to a customer standing next to the new M8 bike is gonna be a tough sell unless they can sell it cheap. So they aren't gonna offer top dollar or near what you can privately sell it for."
I would rather have a '16 Fatboy that's on fire than a new '018. So would many, I suspect.
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Yep. You definitely have a point.
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13k trade-in sounds pretty fair given the new Fat Boy's have what Harley considers HUGE UPGRADES.
A entirely updated style, bigger engine, more power and other perks. Selling your bike to a customer standing next to the new M8 bike is gonna be a tough sell unless they can sell it cheap. So they aren't gonna offer top dollar or near what you can privately sell it for.
As far as dealers are concerned.... You, me, we ride outdated dinosaurs. Lol
A entirely updated style, bigger engine, more power and other perks. Selling your bike to a customer standing next to the new M8 bike is gonna be a tough sell unless they can sell it cheap. So they aren't gonna offer top dollar or near what you can privately sell it for.
As far as dealers are concerned.... You, me, we ride outdated dinosaurs. Lol