Is a touring CVO really worth over $40k?
#51
09-30-2019, 09:40 AM
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#52
09-30-2019, 09:45 AM
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I would rather have $40k in a new Harley CVO Limited then $60 k + in a big wheel rolling Easter Egg.
For me knowing what I know now the answer would be "YES". But we did not pay over $35 k for our new 2017 limited CVO. When the new 2018's came out they were in high demand with over MSRP prices. This made the left over 2017's VERY attractive. Glad we got one. If I had known how much we would have enjoyed it over previous bikes I would have bought one sooner and probably paid more for it.
Just my 2 cents worth.
For me knowing what I know now the answer would be "YES". But we did not pay over $35 k for our new 2017 limited CVO. When the new 2018's came out they were in high demand with over MSRP prices. This made the left over 2017's VERY attractive. Glad we got one. If I had known how much we would have enjoyed it over previous bikes I would have bought one sooner and probably paid more for it.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Last edited by Cosmic Razorback; 09-30-2019 at 11:32 AM.
#53
09-30-2019, 09:57 AM
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“Sorry you’re poor”?
I don’t ride a CVO, but it isn’t because I can’t afford one. Instead, I spend/waste as much or in some cases more making my already overpriced Harley a one of a kind custom. I know every time I take it out there is a 0% chance of seeing another bike like mine, and when people take the time to admire it I know that they will never see another one just like it. It also helps that generally speaking dollar for dollar I get more than I would have gotten with a CVO (HP, Torque, stereo sound).
To me, I get a lot of joy from coming up with design and modification ideas; doing the work myself (with a few notable exceptions); and at the end of the day I feel proud when people say, “Nice bike” and take the time to look my scoot over. For me personally, I wouldn’t feel that proud accepting compliments on a CVO, but that’s just me. If you buy a completed work of art and take pride in it and enjoy looking at it, then how it makes you feel is really all that matters.
All that said, I don’t know how anyone that is “poor” could be riding any Harley. And, if you are “poor” but you ride on two wheels with a motor you are still my brother/sister and I’ve got nothing but love for you. At the end of the day, none of us can see how pretty the bike we’re on is while we’re riding it. It’s about how it makes us feel when we do.
I don’t ride a CVO, but it isn’t because I can’t afford one. Instead, I spend/waste as much or in some cases more making my already overpriced Harley a one of a kind custom. I know every time I take it out there is a 0% chance of seeing another bike like mine, and when people take the time to admire it I know that they will never see another one just like it. It also helps that generally speaking dollar for dollar I get more than I would have gotten with a CVO (HP, Torque, stereo sound).
To me, I get a lot of joy from coming up with design and modification ideas; doing the work myself (with a few notable exceptions); and at the end of the day I feel proud when people say, “Nice bike” and take the time to look my scoot over. For me personally, I wouldn’t feel that proud accepting compliments on a CVO, but that’s just me. If you buy a completed work of art and take pride in it and enjoy looking at it, then how it makes you feel is really all that matters.
All that said, I don’t know how anyone that is “poor” could be riding any Harley. And, if you are “poor” but you ride on two wheels with a motor you are still my brother/sister and I’ve got nothing but love for you. At the end of the day, none of us can see how pretty the bike we’re on is while we’re riding it. It’s about how it makes us feel when we do.
#54
09-30-2019, 10:03 AM
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The purchase price of any CVO model can be justified if you're one of those (like me) that chooses to radically accessorize their ride.
A "custom" paint job with serious engine upgrades on a non-CVO model will more than likely have you investing more than you would in a CVO bike and even then you won't have the many other premium items that come in a CVO badged bike (i.e. heated grips, heated seats, XM radio, remote locks, chromed trim items, bag liners, bike cove, etc., etc.).
A "custom" paint job with serious engine upgrades on a non-CVO model will more than likely have you investing more than you would in a CVO bike and even then you won't have the many other premium items that come in a CVO badged bike (i.e. heated grips, heated seats, XM radio, remote locks, chromed trim items, bag liners, bike cove, etc., etc.).
as for that feature list....
heated grips, seats, xm radio, and remote locks, oh hell, my new RT has all of that, maybe BMW makes CVOs too!
#55
09-30-2019, 10:06 AM
So the bike lists for $42300 plus $435 for freight let’s round it to $43k for a leftover I would expect at least a 10% discount so it would be $39k (rounded up) kbb has my bike as trade in at $15k that’s $24k plus BS dealer fees usually about $1k back to $25k and $1750 for tax that is almost $27k. And that assumes that you are able to get the 10% discount. That being said I can’t justify it. I have to wait for a bigger change in the touring lineup for me to make any moves.
#56
09-30-2019, 10:23 AM
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#57
09-30-2019, 11:27 AM
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Guy I worked with about 10 years ago had the most smokin' hot wife you ever saw. I mean off the charts, walks into any room and all conversation stops, every man who sees her immediately has thoughts of filling her up with babies, supermodels get jealous of her hot.
She was also a total narcissist, thinks the world owes her everything, self-centered, mean as a rattlesnake b*tch.
To him, she was worth it.
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#58
09-30-2019, 11:42 AM
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The purchase price of any CVO model can be justified if you're one of those (like me) that chooses to radically accessorize their ride.
A "custom" paint job with serious engine upgrades on a non-CVO model will more than likely have you investing more than you would in a CVO bike and even then you won't have the many other premium items that come in a CVO badged bike (i.e. heated grips, heated seats, XM radio, remote locks, chromed trim items, bag liners, bike cove, etc., etc.).
I have one Anniversary Edition bike, one CVO Ultra bike and (probably my last) Tri-Glide.
I just couldn't bring myself to trade or sell my CVO in order to get a newer model trike as I knew that at this point in my life that I'd never get a replacement.
A "custom" paint job with serious engine upgrades on a non-CVO model will more than likely have you investing more than you would in a CVO bike and even then you won't have the many other premium items that come in a CVO badged bike (i.e. heated grips, heated seats, XM radio, remote locks, chromed trim items, bag liners, bike cove, etc., etc.).
I have one Anniversary Edition bike, one CVO Ultra bike and (probably my last) Tri-Glide.
I just couldn't bring myself to trade or sell my CVO in order to get a newer model trike as I knew that at this point in my life that I'd never get a replacement.
#59
09-30-2019, 11:55 AM
Grand HDF Member
If you are happy with what you have, dependable, why new? Paint? They make it every day, paint your's. Do dads, they make them to. I can paint a bunch of things and ad a bunch of do dads for that kinda money. Reading your post I think you answered your own question anyway. Have the money and dont need it for anything else? Go for it.
#60
09-30-2019, 12:06 PM
