Buying a used bike at a dealership
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Buying a used bike at a dealership
Its been a lot of years since I did the above. I've bought trucks, and over time, its a different game with not much dickering, as they pretty much post thier lowest price as the result of the internet comparison.
I'm looking a couple bikes, and wonder how to go about it, offer a price a % under the ad price? Do they advertise high to dicker, or not?
Thanks
I'm looking a couple bikes, and wonder how to go about it, offer a price a % under the ad price? Do they advertise high to dicker, or not?
Thanks
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NOLAT (11-26-2021)
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I looked at a 2004 Low Rider at the local dealership several months ago for just under $7,000. They had an ad on Facebook so I went in to see if they’d negotiate on the price. Not only were they unwilling to negotiate, but the “out the door” price had the bike over $9,000.
I ended up buying a Super Glide from a local private seller for several thousand less than the Low Rider, and the SG was four years newer.
I noticed another ad from the same dealership today. 2008 SG, out the door price $10,400.
I ended up buying a Super Glide from a local private seller for several thousand less than the Low Rider, and the SG was four years newer.
I noticed another ad from the same dealership today. 2008 SG, out the door price $10,400.
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Its been a lot of years since I did the above. I've bought trucks, and over time, its a different game with not much dickering, as they pretty much post thier lowest price as the result of the internet comparison.
I'm looking a couple bikes, and wonder how to go about it, offer a price a % under the ad price? Do they advertise high to dicker, or not?
Thanks
I'm looking a couple bikes, and wonder how to go about it, offer a price a % under the ad price? Do they advertise high to dicker, or not?
Thanks
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GPHDXLC (11-27-2021)
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byersmtrco (11-30-2021)
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as with everything.... popularity of the item plays a major role.
15 years ago, I purchased my '05 FLTRi from a dealership fir $3 grand LESS than a similar road king, or street glide.
BUT, the Road Glide wasn't the "IN" thing it is today. So I was buying "the ugliest bike H-D ever made, AND in the ugliest color" at a discount.
15 years ago, I purchased my '05 FLTRi from a dealership fir $3 grand LESS than a similar road king, or street glide.
BUT, the Road Glide wasn't the "IN" thing it is today. So I was buying "the ugliest bike H-D ever made, AND in the ugliest color" at a discount.
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DanHappy (12-03-2021)
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I’m usually a pretty good negotiator. And I didn’t learn it from my Dad. He would just show up with a car, without asking my advice. I remember in 1972, when I was 16, he came home with a 1972 Pontiac Catalina. Sticker $4,400, he paid $3,800. I have no idea how he negotiated that deal.
These aren’t usual times. I just gave up looking for a car. They either aren’t available or are above MSRP. I bought a used FLHTK last summer, because the new bikes are also limited selection of nice colors, and overpriced with more features, that I want.
I am curious to hear if anyone has gotten a “good”deal recently.
These aren’t usual times. I just gave up looking for a car. They either aren’t available or are above MSRP. I bought a used FLHTK last summer, because the new bikes are also limited selection of nice colors, and overpriced with more features, that I want.
I am curious to hear if anyone has gotten a “good”deal recently.
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NOLAT (11-28-2021)
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I looked at a 2004 Low Rider at the local dealership several months ago for just under $7,000. They had an ad on Facebook so I went in to see if they’d negotiate on the price. Not only were they unwilling to negotiate, but the “out the door” price had the bike over $9,000.
I ended up buying a Super Glide from a local private seller for several thousand less than the Low Rider, and the SG was four years newer.
I noticed another ad from the same dealership today. 2008 SG, out the door price $10,400.
I ended up buying a Super Glide from a local private seller for several thousand less than the Low Rider, and the SG was four years newer.
I noticed another ad from the same dealership today. 2008 SG, out the door price $10,400.
Like you I found a 2002 mint Low Rider in Atlanta from a private lady owner that hadn't been ridden in 10 or 15 years for $6,000 and it's in my garage.
If the dealership needs to move it, they'll try to keep you interested. If not, you just shake hands and walk.
(Years ago I did the same thing on a Suburban and I was almost in my car when the sales manager caught up to me and accepted my offer. You never know!)