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Old 02-25-2011, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by FREEFALL
State sales tax will have to be paid when the bike is picked up.
The amount depends on the state.

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It depends upon where you are stationed. Are you in CONUS or OCONUS? Without knowing that I don't think you will get a straight answer. Even if you're in CONUS, it depends upon the state so there is no easy answer. Keep your *** low and your powder dry! That's what my old man told me when I headed for the first Gulf War.
 
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Old 02-25-2011, 03:39 PM
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Don't quote me on this one but if the bike is $15K and you pay $14,500 on it over there. (example only) You would be paying tax on the remaining balance of $500. I just dropped the $300 required when I was overseas as I was paying other things off. I payed on the remainder.......look into it while you are over there.
 
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Old 02-25-2011, 05:16 PM
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I did this. 15 months in the suck and then paid cash for my Superglide. Good deals with AAFES. they usually have great deals on last years models if you are willing to take delivery quick. Shouldn't be a problem if you are paying cash and are stationed stateside. You will have to pay taxes on the bike wherever you decide to register it stateside. Florida was 6%. Your state may vary. Still a good deal though.

I say go for it.
 
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Old 02-25-2011, 06:54 PM
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Send $25K and I''ll send U mine..
 
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Old 02-25-2011, 07:26 PM
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I have been out here for about a year and i have not seen one of those places. but im not sure where you are going to be at.
 
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Old 02-25-2011, 08:30 PM
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being in oregon (no tax) its a good deal, but they offer left over bikes, be careful
 
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Old 02-25-2011, 08:43 PM
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Yeah, when good 'ol mccrystal took out the good times on the bigger bases, he also took out the new car sales. But like I said, you'll be able to get it through the manas team, and yes the one on KAF is gone, says "Team Manas Now Serving Afghanistan"......
 
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Old 02-26-2011, 03:56 PM
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Of the guys that have done this and posted about it, seems like all were pretty pleased with the sysrm and treatment they received from the dealer that it was picked up from.
 
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Old 02-26-2011, 09:27 PM
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Can't answer the question, but thanks for your service and Godspeed.
 
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Old 02-26-2011, 10:15 PM
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Thnx for all the info guys, at the very least I will pick one up when I get home... The dealers around here arnt too happy with cash buys (no interest) and they dont like to negotiate off sticker, but what the hell... A fatboy has always been my dream bike and I will get one reguardless I'm sure the denim black will still be availible lol...
 


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