Freight and Handling on New HD Motorcycles
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Al Bu Ker Key, New Mexico
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doesn't really matter now.... you've already signed the papers, gave them the money and now it's yours.
you've opened yourself up to hear how everyone else didn't have to pay set-up, freight or other fees, got their bike for thousands off MSRP and got tons of free stuff.
you've opened yourself up to hear how everyone else didn't have to pay set-up, freight or other fees, got their bike for thousands off MSRP and got tons of free stuff.
#16
This is why you should plan out what teh numbers are going to look like before you go into teh dealership.
Have your price, plus tax written down beforehand. After teh paperwork is done, if those two numbers aren't close, take another look at teh paperwork. My sales rep went "back to teh sales managers office" more than a few times until their numbers matched mine.
As to teh OP, I don't know what F+S charges I paid, as I made an offer of XX, plus tax. Maybe I paid nothing, or maybe I paid $8K for teh bike, and $2400 in F+S
Have your price, plus tax written down beforehand. After teh paperwork is done, if those two numbers aren't close, take another look at teh paperwork. My sales rep went "back to teh sales managers office" more than a few times until their numbers matched mine.
As to teh OP, I don't know what F+S charges I paid, as I made an offer of XX, plus tax. Maybe I paid nothing, or maybe I paid $8K for teh bike, and $2400 in F+S
#17
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: in a trailer next to a ditch in South Florida
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I have always negotiated an Out The Door (OTD) price, all in. When it's time to sign the sales invoice, the bottom line must be the same as the OTD price agreed upon. PERIOD!
If not, don't sign. Don't let them talk you into any add-ons or "oops we forgot to add that in when we agreed" BS.
If not, don't sign. Don't let them talk you into any add-ons or "oops we forgot to add that in when we agreed" BS.
#18
Talked to the Sales manager on behalf on the owner today. He explained the charges and like said, I signed and drove off. That being said they are going to do something else to make it right for me.
All in all, with the bike, my riding gear, the extra "charges," my warranty, and service plan....I still paid a lot less than others have paid for the package.
I have my Harley and I love it, and that's all that matters. Just at a month old and I'm already taking it for it's 1000 mile service. We'll get our money out of her!
All in all, with the bike, my riding gear, the extra "charges," my warranty, and service plan....I still paid a lot less than others have paid for the package.
I have my Harley and I love it, and that's all that matters. Just at a month old and I'm already taking it for it's 1000 mile service. We'll get our money out of her!
#20
I get the MSRP price,TTL, setup charge and destination charge. Then I make a cash out of the door offer. Sometimes I get sent packing. Sometimes I leave with a bike and a solid deal. That has worked for me since 1962 and over 30 bikes.