I have a 2017 FLHTKSE Stage 2 TQ cams with SE Tuner, Wild Ones 10 bars and a couple other small things. 7,500 miles and 8 months since I bought it.
Not sure I would be interested in trading but I like the look of a couple of the ‘18 colors. I stopped by the shop I trade with the most just to kick tires and look around. Really like the CVO RG so I talked about trading and right away they started with the “Hard to Get” “ Limited Production”
I know they do not consider add one in the trade value but they came back at $31,500... hahahaha that is nearly a $10,000 hit not including the add ons. I had thought maybe a $5,000 trade difference, but they are at like $12,500. They said the amount they offered would be the same on the CVO SG or Limited and it was because Harley changed the motor to a 117.
Needless to say I have no interest in trading with that offer.
Anyone getting better offers?

 

Sounds about $3K low to me based on Kelley values.

But considering that some dealers are asking $5K over MSRP (I’ve heard rumors of $10K bumps) it’s not really a buyers market, especially trading CVOs.

 

You will end up in the poor house if you make a habit of trading in year old vehicles of any type.

Any extras added on the bike will add zero value for trade.

You should not be surprised by a trade in offer from a dealer, if you are, you were not prepared.

You have to do some homework.

 

It’s only money...

 

My dealer never uses Kelley Blue Book because the numbers are too high. NADA has base wholesale trade in for your bike at $29k. As you know, add-ons are worth very little on trade-ins.

 

I’m usually able to get kbb trade value on my bikes. Shop around.

 

Don't accept one dealer's value of your bike, even though the biggest hit on resale comes in the first year. Until you have other offers to compare, you really don't know if it's a reasonable deal or not.

 

Sell your bike and use HD financing for your buyer. I have done it on my last two bikes. Why let the dealer make all the juice.

 

That’s not a great number and not a terrible number as well. The real question is does 2k-3k make the difference maybe more you selling it on your own make you happier? And I’d say 33k ish is probably close to what the dealer will get for it selling it as well. I traded my 17 CVO SG which I purchased last September 2016 and this September picked up the RG CVO. And my trade was $31K and no mark up on the RG. And go to their website to see what they are asking: https://battley.com/Motorcycles-Harl...d-a81700fe3822
At the end of the day someone will get her for 33k ish imo. And for me the new 117 and first ever RG was worth every cent or should I say thousands lost LOL.

 

I was just saying to my wife leasing is the best bet for people that want to trade up and don't really care to keep their bikes... I would be one to look at this option if I didn't love the bike I have now. It's hard to not fall in love with new ones when they really up the game every year.this year's CVO street glide is a wicked bike.... I'm still loving my 2015 CVO street glide but the new one is most definitely a better bike