Harley 48, 2015 or 2016?
#11
10-24-2015 | 10:44 AM
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From: Houston, Texas
I'm a new rider, I take my riding class (required in Texas) in 2 weeks, and Hopefully will be buying my bike early December.
Been around various bikes, mostly Harleys my whole life, and finally pulled the trigger. I've had a pintrest
for awhile, just saving pictures of bikes and power tools, and I realized that most of pics look like the Harley 48, so I looked into it, and really seems like exactly what I want
And more importantly I can afford it.
After reading up o the new changes for 2016, I decided to buy new rather than used. I like the idea of picking up a bike with 10 miles on it, no one else's farts on the seat, doing all the mods myself, etc, etc.
At the dealer they're listed for about $11k. I figure if I present with cash I can walk out at $10.5. The exact bike I want is currently sitting on the showroom floor
But one of the salesmen has a client who got a 2015 a few months ago, rode it a little bit, and decided its not for him, so its been sitting in the garage, VERY low miles.
I can have it for $9500, and Harley will do the transfer and I will retain all the new owner perks, warranties, etc.
I don't like the wire wheels as much as the mags, but I do think they fit the bike, and I could upgrade the rear shocks with the saved cash. The only part that bothers me is the thinner front forks.
What do you guys think?
Been around various bikes, mostly Harleys my whole life, and finally pulled the trigger. I've had a pintrest
for awhile, just saving pictures of bikes and power tools, and I realized that most of pics look like the Harley 48, so I looked into it, and really seems like exactly what I wantAnd more importantly I can afford it.
After reading up o the new changes for 2016, I decided to buy new rather than used. I like the idea of picking up a bike with 10 miles on it, no one else's farts on the seat, doing all the mods myself, etc, etc.
At the dealer they're listed for about $11k. I figure if I present with cash I can walk out at $10.5. The exact bike I want is currently sitting on the showroom floor
But one of the salesmen has a client who got a 2015 a few months ago, rode it a little bit, and decided its not for him, so its been sitting in the garage, VERY low miles.
I can have it for $9500, and Harley will do the transfer and I will retain all the new owner perks, warranties, etc.
I don't like the wire wheels as much as the mags, but I do think they fit the bike, and I could upgrade the rear shocks with the saved cash. The only part that bothers me is the thinner front forks.
What do you guys think?
We were ready to drive to Austin from Houston for a deal, and a local Houston dealer finally decided beat the Austin dealers price. And only 5 miles away.
U haul rents trailers for $15 a day and thats how we were going to bring it home from Austin.
Regardless of the sales price, with HD dealers it's always the OTD price that really matters.
$9500 isn't that great of a deal. HD is currently missing their sales quota.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/har...ort-2015-10-20
Last edited by Guzzi; 10-24-2015 at 11:00 AM.
#12
10-24-2015 | 12:07 PM
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Manassas, VA
Paying cash won't help you. They make money from the financing, if you use Harley's financing, and will occasionally lower the selling price. It's worth asking about. A question should be free. Having the cash, you can pay it off, immediately. The '15 doesn't sound like much of a deal, once you consider a year's worth of depreciation. With the '16, you'll also have an additional year of warranty, if that matters to you.
#13
10-24-2015 | 12:14 PM
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From: Montana
It’s worth it for the 49mm front end alone, I test rode one and it’s rock solid. Really has me considering one vs. a dyna, since I am downsizing. I love my current ride, well I’ve loved all of them, but I’ve missed my sporty from the first day I sold it. The glide is rediculously good, in every way possible, but the sporty is just fun! (I am starting a business and sacrifices need to be made, for the curious)
Last edited by Otter; 10-24-2015 at 12:17 PM.
#14
10-24-2015 | 12:58 PM
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#15
10-24-2015 | 01:37 PM
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#16
10-24-2015 | 01:59 PM
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From: South
I would never buy new, never did. Waste of money.
The upgrades on the 48 are not significant. The forks look better, but I dont buy they " handle better". My 2011 handles just fine. I would only pay more for ABS.
If you are buying new then I doubt you will get 10.5 OTD. I would say 11.3 would be a good deal.
If you are buying used $9500 is too high. You could buy a used one with low miles for closer to 8. And that's the deal I would go for.
Never liked anything but spokes on a bike.
Good luck.
The upgrades on the 48 are not significant. The forks look better, but I dont buy they " handle better". My 2011 handles just fine. I would only pay more for ABS.
If you are buying new then I doubt you will get 10.5 OTD. I would say 11.3 would be a good deal.
If you are buying used $9500 is too high. You could buy a used one with low miles for closer to 8. And that's the deal I would go for.
Never liked anything but spokes on a bike.
Good luck.
Last edited by OddJack; 10-24-2015 at 02:01 PM.
#20
10-25-2015 | 06:49 PM
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Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Chicago, IL
There's a couple things you have to consider...did the owner of the 2015 do the 1k service already? thats $300 right there. If your buying used you save on set up and freight. Then again the 2016 has a much better ride. I currently have a 2011 and I work for HD and I the first time I took the 16 out it blew me away at how much better the front end felt. The brakes feel awesome and the rear shocks are very good for stock. I like the mags due to the fact you dont gotta worry about the tubes anymore. There's pros and cons to both. Someone also said earlier about another model year of depreciation...that's huge for residual value. For me in your situation I would go with the 2016.