So I was at the dealership today and they have a 2010 street glide with 22000 miles. It has v&h exhaust 103 cruise security abs and they want 15988 for it. They are going to give me 6500 for my sporty. So after taxes and licensing they are at 14500 OTD. I am really tempted to jump on this cause I think it's a good deal. But 3 grand hit on the sporty ouch. What do you all think

 

anytime you do a 'two vehicle' deal you lose twice, not just once. And Harley is geared for the older demographic that has some spare change to spend so they make expensive bikes to that market, and that probably isn't you.
However; good deals can be done, but you must be patient and do your homework so you will know a good deal when you see one. And here we are; you ask: is this a good deal. I have no idea. But what I do know is this deal sounds like an 'impulse buy' and more homework is needed before you sign on the line.
-what is your sporty worth: trade-in; retail; and on the open market: chopperexchange.com ? and then do the same for your next bike…
-work the numbers for differences…chart it, and from that chart you now have some numbers in front of you that will help you make a decision.
-dealers do not give anything away… the so called 'good deals' are made to assuage your emotions and comfort them so you go away thinking you 'got the best end of the bargain'…
It is all a numbers game, just like Vegas. Right now, they have the numbers; you don't. Get your numbers together (your chart) get your financing before you go in (your own bank or credit union) and then you are ready to 'get your good deal'
-If you do it this way… do not say anything about already having your financing… the dealers make big bucks on that.. when you have your own financing, you are essentially a 'cash customer' and that is not good. They need to think you will be financing… and in so doing you can get a better deal on the bike… say nothing. Act ignorant…. until you have your price (on paper) then you can 'pay with cash' (your financing).
Sorry; I wrote a book. But I have been on both sides of the table many times.
Good Luck, and have fun shopping ! (It is always more fun when you are in charge

 

All good advice, there, Bob. Thanks.

 

Bob is right.

You're selling a bike and buying a bike at the same time; to someone who's in business to make money on both. We haven't even started talking about the F & I office yet

 

I guess I'm just dumb because I would have taken the deal.

 

Until you do the research, you never know if it is a good deal or not.
Good luck in your search.

 

I wouldn't say that. If it would be worth it to YOU then that's what it's worth. That's the only thing that matters.

 

Sell my Sporty outright and then have more to put as a down payment. Then get the dealer to throw in 500 in parts and drop the price another 500.

 

Agreed, I would sell the Sporty myself! Now start crunching numbers! JR

 

Sell the sportster, hang on the $$$$ from it, start looking for deals,(do your research) have your financing together or rather a bank who is ready to buy the bike for you if you require financing and then start shopping.