I got exactly what I deserve..
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I got exactly what I deserve..
So I fill out online quote for an Indian with my bike as trade in a lark
They call me and offered $11,500 on trade for my 18 month old 2012 FLHR with 3k miles. I paid $16K for. As if.
Another $11,000 cash for a Polaris Chieftain. Not gonna happen in this decade,
And I qualified for $1000 discount being a Vet. Don't think I will be getting an Indian anytime soon. Not until they are worth $15K used and I can buy one and keep the Harley if I still think I want one at that time.
So I got exactly what I deserve and rode to Beach House Harley in NC and bought a shirt. I am sticking with the HD especially after seeing what $23,000 buys in Harley world.
Brand new Street Glide $23800 OTD. Plus $300 sales Tax in SC. Seems to me the Street Glide is a lot more bike than the Chieftain. They offered far more as well for mine. But I am going to keep it awhile. I know where I stand. Polaris is out of their minds.
The guys at Harley said wait till next year when Indians are selling used for $15K. I think I'll stay with Harley Davidson. There is no "book" an any Indain back to 2003. Loving my bike more and more with each ride.
BTW The Street Glide was a beauty. cleaned up the faring gauges very nice. When you put $24,000 in perspective the Indian does not hold a candle to a new Street Glide. I am guessing a lot of Harley riders who crossed over will return. That bike made me want to have somewhere to go.
They call me and offered $11,500 on trade for my 18 month old 2012 FLHR with 3k miles. I paid $16K for. As if.
Another $11,000 cash for a Polaris Chieftain. Not gonna happen in this decade,
And I qualified for $1000 discount being a Vet. Don't think I will be getting an Indian anytime soon. Not until they are worth $15K used and I can buy one and keep the Harley if I still think I want one at that time.
So I got exactly what I deserve and rode to Beach House Harley in NC and bought a shirt. I am sticking with the HD especially after seeing what $23,000 buys in Harley world.
Brand new Street Glide $23800 OTD. Plus $300 sales Tax in SC. Seems to me the Street Glide is a lot more bike than the Chieftain. They offered far more as well for mine. But I am going to keep it awhile. I know where I stand. Polaris is out of their minds.
The guys at Harley said wait till next year when Indians are selling used for $15K. I think I'll stay with Harley Davidson. There is no "book" an any Indain back to 2003. Loving my bike more and more with each ride.
BTW The Street Glide was a beauty. cleaned up the faring gauges very nice. When you put $24,000 in perspective the Indian does not hold a candle to a new Street Glide. I am guessing a lot of Harley riders who crossed over will return. That bike made me want to have somewhere to go.
Last edited by TenMidgets; 04-25-2014 at 07:27 PM.
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My local Harley Dealer offered $13,000 as a buy out without buying a bike because it a 3K bike with another 6 months of factory Warranty. Same would apply toward a new Street Glide
If I really wanted to sell the bike I think I could get $14500 easily. But after really having a peek at the Road Glide for $23K I could not imagine paying that much for an Indian. I will have a look at the 15 Road Glides. I would rather raid the bank account of another $10K for a Road Glide than an Indian.
Hell I had been looking for over a year for a RK Custom. All the 2004s 5s were over $10K so I decided to look for a late model and found the bike I am riding and paid $13K plus an 07 Yamaha they are trying to get $4400 for. I certainly would not take $1500 more for a 2012 than guys were asking for 2004s and 5s. Dayam.
I was spanked by an Indian dealer. I deserved it
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I am guessing NOT a lot of Harley owners that actually "crossed over" to an indian.
op: I think I remember a thread awhile ago about you saying your current Harley is just going to be a temporary thing.....
I guess you see what all the fuss is about now....finally
op: I think I remember a thread awhile ago about you saying your current Harley is just going to be a temporary thing.....
I guess you see what all the fuss is about now....finally
The dealers are great. The activities are enjoyable and the bike is a hoot to ride.
I am all in now. A friend of mine predicted After having this bike for awhile I will forget about the Indian. I had to get the quote though even though I had not test ridden one.
He was right I am liking the RK more and more and after seeing the 14 Road Glide up close I think that's where I want to be for that kind of bread. Even if HD trade values are not all that next year. I 'll sell the bike with 3 years left of Harley ESP for $14500. It will have about 7k on it then.
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