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[OBB]

It seems with the introduction of Rushmore models,  more customers are opting to buy those in both CVO and standard trim, as opposed to clean, used non Rushmore bikes. People are willing to pay more for the latest and greatest I guess.

But only if it's blue. I've said all along the only thing I would change about my bike is the color. I absolutely fell in love with the '12 serg when it came out and a tech at a dealer about 2 hours away converter his own to an Ultra. Perfect bike if you ask me. Well, now the new ones have the improvements and it comes in blue so it's time for an upgrade

[FLSTFI Dave]

  Unfortunately the impression is that motorcycles should be ridden 6k miles per year or less. 

I know and understand that, as my wife puts about 30K on her touring bike a year and another 5K on her old Heritage, and I average 24K a year between my two bikes.  So we are usually trading a 2 year old bike with 40 to 47K on it.  If they have more than 50 the dealers will give nothing for them.  Seems everyone thinks they are worn out at 50K

My wife's Heritage, 09 has 97K on it.  Still runs and rides good.  Only works so far has been a stator, with 54K on the bike, but it was covered in the warranty as the bike was not yet two years old.

[do-dahman]

Ohio, let us know how well the dealer takes care of you on your trade. I agree, the blue is my pic also.

[OBB]

Ohio, let us know how well the dealer takes care of you on your trade. I agree, the blue is my pic also.

Locked in a deal after the CARB reports were out and before the dealer meetings but only if they were going to have a blue one. Just waiting for it to get here. A week after the dealer's meetings, NADA trade value dropped $800 on these bikes.

[FlaHeatWave]

'Went to the Panama City Dealer last Friday, there were 4 '11 CVORGUs all lined up together (for sale), 3 Grey, 1 Cream...

[DesertHOG]

'Went to the Panama City Dealer last Friday, there were 4 '11 CVORGUs all lined up together (for sale), 3 Grey, 1 Cream...

Were they all the same asking prices? Did you notice the asking price or the mileage each had on them?

Simon

[FlaHeatWave]

Were they all the same asking prices? Did you notice the asking price or the mileage each had on them?

Simon

No Simon, they didn't have any tags on them, the girl I was with was being a pita, and the parts clown took over 1/2 hour to look up and order a $2.50 part for me (swingarm pivot shaft dust cap), so I was ready to get outta there...

[RonandJanet]

I got a pretty decent deal when I got my 2014.  I do think the new Rushmore bikes are wanted so the value of the non-Rushmore will drop.  I am the one that usually goes for the discounted older versions but this time I wanted the new version and I love it.  Yes miles makes a difference but you have to ride the bike to enjoy it. I ride mine to work and for play! Love it!

[LV76]

I was surprised when I first sat down to negotiate a deal on a 2015 CVORGU in mid September, when my local dealer (that I purchased 4 bikes previously) hit me with the $20,000 trade in on my 2011 Grey & Blk with 32K miles and then wanted to charge me freight and setup also, their logic was that the 2015 FLTRUSE would be flying off the floor as soon as they received them (which wasn't until 3+weeks ago when they received their first ones). I said no thanks at the time and then stopped back in there 2 weeks ago and they had a red/red on the floor and the sales manager which I dealt with on my 2011 purchase were talking and he commented that he was surprised that the red/red was still on the floor after 2 weeks.
I returned last week and they had a black and crimson just come in and they brought up the possible sale again and I gave them my best offer, Long story short they came back with $25,000 on my 2011, MSRP, no freight and setup and I picked it up Sunday and I'm very pleased.
 

[OBB]

I was surprised when I first sat down to negotiate a deal on a 2015 CVORGU in mid September, when my local dealer (that I purchased 4 bikes previously) hit me with the $20,000 trade in on my 2011 Grey & Blk with 32K miles and then wanted to charge me freight and setup also, their logic was that the 2015 FLTRUSE would be flying off the floor as soon as they received them (which wasn't until 3+weeks ago when they received their first ones). I said no thanks at the time and then stopped back in there 2 weeks ago and they had a red/red on the floor and the sales manager which I dealt with on my 2011 purchase were talking and he commented that he was surprised that the red/red was still on the floor after 2 weeks.
I returned last week and they had a black and crimson just come in and they brought up the possible sale again and I gave them my best offer, Long story short they came back with $25,000 on my 2011, MSRP, no freight and setup and I picked it up Sunday and I'm very pleased.
 

Glad to hear they sweetened the deal. Same numbers I cut from my dealer back in August. Now I'm just waiting on it to get here.

[FlaHeatWave]

Were they all the same asking prices? Did you notice the asking price or the mileage each had on them?

Simon

"Went back to Panama City HD to pick up part yesterday, 3 '11s left...

Brown / Cream 12k, $29k

Grey 50k, $23k

Grey 35k, $25k

[FLSTFI Dave]

"Went back to Panama City HD to pick up part yesterday, 3 '11s left...

Brown / Cream 12k, $29k

Grey 50k, $23k

Grey 35k, $25k

The Two grey ones were still there Nov 29th.  The FT Walton store had a Maroon 11 on the floor.

[hogdooz]

I tried for 2 1/2 months to sell my 2011 Black/Gray FLTRUSE--not even one inquiry from all my ads. I had 45K miles on it which was low since I didn't ride for a year due to a shoulder injury/surgery. My dealer initially didn't want a trade but when the 2015 came in, he changed his mind. I gave them $22,100 and my bike (which was all stock) for the 2015 FLTRUSE including a 7 year ESP with tire and wheel coverage. I'm in Calif which adds the extra smog charge so I feel I got a very fair deal. Now to learn how to operate all the new tech on the new one.