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[dite]

In the email I sent with my offer, I took some of the comments you guys posted and told him...."For whatever reason the bike has not sold in the past two years and the 2011 models will be coming out soon.  Maybe because it looks great on the showroom floor, or no one has figured out how much money they are losing by letting it collect dust."

I just can't believe with this current economy, that H-D dealers are so bull-headed and blind.  I am a willing buyer, but I guess they are not a willing seller for whatever reason...

[Wheelsnkeels]

Move on to the next deal believe it or not there are many more out there. If you contat a CVO rep or district sales person they can give you a list of them in dealer inventory?

It is amazing how unaffected by the economy the dealers seem to be? Remember though most of them do not have an accounting degree! They also seem to be living in the past.

[dite]

I looked on H-D web site, but couldn't find a link for the CVO rep or district sales person.  Am I looking in the wrong place?

[Fired00d]

I looked on H-D web site, but couldn't find a link for the CVO rep or district sales person.  Am I looking in the wrong place?

Each dealer is independently owned I doubt there is/would be a "District Sales Person". Each dealer has a factory rep that is a liaison between the dealership and the factory but they mostly deal with warranty issues the sale (prices) of motorcycles are up to the dealer.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Wheelsnkeels]

You wont find it on the web site for sure. I met the reps at the CVO display in Sturgis SD last year and they had a laptop with the national inventory with them. The guy I spoke with there was named Bruce but unfortunately I cannot remember a last name.

He lead me to believe CVO also has their own Rep for each region or that was what I thought he said. Anyway you can usually find a rep at one of the larger shows at the CVO display. You might also try calling customer service and asking to be directed to a CVO rep.

In Daytona I talked to a Field Rep about my SESG seat issues his name is Randy Klopfer perhaps he could assist you as well. Customer Service is 414-343-4056

[dite]

The bike the dealer has fits ALL of my requirements except price! 

On my first phone call, they came off about 4% from MSRP as an out-the-door price.  They are about 1,200 miles away and that included shipping to a local dealer. 

I countered with 20% off MSRP as an out-the-door price.  I feel sure he will be in touch with me tomorrow and I am hoping since the end of the month is less than a week away, that we can come to some common ground.

Maybe we settle on 10-15% off of MSRP.....

[IWannaChop]

Remember that the fixes that the factory needs to do to that bike have to be done by July 27th to get them done free under warranty.

     I just bought the same bike for $19K with 6700 miles on it. It also had two seats, two sets of pipes, two sets of hadlebars, two sets of forward controls including an extended set that were big bucks; It has the SERT and an extended warranty with three years left.

[Wheelsnkeels]

The bike the dealer has fits ALL of my requirements except price!  

This may be the first warning sign that you may be about to pay too much?  You are already negotiating against yourself? Your the best salesperson if you convince yourself it's "The One" They made thousands hang in there you can get the deal you want with a little patience and effort. Especially since it isn't local  

Perhaps ask a local dealer who doesn't have it to print you out a list of the dealers who do?

In the end its already a 3 year old machine and the minute you buy its used end of story!

[Georgehjr]

It's your money but I think you need to take the group's advice and don't give them that much. Perhaps tell them if you have 'cash'  and you have found another bike that you like also, closer to home, and tell them $20,000 or I will buy the other model,there choice, Its like poker, buffing does work....

[Diamondback]

 

It's your money and your decision.  Only you know how much you want the bike.  But I would at least give them a chance to counter with a more realistic offer.

 

[dite]

Even though I would love to have this bike, I am not planning to pay much more than $20k.  I have the cash in hand and if I can't get this one, then another one will come along at a better deal.  For whatever reason the dealer still has this bike and I have been dealing with the Owner's son from the start.  He knows that I have the money and knows I am a legitimate buyer....

[Georgehjr]

Even though I would love to have this bike, I am not planning to pay much more than $20k.  I have the cash in hand and if I can't get this one, then another one will come along at a better deal.  For whatever reason the dealer still has this bike and I have been dealing with the Owner's son from the start.  He knows that I have the money and knows I am a legitimate buyer....

Now we are talking !!!

[Diamondback]

 

[Air-Cooled]

Maybe I'm the lone opinion here, but I think 4% under msrp out-the-door is a good price!  Sales tax, registration, destination fees add up to several thousand dollars OVER msrp in my state, and you'd be paying none of this. If you like the bike get it. Yes, it's a three year old bike...and yes, they don't make 'em any more. I say buy it if you like it.

[dite]

While I won't be paying the taxes and fees up front, I will be having to pay them when I title and register the bike in my home state...