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[Ghost Rider]

One reason dealers get so much for the used bikes is BECAUSE THEY CAN.

Negotiating a deal is just that, negotiating. I'd venture to guess that if any of you guys could get $45,000 out of your used bike, you would. The whole world is a greedy bunch of pricks. It's been that way since time began.

I know one person who wouldn't, he's got way more than that invested.  Dang, I can't remember his name... hmmm...oh well I'll think of it later   

[HogBreath]

It couldn't be anyone on this site..NOPE..Impossible.

[SERK3]

Thunder Creek H-D in Chattanooga, TN has a 08 Dyna SE, 3400 miles asking 19,900, not much under list when new
Smokey Mtn. H-D in Maryville has a 07 SE Ultra Classic asking 31,900, just under list when new.

Wonder if i could get 28,500 out of my 07 SERK

There are crazy

[Diamondback]

 

Yes, and as long as people are willing to pay for these used bikes they will stay high.

[FLSTFI Dave]

Thunder Creek H-D in Chattanooga, TN has a 08 Dyna SE, 3400 miles asking 19,900, not much under list when new
Smokey Mtn. H-D in Maryville has a 07 SE Ultra Classic asking 31,900, just under list when new.

Wonder if i could get 28,500 out of my 07 SERK

There are crazy

That bike was Higher than that a month ago.  It's not a trade in, it is there on Consignment, and the sales staff told the owner it was over priced to move.

[Texas 103]

One reason dealers get so much for the used bikes is BECAUSE THEY CAN.

Negotiating a deal is just that, negotiating. I'd venture to guess that if any of you guys could get $45,000 out of your used bike, you would. The whole world is a greedy bunch of pricks. It's been that way since time began.

New NADA Book Effective May 1, Looks like most everything went DOWN 1500-2500

[Diamondback]

 

Glad I got rid of mine two months ago.

 

[woode]

they would not even tell me the price they would sell it for until I filled out a contract to buy, I am the guy they are looking for, age and income wise but they treat you like you just got out of jail, and are a low life.

Sounds like you should find yourself another dealer.  There are enough decent dealers around, so no reason to waste your time & money with someone with that kind of attitude.  Of course, I could be spoiled...  My dealership feels more like family than a cold hearted business.  They have to make their profit, but they do everything fairly and up front.

Also, I'm not sure that it's a bad thing that used bike prices are high, as that is an indication that they hold their value well - unless of course you are being lowballed on trade-in, AND they are selling used bikes at a premium.

I like buying new, and I can't imagine the logic of someone paying a near new price for a used bike, but to each his own.  Maybe the $1000 or so difference between a used '08 and a new '09 is a significant selling point for some, but in my mind it is sheer lunacy.

Ed

[Diamondback]

With the reduction in production, it is probably a good thing prices (actual) are staying up.  Trade in values are down because the dealers are making up for lost profit opportunities.  Example:  my dealer used to include the 1000 mile checkup in the sale price.  Figured no one wouldn't buy a new bike for a future $400 bill for the 1000 mile checkup and no longer includes it.

The sales price on the used bikes in the Texas Hill country are still up.