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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #15 on: October 12, 2018, 04:20:30 PM »

Thanks for the comments.  You would think on a 50k purchase they could do better than list and 15% off add ones.   

They CAN, but few will unless pressed to move the iron.  A dealer sitting on the edge financially and looking at increasing floorplan interest rates will be more likely to cut a deal than a dealer with money to burn.  Guys have offered some good advice in this thread, but ultimately it comes down to being able to walk away.  As soon as you make it known to the dealership that you just have to have that particular bike, you may as well just hand over full access to your bank accounts and hope they leave a little to tide you over.

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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #16 on: October 12, 2018, 05:42:52 PM »

Wait till December, they will be more eager to deal. Depends on the market for this bike in your area.
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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #17 on: October 12, 2018, 10:16:23 PM »

I live in suburban Philly. All dealers as far as can think of here sell at MSRP.
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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2018, 07:09:50 AM »

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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2018, 08:38:22 AM »


I would think Wisconsin dealers should be willing to deal now, since their riding season is nearly gone until spring.  Now that interest rates are finally climbing off their artificial lows, most dealers need to take that added cost into consideration.  If it was me, I'd shop other dealerships even if it meant having to travel to pick up the new bike.  If you find a reasonable dealer with the bike you want, get their quote in writing and present it to the local dealer.  If he won't match it, walk away and talk to that other dealer.  Some of the greedy folks won't learn until people prove they are willing to go elsewhere.  It's more of a buyer's market these days in the motorcycle industry, and those who insist on gouging may get a rude awakening.  We can always hope so anyway.

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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #20 on: October 13, 2018, 10:26:59 AM »

I would think Wisconsin dealers should be willing to deal now, since their riding season is nearly gone until spring.  Now that interest rates are finally climbing off their artificial lows, most dealers need to take that added cost into consideration.  If it was me, I'd shop other dealerships even if it meant having to travel to pick up the new bike.  If you find a reasonable dealer with the bike you want, get their quote in writing and present it to the local dealer.  If he won't match it, walk away and talk to that other dealer.  Some of the greedy folks won't learn until people prove they are willing to go elsewhere.  It's more of a buyer's market these days in the motorcycle industry, and those who insist on gouging may get a rude awakening.  We can always hope so anyway.

JMHO - Jerry



To add to Jerry’s post;

Most dealers are sitting on new 2017’s and 2018’s they are paying floor planning for in addition to the new 2019’s. As Jerry said, faced with going into the winter with a growing inventory and rising expense due to lower sales it doesn’t make for a healthy dealership financial position.

What has also been suggested is that you decide what you are willing to pay and show up ready to do business essentially today and talk directly with the GM or Sales Manager.

You’ll leave with your new bike or with an idea of what to offer at another dealer.

Happy hunting.

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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #21 on: October 13, 2018, 02:27:46 PM »

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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #22 on: October 13, 2018, 03:56:45 PM »

FWIW: I’ll be at Daytona Biketoberfest next week and will look at the pricing down there.

It should be interesting.
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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #23 on: October 13, 2018, 04:17:12 PM »

Wouldn’t expect any discounting at Ross Meyers.  They used to add 15k to CVO’s
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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #24 on: October 13, 2018, 04:44:26 PM »

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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #25 on: October 14, 2018, 08:39:03 AM »

Wouldn’t expect any discounting at Ross Meyers.  They used to add 15k to CVO’s
Was shocked this spring not one new CVO on the floor there.  I was so use to having 4 or 5 there all 10K or more over MSRP
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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #26 on: October 14, 2018, 07:35:21 PM »

I (we) need help.   I am looking at purchasing a 2019  SERG.   I do not have a trade and the dealers are stuck on list price with a 1599 set up and only 15% off about $5500 of add on stuff .

I am wondering  what others are seeing and/ or if I should push harder on this.  BTW this is a cash deal.

You would think they could do better than that.

WHAT ARE YOU ALL SEEING OUT THERE?



Thanks in advance for your comments.



I am trying to trade my 2013 RG CVO for the 2019 RG CVO (Red Pepper) and I am financing, but I am getting the same roadblocks plus they do not seem to want my trade.

I have almost caved a couple of times on my figures too, so good luck and wait for the right deal!!


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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #27 on: October 15, 2018, 01:22:44 PM »

You also have to consider from their side.  Their thinking is that with the limited supply they are given they can get the price they are asking,  With that in mind why would they deal until later.
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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #28 on: October 15, 2018, 05:11:53 PM »

I have 2 dealers , both with used 2018 SESG's, both are the Gunmetal, and slate.
One has 1480 miles, with a passenger backrest (red stitching) and luggage rack. Asking $33995.
The other dealer has one with 1850 miles, no other options, asking $38995!

Both dealers are within 50 miles of each other. The lower priced one is 12 miles from me, if someone is interested.
I also know, that dealer WILL negotiate!
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Re: Honest negotiating price discussion
« Reply #29 on: October 15, 2018, 08:14:04 PM »

Wow tazmun,  that makes it even worse.    That is a big depreciation in one year.   $43 to $33?????   

Holy crap
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