Discount Off Of List Price

How much did you save off of list price on your new bike?

Poll ended at Sat Jun 02, 2007 4:37 pm

Paid full sticker price
1
8%
Saved $10 to $100
0
No votes
Saved $100 to $200
0
No votes
Saved $200 to $300
2
15%
Saved $300 to $400
1
8%
Saved $400 to $500
1
8%
Saved $500 to $700
1
8%
Saved over $700
6
46%
Bought used
1
8%
 
Total votes: 13

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BugZ
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Discount Off Of List Price

#1 Unread post by BugZ »

As I'm out looking for a new bike I've been seeing a lot of "specials" at the local dealers where they are offering discounts of $400-$500 off of suggested list price. Are motorcycle prices as negotiable as car prices? Im curious, for those who have bought new bikes "How much did you save off of list price?"

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#2 Unread post by flw »

From my readling here, in general, no they are not flexible but in some locations they are.

It all depends on the local market of supply and demand. Along with the season of the year.
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#3 Unread post by storysunfolding »

last years model for more than $800 off.
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#4 Unread post by jstark47 »

$1,100 off a 2005 model bought new in November 2006.
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#5 Unread post by tortus »

I got $200 under MSRP out the door. So that would be a total of what $500-600 off?

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#6 Unread post by Bored »

Got a police discount and then the 07's were out so I got more for buying a "leftover" and then they hooked me up with a repeat customer discount and for bringing a friend that bought a bike they threw in a gel seat. However the seat was already installed in the showroom, overall I saved approx. 1200.00
Not bad but I owe more on the bike than it is currently worth!
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#7 Unread post by vulcan_x »

Bought my ride used for $2400. back in 2003. :motorcycle1:
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