My 1300 is going to be totaled. Long story that ends in my insurance is going to be buying me a new ride. The dealer in town has spec 2 F's (10 some red tribal some black). He wants 10,995. My concerns are two. One, seals. These babies have set dry since 08. Two, price. Seems high for a 4 year old bike. Anybody with an idea, or opinion...chime in below
Thanks!
They will want to sell them. This actually puts you in a decent position.
Don't marry yourself to this idea but once you are ready to go buy, go in and push them hard on the price. You know what you are willing to buy for. Don't let them talk you up. Stand firm.
And one tip is don't go in and out of the deal weeks prior. It shows strong interest and they are less likely to negotiate down. Whereas, if you come in. Look at the product and make a
real offer (with any required stipulations -- replacing the seals), they will want to close the deal fast as possible as you could leave and never come back again.
Now, one thing that I should add. The dealer paid a certain amount to have those on the floor. They have to insure the inventory and they have interest on the bikes they have (most dealers bikes are not paid for, according to a dealer acquaintance of mine). They will want it out of the show room and generally -- depending on the interest, they will take a percentage of loss on the since they are old year model. They can't, however, take a total loss. So it's a business decision on their part and so there is no way to know for sure. But the more they have, I think the more they will deal.
Armed with this knowledge, present them your firm offer of whatever you think they are worth - what you are willing to pay (or a little lower so you can "give" back to them a little). If they can deal, they will. If they simply can't -- too much of a loss -- then go elsewhere.
Don't be mean, be polite. But show you know what you are doing, you are commit and that you know the game.
Best of luck,
Frank
