2007-04-10 08:55:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I can tell you, i am a salesman and have been for almost 8 years. The cheaper the product and less options, the less profit. playing dealers against each other is not the way to go. find a reputable dealer that you would not be afraid to use for servicing and be honest. my happiest customers are ones who didn't hide anything, were genuine, and didn't come in with a chip on their shoulder.
Its not as easy to sell as these other people are saying it is. we salesman dont make a ton of money unless we sell a lot of units. obviously, the more we sell, potentially the more we will make. honestly, make it easy on yourself, do some homework on the internet, in magazines, forum boards, about the three bikes you are comparing, and go to your dealer of choice tell them what you are looking for. They will try to bump you up in price to make a higher profit, that is their job. Dont be offended. Stand your ground without being a jerk and the dealer will respect that... unless it is a rediculous offer. So keep it realistic.
Trust me, as a salesman, i love a customer who knows what they are talking about, knows what their budget is, and is ready to make a deal, because the faster you are in and out, the faster i can go out and get another customer. It may sound rude, but if you think about it, its true.
I have sold bikes, motor homes, trailers, and cars. Im not trying to steer you wrong, im not pro-dealer profit. I am pro-customer satisfaction. i hope this helps.
2007-04-10 09:46:05 · answer #1 · answered by mac150 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is a great time of year to be buying, as the dealers want to clear the place out for the 08 models. so to answer your question . . .
Yes you can haggle over a bike or scoot. I'm not a great haggler, but try what I did: get the email addresses of every dealer who sells the bike you want. Get all of them in a 50 mile radius (or whatever radius you're comfortable going to get the bike). Know exactly what you want, and tell them you're ready to buy, and WILL buy a bike from the person who gives you the lowest price. I had 12 dealers haggling with me, against each other, till I got the price I wanted.
To be fair to the dealer who did the "work" for me, the one who spent an hour with me answering all my questions, etc. I told them I was checking elsewhere, but would give them the final crack at the lowest price.
Be sure to specify you want the warranty info, the out the door price AND financing specifics if that's the route you're going.
2007-04-10 16:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by Blockhead 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Motorcycles aren't marked up as high as cars are so there is not room to negotiating on the price of a new motorcycle. Motorcycle dealerships don't do well with negotiating prices either especially this time of the year. If you can wait, your best deals will come at the end of the riding season when riding slows down and sales drop. This is between Oct-Dec. and is also the time the dealers mark down older bikes to make room for the newer models. It is also during this time the bikers trade in their bikes for newer and you get better deals on used models.Used bikes are often bought for less than blue book value and marked up above the blue book value to give the dealer negotiating power. These bikes are the ones you can get the dealer to work on your terms. The other thing to do is buy from a car dealership that also sells motorcycles, they mainly sell cars so they are more flexible in dealing with their prices. Beside this, they want to break into the bike sales business and want your referral. They also have their bikes on consignment so it costs them more to keep them on their floor. They also have more financing options to deal with, so the easier chance of getting approved. As for scooters, I would feel the same thing happens since these are already priced low.
2007-04-10 16:14:16 · answer #3 · answered by pscoobyz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once they give you a dollar # they usually won't budge in price.
But - you can always haggle them into giving you free
add-ons and accessories. At minimum, a helmet and riding gloves. Maybe a discount on chrome accessories and exhaust. Don't buy unless you're satisfied with the deal. You can always shop around.
2007-04-10 16:03:22 · answer #4 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't haggle, I sell for the lowest price, Scooters only
2007-04-11 19:16:23 · answer #5 · answered by Paul S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes its much easier to do so with good credit. Salesman work on commision no sale and they don't get paid. Walk in tell them straight up what ur there for. DO NOT AGREE TO ANYTHING!! Make them work for their dollar. Never buy right now worse mistake you will make. tell them you want it but that you will not pay that price than walk away if their good salesman they will find a way to make it cheaper for you. once you get them to the lowest price posible, get a quote then take this quote to a compeditor and see if they can beat it.
2007-04-10 16:09:45 · answer #6 · answered by livewire 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely, especially if you have been dealing with that particular dealer already. I got my new Suzuki for $100 over dealer cost plus on top of that I got $300 bonus bucks from Yoshimura as well.
2007-04-10 15:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by John 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
oh yes! always haggle to get a best deal!
2007-04-10 15:58:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
all sale price's are negotiable, be it auto's or bikes.never buy with-out haggling.if salesperson will not budge on price, always leave and go else where. good luck.
2007-04-10 16:08:08 · answer #9 · answered by waljac6108 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, but there is not much room to play, especially on the cheaper models.
2007-04-10 15:58:35 · answer #10 · answered by hodgetts21 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋