Looking at buying a new bike (either new or second hand - not 100% sure yet) & considering options. Buying from a dealer is obviously gonna be more expensive, but the guarantee/peace of mind makes it a borderline decision versus buying privately. Right now I’m swaying towards buying from a dealer, but that “peace of mind” is turning out to be pretty damn expensive!
My question would be what kind of discount on the advertised price should I aim to get - I’m interested in something that’s on the court’s listed as £8k & say they offer me £3k for my current steed as trade in - so bike plus £5k for the new one. There’s obviously gonna be some flexibility, but I’m not sure how much to expect - e.g. should I suggest £4,900 or £4k?!
Any advice/experience?
Given the recent weather, it’s probably a good time to buy from a dealer as their books’ll be looking pretty empty/have a ‘red tint’ on 'em?
after 6 months will you still fill its new with 6kmils and seeing the next reg ride pass you.
me i dont trust em i had 08 new xjr1300 grate £5150 grate deal, no probs with it
service ripoffs 1st yer 2nd do it your self if you can
, ive seen a guy do bike comes in 3rd ser: he left it all day i said wot about that he said
wot am i gona srevice a new bike for that was a main dealer second hand go privet
i got cbr1100xx on a w plate with 19200k £3500 mint summer used only tuch wood ive used it everyday 88miles a day+ grate bike look around take a mate that know more then you and good luck ps the only peace of mind is that they take your bike off you NO sell it when the weather changes take your time take wot you wont for it good luck
There’s alway a deal of some sort but the first thing is to find out how little they will offer for your trade in. Reckon on two thirds to three quarters of what you think it’s worth. If your lucky.
Assume you can accept being shafted on that (you will be) then start asking for a discount.
As for how much, swallow you pride and go buy a copy of Motorcycle News. Yeah, I know it’s embarassing but go force yourself. See what the discounted prices are in there. Remember, they are not with trade in prices, they are straight sales.
Now your dealer will make a bit of money on your trade in so your looking for a deal close ish to the MCN prices.
Do make sure the price includes the PDI, registration and road tax and A FULL TANK OF PETROL.
If you manage all of that henceforth, you will be known as “goldenballs” or similar.
Depends on the dealer, how things are selling just now and what you’re buying.
I was lucky, I ordered an 08 model of my bike (on an 09 plate) and it was just as they were waiting to get their
new stock in.
My bike was supposed to be otr at £9500 and I got it at £7800. Mind you I didn’t even attempt to ask for any
discount on the extra’s I was buying.
Spend a few days shopping about and let them know that your looking for the best price from a number of dealers.
Not if they have trade-ins Martin, a Suzuki dealer may well have a 1-2yr old Honda as a second-hand trade in bike, and vice verse as some people either get bored easily or just fancy a change…
thanks for the replies guys… (& how’s the head this morning blackbird?! :hehe:)
I was actually pleasantly surprised with what they offered me for my current bike - seems like I undervalued it!
Will indeed contact a few other dealers & see what they offer as a comparison. Also scouring MCN/AutoTrader/fleaBay to get an idea of prices for trade/private sales on similar bikes…
and yes, no rush - ‘the early bird catches 2 rolling stones in the bush’ & all that…
I recon you can negotiate when buying anything worth over £1000. I do this all the time and get discounts on so many things! All you need to do is outline a few good reasons it should be cheaper.
