Negotiation help

[TheArchitect]

Just been to see a bike with view to buy. Gave it the once over and quick rev up in the car park. It's a mint bike and I'm really keen on it. Dealer wants ££4700 for it and isn't willing to budge.

How would you suggest I play this? Should I give an offer and stick with it or pay the asking price and push him for extras?

The bike is in perfect order and has tons of very expensive extras. Frankly speaking the price isn't that far off the stock models of similar year/mileage. But of course I want to get the most for my money hence the request for advice.

Thanks
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[arry]

I bought my Sprint on NYE - got it ~£700 cheaper than any of the same age / mileage I could find, and even those without the panniers.

How? Salesman wanted to close the deal out before the end of the year.

I'd suggest playing that angle.

[InquisitionCh...]

Personally I've found dealers are not very likely to budge on prices of the bike itself. However, I managed to get a new helmet to match and gloves thrown in with mine. Especially if your doing it on finance it can be written into the total amount on credit.

It wont hurt to ask if they would include a few extras in the price. Seeing as you chose them after all. You could have gone to another shop and done exactly the same. If they truly want your custom and are a reputable dealer, I find they're usually more than willing to help, even if its not money off the bike itself. Try even asking for a service to be thrown in.

Asking never hurts

Best of luck!
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Currently Riding: CBR125-R7 (and having too much fun doing it) + Kawasaki Z750 (She's called Clementine for a reason!)

[lihp]

Ask for the price of the tax to be knocked off the bike.............
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[TheArchitect]

Thanks for replies.

Dealer is well established and have a good reputation from what I know. They've already said they'll do a full service and stamp the book before sale.

I might ask for a pair of gloves and free delivery as getting to them is a ball ache for me (50+miles away).
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[TheArchitect]

[InquisitionCh...]

[CaNsA]

Offer 4000, pay 4300.

If he doesn't take it then walk away, but it does depend on how much you want the bike.

[P.addy]

Depends what bike. If its one I REALLY wanted, I', happy to try and haggle some free bits like the Triple, got £100 off and a full service with proof and stamped before picking up.

Your bike is currently about £600 more than my triple was, which means its gonna have to be bloody amazing as I don't know why you would spend more for less bike

[chickenstrip]

[Ste]

[TheArchitect]

Ok so I'm about to ring them to confirm my interest subject to the following:

1/ Price for me is 4400 deliverd.
2/ Full service is carried out and book stamped before sale. Itemised invoice requird not just an oil and filter jobby.
3/ Throw in a pair of winter gloves or new lid.
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[P.addy]

Still haven't said what bike you are overspending on.

[DrSnoosnoo]

[Doomsnite]

If its in your budget and exactly what you want then just get it. No point leaving it just coz you cant get a few quid off and you end up getting something not as good for a bit cheaper.
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Triumph Street Triple-R
Sold: Honda Hornet CB600F-Y / Yamaha YBR125

[mentalboy]

[Doovy]

So how did it go?
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Yamaha RXS 100 > Honda CD 250 > Honda Hornet 600 > Honda CBR 600RR > Yamaha RXS 100 > Kawasaki ZX6R J2 > Yamaha FZ1

[ws4936]

Op is goto21 and I claim my 5 ponds.
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[TheArchitect]

So... Happy with the outcome and deposit has been paid.

Got delivery and a pair of gloves thrown in for asking price.

The bike, Paddy, is a 2013 GSR750. Extras include Puig belly pan, R&G crash bungs, R&G tail tidy, adjustable levers and heated grips.

Having seen and still seeing similar bikes with no extras going for more I think I got a decent deal. Regardless, I'm well chuffed with it.

The catch? Well I can't pick it up until the insurance pay out on the ninja so I can pay the balance. Could be days or even weeks. A bit annoying.
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GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
GSXR 600 K6 - Stolen
MT09 - Almost stolen

[MC]

How long have you had the courtesy bike? To get me off it they paid out for my bike after a month, a month after that I gave the bike back
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Yamaha MT-03 '08 (crashed)
Honda XR-125L '04

[TheArchitect]

[P.addy]

Not bad. Hope you enjoy it!

[DieselASFC]

[MC]

[TheArchitect]