[quote name='paz9x']well no luck for me today. the dealer didnt seem like they really wanted to sell the bike.
they dont have any in, i knew this, theyre getting some next week. i told them i wanted one and id be willing to atleast leave a deposit if not outright buy one today.
i couldnt get them to give e a price on the bike. they said, "the msrp is $3499 then theres some fees, itll be about 10-15%" so i figure ok 15% is about $4k total. sounds decent enough to me. but when i asked again for the price the guy said that because they didnt have one in to get a VIN they couldnt really say.............so after i said im not going to give you money unless i know how much it is and add, ive heard pretty wide ranges off prices, someone was given a total price of $5k, he says, "yea thats about right" so how in the hell does 10-15% equal $1500.
anyway i asked what the fees were as they should only be tax title and license. he tells me theyre going to charge for freight and destination. those fees are already included by the manufacturer in the msrp. i told him i wont pay those fees and id buy it somewhere else.
blah, sorta bummed.
i really have a feeling that because the bikes get such good gas mileage that theyre trying to stick it to people as theyr ein high demand.[/quote]
Unfortunately, you're right about the high demand. However, $5K is a complete rip. I wouldn't pay more than $4000-4200 max. Seriously. Just keep calling around. While it's true that dealerships don't make a mint on motorcycle sales, the good ones know how important it is to make and keep a customer for later purchases. Tell them, nicely but firmly, you want to lay out around 4,000 and see who wants to take your money. I've dealt with the few dealerships since I got into motorcycles, and all are not created equal. It boggles my mind that some of them are run by a*sholes who know jack about customer service.
Basically, the freight and destination is negotiable and you should be able to talk them down. If they force you to pay freight and all those junk fees, they should throw in a jacket or a helmet or at the very minimum, offer you a discount on gear. Tax, title and license is a set amount.
Stick to your instincts and do not overpay. If you really can't find a decent dealership, you'll be able to find slightly used 250's on craigslist within a couple of months when the squids think they're ready for liter bikes.