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| Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2004 Location: SW Florida
Posts: 53
| I am getting close in my decision to buy a Volusia 800. Yesterday at the dealer I got some initial numbers for its cost; $6,499.00 cost for the bike, $149.00 shipping fee and $249.00 assembly fee. Never buying/owning a bike before I have several questions for the forum; 1) What could be "normal" expected additional fees associated with its purchase? 2) What are the usual percentage markups? 3) Is negotiation for the final price similar to buying a car? 4) Is there a website where I could go to find out what the dealer invoice would be on that bike? My desire is for both me and the dealer to have a positive outcome from the sale of the bike. I certainly do not want to offend any dealers that are part of this forum but want to become a bit more educated to make sure I'm getting a fair deal. Thanks for any advice you can provide. |
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| Where Am I ? Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Charleston,SC
Posts: 28
| I read elsewhere in this forum sometime ago that a dealer pays $5700 for the Volusia. I don't know if this is true but it sounds right . I'm in the same position as you are and after checking out many different bikes I've decided on the Volusia also. You should be able to get the dealer to come off at least some of those extra "fees and costs". Good luck.
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| Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2004 Location: SW Florida
Posts: 53
| shumanrog- Thanks for the information on the price. I personally thought that some of the extra fees were a bit much, but as I said before I want the deal to be mutually beneficial to all involved. I'm sure a bit of negotiation will occur at both ends. I should get the insurance quote this week. My plans are to buy the bike the following week so I have it just before the Memorial Day Weekend. I can't wait. |
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| Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2003 Location: BIG ORANGE COUNTRY
Posts: 38
| That does seem a bit high. I got mine for $6200. If they will not come down any, see if they will through in some extras. Or maybe a discount on accessories. Try to work something out, they want to sell the bike! Good luck! BTW. As well as coming here, check out www.volusiaowners.com Dennis
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| Wants Better Weather ![]() Joined: May 2004
Bike: '03 Marauder 800
Location: Harpers Ferry, WV
Posts: 665
| Assembly fee??? You've gotta be kidding. I just bought a new Marauder 800 from dealer in nearby Winchester, VA. No freight, no setup. There are many dealers who should do the same.
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| Newbie Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 24
| I have got two quotes for Volusia from two different dealers. One $5900 and another $6100. I would say both are making atleast $200 and $400 respectively. I think thier price is high and charges are unnecessary. Is this the only dealer around you? Goodluck.
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| Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2004 Location: SW Florida
Posts: 53
| deeover- In the area I'm in, it is the only one. Your quoted prices just seem to be what I thought would be closer to what I'm willing to pay. But I'll give him an opportunity to give me a good fair quote, if not, there is always the Internet or travel to another town. Thanks for your feedback. |
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| Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2004 Location: SW Florida
Posts: 53
| Well...folks, I just signed the papers for my new Volusia 800. The dealer ended up taking off the delivery/set up fees and discounted the price of the bike to $6,200. I'm happy!! And he was happy as well. I will pick it up on Thursday and then the fun begins. Thanks for all the feedback on my question. It certainly helped as I researched the prices. I'm real sure I'll be back to this forum many more time as I start to ride and have more questions.
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| Throttle Jockey ![]() Joined: Apr 2004
Bike: '05 Boulevard C50
Location: Central Kentucky
Posts: 3,208
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| Seat Tester Joined: Apr 2004 Location: SW Florida
Posts: 53
| Tlwisner- I don't know what the coast is for the first checkup. But I'll ask when I pick up the bike. They did want to sell me a priority service plan which would cut the cost of each service by 50% for the next 3 years. That was $700 or so dollars. I declined the plan but he said I have up until my first service to make a decision. I don't know at this time what I'll do about the service plan. There are 2 dealers in my town and I'll shop for the best price and service. Speaking of that first checkup, I read on this forum that many people like changing their oil out after 100-150 miles, then again at the 600 mile checkup. They said you would be surprised about how much metal shavings you'll get the first time you change the oil. Is that necessary or is that being a bit anal? Let me say I have absolutely no prior bike experience so I don't know what to believe. What's your take on the service plan and oil change? Thanks for the advice. |
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| Site Admin & Squeegee Boy ![]() Joined: Dec 1969
Bike: 2003 Volusia SE
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Posts: 107
| An extra oil change can't hurt but I doubt it's really necessary. As for service plans, well I would be sceptical unless you know the history of the dealer as far as customer satisfaction goes. Until you have built a relationship with the service dept and feel you are well taken care of at reasonable prices I would shy away from just giving somebody money in case you need service in the futur. You say this will give you a discoount but are his prices in line with other dealers or is he raising his base prices to then pretend you're getting 50% off ?. On Volusia forum the prices dealers charge for first service go from about $75us to over $300us all for basically the service.. I would avoid the $75 service because at that price I doubt they really take the time to check valve clearances as they should and $300 is highway robbery. Something in the $100 to $150 range would be about right.
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