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texastim · 06-03-2008, 01:17 AM

hello-

i haven't ridden a bike since i sold my yamaha rd400 30 years ago, but now since i live in texas where the sun shines much of the time, i've started to think about getting back in the saddle again.

i've been doing some research and i think i've narrowed my choice of wheels down to one of the suzuki 50 series cruisers. i like the shaft drive, cast wheels, and fuel injection, along with the reliability and styling.

i stopped at my local dealer today to look at the bike and they only had 1 new and 1 used one in stock. i hinted about a deal on the new one and the guy didn't seem interested in talking about it, and when i asked about the used one- a 2007- he said they wanted $7000 for it.

so my question is: is everyone paying retail now since it's bike weather or is it possible to get a discount on a new bike?

thanks!
tim

JmalB · 06-03-2008, 04:34 AM

Check around. On here and cycletrader. Probably get a better deal than that for a used one.

Thaxon · 06-03-2008, 07:10 AM

I bought a 2008 C50 last week. I was also considering a Vstar 650 Classic and a Honda Shadow VT750. A contributing factor to buying the C50 was that the dealer I bought it from was the only one who would come off MSRP, and not by much.

If you want used, you'll probably get a much better deal if you make a private sell instead of buying from a dealer.

aeagles · 06-03-2008, 08:52 AM

I got my used '06 M50 last summer bfor $5500ish. it had 450 miles, saddlemen slant bags, the wire rack, and factory windshield. Bought it from a reputable local dealer. Haggle on the used one.

jmckell · 06-03-2008, 11:41 AM

I bought my 05 M50 off of Craigslist for $3000.00 and it only had 5100 miles.

I shopped around first before I bought.

Just my $.02

cms58 · 06-03-2008, 12:29 PM

You can do better by buying from someone selling than at a dealer, buying used bikes that is, shop aruond and don't be in a rush!

06-03-2008, 01:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
texastim Newbie Joined: Jun 2008 Bike: none yet Location: austin, texas Posts: 1	hi from the new guy- and some advice please? hello- i haven't ridden a bike since i sold my yamaha rd400 30 years ago, but now since i live in texas where the sun shines much of the time, i've started to think about getting back in the saddle again. i've been doing some research and i think i've narrowed my choice of wheels down to one of the suzuki 50 series cruisers. i like the shaft drive, cast wheels, and fuel injection, along with the reliability and styling. i stopped at my local dealer today to look at the bike and they only had 1 new and 1 used one in stock. i hinted about a deal on the new one and the guy didn't seem interested in talking about it, and when i asked about the used one- a 2007- he said they wanted $7000 for it. so my question is: is everyone paying retail now since it's bike weather or is it possible to get a discount on a new bike? thanks! tim

06-03-2008, 07:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Thaxon Seat Tester Joined: May 2008 Bike: 2008 C50 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 51	I bought a 2008 C50 last week. I was also considering a Vstar 650 Classic and a Honda Shadow VT750. A contributing factor to buying the C50 was that the dealer I bought it from was the only one who would come off MSRP, and not by much. If you want used, you'll probably get a much better deal if you make a private sell instead of buying from a dealer. __________________

06-03-2008, 08:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
aeagles Ditch Magnet Joined: Sep 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Black Location: Sadsburyville, PA Posts: 179	I got my used '06 M50 last summer bfor $5500ish. it had 450 miles, saddlemen slant bags, the wire rack, and factory windshield. Bought it from a reputable local dealer. Haggle on the used one. __________________ Not sure what some of the above words mean? Look them up in our online glossary. The older I get, the better I was.

06-03-2008, 12:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
cms58 Kickstand Operator Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki S50 /07 Yamaha FZ6 / 1992 Yamaha RT180 Location: Lithia Springs, Georgia Posts: 286	You can do better by buying from someone selling than at a dealer, buying used bikes that is, shop aruond and don't be in a rush! __________________ FEEL THE BREEZE

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