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GSXR4life · 08-11-2004, 04:32 PM

I went to a bike shop today in Brandon Florida to look at a GSXR750. The guy said it would be 10,600 out the door. Is this a good deal? Also, where can i get a rear seat for the thing? Cuz my girlfriend will kill me if she can't ride on the back. Also, is a GSXR750 a good choice or would one reccomend an R1? Thank you vary much for your time.

KatanaMatt · 08-11-2004, 04:38 PM

Well, seeing as how this is a Suzuki forum, I doubt anybody will recommend the R1, but I could be mistaken... As for wether or not it's a good deal, it depends on how long you've been riding. If this is your first bike, then it's a horrible deal. You want to pay over $10,000 to kill yourself?
If you've got some experience under your belt, then it's a fair deal, depending on the year. If it's used, then talk them down. Make sure your g/f wears gear on that thing!

LayinLo · 08-11-2004, 04:44 PM

Hey bro, I used to live in Temple Terrace (East Tampa). Anyways, 10,600????? A GSXR1000 retails for 10,599. So check and see what all goes with that price. Is that tax and all? If so, thats about average price. Are they including helmet, gloves, jacket, etc? They may be able to work that in with your price and it not cost you any extra. The R1 also retails for about 10,599. What is your riding experience? Is this your first bike?

RookWV · 08-11-2004, 05:35 PM

The MSRP on a 750 is $9599

GSXR4life · 08-11-2004, 05:54 PM

I got a 2002 YZF600R right now. I've been riding for about 4000 miles and want to upgrade. The price is after tax, tag, everything. I don't need a helmet cuz i got a 6 months old Shoie RF1000, a brand new Aria Quantum. I got a brand new Joe Rocket mesh jacket and Icon Titaniu knuckled gloves. So should i work the price doen cuz i'm not getting any free gear?

LayinLo · 08-11-2004, 05:57 PM

The new '05s come out around October or so. So I would negotiate a lower price. Are you trading in the YZF? If so, keep that a separate deal until after you have a final price on the 750. Basically, wait until final price on the 750, then mention the trade, if thats what you are doing.

RookWV · 08-11-2004, 08:12 PM

And depending on where you are, the riding season is coming to an end before long.....shops have to pay for those bikes one way or another, either by keeping them or shipping them to another shop. And with the 05's coming out soon it could help get you a lower price so they can make room for the new models.

Even without gear you should be able to get a better price.....and you'll probably get a better deal if you go straight out deal instead of trading.

If you have the title to your bike you might be OK on the trade otherwise you can probably do better selling it yourself.

gsxr<rider> · 08-11-2004, 09:38 PM

I just bought a brand new gsxr750 3 weeks ago. I live in GA. and out the door taxes,tag,and title i paid 8800.00. And also the tail piece and the seat should come with the bike. Oh Yea they also though in a 300.00 helmet.

GSXR4life · 08-12-2004, 11:21 AM

hmmm

tlwisner · 08-13-2004, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSXR4life

I went to a bike shop today in Brandon Florida to look at a GSXR750. The guy said it would be 10,600 out the door. Is this a good deal? Also, where can i get a rear seat for the thing? Cuz my girlfriend will kill me if she can't ride on the back. Also, is a GSXR750 a good choice or would one reccomend an R1? Thank you vary much for your time.

A search on Cycletrader.com for new '04 GSX-R 750s leads me to think that 10,600 out the door is not a good deal. MSRP is $9599 but here toward the end of the model year, many dealers are selling them for under $9000 - which leads me to think you are about $1000 higher than a good deal.

tlwisner · 08-13-2004, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr<rider>

I just bought a brand new gsxr750 3 weeks ago. I live in GA. and out the door taxes,tag,and title i paid 8800.00. And also the tail piece and the seat should come with the bike. Oh Yea they also though in a 300.00 helmet.

You got a good deal.

It depends on the dealer.

08-14-2004, 08:41 PM

10,600 is not a good offer for a bike and no leathers. i would do some serious haggling.

Gix-N-8or · 08-15-2004, 03:38 AM

Consider yourself informed:

2004 600 dealer cost = $6,838

2004 750 dealer cost = $8,083

Assembly cost = $50-65 depending on dealer

Now that you know what they pay, work from there. I bought my 600 for 7300...I thought margin was fair considering they don't normally deal in San Diego.

With tax, license, and registration, I was OTD less 8093.16. Bike MSRP is 8099.

SDSUsnowboards · 08-15-2004, 12:29 PM

gix-n-80r: Where do you find out info like that? Does it vary state to state?

Gix-N-8or · 08-18-2004, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SDSUsnowboards

gix-n-80r: Where do you find out info like that? Does it vary state to state?

MSRP is MSRP so dealer cost is usually dealer cost. Someone made this available at gixxer.com

red7eb · 08-18-2004, 04:40 PM

Motorcycle MSRP's can be found on the manufacturer's websites when you look up whatever specific bike you're looking at. MSRP is always public information - dealers can't BS you on that. What you don't know is their cost. Always avoid paying full price - your bike depreciates the minute you sign the contract. And NEVER pay more than MSRP (if you HAVE to go that high).

However, I agree with the above '05's are coming out. Unless you're really pressed to get an '04 THIS season, just wait another month or 2. That's when dealers start having all their big sales.

My $.02

**87gsxrnut** · 08-18-2004, 04:47 PM

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Unless you're really pressed to get an '04 THIS season, just wait another month or 2. That's when dealers start having all their big sales.

Good point. There are always leftovers that they need to unload.

- Nut

08-11-2004, 04:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
GSXR4life Newbie Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 10	2004 GSXR 750 I went to a bike shop today in Brandon Florida to look at a GSXR750. The guy said it would be 10,600 out the door. Is this a good deal? Also, where can i get a rear seat for the thing? Cuz my girlfriend will kill me if she can't ride on the back. Also, is a GSXR750 a good choice or would one reccomend an R1? Thank you vary much for your time.

08-11-2004, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
KatanaMatt Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 216	Well, seeing as how this is a Suzuki forum, I doubt anybody will recommend the R1, but I could be mistaken... As for wether or not it's a good deal, it depends on how long you've been riding. If this is your first bike, then it's a horrible deal. You want to pay over $10,000 to kill yourself? If you've got some experience under your belt, then it's a fair deal, depending on the year. If it's used, then talk them down. Make sure your g/f wears gear on that thing! __________________ 2004 BluKatana SuzukiGirl fanclub member red7eb fanclub member Janis fanclub member - m@

08-18-2004, 04:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
red7eb Clutch Cadet Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2001 GSX-R750 Location: Maryland (Howard County) Posts: 935	Motorcycle MSRP's can be found on the manufacturer's websites when you look up whatever specific bike you're looking at. MSRP is always public information - dealers can't BS you on that. What you don't know is their cost. Always avoid paying full price - your bike depreciates the minute you sign the contract. And NEVER pay more than MSRP (if you HAVE to go that high). However, I agree with the above '05's are coming out. Unless you're really pressed to get an '04 THIS season, just wait another month or 2. That's when dealers start having all their big sales. My $.02 __________________ *You know he doesn't ride when he asks to ride bch and thinks it's "cute"...***

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08-11-2004, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	Hey bro, I used to live in Temple Terrace (East Tampa). Anyways, 10,600????? A GSXR1000 retails for 10,599. So check and see what all goes with that price. Is that tax and all? If so, thats about average price. Are they including helmet, gloves, jacket, etc? They may be able to work that in with your price and it not cost you any extra. The R1 also retails for about 10,599. What is your riding experience? Is this your first bike?

08-11-2004, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
RookWV Found second gear by accident Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 750 Location: Beckley, WV Posts: 304	The MSRP on a 750 is $9599

08-11-2004, 05:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
GSXR4life Newbie Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 10	I got a 2002 YZF600R right now. I've been riding for about 4000 miles and want to upgrade. The price is after tax, tag, everything. I don't need a helmet cuz i got a 6 months old Shoie RF1000, a brand new Aria Quantum. I got a brand new Joe Rocket mesh jacket and Icon Titaniu knuckled gloves. So should i work the price doen cuz i'm not getting any free gear?

08-11-2004, 05:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
LayinLo Flipper ( Don't Ask ) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Crunchy 02 GSX-R 750 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,936	The new '05s come out around October or so. So I would negotiate a lower price. Are you trading in the YZF? If so, keep that a separate deal until after you have a final price on the 750. Basically, wait until final price on the 750, then mention the trade, if thats what you are doing.

08-11-2004, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
RookWV Found second gear by accident Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 750 Location: Beckley, WV Posts: 304	And depending on where you are, the riding season is coming to an end before long.....shops have to pay for those bikes one way or another, either by keeping them or shipping them to another shop. And with the 05's coming out soon it could help get you a lower price so they can make room for the new models. Even without gear you should be able to get a better price.....and you'll probably get a better deal if you go straight out deal instead of trading. If you have the title to your bike you might be OK on the trade otherwise you can probably do better selling it yourself.

08-11-2004, 09:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
gsxr<rider> Newbie Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 5	I just bought a brand new gsxr750 3 weeks ago. I live in GA. and out the door taxes,tag,and title i paid 8800.00. And also the tail piece and the seat should come with the bike. Oh Yea they also though in a 300.00 helmet.

08-12-2004, 11:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
GSXR4life Newbie Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 10	hmmm

08-14-2004, 08:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	10,600 is not a good offer for a bike and no leathers. i would do some serious haggling.

08-15-2004, 03:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
Gix-N-8or Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 93	Consider yourself informed: 2004 600 dealer cost = $6,838 2004 750 dealer cost = $8,083 Assembly cost = $50-65 depending on dealer Now that you know what they pay, work from there. I bought my 600 for 7300...I thought margin was fair considering they don't normally deal in San Diego. With tax, license, and registration, I was OTD less 8093.16. Bike MSRP is 8099.

08-15-2004, 12:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
SDSUsnowboards Tin Foil Inspector Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 2000 CBR600f4 Location: Southern California Posts: 764	gix-n-80r: Where do you find out info like that? Does it vary state to state?

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