BBB - remember.... cost for that bike is like $9350 or something like that! Use that to negotiate!! If you want - call me @ work tomorrow after 9 a.m. central time. I will give you exact figures.
I acquired a report that states the Suzuki cost to dealer is $9250.00 + $50.00 avg. for shipping. If they say you are wrong ask to see the invoice w/ the matching VIN #. Say, "OK prove me wrong or why do you have a problem showing me how much you paid." I did this with a car dealer. I told them if they did not show me their invoice I'll leave and go somewhere else who will and they will get my business. Don't be an a-hole, just tell him you want to make sure you are both negotiating the facts only. This is the dealer you want to work w/ you down the road should maintenance issues arise.
Keep in mind that you are in control not the sales shmuck. You are the one shelling out $10k+.
As stated, ~$9,300.00 is where the negotiating starts. This is the dealer's NO PROFIT cost before tax, setup fee and tt&l. Work on the set-up fees. The bike comes in a crate (some assembly required). Dealers charge anywhere from $75-$175 around here. Tell them this is an unacceptable fee and you shouldn't have to pay the cost for them to do business. You are buying an operational bike. You don't see people buying cars with all the doors off.
They should be happy to get 5% over their cost depending on local supply and demand. I started my search here and have received quotes at $9,999.00 over the phone. Once you get there in person and they see you are serious you can widdle away at them, especially if they have a large 05' inventory.
Don't be afraid to walk out the door. I had a dealer call me 5 minutes after I left talking about how he "went to bat" for me and was able to get my price today. What a f*ckhead. He could have "gone to bat" for me earlier and offered this to me before. I told him from my experience with him I don't even want to buy a bike anymore.
Again, if you ever feel you are getting f*cked by the guy go straight to the sales manager and if need be straight to the general manager. I hope this helps as I to will be using these tactics to buy an 05' if everything goes well. If not I'll save up for the 06' model.
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Im looking to buy a new 05 silver/blue or maybe the limited edition dark grey one. Just a lil nervous and wanna make sure i do everything right.
