Cost For Volusia

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JJKJR

Discussion Starter · May 9, 2004

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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tlwisner

· #9 · May 18, 2004

JJKJR said:
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.

Some dealers do this, others do not. It is merely extra profit. It shouln't be too hard to either get the dealer to drop the extra fees if they want your business, or go to a different dealer.

Some dealers really suck. Others are cool.

I wonder how much this dealer will want to charge you for the 600 mile oil change inspection trip. I'm guessing over $200, but I am a sour old cuss...

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