I'm looking at a new Yamaha. Never bought brand new before. Paying cash and no trade. Can you knock a lot off the price by bargaining? Buying a new car you expect to get 5 - 10%. Want to know how it goes for a bike. Looking at xsr700 or even a 900.
L-Plate Rider
I'm looking at a new Yamaha. Never bought brand new before. Paying cash and no trade. Can you knock a lot off the price by bargaining? Buying a new car you expect to get 5 - 10%. Want to know how it goes for a bike. Looking at xsr700 or even a 900.
BogOff-Cant you see I'm busy?
Do it before spring and you've got a chance. They'd rather throw in $000 of accessopries than knock money off the top. Last years model is always cheaperOriginally Posted by Mikkels
Moped rider
I bought the last V-Strom LAMS in NZ last December, and so got precisely $0 off. However, I did get 15% off accessories - which was a full set of GIVI paniers and rack, and Suzuki were throwing in a free tomtom Rider that I was wanting anyway.
However my first scoot, I got $750 off $7k sticker price as there was stock in two local dealers and so could haggle, and then got one to add 6 months rego too.
So a lot will depend on what the stock is like.\
With hindsight then next time I'd be looking to include the cost of the first service in the overall deal. Was a bit of a pain when I had another $300 bill for the 2k service 5 days later.... Sigh.
i'm motarded
Walk in and demand 20% off, you will get it easily.
one placenta
...then I'd go for 40%...
BMW Motorrad
A brand new model XSR700/900? Not a chance. I don't know exactly how it works but Yamaha NZ sets the price for the new models and dealers margin is very slim. Someone on KB who works in the industry could explain it better.
If you can make it on Kiwibiker you can make it anywhere.
Fully qualified Sifter.
Margins in new bikes are generally not what people think. But it's all about timing. I've sold bikes where we were losing money, simply as it was time to move it along.
NEDWN VIII
You're probably better off getting stuff added for free rather than angling for a discount. I once bought a brand new bike (well more than once) but on this occasion they paid for/fitted a ventura pack rack/ filled the tank and paid for ORC. You may be surprised what you'll get if you ask.
Pootler
Dont buy in Auckland, e-mail Bayride and say you are from Aucks. They cut good deals. I was very happy with them and their service.
Dealers up here think they deserve your money.
Forum whore
The bike - probably sweet FA. Accessories and gear - ask what they will throw in, push the no trade-in thing as that is your best point as they don't have to put another used bike on the floor.
Yamaha probably offer a set of factory accessories for that bike - might be some stuff there you desire.
Forum whore
Right on!!!
Those fucking dealers are a bunch of rip off cunts that are making a fortune on every sale.
Just chugging along...
Threads like this always remind me of: 'knows the cost of everything and the value of nothing'...
must start taking my anti-cynic pills again...
Hardcore Biker
Reminds me of a friend who used to say,
"There's a fair market price for oats.
You can get cheaper oats but they've been through the horse first"
Just chugging along...
If you were in business how would you feel if every customer who walked through your door or wanted your service asked "How much discount for cash?"
Forum whore
It depends on the product. It has been convention for a very long time that there is room for negotiation on vehicles. Less so than there used to be, but nonetheless they will usually do you some sort of deal. There's certainly no harm in shopping around and asking for the best deal - that's how competition works.
On the other hand, no one in their right mind would ask for a discount on their trolley of groceries.
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