Haggling on a used bike from a dealer?
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Jazoli said:
You can only ask, if no discount offered see if they'll replace the tyres or give a free service or something, none of us can answer your question, it depends on the dealer and his margin and a million other variables.
Exactly what I would say. Unless it’s got some sketchy history you can pick up on.
What's the bike?
What are bikes of the same age, mileage, condition etc going for?
Is there anything in particular about this bike that makes it stand out from the rest?
All of those things and plenty more will determine whether or not the dealer will be open to an offer.
Show genuine interest in buying the bike, engage with the salesman and ask if they have any moment on price.
What are bikes of the same age, mileage, condition etc going for?
Is there anything in particular about this bike that makes it stand out from the rest?
All of those things and plenty more will determine whether or not the dealer will be open to an offer.
Show genuine interest in buying the bike, engage with the salesman and ask if they have any moment on price.
Unless you can find good reason to knock the price down I’ll be surprised, all my local dealers have hardly any stock of new/used bikes and bikes are selling well so it really is a sellers market, there will be exceptions though so no harm in asking, rather than money off try and get a deal on some accessories or clothing if they sell either.
I suppose there is customer loyalty on occasion.
My local multi-franchise have always been very good at nurturing relationships with 'regulars'. They know me as being polite & willing to be very flexible with booking services etc & I always pay up on time!
I have traded in many bikes with them over the years - I possibly could have saved a few quid by haggling very hard, but in the grand scheme of things, I think it's a fair deal.
My local multi-franchise have always been very good at nurturing relationships with 'regulars'. They know me as being polite & willing to be very flexible with booking services etc & I always pay up on time!
I have traded in many bikes with them over the years - I possibly could have saved a few quid by haggling very hard, but in the grand scheme of things, I think it's a fair deal.
About a year ago, I bought from a dealer for the first time. I was surprised how little they would move on price (£3000 bike), as I've always haggled on private sales and tend to look at a listed price as a start point. We settled on "free" delivery - presumably it owes them very little, but was convenient for me. (And, to be honest, I was perfectly happy with that.)
Recently I accompanied a friend to a Mercedes dealer to buy a used top of the range E Class, far more serious money and the dealer would not budge a penny...
Having said that, if you don't ask...
Recently I accompanied a friend to a Mercedes dealer to buy a used top of the range E Class, far more serious money and the dealer would not budge a penny...
Having said that, if you don't ask...
Good luck! I love a good haggle but when I bought my bike in December they wouldn't budge. It was up for £7250 and that's exactly what I paid. I managed more for my part ex so effectively lowered the price but I had to push hard just to get them to MOT it. I wouldn't mind but it had a month remaining! It seems demand has overtaken supply.
My last bike I purchased recently was up for £5k.. I simply asked if they would take £4.5k for it? The sales guy said he’d need to check with his manager. They called back 10 minutes later accepting my offer.. I didn’t set out to make an offer, I kind of did it on the spur of the moment.
Again, if you don’t ask…
Again, if you don’t ask…
I sell cars for a living our lot won't budge on any price especially at the minute with stock being precious, by the time you've had a think and tried to haggle someone else has bought it. Had 2 customers today on cars and they wanted something off my colleagues sold them both a few hours later its frustrating for us sales people as well believe it or not. At that price if you like it ask but then just buy it if they don't budge.
I’m also in the trade. Remember that the bikes/cars all have to be prepped, mot’d if required and will owe the dealer X amount. They all have their margins. If I’ve bought a car in well below market value and it’s prep,is minimal then we will discount accordingly. If the dealer knows you’re a serious buyer and not just there to drink free coffee then make an offer……
I think the issue at the moment is the lack of new stock is keeping used prices high, supply and demand really.
I just bought a 4yr old cb1000 last week from a Honda dealer, they didn't even have any news ones in, the showroom was practically empty. Needless to ssh they weren't budging on price as anyone walking through the door to buy a cb had only 1 to chose from.
A year or 2 ago when the showroom was full of new bikes and used stock was moving abit slower they would have an incentive to try and sell one to you, now that incentives long gone. If you dont buy it the next guy through the door will
I just bought a 4yr old cb1000 last week from a Honda dealer, they didn't even have any news ones in, the showroom was practically empty. Needless to ssh they weren't budging on price as anyone walking through the door to buy a cb had only 1 to chose from.
A year or 2 ago when the showroom was full of new bikes and used stock was moving abit slower they would have an incentive to try and sell one to you, now that incentives long gone. If you dont buy it the next guy through the door will
Pretty much what others have been saying really, if the dealer has the bike that you want then I'd grab it.
Not a bike story but my wife's PCP Focus is coming up for renewal, I went to our local very large Ford dealer to talk about a replacement and they had nothing so didn't even get to the point of haggling over price. The only cars they could get hold of at the moment were a few models of Puma and the Mustang electric "because no one wants them" (hardly a ringing endorsement). Anyway decided just to purchase it given that the monies in the bank aren't earning any interest anyway.
Not a bike story but my wife's PCP Focus is coming up for renewal, I went to our local very large Ford dealer to talk about a replacement and they had nothing so didn't even get to the point of haggling over price. The only cars they could get hold of at the moment were a few models of Puma and the Mustang electric "because no one wants them" (hardly a ringing endorsement). Anyway decided just to purchase it given that the monies in the bank aren't earning any interest anyway.
Absolutely depends on a number of factors. Popularity of that bike, how long it's been there, margin, going rate, service history, condition, all sorts. I managed to get more off a £1500 bike than I did a £5500 car. I bought the car for £5125 and the bike for £1100 and the bike was bought in the early days of the pandemic. I think just before prices started getting silly. I did have to bolt the battery in properly and service it (£9 oil change, bargain!) but it's been solid and reliable, even after some bell end knocked it over and twisted the front.
Always worth asking, even if you end up getting nothing. When I was shopping for an SV1000, I paid £20 for a test ride, liked it, and pointed out that it needed a new back tyre and chain and sprockets.
They wouldn't budge, so I cut my losses and went elsewhere to look at the (cheaper) bike I ended up getting. If it's rare though, and you really want it, you may not have that choice!
They wouldn't budge, so I cut my losses and went elsewhere to look at the (cheaper) bike I ended up getting. If it's rare though, and you really want it, you may not have that choice!
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