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Discounts & buying new...how?

  • 23-05-2012 5:58pm
    #1
    rat_race
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 989 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    So I was at a maindealer today (I won't say who, they might read this), looking at the bike of my dreams. Chatted to a sound and fairly straight-up salesman...wasn't overly/fake nice and wasn't a p$%ck, a good middle ground.

    Got a quote on a NEW bike, with various upgrades/accessories. Bringing the bike from base 10,000e to 14,000e (or thereabouts)...

    He didn't offer anything off the full price quoted on the computer. So I asked if the price was final ("I'm a cash buyer", "I'm buying within the next 2 weeks", "I'm not a tire kicker", etc.), and was told there'd be 350e off but that's about it as they're margins were lowered this year and stuff (yeah, yeah :)). He said the same about another bike I was looking at.

    I don't buy vehicles often, and have never bought new. In this economy, blah, blah, blah, what should I push for? Do we bargain on new? I was thinking more like 1500e off...which is only 10%. I might be mad, but I just don't know about buying new. Given I'm getting plenty of extras, I'd expect some decent discount.

    I'm fairly blunt and straight-up, I have no problem saying "I'll give you XYZ today, give me the bike, or I walk", but I'm not into smooth talking or trying to justify why I deserve discounts...so looking for tips here!

    BTW, I'm not 100% that I'm buying new, but I would like to.


    Cheers,
    rat_race


Comments

  • #2
    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,882 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    1500 off is a lot in my opinion, and because you're getting 4000 worth of extras doesn't mean 1500 of those extras should be free! in my opinion you should be looking at 3 figures off at the most. Having cash will definitely help your case, though!


  • #3
    P.C.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    Anything from 3% to 5% is what I would be looking for.

    I would tell him €13 000 for the €14 000 bike, and see what the reaction is.
    From there it is all about negotiation.

    Good Luck.


    When you have done the deal, let us know what you are getting.


  • #4
    Quebec Delta Mike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭Quebec Delta Mike


    Shop around! There has to be several other shops selling the same make, no?
    See what they offer, but I would agree to a three figure discount at most.
    Good luck.


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