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Bobbers,
I have my test ride set up for tomorrow!
As I mentioned on my original post, I'll be looking to trade in my Thunderbird. It is a 2010 model, 1700 cc, with floorboards and a nice screen. It's in very good condition, 13000 miles.
I'm thinking about my negotiating position. My expectation is that there will not be much negotiation on the Bobber price. They seem to be selling like hot cakes. Were any of you able to negotiate much off of list?
Instead I plan on focusing on the differential: how much to get me on the Bobber and off the TBird. The dealer already has one similar to mine on their lot for $7800. I'm guessing that they gave the previous owner ~$6k based on that. Based on $12k for a new Bobber, that makes a difference of $6k before we do registration, taxes and all that hooey.
So my plan is to look for paying $5k plus the TBird to get me on a Bobber. I'll be happy with $6k, and will reluctantly accept paying $7k plus Birdie after much eye rolling. What do you think of this plan? Any thoughts or experiences to share? Should I be more aggressive?
- Pasta
I have my test ride set up for tomorrow!
As I mentioned on my original post, I'll be looking to trade in my Thunderbird. It is a 2010 model, 1700 cc, with floorboards and a nice screen. It's in very good condition, 13000 miles.
I'm thinking about my negotiating position. My expectation is that there will not be much negotiation on the Bobber price. They seem to be selling like hot cakes. Were any of you able to negotiate much off of list?
Instead I plan on focusing on the differential: how much to get me on the Bobber and off the TBird. The dealer already has one similar to mine on their lot for $7800. I'm guessing that they gave the previous owner ~$6k based on that. Based on $12k for a new Bobber, that makes a difference of $6k before we do registration, taxes and all that hooey.
So my plan is to look for paying $5k plus the TBird to get me on a Bobber. I'll be happy with $6k, and will reluctantly accept paying $7k plus Birdie after much eye rolling. What do you think of this plan? Any thoughts or experiences to share? Should I be more aggressive?
- Pasta