05-20-2020, 10:00 AM
(05-20-2020, 02:31 AM)Olyrider_imp Wrote: Since I worked at a Honda dealer, I want to clear up a couple of “opinions“, disguised as facts, that have been written in this thread.
Honda USA charges dealers freight and set-up for all models. The smaller the bike, according to engine size, the smaller the charges. Any dealer can lie about the numbers if they choose, but Honda’s goal is to put dealers on a level playing field.
The “invoice price” is not the price the dealer pays. They pay less. The invoice price is there to show a customer during the negotiations to convince them how hard it is to lower the price.
More popular models have far less “room” for negotiation. It’s how most of us would run the business if we owned it.
Depending on the model you are interested in, YOU are the “scarce resource”, NOT the dealer. Treat the salesperson courteously, and with respect, and you will get the best price, at THAT dealer. You might have to go to another dealer to get an even better price.
Oly
I understand why Honda would charge freight, but why are you saying Honda charges for setup when the dealer is responsible for uncrating the bike and getting it ready to ride. Please clarify, I’m confused.