03-04-2018, 12:25 AM
(03-03-2018, 03:32 PM)Olyrider_imp Wrote: I know it's the subject of hot debate, but good on you for getting the warranty! Mine have always paid off, and I didn't consider any of the bikes to be poorly-made.
As a retired F&I person at a Honda dealership, I can tell you the mark-up on a Honda bike warranty is 100%. The $770 quote was below the $900 that Honda "suggests" but $500 for four years is a really good deal. You can also buy the warranty online. Absolutely identical to what you bought. The dealership of record for the purchase of the bike doesn't have to be the same for warranty coverage. Some Honda dealers sell them online for very good prices. In fact, knowing their cost for the product, I was always surprised they even bothered.
I was paid about $6.00 to sell a contract so I never had reason to push them aggressively. I tried to be quite open about what I believed the pros and cons to be. Only twice, in three years, did a customer ask us to match the online pricing. We did...and would have for any customer that asked.
Also, you can buy an extended warranty up until the time your factory warranty expires. Same thing....online or through your dealer. Price should be the same.
Just put a deposit down on a '17. This is great information, Oly. Thanks.