09-18-2014, 12:49 AM
(09-17-2014, 09:28 PM)EmptySea_imp Wrote: I guess I'm kind of with Flynrider on this, at least to the extent that it comes down to the OTD price. What difference does it make in the long run if you were lured in by one price, but get the bike at a price you are willing to pay?
I don't know of any vehicle type, other than possibly a riding mower, that advertises the out the door price. You go in, negotiate a price, and either walk out or ride out. In fact, having the ADM listed gives you power because you know that they can knock some or all of that off and still make money on the bike.
Still, though, I'm a big proponent of going with your gut and if you were getting a bad feeling about how the dealer was handling the transaction, then walking away is probably the right thing.
You're absolutely right. Bottom line is OTD price. And, in the end, it was still at a price I could afford and was willing to pay. I walked because it didn't sit well with me that they were deceptive in their pricing. I'll pay more if it's to someone I can trust. That goes for mechanics, electricians, hitmen, and certainly car and motorcycle dealers. I don't want to give my money to someone who is trying to get over on me. Even if, after all is said and done, they come out the same or even less than the competition. I know it's nothing personal and it's a sales tactic. Still ...