02-12-2014, 12:19 AM
Tripod.. First thing a dealer does is pick up the KBB and try and make you think your bike is worthless. Retail in KBB for the CB is 7500 I think, which i told my dealer was $500 low as used CBs were selling in the neighborhood of $8k (which is accurate).
A dealer will try and wholesale your trade and retail their product, making a boatload on each end. If they want to wholesale my trade, they have to discount their product. Good for you for walking away. My advice...If you really want the Continental GT, go back in with a check written out for the amount of difference you are willing to pay with your trade. Speak to the sales manager, not a salesman, Let him know this is their last chance. Not a penny more. Make them turn down the deal. If they do, thank them for their time. If you want, leave your name and number if they want to reconsider. Then turn around, walk away and don't look back. You've lost nothing but a little time. Void the check and continue on with life.
Redbirds.. I completely understand. That has been my philosophy in life as well.
A dealer will try and wholesale your trade and retail their product, making a boatload on each end. If they want to wholesale my trade, they have to discount their product. Good for you for walking away. My advice...If you really want the Continental GT, go back in with a check written out for the amount of difference you are willing to pay with your trade. Speak to the sales manager, not a salesman, Let him know this is their last chance. Not a penny more. Make them turn down the deal. If they do, thank them for their time. If you want, leave your name and number if they want to reconsider. Then turn around, walk away and don't look back. You've lost nothing but a little time. Void the check and continue on with life.
Redbirds.. I completely understand. That has been my philosophy in life as well.