Monkey OTD Price

[HondaJon_imp]

Greeting all,

I think I am going to break down and by a Monkey. I was just curious as to what forum members, who have one, paid OTD for a NON-ABS model.

Thanks and hope everyone is in good health.

[LongRanger_imp]

Mine’s an ABS, but MSRP on a non-ABS is $3999 + $149 freight + your local taxes, title, and registration. Check eBay because I’m seeing them for $3400-$3500.

[Cobalt23_imp]

My local dealer has a yellow non-ABS listed for $3,243

[HondaJon_imp]

I found a 2019 non ABS Monkey at Gables Motorsports in Wesley Chapel listed for $3.299 and asked for an OTD price, here is what I received:



Manufacturer Base Price $3,999.00
Freight & Dealer Prep $607.25
Subtotal (Total Before Discount) $4,606.25
Discount ($700.00)
Unit Subtotal $3,906.25

Other Extras & Fees $771.50
Tax $313.69
Net Selling Price $4,991.44


I am still waiting for the breakdown of "Other Extras and Fees' and it also looks like the Monkey requires much dealer preparation given the cost.

Who would ever agree to something like this?

[Obleo]

Dealer prep fees , I wouldn’t pay them , can’t sell a bike if it’s not put together. My son just bought a 2020 grom and dealer wanted $375 for prep, I told them we are not paying that fee. They agreed , and took it off the sales price. Out the door $2700

[LongRanger_imp]

I wouldn’t pay it either. The bikes are already assembled.

[Olyrider]

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.

[PowerDubs_imp]

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.

There is no such thing as an honest dealer- car, bike, boat, they all play games and lie.

Best anyone can do is to find the dealer that understands the first part of your sentence- the customer is the scarcity and valuable part of the equation.

So- let the salesperson know right off the bat that you don't want to waste his time, but don't waste yours, don't play games, no bs.

If they are young, inexperienced, pushy... walk. There are other dealers.

Both myself and my friends have gone out of state to buy cars and bikes because the local guys don't operate as they should.

No way I would pay the above quoted price.

[HondaJon_imp]

Still no word from "Dylan Belloni" at Gable motorsports in regards to their Extra assorted fees and inflated prep costs.

Baloney indeed.

[Mscb1100_imp]

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.