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Dealer called today to say my Monkey was finally in. I've had a deposit on it since early June. Drove down there with my tie-downs. Cute little red non-ABS Monkey was waiting as I walked in the door. Salesman pulled out my paperwork and asked me to sign the sales contract with some rather exorbitant documentation, freight, and set-up fees (combined, they represented about 25% of the cost of the bike). I objected. He has a long list of folks who want the bike and refused to negotiate or budge on anything. I walked out. Honda will make more.
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Least you got that Monkey off your back!
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(12-01-2018, 10:26 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: Dealer called today to say my Monkey was finally in. I've had a deposit on it since early June. Drove down there with my tie-downs. Cute little red non-ABS Monkey was waiting as I walked in the door. Salesman pulled out my paperwork and asked me to sign the sales contract with some rather exorbitant documentation, freight, and set-up fees (combined, they represented about 25% of the cost of the bike). I objected. He has a long list of folks who want the bike and refused to negotiate or budge on anything. I walked out. Honda will make more.
Good decision, 25% over is sick...will you get back deposit, or is lost forever??
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He returned my deposit. It's a good dealership with sound integrity. I completely understand his unwillingness to negotiate considering the demand for the bike, but it cost him an easy sale.
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(12-01-2018, 10:58 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: He returned my deposit. It's a good dealership with sound integrity. I completely understand his unwillingness to negotiate considering the demand for the bike, but it cost him an easy sale.
I do not blame at all for walking away , they all have to make a profit but 25 % over the cost of the bike !
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i'm sure there'll be plenty of monkeys available in dealerships all over the country come spring. it sounds like that dealer smelled blood and wanted to gouge a honda fanboy.
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That is now illegal in Ontario. Everything must be indicated in writing upfront. I am glad you managed to get out of the surprise.
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It was indicated in writing up front. I didn't accept it and didn't sign the contract.
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by honda.com you can read:
Monkey
$3,999*
Starting MSRP
+ $190 destination charge
and with ABS 200 more
and in my place its 4480 plus 130 but we get here only the ABS version.....
or
at time is USD and sfr round the same level
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VUyAkHD1akc
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Cool. Thanks for sharing. Honda has some interesting corner case products: Monkey, Ruckus and PCX line command second looks.
