Advice on an 848?

[SolidSnake3035]

So I'm looking into getting an 848, checked out the dealer yesterday, saw something I like.

2010 848 in red for about $14.5 with fees.

I was thinking I really want to at least get the slip-ons right away, so I wasn't sure of what I should do.

Should I fight for a lower price and then get the slip-ons as extra or should I just tell them to include them in the regular price?

I suppose I could always say "well I'll get the bike right now if you give it to me with/for <insert conditions here>" but I wanted to get some suggestions and advice first.

Let me know what you guys got away with, and what my best bet would be as far as getting a nice deal(especially in this economy, during the winter).


Also, should I try to get them to discount or include a jacket for me as well?  I'm dying for that Nero leather....   

[Raux]

ask for the world. why not. if you get it great... if not, tell them you'll think about it. they might cave a little after that.

[orenjimonster]

you should be able to get a better deal regardless what they offer you right now. have you looked into a 2009? thats what i'd do if i was in the market.

[Dave R]

MSRP on a 2010 is 13995 and if you are on the road for an additional $500 you are already getting a great deal. 

[Raux]

MSRP on a 2010 is 13995 and if you are on the road for an additional $500 you are already getting a great deal. 

aww man, the sane dealer voice. maybe it's a dealer about to go out of business and needs to liquidate stock...

[SolidSnake3035]

MSRP on a 2010 is 13995 and if you are on the road for an additional $500 you are already getting a great deal. 

Sure maybe if they gave it to me at 0% financing with no money down!   

[Desmostro]

Ya, they're not going to kick you out.

THE PIPES. You want the pipes. Curtain #2!
Ask for one thing, get it, then ask for a deal on the jacket.

0% would be pretty cool too. Better than $1600. pipes. Don't be in a hurry. Leave and think about it.

[Dave R]

aww man, the sane dealer voice. maybe it's a dealer about to go out of business and needs to liquidate stock...

well if the deal gets any leaner it will speed up the process of going out of business. 

as far as 0% finance I didn't know the dealership was a bank too??  a reduced rate finance offer is something that a manufacturer facilitates by actually buying down the rate.. like I said there are no incentives on 848's right now.. 

[SolidSnake3035]

What about a first service?  Do dealers usually include that?

[Scottish]

When my Mom started looking for a Monster we found that a dealership local to me in Colorado Springs would sell OTD for the same as the asking price local to her in Albuquerque. A savings of about $800, on the plus side after finding out that she'd gone out of state to buy the owner of the local dealership went out of his way to make sure her next purchase was with him and he's been great dealing with her sense to develope a loyalty. I have nothing bad to say about them over there. Good group and she did buy her next bike from them.


The point of this story is shop around, and if the difference in price point is great enough be willing to travel... or at least make them think you're willing to.


Also if it's only slip-ons you want I'd ask them to throw them in, and ask for a discount on the gear.

If it's a full system ask for a discount on accessories and gear.

[Howie]

DO keep in mind you want to consider the dealer's reputation, not just price.

[Desmostro]

Relationship + Better Loan
When I bought mine I didn't find too much difference it how much money I could save on the bike from the different dealers. That might be different now. I got a really good deal on a Ducati jacket, a little off the fees, and a good loan.

I'm in San Francisco, there are 5 Ducati Dealers in the Bay Area to choose from. What tipped my decision was the better loan I could get, and how well they treated me. That was much more money in the long run.

Who do you want to have a long term relationship with? Who's going to do you right for you all the way down the road? Some shops have better mechanics than others. The dealers are responsible for doing all the warranty work. You want to stay friends  

You should be able to trust that they'll take care of you without a whole lot of arguing IF its warranty, get your bike in and out fast, and more over, that it will be perfect when its done. Who are you going to trust? That's huge for me.

Some '09 848's have had chronic stalling issues. I'd get it in writing on your contract that if yours does, they fix it completely or you get a new one. Otherwise its the sweetest bike I've ever ridden. I love mine.  

[He Man]

THeres 2 type of buyers.

ones that develop a relationship with the dealer
and the ones that just want their bike at the cheapest price.

Currently i dont have a dealer because everyone ive been to has tried to stove a stick in my ass. And one of them recently closed down due to management issues.