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From: VTR250 on 4 Aug 2010 22:26
I've decided to buy a CB400 ABS and just phoned a dealer to arrange a
test ride.

The dealer didn't have a demonstration bike there, so he said I /
could/ get around the problem by signing a contract of sale subject to
a satisfactory test ride. Does this happen often?

He then rang around and apparently (after speaking to Honda) there is
ONE bike coming into the country matching the specification I have
given and then nothing until November (the other bikes on the ship are
all back-orders). Is this likely?

This will make it difficult to shop around the three local dealers
won't it? It looks like I will be getting a back-order if I wait a
few days!

He does have a demonstration bike of the same model so at least I can
try riding one before I buy it.

Any comments on that would be appreciated.

Also, I would like to know what extras are recommended from the basic
model as I may try and bundle them into the price when I buy.
Staintune exhaust? Oggy Knobbs? Ventura rack a Req. Anything else?

Thanks,

From: atec77 on 5 Aug 2010 02:30
On 5/08/2010 12:26 PM, VTR250 wrote:
> I've decided to buy a CB400 ABS and just phoned a dealer to arrange a
> test ride.
>
> The dealer didn't have a demonstration bike there, so he said I /
> could/ get around the problem by signing a contract of sale subject to
> a satisfactory test ride. Does this happen often?
do you understnad
"snookered""
>
> He then rang around and apparently (after speaking to Honda) there is
> ONE bike coming into the country matching the specification I have
> given and then nothing until November (the other bikes on the ship are
> all back-orders). Is this likely?
>
> This will make it difficult to shop around the three local dealers
> won't it? It looks like I will be getting a back-order if I wait a
> few days!
>
> He does have a demonstration bike of the same model so at least I can
> try riding one before I buy it.
>
> Any comments on that would be appreciated.
>
> Also, I would like to know what extras are recommended from the basic
> model as I may try and bundle them into the price when I buy.
> Staintune exhaust? Oggy Knobbs? Ventura rack a Req. Anything else?
>
> Thanks,
>


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From: Nev.. on 5 Aug 2010 04:11
On 5/08/2010 12:26 PM, VTR250 wrote:

> The dealer didn't have a demonstration bike there, so he said I /
> could/ get around the problem by signing a contract of sale subject to
> a satisfactory test ride. Does this happen often?

> He does have a demonstration bike of the same model so at least I can
> try riding one before I buy it.


These statements appear contradictory.
The contract of sale seems to be a legalizing of the old "you break it -
you bought it" rule. It's not necessarily a bad thing. Almost all
people buying property sign on the dotted line on condition of a
favourable report from a builder. Just be wary of waiving your right to
a cooling off period which is a common practice for bike dealers.

Nev..
'08 DL1000K8
From: Jordan on 5 Aug 2010 05:32
VTR250 wrote:
>
> The dealer didn't have a demonstration bike there, so he said I /
> could/ get around the problem by signing a contract of sale subject to
> a satisfactory test ride.
>

This sounds like good practise for if you later look for a house to buy.
Watch out for the "option to purchase" form! A rich con.
My suggestions, being a good consumer and all:

Work out what you want, then ring up several dealers for their prices,
but don't turn up in person yet. No harm in letting them know the price
from their opposition that they have to beat. Watch out for package
deals (eg free helmet) as these can confuse things. You have to get
prices for exactly the same bike.
When you have worked out the best deal, get the salesman's name and then
go to the shop.
Turning up in person to ask for a price puts you at a psychological
disadvantage. You've trudged all the way over there, so you've
demonstrated you're keen to buy, right? It works against you.
Don't feel guilty - dealers always make a profit.

Jordan
From: George W Frost on 5 Aug 2010 07:59

"Jordan" <jprincic(a)yooha.com.au> wrote in message
news:1zv6o.2653$Yv.524(a)viwinnwfe01.internal.bigpond.com...
> VTR250 wrote:
>>
>> The dealer didn't have a demonstration bike there, so he said I /
>> could/ get around the problem by signing a contract of sale subject to
>> a satisfactory test ride.
>>
>
> This sounds like good practise for if you later look for a house to buy.
> Watch out for the "option to purchase" form! A rich con.
> My suggestions, being a good consumer and all:
>
> Work out what you want, then ring up several dealers for their prices, but
> don't turn up in person yet. No harm in letting them know the price from
> their opposition that they have to beat. Watch out for package deals (eg
> free helmet) as these can confuse things.

Sure can as one helmet given away free, may not match the quality of one
given away from another dealer, even though it is a cheaper price overall


>You have to get prices for exactly the same bike.
> When you have worked out the best deal, get the salesman's name and then
> go to the shop.
> Turning up in person to ask for a price puts you at a psychological
> disadvantage. You've trudged all the way over there, so you've
> demonstrated you're keen to buy, right? It works against you.
> Don't feel guilty - dealers always make a profit.
>
> Jordan

I feel that with bike dealers, you will get around the same price for the
same bike
As you say, extras cost more and look good if they are included in the price


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