Posted by David K on June 24, 2003 at 02:32:17:
In Reply to: REBUTTLE posted by DONOR 3 on June 23, 2003 at 23:01:17:
You are right about the whole sale price of a 2002 Savage being about $2800/$2900 (look it up). My out dated, NADA book shows $3000 in september 2002.
Chris Chausse, a recent poster on this forum, just recently sold his 2002 Savage. It is the one with the really neat, heavy padded custom seat. It also has a Suzuki windshield, Raask exhaust system and a Suzuki luggage rack. It sold for $2,800 and the best part is that it is perfect--with only 850 miles.
The one that I said I bought for $2,900 was just like new, with only 450 miles! It came with a Suzuki windshield, bag supports, bags and two brand new helmets.
I live in NM; the Albuquerque dealer will sell a new Savage for $4,000 out the door, but the buyer picks up his own tax and license. That is 3% of $4000 for tax and $11 dollars for license.
If the dealer has any last year models and perhaps even a two year old model, but brand new, he will do the less than $4,000 negotiation. I am not able to say just how much, but it will be a very good buy.
As, far as comparing test driving cars and test driving motorcycles, this is not a fair comparison. Try comparing test driving racing/sports cars and motorcycles and you will find that the dealer has a like "filter" to eliminating those,-- just there for the thrill (JOY-RIDERS).
I can buy a motorcycle on my credit card. Can you? If yes, why did you not just present it to the dealer? Of course I can also write a check (on the spot) for the down payment and also can do such for the whole amount. I really think that I can go to the same place that you whet to and state that I am seriously wanting to buy , but must test ride to make sure that the model is ergonomically satisfactory for me. After saying this I would present my offer that I am willing to pay and state that I will purchase pending my decision after the test ride. My sincere feeling is that I would be given the go ahead without a hassle.