negotiating with dealer for 500 rI

[kopilot]

hello everyone.  i'm a virgin newbie (first post) who is going to negotiate with dealer here in texas on tuesday for a 2009 500 ri demo.  mileage is <500. it is abs and appears new. ie; no scratches, nicks, dings that were noticeable on cursory inspection.  any idea on what might be a fair price? i'm thinking around 5800 bucks for the bike.  sound reasonable?
muchas gracias

[zombie]

Welcome Kopilot, Here's the kelly blue book page for the scoot. It's a grand lower than you thought. It will be a used bike the second you sign the paper, The same is true for them selling it as a Demo. Good luck to you , and let us know how it goes. Ps. They are paying interest on a bank note every month for it to sit there. So I would come out swinging.

[kopilot]

thanks for quick reply amigo,  so you are thinking more like 4800? 
that would be sweet!  i usually get beat up on these sort of deals because
i have no patience.  i just want to get the scooter and go ride.  thanks again.

[zombie]

The KING of MISSING links... Here's the page.http://www.kbb.com/motorcycle/retail/2009/kymco/xciting-500-ri-abs/253818

[kopilot]

thank you mr. zombie!
I am definitely more prepared for negotiation.
wish me luck.

[jprestonian]

Don't be offended if the dealer balks at your offer, though. Chances are good that he's had that scooter on his floor through a dealer floor plan, which means he gets the privilege of paying $100+ every month for it to sit there, unsold.
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[kopilot]

life is too short to get too offended.  problem is he is a really good guy and runs a great store that  he has owned for a long time.  most likely if he makes a decent offer i'll split the difference on what i am thinking and see how it falls out.  maybe a topcase and some soft saddlebags at his cost or something. bottom line is i should be rolling on a cool, reliable maxi with a 2 yr warranty which i hope never gets used. lifes not too bad.
thanks for all the replies and wish me luck.

[zombie]

Good Luck, and bueness, nachos! lol Let us know how you make out~

[kopilot]

if or when it all is done i'll post up some pics
thanks again for replies.
we'll talk upgrades next.

[zombie]

OOOHHHHHhhhh YYYyyyeahhhh!

[rick71]

kopilot,

I just got a 2009 Xciting 500 ABS a couple of weeks ago. I paid $5999, no prep or freight charge. No mileage.

[kopilot]

thanks for that piece of info.  did you have a trade or straight up deal?

[rick71]

thanks for that piece of info.  did you have a trade or straight up deal?

Straight up deal. I think they were looking to make floor space. Plus, this is the third scoot I have bought from the dealer. Super Scooterstore of America. Ya gotta love 'em :-)

[axy]

kopilot,

I just got a 2009 Xciting 500 ABS a couple of weeks ago. I paid $5999, no prep or freight charge. No mileage.

That`s the price of 250 cc Kymco where I live.

[zombie]

I guess you HAVE to be in a true profession to afford living in Crow-atia. Hey, Do you know who Mikal Cro-Cop is. I understand he is a magestrate or some Govt. post there. He's also 1 of the top K1 fighters in the world. I just heard he is a top dawg in Croaita as well.