Finally!!

[SHinNH]

Hey all.

After about a year of searching, I finally decided to take the plunge and get a bike. It will be my first bike, and already I'm thinking about what I can do to it.

I just put my Deposit Saturday on a 08 FZ6 in Blue. The dealer didnt even have many bikes in the showroom yet. So Im getting the first one hes getting about the end of the month. I CANT WAIT.

 

[Whirlygirl]

Congats! Nice choice - I love that dark blue colour! :thumbup:

 

[reiobard]

Congrats on the new bike, Looks like the NH representation is growing, I am over in concord, and i believe the FZinNH is out your way.

Can't wait to ride this year!!!

 

[SHinNH]

Thanks. Yeah, I noticed that. I have wanted a bike for so long, and now its all but mine. Just wish it would warm up soon.

Scott

 

[tolgatt]

congratulations,,,,dark blue looks great ! so what is your OTD $ on the bike? a lot of curious members here

 

[Zack]

Yes, how much is total?
Picture you posted is just kick ass awesome!

Zack

 

[SHinNH]

Not really sure yet.. we havent done any price negotiations yet. The salesman was originally trying to get me to buy a 06 SV1000 for $7900.. I told him to check on financing... he called today to tell me I was approved for 7500.. Then I dropped the bomb about not wanting that crap and wanted the 08 FZ6.. but the dealer only addes about 300 for extra fees. So it looks like right now. $7200 without any negotiatiing.

 

[Hellgate]

Looks great! I love the dark blue, very nice. The price looks pretty good, I hate to admit it but I paid more than that for my '07 two months ago. Keep dealing and see what you can get.

 

[reiobard]

if it helps i got my 07 OTD for $6100...

 

[SHinNH]

if it helps i got my 07 OTD for $6100...

Thanks.. that will give me something to work with.. I know with it being the new years model, they wont budge much if any.. but I can try.

 

[dankatz]

Congrats on the plunge! Beautiful bike. Talk to FZinNH - he is also in the midst of buying and can give you info on dealers and deals so you can bargain down some

 

[reiobard]

yeah, but you can also argue that nothing has changed from 07-08 other than the color. You can also give a call to some other dealers and see if they have leftover 07's. Then you can lie and say "I can go buy the same bike only a leftover for $XXXX.xx if you can work with me, then i will consider getting the 08 istead...

 

[jsteinb95]

congrats on the bike.....I like the color. Welcome to the family! :thumbup:

 

[SHinNH]

yeah, that could work. I may have to try that..

 

[reiobard]

Congrats on the plunge! Beautiful bike. Talk to FZinNH - he is also in the midst of buying and can give you info on dealers and deals so you can bargain down some

Oh yeah, dankatz is just a bit to south of Boston so he is around also... we are convincing him to buy an FZ...

 

[PlasticPig]

Thanks.. that will give me something to work with.. I know with it being the new years model, they wont budge much if any.. but I can try.

Negotiate hard, there is always a deal to be had, most times it is dependant upon how well you negotiate not whether they are trying to retain stock.

 

[SHinNH]

Oh yeah, dankatz is just a bit to south of Boston so he is around also... we are convincing him to buy an FZ...

We will see what I can come up with.. Maybe I should be like that commercial with the guy that brings the head-shrinker with him to the car dealer.

 

[SHinNH]

I was thinking that the first Mod I would do would be an exhaust mod. I liked the one BoneMan did to his, but dont think Im that talented to do it myself. I guess tho, If I dont want to have to pay big money to have it done, I better learn to get handy..

 

[Zack]

Reiobard, are you serious, 6100 with tax and PDA and all crap they throw in? That means bike was more like 5300 - 5500 bucks.
At which dealer did you get it?

Zack

 

[soul2coal]

Bought my 08' February 14th and paid $6500. With all their doc fees and state tax it was around $7005 otd. I had a trade in, so I did not pay all that out of pocket. The dealer I went to also had none in stock, but was able to locate one for me in my home state of Ohio, and had it shipped to the dealership within a few days ( NO charge , of course). I had the same price offered to me by another dealership, but this one seemed a little more energetic in finding one. I would definately recommend dealing/calling/negotiating with at least one more dealership to see if they will compete with each other. You've got nothing to loose but a phone call/shop visit. Even if you only save $100 over another dealer, you could use that towards a good pair of gloves. One more thing, if blue is the color you want, make sure you don't let them talk you into the black. If they can get a black one, they can find a blue one. It's your bike, get what YOU want. Just my two cents...Matt