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Hi All, well after 6 years of RS ownership and an increasingly stiff hip I’ve decided that it’s time for a bike with more relaxed ergonomics for me and yes you have probably guessed that takes me to a GS. I am expecting delivery of a new one from my dealer at the start of June and I negotiated a price including trade-in of my RS. However having just completed a tour of Northern Spain on the RS I’m really struggling at the thought of letting her go, she still looks and performs fantastically.
Has anyone experience of renegotiating a cash price in full rather than trade-in? Should I expect the price to be increased by the agreed trade-in value or do you think the dealer will be looking to compensate for the lost profit opportunity on my RS?
Any thoughts/experience would be welcome before I broach the topic with the dealer, I’m not yet 100% sure whether I will keep the RS or not, but at least holding it for 12 months whilst I asses whether the ergonomics of the GS are really better for me would feel like a wise insurance against disappointment ( and my wife seems to be in support - incredible!).

What was the trade-in valued at by the dealer?

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2

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when I feigned interest in a trade in, Cotswold were not interested in putting my 2016 XR into stock. They sought to get it underwritten in the trade and offered a pitiful trade in value. This was last year when used bikes were in short supply. The low value surprised me. Used bike supply has not improved and there are some 2015 bikes on the BMW Approved listings but very low mileages. Your dealer might not be expecting to make a profit on your bike, just get back the price offered from a trader, maybe even less of they are hiding a discount by inflating the trade in price.

Just go back to the dealer and ask for the cash price (or finance price if there is a deposit contribution). You can always pay off the finance early, like after a month if you have the cash in the bank. You will probably find they just deduct the trade in value.

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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #1

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Hi All, well after 6 years of RS ownership and an increasingly stiff hip I’ve decided that it’s time for a bike with more relaxed ergonomics for me and yes you have probably guessed that takes me to a GS.

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I have a friend that told me today that he was looking at a new Triumph model that listed for around $9K USD and the dealer wanted an additional $3000 over the MSRP for transportation and setup. He also told me that new Japanese motorcycles were almost impossible to fine at dealerships in the SF Bay Area. Everyone is completely out of stock. It is a tough time for both dealerships and their customers, even auto dealers. Yesterday the radio news mentioned that Subaru only had a 3-day supply of vehicles in the U.S. right now.

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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #1

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Hi All, well after 6 years of RS ownership and an increasingly stiff hip I’ve decided that it’s time for a bike with more relaxed ergonomics for me and yes you have probably guessed that takes me to a GS.

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If you grew up on dirt bikes, the ergos might make you feel at home, though the weight is another matter.

If you're a pavement guy, did you try the new RT?

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Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #5

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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #1

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Hi All, well after 6 years of RS ownership and an increasingly stiff hip I’ve decided that it’s time for a bike with more relaxed ergonomics for me and yes you have probably guessed that takes me to a GS.

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If you grew up on dirt bikes, the ergos might make you feel at home, though the weight is another matter.

If you're a pavement guy, did you try the new RT?

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I had an RT (1150) for several years , whist it was a very competent bike I didn’t really find the ride so engaging, it always felt like an oversized scooter- a sensation of sitting in it rather than on it. I believe the GS will fit me better, I’m not too concerned with the weight as the CoG is low similar to the RS. I’m looking for a the taller ride, seat to footpegs distance is the main concern and I’ve done pretty much everything I can to maximise that on the RS.

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