I would say high....
xorbe
Member
Ditto.....
Well I got a pre-approved loan from the bank, so I'll go and try and make a deal Saturday if I have time.
For a brand new 2015 FZ6R whats a good OTD price? Is $7500 too high, or is that a good price?
Any tips on getting them to go lower?
This is the same dealership that I bought my CB500F from a year ago so hopefully they'll work with me.
I bought my leftover 2013 from a dealer in April of 2015 and paid $5,814 OTD. The base price was $5,250 and they added $375 for freight and $189 for doc fees. Yours is a couple of years newer, but I wouldn't pay over $6,500 OTD. I would suggest you call several dealers. I ended up buying my bike at a dealer in Seneca, SC who was excellent to deal with and as you see gave me a spectacular deal. You may want to call them as I see they have a 2015 FZ6R in stock. Contact Us Performance PowerSports Seneca, SC 866-912-9705
Out of curiosity why are you swapping from a CB500 to a FZ6R? Not a lot of difference IMHO(~15 hp and 60 extra pounds in the FZ). I would think the logical upgrade from a 500F would be the FZ-07 or FZ-09 which weigh the same, or less, have more power and similar naked styling.
I just noticed you are in GA. You will pay 7% of what the DMV thinks its value is. I think I paid around $400. The good news it is a one time fee and then $20/yr for the tag.
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Those CB500's weight a LOT more than you might imagine....196Kgs wet....only about 15Kgs more than a non-CA FZ6R. Only about 40RW HP too, so more of a difference than you might expect.
Well, I found myself riding a little bit longer distance than I liked with no wind protection. Although I like the FZ-07, I like the sound of the inline 4, and the added wind protection better. And I actually sold the CB500F back in December because my fiance convinced me I didn't need two bikes. I have a 81 XJ550, but it has been acting up lately so I want something a little more reliable. Plus then she can ride on the back, the XJ is a single seat.
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Yeah, it's only about a 30 lb difference in weight. Also FZ6R has 20hp and 20ft-lb of torque more than the CB500F.
According to the specs I am reading on the manufacturers web sites a 15' CB500F is ~420# and a FZ6R is ~467#. 47# is a decent difference to me even with the power increase.... Understand your reasoning about the fairings. Did you consider the Honda CBR650F? I looked at those last year as well. Very nice looking bike with a powerful motor, but they are a bit pricey in comparison to the Yamaha.
Yeah I thought about it but I like a more upright position. And that $8500 MSRP doesn't look good.
They have the FZ6R for $6277 on CycleTrader but at the dealership they have the tag on it saying $7790....wtf....
I printed out the CycleTrader ad and will be bringing it with me tomorrow when I go try to make a deal on it. My max price I'm willing to go is $7200.
Anyone have any negotiating tips for when I'm at the dealership?
Well, dealer wouldn't budge off the $8700 and tried to spin it off that they don't even post to cycle trader. Also said that they would be loosing over $1500 if they sold it for $7000.
Oh well, never going there again. Gonna try and look for something used on craigslist with low miles. Thanks for the help guys.
Oh well, never going there again. Gonna try and look for something used on craigslist with low miles. Thanks for the help guys.
UncleHilty
New Member
Get on the net and find a new 2013-15 make a good deal and for$500 ship anywhere in the country. All in less than $7200
Let me guess - Mountain Motorsports? I really hope you check with the guys I suggested above in Seneca, SC. They were awesome to deal with and no tricks.... What we discussed on the phone was exactly what was on the paperwork when I drove up there.
This was Cyclecity Powersports in Newnan, but Mountain Motorsports did the same thing two weeks earlier. :wtfgun:
I'll check with them if I don't find something closer on craigslist in the next week or so.