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springstime · 07-08-2010, 12:19 PM

I recently finished my MSF course and decided that I want to purchase a Fz6r
but was wondering what time of year could I get the best deal from a dealer.
Thanks,
Anthony

Roaddawg · 07-08-2010, 12:28 PM

I would have to say winter would be the best time...but, the way the economy is right now, I think anytime is good. They need to move those bikes.

MikeN02 · 07-08-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Roaddawg

I would have to say winter would be the best time...but, the way the economy is right now, I think anytime is good. They need to move those bikes.

Yeah I say winter as well where everyone is too chicken to ride in the cold when they can like here.

Last winter when I go my motorcycle license I was the only one out there.

**dart1963** · 07-08-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Roaddawg

I would have to say winter would be the best time...but, the way the economy is right now, I think anytime is good. They need to move those bikes.

Not only winter, since it's typically an "off season" for most, but you can get another bump during December, right when the dealers have to get ready to pay taxes again if they hold onto the bike, so they are real eager to get rid of them.

Keep in mind, a "deal" may not just be something off the price of the bike, it can be discounted / free gear, maintenance, etc. as well. Sometimes the dealers really can't drop the price much on the bike, but to keep you as a customer, they can play with other numbers.

This year is different for sure with the economy, that may hold true for the next couple of years as well, sadly.

MikeN02 · 07-08-2010, 12:59 PM

Also winter because it's toward the end of the year and new models are coming in etc.

bjs045 · 07-08-2010, 01:09 PM

Look for deals by the manufactures too. Like right now Kawi is offering up to $2500 cash back. For the zx6r it was $1800.

Being I'm upside down on the FZ6R if I trade it in the extra $1800 would cushion that out of pocket cost.

Yamaha offers $200(FZ6R), $400(R6,R1) of "Customer Cash" 36month 3.99%APR

Suzuki is offering for the GSX-R600 As low as 0$ down and 1.99%APR fixed until 2015

Haven't seen any deals from Honda.

ry-mac75 · 07-08-2010, 01:37 PM

To be perfectly honest - the best time to beat down a sales rep - end of the month about 2 hours or less from close... especially if the end of the month is at the end of the week. When it's close to closing time and you're tossing out numbers - they'll work with you.

**99vengeur** · 07-08-2010, 01:46 PM

Whenever you have the money...

ry-mac75 · 07-08-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 99vengeur

Whenever you have the money...

hahaha or some sucker is dumb enough to give you the financing!

GO GET IT! GO GO GO!!

nashvillenobody · 07-08-2010, 08:59 PM

actually now is a great time to pick up a leftover last years model. There are dealers around here selling brand new 2009 FZ6R's for $5200... almost 2k off last years price...

07-08-2010, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
springstime Member Bike: yamaha fzr6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: efland nc Posts: 36 Thanks: 21 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	when is best time of year to buy motorcycle I recently finished my MSF course and decided that I want to purchase a Fz6r but was wondering what time of year could I get the best deal from a dealer. Thanks, Anthony

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Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	I would have to say winter would be the best time...but, the way the economy is right now, I think anytime is good. They need to move those bikes. __________________ Roaddawg

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MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	Also winter because it's toward the end of the year and new models are coming in etc. __________________ RIP 07/31/10

07-08-2010, 01:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
bjs045 Senior Member Bike: 09' FZ6R Raven Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 454 Thanks: 125 Thanked 143 Times in 82 Posts	Look for deals by the manufactures too. Like right now Kawi is offering up to $2500 cash back. For the zx6r it was $1800. Being I'm upside down on the FZ6R if I trade it in the extra $1800 would cushion that out of pocket cost. Yamaha offers $200(FZ6R), $400(R6,R1) of "Customer Cash" 36month 3.99%APR Suzuki is offering for the GSX-R600 As low as 0$ down and 1.99%APR fixed until 2015 Haven't seen any deals from Honda. __________________ *Bone Mofo Stock! YouTube Channel*

07-08-2010, 01:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
ry-mac75 Senior Member Bike: 2009 Raven FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 253 Thanks: 10 Thanked 76 Times in 38 Posts	Now, now do it now! To be perfectly honest - the best time to beat down a sales rep - end of the month about 2 hours or less from close... especially if the end of the month is at the end of the week. When it's close to closing time and you're tossing out numbers - they'll work with you.

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99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	Whenever you have the money... __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

07-08-2010, 08:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
nashvillenobody Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Yellow Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: La Vergne, TN Posts: 64 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	actually now is a great time to pick up a leftover last years model. There are dealers around here selling brand new 2009 FZ6R's for $5200... almost 2k off last years price... __________________ __________________ Ronnie 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Yamaha Dark Smoke Windscreen//Custom Yellow Wheel Stripes with FZ6R//

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