I have been to two dealers and get "out the door"quotes ranging from $4599 to $4899.  No extras just a stock S40 in black.  Can anyone give me some info on what they paid or at least some negotiation techniques?  This is my first bike purchase.

Seems high to me, I thought I read in one of the cycle mags that the price went up $100 this year. Seems that should make it $4399 list.  Maybe the new boulevard designation is making them more desirable and the price is less able to be discussed. Other years Suzuki has thrown in $400 in free factory accessories. It did buy gel seats, bags and brackets for many. I think the gel seat is stock now. Usually the prices drop as the cold weather comes on and the holiday season progresses. Hang in there  for a decent price. You can go to the Suzuki webs site to chck the suggested list price. Max

Not sure where you are located, but if you live near West Texas, I have a black 2003 Savage for sale.  We purchased it new in July.  It has 2000 miles and we've added an engine guard, windshield, luggage rack and it is in perfect condition.  Priced at $3,495.

I had listed one I found in Athens Georgia site that was a 2004 with 65 miles on it. Was listing for $3700.... not out the door but... Now it does not show up there so I assume it sold. It was Silver.

So you might find a 2004 hold over somewhere for like $4000 out the door. If its out of state you would not pay Sales taxes in that state. You would be subject to them in the state you register it in.

And yea... the new MSRP is $4399... and contrary to popular belief they do not have a lot of profit room like in Automobiles and do have to have them shipped in  on top of that. They rarely going to move very much on one.  I would say you would be doing good to get out the door at $4600 - $4700....

Can't help you much on new. I bought used. A 2002 with 6,500 miles on it and added Saddle bags, bag brackets and windshield and out the door at $3300...

I was in Bellvue Suzy last month and they had a new white Blvd 40 tagged -$3999.

Wow, what a shocker. Went in to purchase my S40 and been told that in addition to registration and title and taxes there is also another $650 setup and destination fee.  We are talking about $5800 (including 8% sales tax) out the door. This includes the bike ($4400), setup and destination fees ($650), registration and title ($350) and taxes ($350).

I know there's some wiggle room in here.  Any response would be appreciated.

Hello,

Well I'll throw in the Roadie's two bits in.  

Have you ever looked around for used?  There's a deal out there to be had if you look for it.  The only reason I would be a new bike first bike is for the warranty.  That's about it.  Otherwise you're paying alot for something brand new.  The other advantage of rolling off new is you know how the bike was broken in.

Ok so that's my argument for buying new..  BUT used is better here's my thinking why:

1.  Cost:  People know the stealership isn't going to give them anything for the bike.  So local market conditions rule on it.  It's an in-between bike meaning people starting out will think it's too big for them. And more experience riders think it's too small.  So THAT's a buying advantage, the marketable population is reduced.

2.  It's a cruiser, cruisers are bought by how should I say it?  (No offense to the forum members)..  Older folks.  I.E. Someone like me (I'm under 30) wouldn't necessarily buy that bike.  They are into the sport bikes that they beat up and sell off later for whatever they get out of them.  Most people who buy the Savage take care of it, have ridden before, and will generally ridden "normally".  

I got my Savage before the weather broke this year.  It was a good time to do it and I did all I could to find the best price and bike condition.

Here's my "used" bike stats:
2002 LS550
1496 Miles
Stock set-up
Saddle bags
Saddle bag brackets
$2550.00  

The bike was "just broken in" in my opinion.  The man I bought it from started up cycling again after a 20 year hiatis and took care of the bike.  He had three others in the garage as he stepped up to larger bikes.  He was over 40 and his wife told him to get rid of a bike as he was the only rider for the three bikes.  Heck the bike's tires still "had" the nubs on them.  (Ahem..  That was soon fixed on the twisties.)

If your afraid of buying used, bring an experienced biker friend that can help you see things tell tale of wrecks ect.

3.  Besides if you are new to riding, you're statiscally at a higher risk of dumping the bike.  So why shell out that kind of money when you know down the road the investment will have less risk involved.

Something to think about.

- Roadie  

My price last month for my white S40:

Bike:    $3995
Freight:  ~$200
Tax/Title/Registration:  ~$350
Total: ~$4550

And then I got my $900 rebate from my Drivers Edge Mastercard, I never carry a balance so that is tax free money !!!