Adios Vaquero

4Steelers · 01-21-2022, 03:05 PM

Well, after five years of owning a Vaquero, I have moved on to the darkside (not tire, Harley).
I test rode a 2020 Road Glide special, and to my surprise it rode smoothly and was very nimble. I personally found it easier to handle in curves and at slow speed. I am assuming this is due to a lower center of gravity and shorter wheel base (slow speed manuvering).

I would like to thank everyone here for the information I garnered. I know that it made owning the Vaquero much more enjoyable.

Ride safe and keep the shiny side up!

PS: I was given $11k trade in for my 2015 Vaquero the same amount I paid for it in January 2017.

redjay · 01-21-2022, 04:11 PM

Congratulations on the new purchase. How many miles did you put on the Vaquero ?

mbarr10 · 01-21-2022, 06:52 PM

Nice trade in value. CONGRATULATIONS, Safe rides brother.

The Black Knight · 01-22-2022, 02:48 AM

Congrats, mate.

4Steelers · 01-22-2022, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Congratulations on the new purchase. How many miles did you put on the Vaquero ?

When I purchased it, it had 3,300 miles. When I traded it in it was right about 27,000.

**JD Hog** · 01-22-2022, 05:15 PM

Congrats on the new ride! You also got a great trade in value 👍

redjay · 01-22-2022, 07:48 PM

I recently inquired about trading in my current SUV and was surprised to see what they would offer me for it in trade. Most dealers don't have many vehicles in stock and a new SUV would take a couple of months to arrive and don't expect to get a deal on it. You get a high trade in value but don't expect to pay less than MSRP for the new vehicle.

4Steelers · 01-24-2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

I recently inquired about trading in my current SUV and was surprised to see what they would offer me for it in trade. Most dealers don't have many vehicles in stock and a new SUV would take a couple of months to arrive and don't expect to get a deal on it. You get a high trade in value but don't expect to pay less than MSRP for the new vehicle.

A friend of mine has been trying to purchase a new TriGlide and has had this exact problem. One dealer in KC wanted 10K over MSRP. He found another in PA and told the dealer he would pay cash MSRP. They wouldn't go for it. A manager from that dealer called him later and asked how he liked his new trike. When my buddy told him they hadn't purchased the manager was shocked and said an MSRP deal could be done. However, he called back and was told they couldn't do it.

Crazy times.

The Black Knight · 01-26-2022, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Steelers

A friend of mine has been trying to purchase a new TriGlide and has had this exact problem. One dealer in KC wanted 10K over MSRP. He found another in PA and told the dealer he would pay cash MSRP. They wouldn't go for it. A manager from that dealer called him later and asked how he liked his new trike. When my buddy told him they hadn't purchased the manager was shocked and said an MSRP deal could be done. However, he called back and was told they couldn't do it.

Crazy times.

**ringadingh** · 01-26-2022, 01:18 PM

For 10k over retail, I'd be telling the dealer to keep his bike. Go find a good used one, they are usually available with low miles if you look around and are willing to travel a bit.

andyvh1959 · 02-03-2022, 01:31 AM

Amen to that. NO WAY would I pay over MSRP period. Note that its called Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price, which means the profit margin is already calculated into the selling price. What I have seen of some actual dealer invoices versus MSRP leaves some decent margin to work from. Anything higher is just gouging the market. But also, those dealer invoices did show me the dealer wasn't making as big a sales margin as many would assume they get when selling the bike.

01-21-2022, 03:05 PM	#1
4Steelers Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Rickman, TN Posts: 59	Adios Vaquero Well, after five years of owning a Vaquero, I have moved on to the darkside (not tire, Harley). I test rode a 2020 Road Glide special, and to my surprise it rode smoothly and was very nimble. I personally found it easier to handle in curves and at slow speed. I am assuming this is due to a lower center of gravity and shorter wheel base (slow speed manuvering). I would like to thank everyone here for the information I garnered. I know that it made owning the Vaquero much more enjoyable. Ride safe and keep the shiny side up! PS: I was given $11k trade in for my 2015 Vaquero the same amount I paid for it in January 2017. __________________ 2015 Vaquero "Ivanized" V&H Dual Slash Cut Slip Ons Auxillary Lights Kuryakyn Longhorn Highway Pegs Mustang Seat VBA #: 3681 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-21-2022, 06:52 PM	#3
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,562	Nice trade in value. CONGRATULATIONS, Safe rides brother. __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
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01-22-2022, 02:48 AM	#4
The Black Knight Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 6,071	Congrats, mate. __________________ VBA 02514 - VROC 35394 VN 800 A - VN 900 Classic VN 1700 Vaquero Usque ad finem.
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01-22-2022, 05:15 PM	#6
JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,953	Congrats on the new ride! You also got a great trade in value 👍 __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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01-26-2022, 01:18 PM	#10
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	For 10k over retail, I'd be telling the dealer to keep his bike. Go find a good used one, they are usually available with low miles if you look around and are willing to travel a bit. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-21-2022, 04:11 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,942	Congratulations on the new purchase. How many miles did you put on the Vaquero ?
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01-22-2022, 07:48 PM	#7
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,942	I recently inquired about trading in my current SUV and was surprised to see what they would offer me for it in trade. Most dealers don't have many vehicles in stock and a new SUV would take a couple of months to arrive and don't expect to get a deal on it. You get a high trade in value but don't expect to pay less than MSRP for the new vehicle.
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02-03-2022, 01:31 AM	#11
andyvh1959 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 760	Amen to that. NO WAY would I pay over MSRP period. Note that its called Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price, which means the profit margin is already calculated into the selling price. What I have seen of some actual dealer invoices versus MSRP leaves some decent margin to work from. Anything higher is just gouging the market. But also, those dealer invoices did show me the dealer wasn't making as big a sales margin as many would assume they get when selling the bike. __________________ My $1200 Vulcan, to start from.
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