[newh]

Hi All,

I'm looking to buy a new C5. Just wondering what others think about paying retail. Should I? Any Idea what the margin is for dealers, Any room for movement?

Thanks in advance
Pat

[newh]

By the way, I'm in USA.

[Desi Bike]

"Mark-up" is very little on these bikes. Most dealers make a few dollars more on set up/ PDI fees and upgrade parts & service after you buy.
Its worth the extra few dollars to buy from a reputable dealer that actually knows these bikes, and how to set them up properly, not one that sells Enfields alongside hosiery and pet food as a sideline because they look pretty.

[prof_stack]

You'll pay retail on a new 2012 model, but might save $$ on a new 2011 or 2010.  The 2-year warranty is nice for these India made thumpers, so you're paying a little in advance for it.  Some dealers or CMW might throw in a $100 gift card for accessories.

[Ducati Scotty]

+1 to all the above.  There's not much margin on these bikes and you want a good dealer who does the setup right. Feel free to haggle but dont expect much of a break on a new bike.  This is the perfect time of year to haggle on a 2011.  Dealers like to clear stock right now.  Even with thin margins you may get a better deal on a 2011. .

Scott

[VTA Jeff]

If your location permits you to choose between multiple dealers, I would suggest getting quotes from as many as you can. Within the past month I have had quotes on leftover 2011 C5s ranging from $6400 - $8000 OTD. That range is significant and is worth the extra effort and/or travel in my opinion.

[nigelogston@gmail.com]

Just make sure you are comparing apples to apples:  The low list price quoted by one dealer may not include freight /dealer prep etc.  When I priced one in Canada, it went (with taxes and all point of sale charges) from "list"  of  $6,599 to well over $8,500 and then delivery (or pick up by me--8 hours distant) and licesing fees  on top.    Unfortunately, this pushed it out of my reach at that time.  Damn taxes !   Nigel.

[GlennF]

In Australia the bikes get off the boat in Melbourne and the "retail" price goes up the further from Melbourne your dealer is.

When haggling for a new bike remember the markup on the bikes themselves does not give much haggle room. However the markup on aftermarket parts like exhausts and gear like helmets can leave a lot of leeway and fitting only costs the dealer time..  it may be possible your dealer can give no discount on the bike but will happily add and install something like an EFI exhaust for a fraction of what buying and getting it fitted later will cost.

[wildbill]

When I bought my C5 chrome it was $9450 on the road. Asked the dealer would they throw in a crash helmet. They said R.E. would not - but they would.
So i got an approved A/S helmet to the value of $170 for free.

[Ice]

 The margins on these motorbikes are thin as a whisper where I am  in the U.S.
That said the dealer I buy my spares, supplies and accessories from does make some profit from them as he charges near retail plus applicable taxes which ends up costing me less ( sometimes a lot less ) than mail order plus shipping. Its a win-win situation In my estimation.

[Arizoni]

newh

Your best bet is to try to find a new, unsold 2009-2011 bike from a dealer.
There are a few of them around and finding one can save you about $1000.

Be aware that the 2010 models usually do not have a kick starter.
It's not that you will need one, but they are a cool thing to have.
Harley riders who lost their kick starters years ago look with envious eyes at the kick starter on a Royal Enfield.

Speaking of unsold older models a dealer might have on hand, the AVL models do not have the new fuel injected Unit Construction Engine's redesigned features so they share many of the old Iron Barrels issues like lower maximum speeds.

[Blue Ridge Wheeltor]

There are some dealer discounted bikes on Ebay. The shop in NH sells them cheap, as well as a shop in Western Mass and Tx.

[bittercrick]

$9450.00 for an RE Bullet wow I mean WOW.  bittercrick

[GreenMachine]

wow   that seems like a bit much....geeze for that price I be takling a good hard look at a truimph...It will be interesting to see what the new totally reenigineered machines will cost in 2 years......seems like yesterday they were 5k out the door/tax included...Alas the good old days..

[Ducati Scotty]

The fancier models are getting up there in price and there are other choices in that range.  None have quite captured the mystique of the bullet but I'd like to see prices come down, it's a lot of money for an air cooled 500 single.  The B5 is a great example.  Just a little cheaper and they sell like hotcakes.

Scott