Here is what Troy City has posted on their web Site. They are not referring to Honda, Yamaha, or Suzuki. Yes this abt Kawi!!
Effective March 1st one of our manufacturers (we sell all 4 Japanese manufacturers and its not HONDA, SUZUKI or YAMAHA) is demanding all dealers post only manufacturers suggested retail pricing on websites or in any advertisement. We feel this policy is illegal and plan to challenge it. Until the issue is resolved we will not use any trademarks of that manufacturer (their name or the names of their models) so that we may post our sale pricing.
The OTD price is the price on the bottom line of a Bill of Sale, and includes freight, setup and all state taxes/fees. Freight and setup are soft costs that can be jiggled by dealers. State taxes and fees are hard operating costs that have to be remitted back to state/local agencies. As such, it is dicey to compare OTD prices across states because taxes and fees vary and some states access taxes based on where the vehicle is titled rather than where it is purchased. OTD prices within the same state are a legit comparison.
My tax rate will remain constant no matter where I buy. If I buy out of State like I have done on the last three motorcycles I have bought, then that state does not charge tax because it is not being registered in that state. When I return to Florida is when I pay taxes, title, tag and registration fees. So the only real variables are the dealer fees that they charge for setup, delivery and dealership fees. I have bought numerous motorcycles and cars out of state and this is how the transaction has happened each time. I always figure in the 6% sales tax for my county and guess pretty closely at the registration fees.
In Georgia if you buy from a private party and register the vehicle in Georgia then no sales tax. Buy from a dealership and register in Georgia and there is a sales tax. I have also bought in North Carolina and not paid sales taxes, so in my humble opinion, out the door prices can be compared within a couple hundred dollars.
North Carolina dealer quoted me a better price for a 2012 than local dealer for 2011 and pretty good deal for a 2011. Local dealer (Streit's, Gainesville, Fl.) acted as though they were insulted. Oh well. I try to support local but some just refuse to make it worth your while.
One of the things that frustrated me with the 08 C14 was the seat height even with a Corbin and handlebar risers. i still dropped it several times. I have a 30 inch inseam.
Still haven't pulled the trigger. I have approved financing with a good rate. I just am not quite happy with the deal yet for a 2012 at a dealership in Ocala, Fl. The problem is, the wing is a great motorcycle and I have some useful add ons already. The C14 is a great motorcycle also. One of the things that frustrated me with the 08 C14 was the seat height even with a Corbin and handlebar risers. i still dropped it several times. You know a particular type of bike gets dropped alot when there is a separate thread dedicated to people dropping them. I have a 30 inch inseam. Also, you have to buy the equipment for music, crashbars, trunk, handlebar risers, new or modified seat so you can somewhat touch the ground when it is level. No cruise control for long trips. I tried the throttlemeiseter and in the mountains it is a constant issue of decreasing speed going uphill and increasing speeds going down. I travel to the mountains quite a bit.
So, I am still considering the C14 and really missing having one. You know, the old grass is always greener on the other side until you get on the other side and you realized it isn't.
Thanks for the interest and the people that have given me some useful leads. Dealer in North Carolina quoted me a pretty strong price. Unfortunately, it is difficult to get away from work and then there is always the possibility that once I traveled all that distance the deal could change and I have wasted the trip and money for nothing. I have an inherent distrust of dealerships as I think many of you do.
<snip> i still dropped it several times. You know a particular type of bike gets dropped alot when there is a separate thread dedicated to people dropping them. I have a 30 inch inseam.<snip>
Actually, the CDA thing started with the C10's because of the tall seat, high center of gravity and a very large fuel tank. It's just a carryover for the C14's.