Quad Shopping

[lukem]

Looking at a 2010 Rancher ES 4x4 that lists for $6,299. I know this will vary widely, but how much should I expect a dealer to come off MSRP? Anyone with relevant experience?

 

[firefighterjake]

Assuming we're talking about a Honda Rancher? Haven't priced a new ATV lately, but I think this would be in the ballpark for a Honda Rancher . . . Hondas are pretty tough, but they tend to have higher price tags and fewer features compared to many other ATV manufacturers.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

When we recently bought a new one I just made an offer. It was rejected but they came back with a counter offer. We dickered a bit but when we came to terms it was close to what I originally offered. They way I look at it is that the worst thing that could happen is they simply reject it. Somehow I always have had the feeling they assume you are shopping at more places than just their business and they don't want to lose a sale.

 

[yooperdave]

one thing for sure-the economy is one the buyers side right now!

 

[lukem]

When we recently bought a new one I just made an offer. It was rejected but they came back with a counter offer. We dickered a bit but when we came to terms it was close to what I originally offered. They way I look at it is that the worst thing that could happen is they simply reject it. Somehow I always have had the feeling they assume you are shopping at more places than just their business and they don't want to lose a sale.

Thanks Dennis. That's what I was planning on doing, but I don't know what ballpark to make the initial offer (what's a reasonable expectation). When it comes to cars I know what I'm doing because it is pretty easy to find out what they paid, but I have no clue on ATVs.

 

[SIERRADMAX]

maybe $300. Could get more if paying with CASH.

CASH is King right now.

 

[coolidge]

Offer them 5500.00 As FF Jake says they are tough units. I got a 2000 Rancher that has bee brutally beaten and all i had to replace was front axels, still running.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

The only negative I've heard of them is they are a bit rougher ride than others, but that is not a big thing with most folks. It is with me and my bad back but I still looked at them before going with the Yamaha.

 

[Cowboy Billy]

Make sure you get a out the door price The dealer I usually deal with didn't carry the mules so he found me a dealer that had them. We settled on a price for it but I had to have it ordered and I got hit with delivery, destination and setup charges. Since I rarely buy something new I had no idea what to look out for and the dealer I usually deal with always takes good care of me.

Billy

 

[lukem]

The best I've been able to do is get an OTD price = MSRP. Still shopping around. Cash deal has its perks.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Lukem, one more thing we did on our purchase when they came back with a counter offer and we dickered back and forth, on the final offer I said I would accept....but would have to pay using a credit card. Amazingly, they agreed. So that saved me a hundred or more on the price. So all we had to do is pay off the credit card the next month and all was taken care of.

 

[richg]

My buddy is a small engine/cycle mechanic and he says Honda Quads are far and away the best. You can save a boatload of money if you pick up a model that has a year or two on it. A lot of people baby their quads and, after a couple of years, decide that they are not using it enough so they sell it. The first thing to check on is whether it has been rolled or not.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Rich, you can get that opinion of several atvs. It is based mostly on emotion, so I rarely put much faith in it. I've had mechanics tell me the same about Honda, Yamaha, Polaris, etc. It just depends upon which one they happen to like the most.