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weasel1 · 08-26-2004, 08:07 PM

I've been calling all over three states for the last several days trying to nail down a deal on an 04 CBR F4i. Every single dealer that I have spoken to has given me the same run-around BS. I offer to walk in with a check and all that they can do is *maybe* 8000, or 7600, or 7800 all before the $350 taxes/tag for SC. I just don't get it. How does an 04 at the end of the season command full retail ($8100 or even close) when it seems like most everyone I talk to or read about have managed to find this bike and get OTD for $7500 total or less.

I keep getting the $7100 is our cost, we can't sell you a bike for near that.
I am so sick of the whole deal that I am about to say the hell with buying a bike period.

Does anyone know of a dealer in either of these three states that doesn't have an attitude problem and can actually call a potential customer back when they say they will? I refuse to kiss their butt when I am the customer, and yet I am the one that has to return multiple calls to get a response.

I'm seriously looking for an 04 CBR F4i in red/black. If you know of a dealer that I can contact that is willing to work with me, drop me a note.

thanks - and sorry for the rant. Maybe some of you know what I am talking about...

08-26-2004, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
weasel1 Club Racer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 34 Posts: 71 Casino Cash: $250 Sportbike: 04 CBR F4i	Rant - Trying to buy 04 F4i from Honda Dealers in NC/SC/GA ? I've been calling all over three states for the last several days trying to nail down a deal on an 04 CBR F4i. Every single dealer that I have spoken to has given me the same run-around BS. I offer to walk in with a check and all that they can do is maybe 8000, or 7600, or 7800 all before the $350 taxes/tag for SC. I just don't get it. How does an 04 at the end of the season command full retail ($8100 or even close) when it seems like most everyone I talk to or read about have managed to find this bike and get OTD for $7500 total or less. I keep getting the $7100 is our cost, we can't sell you a bike for near that. I am so sick of the whole deal that I am about to say the hell with buying a bike period. Does anyone know of a dealer in either of these three states that doesn't have an attitude problem and can actually call a potential customer back when they say they will? I refuse to kiss their butt when I am the customer, and yet I am the one that has to return multiple calls to get a response. I'm seriously looking for an 04 CBR F4i in red/black. If you know of a dealer that I can contact that is willing to work with me, drop me a note. thanks - and sorry for the rant. Maybe some of you know what I am talking about...