New Kawasakis from Costco
#1
New Kawasakis from Costco
If you're in the market for a new Kaw and have a Costco membership...
I purchased my new KLX though the Costco Auto Program earlier this year and got a kick-*** deal.
The program basically picks up the cost of delivery & prep, etc. I saved over $1000 on my purchase and am getting 20% off parts & accessories from my dealer. You'll need that discount to get this bike set up properly.
However, If you are KLX savvy a used Kaw dual-sport is a better deal IMO. (Lot's of nice used KDX's in my market for $800-$1200.) I just picked up an 1980 KDX175 and an 1981 KX125 to build a nice hybrid DS (total $500). That 2-stroke motor will probably give my new KLX a run for its money.
I purchased my new KLX though the Costco Auto Program earlier this year and got a kick-*** deal.
The program basically picks up the cost of delivery & prep, etc. I saved over $1000 on my purchase and am getting 20% off parts & accessories from my dealer. You'll need that discount to get this bike set up properly.
However, If you are KLX savvy a used Kaw dual-sport is a better deal IMO. (Lot's of nice used KDX's in my market for $800-$1200.) I just picked up an 1980 KDX175 and an 1981 KX125 to build a nice hybrid DS (total $500). That 2-stroke motor will probably give my new KLX a run for its money.
#3
They must have changed the program since I bought mine through it in Jan. Back then I was referred to a dealer at the pre-negotiated price. I then got a $250 gift card from Costco.
I ended up going to another dealer after having them beat the OTD Costco price and then submitted the rebate form for the gift card. I was skeptical it was going to work but it did.
I ended up going to another dealer after having them beat the OTD Costco price and then submitted the rebate form for the gift card. I was skeptical it was going to work but it did.
#5
Here's the retail quote. There's a lot of profit for the dealer of course.
$4999 -2012 KLX
599 - freight (I was told Costco pays this)
399 - prep "
55 - doc fee
=6052
469 - tax
170 - dmv
=6687
My total price: $5179
The cash card was built into the deal. I did not ask for a price discount and left the profit on the table for the salesman.
I got 2 dealer referrals (give Costco a different zip code). The other guy's price wasn't even close (via phone call). Best to show up in person so they know you're serious.
$4999 -2012 KLX
599 - freight (I was told Costco pays this)
399 - prep "
55 - doc fee
=6052
469 - tax
170 - dmv
=6687
My total price: $5179
The cash card was built into the deal. I did not ask for a price discount and left the profit on the table for the salesman.
I got 2 dealer referrals (give Costco a different zip code). The other guy's price wasn't even close (via phone call). Best to show up in person so they know you're serious.
#6
Here's the retail quote. There's a lot of profit for the dealer of course.
$4999 -2012 KLX
599 - freight (I was told Costco pays this)
399 - prep "
55 - doc fee
=6052
469 - tax
170 - dmv
=6687
My total price: $5179
The cash card was built into the deal. I did not ask for a price discount and left the profit on the table for the salesman.
I got 2 dealer referrals (give Costco a different zip code). The other guy's price wasn't even close (via phone call). Best to show up in person so they know you're serious.
$4999 -2012 KLX
599 - freight (I was told Costco pays this)
399 - prep "
55 - doc fee
=6052
469 - tax
170 - dmv
=6687
My total price: $5179
The cash card was built into the deal. I did not ask for a price discount and left the profit on the table for the salesman.
I got 2 dealer referrals (give Costco a different zip code). The other guy's price wasn't even close (via phone call). Best to show up in person so they know you're serious.
6052 - 399 = 5653
(Prep is total BS you shouldn't pay regardless....honest dealers don't charge this)
So you got $474 off of MSRP.
#8
All dealers will charge prep - it's a legitimate cost that a dealer has a right to recoup.
I prefer to look at my bottom line rather than concern myself with individual line items. The dealership is a small business that deserves a fair profit on their sale. Call me crazy...
#9
Nice color. If I could do this over I'd have picked up a red one instead. My first bike was a red Kaw 120 roadrunner.
#10
Nope.
All dealers will charge prep - it's a legitimate cost that a dealer has a right to recoup.
I prefer to look at my bottom line rather than concern myself with individual line items. The dealership is a small business that deserves a fair profit on their sale. Call me crazy...
All dealers will charge prep - it's a legitimate cost that a dealer has a right to recoup.
I prefer to look at my bottom line rather than concern myself with individual line items. The dealership is a small business that deserves a fair profit on their sale. Call me crazy...