bartering on a 0% deal

Nicksky

Has anyone done it and got the price down?

Im after a kawasaki versys list price is 5999.

Gloomendoom

I find haggling works best... unless the dealer really wants goats, camels or barrels of salt etc. in exchange for a bike

There is always room for movement. I've been looking for a new car and the dealer told me that the cost of the 0% is usually included in the final price you agree. It isn't really 0%. Paying cash or arranging your own finance should get you a lower price for the bike.

You could try negotiating a price based on a cash sale and then ask for the 0% finance.

freakybacon

Its usually a bit difficult to bargain on a 0% finance deal as it usually involves finance going through the manufacturers finance scheme. If you have a trade in try and get the highest price possible, or try and get as much free stuff thrown in as possible- in this case maybe a new helmet/gloves/boots/leathers. Good luck, let us know how you get on.

Apples2

Gloomendoom wrote: »

I find haggling works best... unless the dealer really wants goats, camels or barrels of salt etc. in exchange for a bike

Maybe the OP is in Cornwall.

Nicksky

Whoops bartering is a nice concept, I do have may hives of bees, I may take one along......

ill keep you all posted, i hoping to screw something out of them.

Cripes

Nicksky wrote: »

Whoops bartering is a nice concept, I do have may hives of bees, I may take one along......

ill keep you all posted, i hoping to screw something out of them.

I've got some good news for you...Motorcycles Direct (Lloyd Cooper) are punting out pre-reg 2010 models at £5199 and they're available on the 0% finance offer....

cardinalbiggles

"Technically" you cant bargain on a 0% finance as as soon as they offer you a penny off it is no longer 0% finance and they are in breach of various consumer laws.

Gloomendoom

cardinalbiggles wrote: »

"Technically" you cant bargain on a 0% finance as as soon as they offer you a penny off it is no longer 0% finance and they are in breach of various consumer laws.

The local Ford dealership is offering 0% finance of 'up to' £5000 on used cars. You choose the amount to suit your circumstances and the final price you have agreed for the car.

LandyAndy

cardinalbiggles wrote: »

"Technically" you cant bargain on a 0% finance as as soon as they offer you a penny off it is no longer 0% finance and they are in breach of various consumer laws.

Really? I bought a Mazda6 last year on the '50% deposit/50% at 0% over 3years' deal. I negotiated a discount with the dealer and then we split the discounted price 50/50 for the deal..

cardinalbiggles

LandyAndy wrote: »

Really? I bought a Mazda6 last year on the '50% deposit/50% at 0% over 3years' deal. I negotiated a discount with the dealer and then we split the discounted price 50/50 for the deal..

Yeah really, if they are offering 0% and you say ok how much for cash its no longer 0% and you are paying for the finance.

Thats against the law.

LandyAndy

cardinalbiggles wrote: »

Yeah really, if they are offering 0% and you say ok how much for cash its no longer 0% and you are paying for the finance.

Thats against the law.

I didn't say 'How much for cash?' did I?

I said 'What price will you sell this car to me for under the 50/50 deal?' They said 'List price minus £x'.

Can you tell me the law that is being broken?