Going to dealership today

[rIDESLOW2004]

My son wants to buy a Ninja, and called me to ask if I knew Costco has a partnership with Kawasaki. I hadn't really paid attention, but checked it out, and sure enough, they do. Dealer wants us to come in before he quotes a price, which is reasonable.  (I did really well on a Dodge CTD with the Costco program)

We are going this afternoon, out to Waldron Kawi in Issaquah.  This might get interesting.

 

[billw]

I predict $14,200'ish plus tax.

 

[rIDESLOW2004]

You predicted pretty good.  There is a C-14 in my future.  Just not yet.  Finances got to be in a better spot.

 

[keithg]

COSTCO deal on C14 is $13,808 plus tax and tags. AND you get $250 COSTCO card,

 

[rIDESLOW2004]

I don't blame the dealer for setting a slightly higher price, small shop, and not a huge selection.  When I get serious, will go out and get some seat time.  Then I will know, and do the research on the best price.

When I was thinking about going from the Road King to the Ultra, I rented one for 3 days.  Put about 500 miles on it, riding around SE TX.  When I actually made the purchase, it was from Columbia Harley in Vancouver, WA; even though I live just south of Seattle. 

As a side note, my son is going to purchase a ZX-14, he said the C just didn't fit him right.  He is 6'7", 240 lb. 

 

[joeincalif]

I know prices vary state by state depending on taxes and tag fees and there are some good deals out there.  When I bought my 09 I called 4 dealers here in So Calif and the lowest price I got was $11,4000 out the door. All 4 dealers said they would match that price, 1 dropped another $200.00 and gave me a 3 day 2 night trip to Laughlin, NV. I did all this by phone,

 

[rIDESLOW2004]

Wow, and the zx will?

He is very pleased with the way the wind supports his body, and the reach for him is very comfortable.  Something about the C, even with risers, just didn't feel right.

 

[rIDESLOW2004]

Oh yeah, he bought the bike.

 

[rIDESLOW2004]

He said only 200 miles today, south thru Orting and Eatonville to HWY 12, east across White Pass, then turn around and back, because early day tomorrow.  I am jealous.

 

[Gypsy JR]

Thanks for posting the picture, I had forgotten what mine looked like when it was box stock and new.

Not to be a pita, ok I will, but I hope he purchased a 2009 (you can get showroom new 2009 ZX14s if you look halfway hard, and 2010s are at DEEP discounts.)

I say this because beginning with my 2008, absolutely NOTHING has changed through 2011 model of the ZX14 but paint. Truth. Fact.

 

[rIDESLOW2004]

Thanks for posting the picture, I had forgotten what mine looked like when it was box stock and new.

Not to be a pita, ok I will, but I hope he purchased a 2009 (you can get showroom new 2009 ZX14s if you look halfway hard, and 2010s are at DEEP discounts.)

I say this because beginning with my 2008, absolutely NOTHING has changed through 2011 model of the ZX14 but paint. Truth. Fact.

He did the shopping.  I don't know exactly what he looked at, but I did meet him at more than one dealer.  He found this black one, they gave him a helmet and $1000 cash back, it was the one he wanted.  I have told him about yours, don't know if he will go that way.

 

[rIDESLOW2004]

He said only 200 miles today, south thru Orting and Eatonville to HWY 12, east across White Pass, then turn around and back, because early day tomorrow.  I am jealous.

And I was wrong on the miles, because he was late on the updates.

321 since he picked up the bike yesterday evening, 275 total todays ride.

 

[Gypsy JR]

Thanks for posting the picture, I had forgotten what mine looked like when it was box stock and new.

Not to be a pita, ok I will, but I hope he purchased a 2009 (you can get showroom new 2009 ZX14s if you look halfway hard, and 2010s are at DEEP discounts.)

I say this because beginning with my 2008, absolutely NOTHING has changed through 2011 model of the ZX14 but paint. Truth. Fact.

He did the shopping.  I don't know exactly what he looked at, but I did meet him at more than one dealer.  He found this black one, they gave him a helmet and $1000 cash back, it was the one he wanted.  I have told him about yours, don't know if he will go that way.

I was just hoping he didn't pay retail minus $1,000 incentive, because a 2009 (new in crate) or 2010 (new in crate) can be had below retail with $1,250 or so incentive. Someone posted about GPP coverage here, and that dealer has great deals on 2010 ZX14s.

Important thing is he got what he wanted.

 

[rIDESLOW2004]

Thanks for posting the picture, I had forgotten what mine looked like when it was box stock and new.

Not to be a pita, ok I will, but I hope he purchased a 2009 (you can get showroom new 2009 ZX14s if you look halfway hard, and 2010s are at DEEP discounts.)

I say this because beginning with my 2008, absolutely NOTHING has changed through 2011 model of the ZX14 but paint. Truth. Fact.

He did the shopping.  I don't know exactly what he looked at, but I did meet him at more than one dealer.  He found this black one, they gave him a helmet and $1000 cash back, it was the one he wanted.  I have told him about yours, don't know if he will go that way.

I was just hoping he didn't pay retail minus $1,000 incentive, because a 2009 (new in crate) or 2010 (new in crate) can be had below retail with $1,250 or so incentive. Someone posted about GPP coverage here, and that dealer has great deals on 2010 ZX14s.

Important thing is he got what he wanted.

Truth. One happy rider.  I expect he will need his first service by Saturday.  And, I did check the local NOS lists, after your suggestion.  No ZX's local.