What are people paying for '09s?

I'm trying to negotiate with my local dealer here in Ft Myers to buy a new WRR. They started out kind of silly like $7300.00 out the door. I now have them down to $6500.0 and told them that for that money I want the lowering link and a Corbin seat. They are still chewing on the link and seat but did say they could do $6500.00 on the bike.

I would appreciate hearing what others are seeing in the pricing out there and any negotiating tips you might have. Are there any other factory options that the bike needs that I might try to get thrown in? Thanks.

One at a time please. I can't hear when everyone speaks at once!

I bought my 2009 WR250R at the beginning of March for $6000 out the door (bike, tax, tag, title...everything). They started at a ridiculous price of something like $7600 . I had already decided based on what I have read and what it costs for tax, title and all that crap in North Carolina that a fair price would be out the door at or around MSRP of $6099. That makes the bike itself around $5200. So I just told them $6000 with the idea of going up an additional $100 bucks. They did the old we'll have to get back to you game and, they got back to me in about 2 hours. Let's not kid ourselves, the dealership is not moving bikes right now. They will be willing to work with you, but they also want to get as much as they possibly can...it is a business right? So for every bike they let go at say $6100 they still make a 5% holdback plus what ever they get from Yamaha (I think it is like $500 bucks on this bike). But at the same time if they can sell some for $7600 then they are making an awesome profit. I understand why they do it...there are still suckers out there!! Who knows, I may have paid too much, but in the end, I have an awesome bike and I don't feel like I was taken by the stealership at all.

I paid $5500.00 plus tax here in Canada last fall for an '08 X while the MSRP tag on it said $7499.00. I think I got a pretty good deal. With exchange rates changing as fast as they are, take the Canuck numbers with a grain of salt................

My guess would be it is $5399 just for the bike. Then they will want delivery/setup, tax, tag, title, and some kind of processing fee. I've been wrong in the past, but it's just a hunch.

did you ever hear what the deal was with the other dealer asking $5399?

I have a 30" inseam as well and the height of the WRR is not a problem for me. As long as I can dab one toe I'd call it good. Depends on what youre used to. I'm used to tall dirt bikes FWIW. When you start lowering things you change the geometry and handling characteristics of the bike, and usually not for the better. I have not ridden a lowered WRR so I cant speak from experience on how it handles when lowered. I also dont lower a bike since I like to have all the ground clearance I can get.

I would ride it long enough to get used to it then see if you really want to lower it. Like they will tell you in dirt riding schools, your butt is not bolted onto the seat, so just move your butt over to where you can plant a foot on the ground when you stop. You will get used to the height and adapt accordingly, after all its a dirt bike, most dirt bikes are tall, they need to be.

Another thing about the WRR, the sidestand and mounting are super beefy. I would have no problem mounting up with the sidestand down, it can take it.

Just bought an '09 WR250R today in Vancouver, BC for $7700 OTD. Can't wait to pick it up next week and hit the trails. I've been lurking on the forum for a few weeks trying to read up on the bike, so it's nice to finally introduce myself and thank everyone for all the great info they've posted.

Bob

Hey Bob! Welcome to the pack! Tib lives in Van, and if you ever get into the interior, look me up and we can ride the Okanagan.

The guys I'm getting my '08s from didn't want to deal on the '09s. ~$5250 OTD for '08 R2s. That means a purchase price of about $4450...

Nice going, Turbo!

I just paid (July 2009) $5,800 out the door for my 2009 plus sales tax and plates... Found an 08 for $5,100 here in Nebraska also...

I must say, after reading what you riders are posting, I feel better about waiting for the dealer BS to settle down. 'm looking at an 08 X, that will be fitted w/ knobs. At 5'4" I will have a better chance at picking up 300 lbs w/ less to get back at 90 degrees.

Have a meeting, that my local dealer called for this AM.

NOT in any hurry........but I am getting dirt horny.

Wish I knew more about the dealer hold back. He said, 200 USD. Hmmmm!

Will let you know how it goes.....headed out now.

As I am leaving the phone rings. The OTD is $5,900, for an 08. Saved me a ride down there. Plus I hate digging up the back yard trying to remember where I hid those PVC tubes.

Still in no hurry!

Anyone's thoughts?

$3,850 and all that stuff...man that shit is stolen
wicked deal though!!
i wish i paid that last year forsure.
time to get it dirty so nobody recognizes it!!
HAVE FUN YO

PonchoV wrote:

As I am leaving the phone rings. The OTD is $5,900, for an 08. Saved me a ride down there. Plus I hate digging up the back yard trying to remember where I hid those PVC tubes.

Still in no hurry!

Anyone's thoughts?

If you're not in a hurry, then I say $5900 OTD for an '08 is outrageous.

AT least to me it is. I got my '08 a few months ago for $4200 OTD. That was from Andrews. Local dealer in Montana offered me $5000 OTD. They had another bike with just a couple of hundred road miles on it from the two days the guy owned it before deciding it wasn't for him that they were selling for... I think it was $3800.

Anyways, looking at it from here in Montana, I'd say that's pretty spendy for an '08

THANKS

Thanks from me, too. I'm sort of looking at one of these things myself.

Sarah

Between the three Yamaha dealers near me, the best I could get was $5800 plus ttl. The tagged price was $6199, so it felt like a decent deal, but not a steal. It feels awkward paying that much for a 250 dp, but then again, this machine seems to have so much going for it. I did a lot of reading before I pulled the trigger and I have no buyers remorse.

Compared to a new Ninja 250 at nearly half the price, it feels like I am getting ripped off ... but nothing quite compares to all of the features / quality of this lil blue fun machine.