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mrmike

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Good Deal?
« on: January 07, 2013, 09:20:28 PM »
     I  have been waiting for a dealer to give me a firm price on a 2013 model. He said he would not know till February. Meanwhile I found another dealer with a brand new 2012 model in the right color, that he will sell me for $4300 plus tax & title. About $4700 total. Do you folks think I should cancel my 2013 order and pick up the 2012 for that price. Will the 2013 models have any major changes to be worth more money, or should I save maybe $1000 and pick up the 2012?  The other thing is that the scooter is in his showroom, and I'm sure I can pick it up on 1 April and not miss any riding this year.
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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2013, 03:57:18 PM »
I'm not aware of any big changes to the 2013 GT 300i.  $1000.00 is a good deal of money in savings that could be applied to accessories.     

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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2013, 10:37:26 PM »
  I'm concerned the 2013 prices might go up. The new model might not be available in a timely manner, and I would be looking at shipping charges . This scooter is the right color, and on the dealers floor. He will store it for me until I want to pick it up. The money saved will buy my windshield, new removeable top case and a cover. I don't think Kymco will make any drastic changes to the new model, if any at all. Guess it's a no brainer. Thanks for your input.
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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2013, 10:26:24 PM »
Personally, I'd go with the '12 and save the $1000.   I bought a '12 just when some dealers were getting '13's and I didn't see anything different to justify paying more.

Seems strange the dealer cannot commit to a price on a '13 now?


What happened to your deal on the '13 for $5100 OTD? 
« Last Edit: January 09, 2013, 10:29:04 PM by Scoota »

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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2013, 03:00:45 AM »
                 Scoota

     I thought the dealer I bought my 150 from was was honest and gave me a decent deal. I could not deal with anyone closer at the time because of a limited selection in June. Once I sold  the 150, I started checking a few dealers closer to me. One gave me a price of $5800 and the other was $5100. The only trouble was he wanted the money up front before ordering, and by the end of the year. I talked to my original dealer and he said he thought he might be able to match the $5100 deal, but wasn't sure of pricing yet. I told him to let me know because I trusted him. I just happened to be looking at different dealers and saw the 2012 advertized for $4999. It was the color I wanted and it is on his showroom floor now.  I called him and he offered it to me for $4300 + tax and registration. I called my original dealer back and he told me that it was a good deal and he couldn't beat it. I was concerned the 2013 would be quite a bit more with shipping and all, plus I wouldn't be sure of a delivery date. Also there are no major changes between model years. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. I'm going to look at the 2012 this week, and will buy it it it looks good. 
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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2013, 09:31:38 PM »
  I did it. I bought a new (2012) silver  GTI 300. I got it for $4644.00 + registration. Thought it was a decent deal. Now I just have to wait for nice weather to ride.
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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2013, 10:37:02 PM »
  I did it. I bought a new (2012) silver  GTI 300. I got it for $4644.00 + registration. Thought it was a decent deal. Now I just have to wait for nice weather to ride.

Congratulations!  Nice choice in color!


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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #7 on: January 12, 2013, 12:31:15 AM »
I did it. I bought a new (2012) silver  GTI 300.


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Re: Good Deal?
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2013, 02:16:30 AM »
Grats you will love it...I had a blast on mine this past year Silver 2012....
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