Is it just me? lol

[Tybalt]

With the new parity of the CDN dollar $ equal to the USD, I would have thought new bike prices would be on par? doesn't seem to be the case, Correct me if i'm wrong but i am hearing new Busas in the US MSRP $11,000? yet it looks like Canada is starting @ $13,000?:surprise:

[Mimic]

correction

suzuki.com
2008 Hayabusa
MSRP: $11,999.00

suzuki.ca
2008 Hayabusa
MSRP: $15,099.00


3099.00$ difference

rumour has it that the MSRP on the bikes will be dropping 20% this year to match the US exchange or alot of people will just go across the border, buy the bike, pay their 6% duties at the border and 14% sales tax in their province and still come out saving about 3000$. Nothings easier then passing a mechanical inspection with a brand new bike off the lot.

[Tybalt]

:surprise: WOW! I stand corrected, that is just wrong, I will go over the border for the 08 blk and grey. I can see a lot of sales guys getting pissed here ove their sales $ commisions, That is just crazy

[Super Trucker]

You guys can come here to Michigan and probably get good deals, since our econmy is in the toilet right now.

[Tybalt]

You guys can come here to Michigan and probably get good deals, since our econmy is in the toilet right now.
Will do!:confused:, but see we are doing pretty well right now and they are still trying to milk us, How much $ to stick an 08 on the back of your truck lol to bring it over here?:oh yeah:

[Mimic]

Tell them to leave it in the crate and just pop it in a truck, won't cost you more then 200-300$ I've shipped engines to cali and florida in crates weighing 220LBS and it was 220$ and I shipped a huge crate with a motorcycle and a bunch of parts in it to NY and it only cost 375$. That crate was approx 4'x5'x7'

The manufacturer crates are much smaller in dimensions. Hell if you're going down there to make the deal, rent a uhaul truck or take a trailer with you and bringit back yourself.

If you're shipping it, the key is to use a canadian shipper to bring it in since canadian shippers get more business shipping stuff to the US then shipping stuff to canada. If you are shipping to the US, use a US shipper like forward air and you'll save money as well. They give great rates just so that can put something in the truck so the truck doesn't come back empty.

[Simmo]

Did you guys in the States have a price rise on the new model??

[elminster901]

MSRP on Suzuki's website is like $11399.

[Mimic]

suzuki.com
2008 Hayabusa
MSRP: $11,999.00

But that's just MSRP, I think they would be letting them roll out of the dealer at around 10 000$ right?

[Skomansteve]

£8999 in the UK = @ US$18000 :surprise:

[Mimic]

True but you guys are making UK £s as well. And if I'm not mistaken, jobs pay well in the UK so I think when you take that into consideration you guys pay less for bikes then we do when it comes to income vs price

[Simmo]

$18500 in Oz

[Timppa]

Here in Finland official Suzuki dealers price for K8 is 17490€(euro) = about 24800USD :head meets wall:

[Mimic]

$18500 in Oz
18500.00 AUD = 16335.00 CDN

it's not so far off.


Here in Finland official Suzuki dealers price for K8 is 17490€(euro) = about 24800USD :head meets wall:

This is crazy! your'e better off ordering it from canada and having them ship it on a boat (3 week delivery 400$) to finland and save close to 15000USD

[Timppa]

This is crazy! your'e better off ordering it from canada and having them ship it on a boat (3 week delivery 400$) to finland and save close to 15000USD


No way. After all different taxes we have to pay here getting it registered, it will cost more than bought from here :confused:

[Super Trucker]

Will do!:confused:, but see we are doing pretty well right now and they are still trying to milk us, How much $ to stick an 08 on the back of your truck lol to bring it over here?:oh yeah:


Did you guys in the States have a price rise on the new model??



I just saw the first one on Tuesday. The sales guy said 12K even during the off season. They are the highest price dealers in the area though. Wait about a month and see what the others are charging.

[suki5150]

£8999 in the UK = @ US$18000 :surprise:

Welcome to rip-off Britain Steve.:roll eyes:

Cheers,
Chris.

[PATRIOT]

Aprrox $17000 - 18,000 (AUD) here in Australia for a new one , I dont know what that is in US but it aint cheap here.

[Simmo]

$18,490 in Oz converts to
£8,050 UK and
$16,400 US.

Not that this can be represented across the board, local economies and incomes count for a bit.

But short of moving country, what can you do. Get out there and ride:thumbs up: