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captainwhoopass · 04-08-2003, 10:36 AM

Wow, they still have 2001 Ducatis left over? That's not a good sign. No wonder they've had a revolving door in management there recently.

crackerdaddy · 04-08-2003, 10:40 AM

I have a friend was considering a 800 monster, but the shop here won't even let you sit on the bikes, much less test ride one.

That and they ignore him whenever he goes in the shop, I guess because he isn't wearing his poser gear.

Its worse than the frigging Harley shop!

yzf29 · 04-08-2003, 10:46 AM

OK this is great! Uh, oh...wait- I just bought a 998 at retail. Hmm, $3200 dollars I didn't need to spend. How much "Ducati lifestlye" did that pay for? How much Harley-esque PROFIT is priced into these bikes? Tough times, I guess.

seruzawa · 04-08-2003, 10:49 AM

These price reductions are important first steps towards not only sales growth, but also towards our long term goal of making Ducatis more affordable and price competitive in North America, said Michael Lock, CEO of Ducati North America.

Translation: "OH CRAP! WE'VE STILL GOT 2001s UNSOLD!??!! QUICK! GET 'EM OUTTA HERE BEFORE I GET FIRED!!!!!"

Captain_1 · 04-08-2003, 11:18 AM

Many dealers had already been offering steep discounts on '01 and '02 models subsidized by cash from Ducati N.A. I believe the lower MSRPs replace the dealer cash and free flooring programs that recently expired. Some Ducati stores are also offering great deals on '03 models. Sales of bikes priced over $10,000 (except for H-D) have been slow. Ducati N.A. should be praised for taking the initiative to help clear old stock. I know Ducati dealers would also love to see price reductions on the 999/749. Price resistance is high on the new models.

johnnyb · 04-08-2003, 12:22 PM

because I bought some of their STOCK a while ago... safe bet in an unsafe market, I said...

Lowrez · 04-08-2003, 12:36 PM

Could you dump some money into Dell? I could really use a new laptop.

Lowrez · 04-08-2003, 12:37 PM

I've been to Honda dealers that wouldn't let you sit on the bike. You can't blame Honda or Ducati for buttheaded decesions made by their dealers.

dardas · 04-08-2003, 01:48 PM

I was really considering buying the new 749, but I really can't justify the price difference between it and the latest crop of 600's.

Why would any of you spend the extra $$$$ needed to buy a ducati over a 600? I know it looks great and all, but are there any other reasons that I may not be aware of?

Just curious.

captainwhoopass · 04-08-2003, 01:54 PM

The reasons would have nothing to do with actual function and everything to do with the allure of an Italian bike, the sound/feeling of a V-Twin, and other intangible, non-spec sheet related things. And no, I wouldn't buy one- I just can understand why someone else would.

04-08-2003, 10:36 AM	#1
captainwhoopass Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,671	Re: Ducati Announces Price Reductions Wow, they still have 2001 Ducatis left over? That's not a good sign. No wonder they've had a revolving door in management there recently. __________________ <blockquote> \"I knew it. I\'m surrounded by a$$holes.\" [b][i]Lord Helmet, Spaceballs

04-08-2003, 10:40 AM	#2
crackerdaddy Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 19	They need to work on dealer attitude I have a friend was considering a 800 monster, but the shop here won't even let you sit on the bikes, much less test ride one. That and they ignore him whenever he goes in the shop, I guess because he isn't wearing his poser gear. Its worse than the frigging Harley shop!

04-08-2003, 10:46 AM	#3
yzf29 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Ducati Announces Price Reductions OK this is great! Uh, oh...wait- I just bought a 998 at retail. Hmm, $3200 dollars I didn't need to spend. How much "Ducati lifestlye" did that pay for? How much Harley-esque PROFIT is priced into these bikes? Tough times, I guess.

04-08-2003, 10:49 AM	#4
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Ducati Announces Price Reductions These price reductions are important first steps towards not only sales growth, but also towards our long term goal of making Ducatis more affordable and price competitive in North America, said Michael Lock, CEO of Ducati North America. Translation: "OH CRAP! WE'VE STILL GOT 2001s UNSOLD!??!! QUICK! GET 'EM OUTTA HERE BEFORE I GET FIRED!!!!!" __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

04-08-2003, 11:18 AM	#5
Captain_1 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 157	Re: Ducati Announces Price Reductions Many dealers had already been offering steep discounts on '01 and '02 models subsidized by cash from Ducati N.A. I believe the lower MSRPs replace the dealer cash and free flooring programs that recently expired. Some Ducati stores are also offering great deals on '03 models. Sales of bikes priced over $10,000 (except for H-D) have been slow. Ducati N.A. should be praised for taking the initiative to help clear old stock. I know Ducati dealers would also love to see price reductions on the 999/749. Price resistance is high on the new models.

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04-08-2003, 12:22 PM	#6
johnnyb Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,597	I know why. because I bought some of their STOCK a while ago... safe bet in an unsafe market, I said...

04-08-2003, 12:36 PM	#7
Lowrez Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 236	In that case... Could you dump some money into Dell? I could really use a new laptop.

04-08-2003, 12:37 PM	#8
Lowrez Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 236	Shop problem I've been to Honda dealers that wouldn't let you sit on the bike. You can't blame Honda or Ducati for buttheaded decesions made by their dealers.

04-08-2003, 01:48 PM	#9
dardas Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 119	Re: Price Reductions - New bike I was really considering buying the new 749, but I really can't justify the price difference between it and the latest crop of 600's. Why would any of you spend the extra $$$$ needed to buy a ducati over a 600? I know it looks great and all, but are there any other reasons that I may not be aware of? Just curious.

04-08-2003, 01:54 PM	#10
captainwhoopass Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,671	Re: Price Reductions - New bike The reasons would have nothing to do with actual function and everything to do with the allure of an Italian bike, the sound/feeling of a V-Twin, and other intangible, non-spec sheet related things. And no, I wouldn't buy one- I just can understand why someone else would. __________________ <blockquote> \"I knew it. I\'m surrounded by a$$holes.\" [b][i]Lord Helmet, Spaceballs