anyone got a discount on a new WC TE

I was in a certain Lincolnshire dealer and they had two launch models in stock for about £13500 ish (same as TE spec, but no LED headlight)

I asked if this was the best price:D

Also on enquiring about discount off panniers and accessories, it would be zero discount

Needless to say...................for a sunny Saturday in May, the place was empty
 
JohnnyBoxer said:
I was in a certain Lincolnshire dealer and they had two launch models in stock for about £13500 ish (same as TE spec, but no LED headlight)

I asked if this was the best price:D

Also on enquiring about discount off panniers and accessories, it would be zero discount

Needless to say...................for a sunny Saturday in May, the place was empty
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£13.5k is madness, as the TE is only £300 more (before negotiations:green gri) has the LED light, and will be more desirable come resale time. Vines have a non launch model for the same price, and have had for a little while now:comfort:D
 
£14,000 for a standard TE with panniers, and 10% of any extras.
They gave a pretty good trade in price, but since I don't get it for 5 weeks, I'm having a crack at selling it myself for a little bit more.

Dick Lovatt
 
The Nutty GSER said:
£13.5k is madness, as the TE is only £300 more (before negotiations:green gri) has the LED light, and will be more desirable come resale time. Vines have a non launch model for the same price, and have had for a little while now:comfort:D
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Having ridden the launch bike without the LED light, I wouldn't be bothered easpecially as the LED light is a sealed unit whereas you can replace the bulbs in the other
 
JohnnyBoxer said:
Having ridden the launch bike without the LED light, I wouldn't be bothered easpecially as the LED light is a sealed unit whereas you can replace the bulbs in the other
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Although an LED spec'd bike obviously costs more, I think that come resale time (maybe 0.0001% of owners will never sell their bike:rolleyes:) demand will be much higher for a bike equipped with the LED headlight.

It has already become a distinctive feature of the new GS, and when second hand models appear on the market, buyers will opt for LED over non LED.:rob

But if you are going to buy one, and can live without an LED, that's all that matters.:comfort:D:beerjug:
 
The Nutty GSER said:
Although an LED spec'd bike obviously costs more, I think that come resale time (maybe 0.0001% of owners will never sell their bike:rolleyes:) demand will be much higher for a bike equipped with the LED headlight.

It has already become a distinctive feature of the new GS, and when second hand models appear on the market, buyers will opt for LED over non LED.:rob
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I can't agree

I doubt it will make a blind bit of difference in the secondhand bike market

If these LED units fail, out of warranty and can only be replaced as a whole unit (as it would appear):eek:.................then they will be a very unpopular option
 
JohnnyBoxer said:
I can't agree

I doubt it will make a blind bit of difference in the secondhand bike market

If these LED units fail, out of warranty and can only be replaced as a whole unit (as it would appear):eek:.................then they will be a very unpopular option
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We'll agree to disagree then.:thumb But, most people buying the new GS will want all the latest gadgetry and technology, so watch this space.......:D
 
JohnnyBoxer said:
If these LED units fail, out of warranty and can only be replaced as a whole unit (as it would appear):eek:.................then they will be a very unpopular option
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Servo assisted brakes come to mind.
 
cusi said:
Servo assisted brakes come to mind.
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Very true.................foisted on the masses by BMW and then dropped like a hot potato

Those who paid £750 for this 'must have' ABS option, when buying new are now paying again to have it removed

Irony at its best

Instead of being a sheep, think for yourself

I wouldn't have LED, at any price - just a gimmick like Audi cars

Keeping up the the Jones's ........springs to mind:blagblah
 
JohnnyBoxer said:
Very true.................foisted on the masses by BMW and then dropped like a hot potato

Those who paid £750 for this 'must have' ABS option, when buying new are now paying again to have it removed

Irony at its best

Instead of being a sheep, think for yourself

I wouldn't have LED, at any price - just a gimmick like Audi cars

Keeping up the the Jones's ........springs to mind:blagblah
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a very cool gimmick tho:thumby: the headlight is fantastic and well worth it, bundled with all the other stuff the light probably cost an extra £300 ish, about the same as HID conversions in the day, just been on a 5 day jaunt and everyone commented how good the light was:D
 
Well I've done the deed this morning on a TE cross-spoke wheels I didn't get a discount but did get a BMW satnav thrown in :beerjug:
 
rattler said:
Well I've done the deed this morning on a TE cross-spoke wheels I didn't get a discount but did get a BMW satnav thrown in :beerjug:
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well rattler i think you've done ok, thats £600 off, the bikes are very thin on the ground so discounts will be thinner
 
JohnnyBoxer said:
I can't agree

I doubt it will make a blind bit of difference in the secondhand bike market

If these LED units fail, out of warranty and can only be replaced as a whole unit (as it would appear):eek:.................then they will be a very unpopular option
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Did you ride the bike in the dark?

How many LED units are on cars these day and how many fail? not many

The LED light will make a huge difference in the secondhand market - ask a dealer how 'easy' if is to sell a bike without ABS for instance.
 
I agree,

LEDs are nothing new. They are very tough and reliable.

Led headlights ( actually the headlamp filament, not the daytime running lights) have been used successfully for some time too.

They are solid state, being packaged up in solid plastic, so are very tough, and vibration resistant.
The headlamp beam can be better focused,
And they use a lot less electricity
The driver circuitry is much simpler , unlike the high voltages needed for HID.
And they have a long life.

Far from a must have gimmick, more a very sensible progression.
In 10 years time, all cars will have them.
We will look back at these peculiar and quaint little glass bulbs and wonder how we ever managed.

Much the same as we now look at wood spoked wheels. Metal wheels - they are this years must have accessory - they will never catch on - wood is the way forward for a long time.
Yes, make an informed decision, but do make a decision rather than dismiss the new and different.
 
Captain Beaky said:
I agree,

LEDs are nothing new. They are very tough and reliable.

Led headlights ( actually the headlamp filament, not the daytime running lights) have been used successfully for some time too.

They are solid state, being packaged up in solid plastic, so are very tough, and vibration resistant.
The headlamp beam can be better focused,
And they use a lot less electricity
The driver circuitry is much simpler , unlike the high voltages needed for HID.
And they have a long life.

Far from a must have gimmick, more a very sensible progression.
In 10 years time, all cars will have them.
We will look back at these peculiar and quaint little glass bulbs and wonder how we ever managed.

Much the same as we now look at wood spoked wheels. Metal wheels - they are this years must have accessory - they will never catch on - wood is the way forward for a long time.
Yes, make an informed decision, but do make a decision rather than dismiss the new and different.
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+1

All bulbs will eventually be LED, simply due to their robustness and efficiency. Whilst they're an expensive sealed unit now, their likelihood of failure is far less than a conventional bulb. I don't believe it's just a gimmick, and I think that in the long term the benefits of LEDs will become clear (unlike servo brakes).

All is just my opinion though :thumby:
 
Captain Beaky said:
I agree,

LEDs are nothing new. They are very tough and reliable.

Led headlights ( actually the headlamp filament, not the daytime running lights) have been used successfully for some time too.

They are solid state, being packaged up in solid plastic, so are very tough, and vibration resistant.
The headlamp beam can be better focused,
And they use a lot less electricity
The driver circuitry is much simpler , unlike the high voltages needed for HID.
And they have a long life.

Far from a must have gimmick, more a very sensible progression.
In 10 years time, all cars will have them.
We will look back at these peculiar and quaint little glass bulbs and wonder how we ever managed.

Much the same as we now look at wood spoked wheels. Metal wheels - they are this years must have accessory - they will never catch on - wood is the way forward for a long time.
Yes, make an informed decision, but do make a decision rather than dismiss the new and different.
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Quite right. And less than 10 years, driven by lower weight ( you ditch the required cleanng system of bi-xenons) , improved co2 ( just the LED DRLs vs regular bulb DRLs save 0.2gm/km) and rapidly improving cost ( current LED Matrix lamps are same cost as bi xenon inc washer system).

Stu
 
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