Aussie Prices

[BS!]

Hi All,

Demod a 2019 merida 160 900e today from the local 99 bikes. Loved the bike, probably the only thing I didn't like was the dropper on it. Apart from that it was a heap of fun and such a planted, stable bike and I rated it pretty highly.

Anyway, I was pretty keen but when it came time to make an offer the best they could do was knock 200 bucks off the asking price which I thought was a bit stindgey considering it had over 100km of demo thrashing on the clock. As a result I walked away from the deal.

Out of interest what prices are people in aus paying for these things? Is there much bargaining to be done?

Cheers

 

[Pdoz]

Was the asking price already discounted? If so, I'd say it's nice seeing a shop advertising the honest price?

If you want examples of what other shops are asking, bikeexchange can be a good resource Merida eONE-SIXTY 900E 2019 | Electric Mountain Bikes for sale in Bendigo

 

[BS!]

Was the asking price already discounted? If so, I'd say it's nice seeing a shop advertising the honest price?

If you want examples of what other shops are asking, bikeexchange can be a good resource Merida eONE-SIXTY 900E 2019 | Electric Mountain Bikes for sale in Bendigo

The discounted price advertised was their "club price"

 

[Pdoz]

The discounted price advertised was their "club price"

so $1 k below what other shops are advertising? $2k below retail.
Merida eOne Sixty 900 E-Mountain Bike Red/Black (2019)

You walked away from that price?

edit - scratch that, they're advertising the 900 as a 900 e so only $1 k off retail

 

[BS!]

so $1 k below what other shops are advertising? $2k below retail.
Merida eOne Sixty 900 E-Mountain Bike Red/Black (2019)

You walked away from that price?

edit - scratch that, they're advertising the 900 as a 900 e so only $1 k off retail

Correct. $6699 is their club price so $6499 for the demo model they had on the floor. Trust me if it was 5 and a half k it would in the shed already.

 

[iXi]

Jump on bike sales and find the cheapest price. As long as it's within 100ks of your 99 bikes store they'll beat the price by 5%. You need to be a club member which is $5

5% Best Price Guarantee | We'll beat any price by 5%

I've done this a couple of times

 

[PlayDead]

Paid $6999 for my 900e from a LBS in Tasmania, rrp was $7999 - not a demo model.

 

[BS!]

Paid $6999 for my 900e from a LBS in Tasmania, rrp was $7999 - not a demo model.

Thanks for the feedback ?

 

[HORSPWR]

Paid $6999 for my 900e from a LBS in Tasmania, rrp was $7999 - not a demo model.

Same as me!

 

[Ol ebiker]

Bought mine September 18 for $7000 had to wait for a black one.

 

[ozhutcho]

They tried the we can only drop it by a couple of hungie for their demo that had 580k's on it, then beat an interstate dealers price by 5 percent for a new in box one.. This was the dealer and price they beat. Merida eONE-SIXTY 900E 2019 | Electric Mountain Bikes for sale in Nerang very happy..

 

[BS!]

They tried the we can only drop it by a couple of hungie for their demo that had 580k's on it, then beat an interstate dealers price by 5 percent for a new in box one.. This was the dealer and price they beat. Merida eONE-SIXTY 900E 2019 | Electric Mountain Bikes for sale in Nerang very happy..

Great info. Thank you

 

[brash]

I bought mine from interstate and had It shipped to me in Sydney, Considered "ex demo" with 17km on it.

$6k and $150 to ship it. Hard to find a "L" in black however. Good luck.

 

[Lad]

Bought myself 900E from my local Merida/Trek/Norco dealer on Saturday for $6500. Black/gold in Medium. He said is nearly impossible to get them in Large, no stock left. He also said that he could get me a green one for $6300.

Hell of a bike for the money.

 

[Nairbr]

i paid $6300 for my 900e from 99 bikes but it had a few visabe paint chips & blemishes and 40k's on the clock, I think it had a very short but hard demo life.
After nearly 6 months of bush riding it daily, I still get the same thrill as my 1st day on it.
Worth every cent i paid for it.

 

[BS!]

Thanks for all the advice guys. Put a deposit down on one today. Can't wait to pick it up ?

 

[BS!]

Picked up the new steed today. When I placed my order i had the choice of green or green.. I had never seen a green one in the flesh but I actually dont mind it. I also had Brad from Bear Skins come and apply some frame protection (highly recommend Brad for any qlders wanting frame protection).

Unfortunately off to work for another swing tomorrow morning so won't get to ride it for three weeks. Gonna be a long 3 weeks....

Upon my return ill chuck some nukeproof flats on, adjust the controls and suspension to my liking and then get stuck in. Cannot wait! Thanks again to everyone who provided feedback and answered my PMs. Super excited with my purchase.

 

[Ozzie]

Hi All,

Demod a 2019 merida 160 900e today from the local 99 bikes. Loved the bike, probably the only thing I didn't like was the dropper on it. Apart from that it was a heap of fun and such a planted, stable bike and I rated it pretty highly.

Anyway, I was pretty keen but when it came time to make an offer the best they could do was knock 200 bucks off the asking price which I thought was a bit stindgey considering it had over 100km of demo thrashing on the clock. As a result I walked away from the deal.

Out of interest what prices are people in aus paying for these things? Is there much bargaining to be done?

Cheers

 

[Ozzie]

I don't know what the prices are at the moment but I sourced my 2019 e160 900e on Bike Exchange They list a whole lot of different shops to compare prices. Ozzie

 

[Mike Hawkins]

Hi All,

Demod a 2019 merida 160 900e today from the local 99 bikes. Loved the bike, probably the only thing I didn't like was the dropper on it. Apart from that it was a heap of fun and such a planted, stable bike and I rated it pretty highly.

Anyway, I was pretty keen but when it came time to make an offer the best they could do was knock 200 bucks off the asking price which I thought was a bit stindgey considering it had over 100km of demo thrashing on the clock. As a result I walked away from the deal.

Out of interest what prices are people in aus paying for these things? Is there much bargaining to be done?

Cheers

Bought my 160-900E 2019 model December 2018 from 99 bikes and paid $6990. Which for the specs was bang for buck. Upgraded the Reverb remote to under bar and fitted on left side using e7000 switch.
How much are they asking for the one your interested in ???

 

[BS!]

I ended up paying 5950 from topline cycles in Nerang. I got 99 bikes down to 6k for the demo but the brand spanker was cheaper so I went with it in the end.

 

[Lad]

Less than 6K for brand new 900E is super deal. Congratulations.

 

[Bonz]

Ausy must be the cheapest country in the world for Meridas. Can’t believe your prices compared to here in NZ.

 

[Pinned]

Just put a deposit on a large black 900e. Pick up tomorrow. To get that spec list on a 2020 bike, your up to 10 grand. Just getting the tires swapped for 2.6s and then giddy up its go time.

 

[DoubleD E]

Nice price - 99 bikes only have Mediums left in 160 900e about 6 left in the stores national wide , as soon as the 2020 model dropped the 2019 models flew out the door.
We are getting a couple 2019 models for work but will need one large one medium so might have to go down in spec to the red .

 

[BS!]

Just put a deposit on a large black 900e. Pick up tomorrow. To get that spec list on a 2020 bike, your up to 10 grand. Just getting the tires swapped for 2.6s and then giddy up its go time.

Exactly why I grabbed a 2019. The 2020s look super nice but couldn't justify the mass price increase to get the same spec. Congrats on your purchase ?

 

[Dan63]

Nice price - 99 bikes only have Mediums left in 160 900e about 6 left in the stores national wide , as soon as the 2020 model dropped the 2019 models flew out the door.
We are getting a couple 2019 models for work but will need one large one medium so might have to go down in spec to the red .

I've got a red 900 and it's a great bit of kit. On the plus side it doesn't have a horrible reverb dropper post

 

[Pinned]

Like a kid in a candy store. Happy New Bike Day.
Some Deity flats, new tread DHF 2.5 on front and Dissector 2.4 on the rear. Changed to E7000 controller and put the reverb on the left. All ready for a session after work in the morning.