I just put money down yesterday to order a silver 2004 savage. I just got a call and they say that they are sold out in the US.

My option are to purchase a black (or white) 2005 Blvd. or a purple 2004 Savage (and have it repainted).

The salesman said that there are no differences other than the seat and the silly bar. I am going to keep the back seat on there anyways for my gf to ride, so thats not the issue.

My real issue is that I really like the "savage". "boulevard" is not that inticing of a name and would I still get to be part of 'the club' if I had a boulevard?

I have to call him back within 3 hours. I am not sure how much people check this board, but if anyone gets this it would be great to have a little feedback.

This is all just some sort of ego thing, but isnt that partially what biking is all about?

I am debating between the new style. Unfortunately they dont carry it yet here, Santa Fe, but from the picture it looks more sporty and the handlebars are flat, which I am not sure I like.

tick, tick, tick...

Junkboy -- I am not sure I would believe the person who said there are no more silver ones available.  When I bought my 2004 in PA a month ago, it was hard to find purple but there were lots of silvers out there.  AND I had a similar situation where a dealer told me it would be impossible to get a purple and no one in the area had one.  I called around and just three dealers later I found a dealer with two purples.

If you really want a silver 2004 I would suggest calling other dealers.  You may be getting a high pressure sale like I did.  I never buy from people like that.  First of all they p-i-s-s me off and secondly, I don't trust them.

Just a thought, Susan

this is so sad. I have called around 30 places within a 500 mile radius and nada. Some have the purple,but no silver.
Lots of '05s though.

hey junkboy,  There are some listed on cycle trader but maybe not close to you.  I don't know what it costs to ship a bike but here is an interesting option:

http://adcache.cycletrader.com/5/1/8/73835118.htm

It is a silver 2004 someone is selling with only 69 miles on it for $3550.  It is in Quakertown PA which is about 15 minutes from where I live.  I could go look at it, if you want.  

Hope it all works out for you. Susan

Alright. My 2 hours of calling every place within a 500 mile radius paid off. Someone called from LasCruces, NM (only 4 hours away). The dealership up here is going to go pick it up at no extra cost.

I know what I want darn it!

I was just starting to like the design of the new one too because I was going to end up getting that. Oh well.....

Susan, thanks so much for the offer. That would be a good deal considering I think its only $300 to ship a bike from that distance.

Grab a cheap fare or bus and ride it back.  You might even be able to earn an iron butt award if you document it and plan it right.  

8)While in my opinion, the silver looks much better than the purple on the Savage, I'd go for an '05 S40 ... in pearl white ... my gut tells me that this color is unique enough to make that particular S40 a popular item ... besides, not many people on this or any of the other Savage forums have an S40, so why not be among the first!
Good luck in your search!