September 26th, 2011, 07:02 PM | #1 | |
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Just got an email from a dealer...
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Before the end of september is simply too early for me though. i still have to buy gear and clean out my garage.
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September 26th, 2011, 07:56 PM | #2 |
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Wow, $4,900 just seems high, even with the extra couple hundred added to the MSRP over the last few years.
I see you live in Illinois. Did anyone bother to tell the dealer that your riding season is fast approaching its end? Sounds to me like the dealer is trying to empty out stock before the end of the month. If I were you, I would wait until you are ready to buy, which is hopefully winter. You should get the best deal then as dealers won't be as busy and they will be trying to remove inventory before the end of the year.
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September 26th, 2011, 08:00 PM | #3 |
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I personally feel that for a brand new 250 OTD that's actually not bad... You could say you still have time to look around before you're ready and at that price you're not willing to commit, however, for $4500 you would be willing to take the plunge.
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September 26th, 2011, 08:01 PM | #4 |
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yeah but I'm confused. Are dealers going to have 250's in the winter? Because you're right -- it does sound like he's trying to get rid of it.
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September 26th, 2011, 08:09 PM | #6 |
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Winter's on it's way boys. The Animals told me.
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September 26th, 2011, 08:17 PM | #7 |
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I will wait until the winter then.
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September 26th, 2011, 10:54 PM | #8 |
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Or you could just buy it used, since even with the winter, a dealer is probably going to go down to 4500'ish at most when you could get a perfectly good used 250 for $3000-$3500 during the winter. I bought my first 250 from the dealer because I didn't know anything about bikes and figured it was the best way to go, but if you buy used on Craigslist and the seller has the records for the maintenance they performed on the bike, there's no reason it's not just as good.
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September 26th, 2011, 11:44 PM | #9 |
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Most of on this board are young enough to at least been young adults during the dawn of the internet, if not raised on it. Therefore, you should know that an email asking for CC info does not pass go, and goes directly in the SPAM folder. If the offer interests you, however, just call them directly. Hopefully I am just preaching to the choir.
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September 27th, 2011, 04:02 AM | #10 | |
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September 27th, 2011, 05:24 AM | #11 | |
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But if I were the OP I'd just wait. There will be plenty of good deals around the corner. I'd say buy used too especially if you haven't riden before and you don't want to start learning during cold and damp weather.
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September 27th, 2011, 05:32 AM | #12 | |
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September 27th, 2011, 05:42 AM | #13 |
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I'd tell him $4500. If he wants to sell that bike he'll let it go for $350 less.
$4500 isn't bad on a brand new 2012 Ninjette with that new color.. I'd pay it. I paid something ridiculous for mine like $5500 and so did most other people I know who bought theirs new without haggling in SoCal. IMO it was still worth it to get myself back on a bike.. Riding is priceless. Do what you have to, to make it happen.
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September 27th, 2011, 06:14 AM | #14 |
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I got my '11 for $4,100 after everything was done.
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September 27th, 2011, 10:17 AM | #15 |
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He's selling it to you for msrp. Assuming you have sales tax around 8%. If you're not ready, then decline. You can get one anytime if you're willing to pay msrp.
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September 27th, 2011, 10:18 AM | #16 |
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I am hoping I will be able to get my bike this winter. and get it for a good price. I have had the debates about buying used. but I have yet to find a 08 or newer for less then 3500...and for me where I am sure I wont trade in the 250. I want to get other bikes but for the most part I will be on the ninjette. I am wanting to go with a new one. if I have to pay 4500 for a new one I can do that. it will be nice cause then I can break it in how I want. I will know what has been done to it. I will be the only one who rides it...just will make it more personal for me I love it lol
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September 27th, 2011, 11:20 AM | #17 |
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Ninja 250s are selling for around 2800 here on base but on craigslist it is a little higher like 3100. Check cycletrader.com to see if there are any for sale in your area.
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September 27th, 2011, 11:21 AM | #18 | ||
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it just pisses me off that there is virtually no difference between the '11 and the '12 yet there is a ~$300 difference That isn't bad.
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September 27th, 2011, 11:24 AM | #19 |
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Most of us on this board who were young adults during the dawn of the interent, or raised solely on it, do not have the attentions span to.... Oh LOOK, a chicken!
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September 27th, 2011, 11:27 AM | #20 |
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Got my 2008 Ninjette with 3700 miles on it used for $1800 it had fallen over rolling out of the garage which made for some scratches on the left fairing/bar end but besides that good to go.
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September 27th, 2011, 11:29 AM | #21 |
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Fantastic deal. Unfortunately there are no deals in my neck of the woods.
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September 27th, 2011, 11:39 AM | #22 |
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Yea it took a good bit of craigslist hunting and maybe a little bit of luck to stumble upon mine. Most of the time used around here they sell like 2500-3200
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September 27th, 2011, 11:43 AM | #23 |
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Most of the private sellers in my area are ridiculous
for example http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/2619529930.html http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/2612184494.html http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/2619363300.html
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September 27th, 2011, 11:48 AM | #24 |
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That sucks man these are a few around here
http://knoxville.craigslist.org/mcy/2618040758.html http://knoxville.craigslist.org/mcd/2603935742.html http://knoxville.craigslist.org/mcy/2574317785.html
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September 27th, 2011, 11:51 AM | #25 |
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Craigslist scares me. Wife has used it a bit, but for motorcycles, I have heard far too many horror stories. I know it's legit, I don't want to give the wrong impression, I guess it just takes a lot of scruples to do it well. Motorcycles must be one of those items that draws a lot of fraud (like electronics on ebay).
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September 27th, 2011, 12:10 PM | #26 | |
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September 27th, 2011, 12:11 PM | #27 | |
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September 27th, 2011, 01:20 PM | #28 |
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I wonder if the local PD would have any issues if you met in their parking lot.
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September 27th, 2011, 01:49 PM | #29 |
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I bet the PD would be fine with it. It is a public parking lot afterall. And unless you're doing something incredibly shady, I bet the police would understand just fine
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September 27th, 2011, 03:15 PM | #30 |
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Another thought would be at the DMV.... you could kill two birds with one stone.
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September 27th, 2011, 03:21 PM | #31 | |
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September 27th, 2011, 03:45 PM | #32 |
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How far are you willing to travel for a bike? I know I've said this in some of your other posts before, but buy mine!
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September 27th, 2011, 03:48 PM | #33 |
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Stopped at the Honda Dealer in Augusta ME where I traded in my 08 Ninja. It had 12000 miles on the clock. It was a green SE, had a ZG windshield, Dunlop tires a week old. Corbin seat, and retractable mirrors. It was never dropped and had a complete service record plus a year's warranty. They are asking $3800. Could that be why it has been there for a year? It has made the rounds of the shop in Augusta and the one in Oakland.
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September 28th, 2011, 09:54 AM | #34 |
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Its just how people are they think that there stuff is special. I read an ad for a 250 he wants 5500 for it said it was a great deal cause they are going for 7000 at dealerships. I love CL but I hate it more times then not people want twice what it is worth like a 1985 chevy pick up I saw here he wants 10000 for it but thats cause it has 5000 in lift and tires and a new crate engine and tranny...sorry but a 25 year old truck is not worth 10000.
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September 28th, 2011, 10:57 AM | #35 |
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I bought mine from a guy who new what it was worth and how much it would cost to fix the problems. I paid what it was worth. Nothing more, nothing less. ($2500) 09 3400 miles on it. dropped at low speed RH fairing damage. needs paint and some bondo!
CL is cool when you dont get the idiots... I saw tons of pregens trying to be sold for $3000 OR MORE. all with 10k miles or over.... crazy people... Honestly with those private sellers I understand you looking at a dealerships..
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September 28th, 2011, 04:49 PM | #36 |
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i know Right Thats like what people paid otd from the pregens right :S?
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September 28th, 2011, 05:08 PM | #37 |
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Heck, Heed- I have a loaded out 2011 Ninja 250R SE that I would sell ya for 3900. Top of the line extras.
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