(almost new owner of 09 250) =)

NInjaR53 · January 22nd, 2011, 04:02 AM

Hey, So I'm (almost) the new owner of an 09 250 but being just under 20 years old and only having a part time job I have to finance the bike. The bike is a sexy red with under 600 miles on the odo.
What would you guys expect to pay after the dealer fee's?
Hopefully I get her soon cause I'm getting anxious!

Thanks!

Alex · January 22nd, 2011, 04:07 AM

NInjaR53! Glad you found us...

gfloyd2002 · January 22nd, 2011, 04:13 AM

Welcome!

I won't pay dealer fees - they are pure markup. Best bet is not to worry about how they word the contract but to deal from the price they paid, plus dealer profit plus tax, tag and title for a total out the door price. Ask them what they bought the bike for, tell them you are willing to give them a profit of a few hundred off that and go from there.

bob706 · January 22nd, 2011, 07:16 AM

Welcome to the forum

scotty · January 22nd, 2011, 07:58 AM

Welcome!

Yasko · January 22nd, 2011, 09:44 AM

Powerlogix · January 22nd, 2011, 10:04 AM

Welcome, good luck on your potential purchase.

oroboros · January 22nd, 2011, 10:52 AM

Welcome!

I would expect to pay to much. If the bottom line is to get into riding for the smallest amount $ you might want to take a little more time save up some cash and buy something for less from a private party. Borrowing money sucks!

Xerxi · January 22nd, 2011, 10:56 AM

Sorry to be a fun spoiler, but I would recommend buying a used 250 instead of off the dealer if you are able.
2 main reasons:
1) dealer is always more expensive. (but gives you the peace of mind. All 250s has a 1 year transferable warranty)
2) You will drop/crash the bike (eventually)

I was in exactly your position a few years ago and regretted buying new (i could have saved a lot of $$$) remember to factor in insurance (which would be huge for a new rider, like $1000+ per year) and gear (which is most important).

gluck to you!

scotty · January 22nd, 2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerxi

Sorry to be a fun spoiler, but I would recommend buying a used 250 instead of off the dealer if you are able.
2 main reasons:
1) dealer is always more expensive. (but gives you the peace of mind. All 250s has a 1 year transferable warranty)
2) You will drop/crash the bike (eventually)

I was in exactly your position a few years ago and regretted buying new (i could have saved a lot of $$$) remember to factor in insurance (which would be huge for a new rider, like $1000+ per year) and gear (which is most important).

gluck to you!

Insurance will vary from person to person. But to pay $1000 per year for a 250 is a little crazy!! I don't even pay $200 a year for full cov. and this is my 1st bike.

Xerxi · January 22nd, 2011, 11:26 AM

Opps, your right, I was thinking about 600cc-1kcc bikes. 250's should be significantly lower.

scotty · January 22nd, 2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xerxi

Opps, your right, I was thinking about 600cc-1kcc bikes. 250's should be significantly lower.

True, bigger bikes = more $$$.

forevertwowheels · January 22nd, 2011, 02:48 PM

i pay $1700 a year in insurance for the 250

kkim · January 22nd, 2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forevertwowheels

i pay $1700 a year in insurance for the 250

NInjaR53 · January 22nd, 2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forevertwowheels

i pay $1700 a year in insurance for the 250

$1700??? that sounds like way too much for a 250. I got quoted under $500 a year for full coverage and about $100 for liability.
Try shopping around more.

forevertwowheels · January 22nd, 2011, 03:08 PM

where i live, in canada, there is only one insurance agency for the whole province so they can charge whatever they want...
and welcome to the site

oroboros · January 22nd, 2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forevertwowheels

where i live, in canada, there is only one insurance agency for the whole province so they can charge whatever they want...
and welcome to the site

What the what!! Take off you Hoser! :-D
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scotty · January 22nd, 2011, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forevertwowheels

i pay $1700 a year in insurance for the 250

I think you need to shop around!

Snake · January 24th, 2011, 10:57 AM

Hello and welcome.

KJohnson21 · January 24th, 2011, 12:50 PM

vnranger · January 25th, 2011, 07:50 PM

ninjabrewer · January 31st, 2011, 09:52 AM

Welcome to the addiction that this will become. A glorious, wonderful and fun addiction.

nb

January 22nd, 2011, 04:02 AM	#1
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January 22nd, 2011, 10:52 AM	#8
oroboros GDTRFB Name: Drew Location: SE PA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - sold 2005 EX500R project Posts: 496	Welcome! I would expect to pay to much. If the bottom line is to get into riding for the smallest amount $ you might want to take a little more time save up some cash and buy something for less from a private party. Borrowing money sucks!

January 22nd, 2011, 10:56 AM	#9
Xerxi ninjette.org member Name: Xerxi Location: san jose Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 ninja 250 Posts: 21	Sorry to be a fun spoiler, but I would recommend buying a used 250 instead of off the dealer if you are able. 2 main reasons: 1) dealer is always more expensive. (but gives you the peace of mind. All 250s has a 1 year transferable warranty) 2) You will drop/crash the bike (eventually) I was in exactly your position a few years ago and regretted buying new (i could have saved a lot of $$$) remember to factor in insurance (which would be huge for a new rider, like $1000+ per year) and gear (which is most important). gluck to you!

January 22nd, 2011, 11:26 AM	#11
Xerxi ninjette.org member Name: Xerxi Location: san jose Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 ninja 250 Posts: 21	Opps, your right, I was thinking about 600cc-1kcc bikes. 250's should be significantly lower.

January 22nd, 2011, 02:48 PM	#13
forevertwowheels ninjette.org member Name: TKO Location: Winnipeg, MB Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R 2011 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 50	i pay $1700 a year in insurance for the 250

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