Did I overpay for my 250?

Brian85 · May 19th, 2011, 08:45 PM

Recently bought a 2007 ninja 250 for $2000. Bike is in good condition, about 6200 miles, and has a small crack in one of the fairings. I'm wondering if I overpaid? Nothing I can do about it now, but just wondering.

shanesalty · May 19th, 2011, 08:52 PM

Can't really speak on the older gen but I paid $4600 OTD on my 2010 Ninja 250 from a dealer in November. I wouldn't worry about it. Just have fun and ride safe.

Yasko · May 19th, 2011, 09:02 PM

That's sound like a fair price to me this time of year... Does the bike run well??? Are you happy with it???

Too40gawlf · May 19th, 2011, 09:06 PM

Probably just a bit, only cause of the cracked fairing. You should still be able to sell it for within a few hundred of what you got it for. Its not something you should be losing sleep over.

Brian85 · May 19th, 2011, 09:12 PM

I am happy with the bike, it runs well, and im using it to learn on.

I didnt attempt to negotiate the price at all, I was excited about buying a bike so I just said yes to the price, I got it off craigslist.

I wish I had negotiated a bit, but im happy as long as I didnt overpay too much..

h0yitsdom · May 19th, 2011, 09:15 PM

i paid 1800 for my 250 with 6000 miles on it, its an 06.

SOMEONE dropped it really bad so the right side has scratches on all the fairings and the exhaust, mirror, and the handlebar. but i still felt like i got a good deal so owell runs great

LegB4Wicket · May 19th, 2011, 11:07 PM

Two grand is a good price. Throw a sticker over the damage and forget about it.

Did it have any maintenance recorrds? If not, you might want to change the oil and have a mechanic take a looksee at the bike.

Ride safe!

Brian85 · May 19th, 2011, 11:58 PM

Yes it had the maitenance records, it had its 6000 mile service done last august

should I do another oil change since is been sitting for a few months? I rode it for the first time earlier today and it seemed to be running pretty good

algerath · May 20th, 2011, 02:32 AM

Just as a comparison I sold my old '95 the other day with a pretty bad oil leak a bald rear tire, needing a chain and over 18,000 miles with pretty beat up plastics. I sold it in less than a day for just under $1000.

I bought it at the very end of th '09 season with just under 9000 miles for 1100. If you take care of it if you sell in a few years you will be able to get most of the price back.

Too40gawlf · May 20th, 2011, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian85

I am happy with the bike, it runs well, and im using it to learn on.

I didnt attempt to negotiate the price at all, I was excited about buying a bike so I just said yes to the price, I got it off craigslist.

I wish I had negotiated a bit, but im happy as long as I didnt overpay too much..

Thats what's important. Really, when it comes to this, a couple of hundred dollars is meaningless. Enjoy your bike, get the most out of it, and if and when you decide to sell it, you will recoup a giant portion of your expenditure.

It's kinda like paying $2.00 to get $40 from the ATM immediately in front of you. You could maybe take 20 minutes to go to your bank and save the $2.00, but for most people 20 minutes of time is worth more than $2.00.

n4mwd · May 20th, 2011, 05:32 AM

Its on the high end of a fair price. You picked a good bike to learn on. Ninjas are great bikes. You wont be disappointed.

As far as the price, the damaged plastics should have brought the price down a bit. The mileage is about right. If there is telltale rust around the steering nut, it means the bike was kept outside in the rain. Look carefully inside the gas tank for any signs of rust. Any rust there drops the price significantly.

Here's an odd fact. If the mileage was under 1000 miles on a bike that old, then that is bad too. That low of miles means that the bike has been sitting somewhere and not being ridden. Sitting like that clogs up the carbs and otherwise wreaks havok with the fuel system.

TenaciousD · May 20th, 2011, 07:15 PM

Yeah man that's still a kick-butt bike and very low miles. I'd say you did fine.

coondog · May 21st, 2011, 09:56 AM

You saw what you wanted/needed in great riding condition (you'll scratch something too ebentually) and bought it. It's running great so you did great price wise as well. Fill it with synthetic golden spectro and put in an uni oil filter. She likes you now, make her love you.

n4mwd · May 21st, 2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by coondog

She likes you now, make her love you.

I always thought it was bad luck to refer to a bike as 'she', 'her' or 'girl'. You're supposed to lay those down and that's not what you want to do with a bike.

bonbon76 · June 9th, 2011, 08:33 AM

paid 2900 for my 09 ninja with 950 miles

exactly what KBB suggested. It was hard as hell to find one for a resonable price with no damage. I was very lucky.

BlackNinja · June 9th, 2011, 10:35 AM

Yes, you did over pay. However, the worst part is that you got ancy and didn't even bargain at all. Personally, I'd never, ever buy the old style ninja based on looks alone, but I wouldn't have paid more than $1300-$1500 for it.

The good news is that as long as you don't mess it up and keep it clean and maintained, there's no reason you won't be able to get $1300-$1500 for it a year or two from now. That seems to be about the rock bottom value for the 250's, assuming they are low mileage and in good condition.

Nemesis · June 9th, 2011, 10:42 AM

^^^
+1

Don't care how many aftermarket parts a pre-gen has on it or miles, or condition. I would not pay more than $1500. I sold mine back in 2008 for $1500 (fully modded) + OEM parts swapped out.

With the new-gen out why are people still buying the pre-gens? Save a little more and get yourself a new gen.

Bosgarage57 · June 9th, 2011, 10:53 AM

I dont think you did horrible. If you like it dont worry too much about it. Ive bought and sold bikes for a while now and have earned some $$ and lost a lot. Just part of it.

Ichiro · June 9th, 2011, 11:01 AM

If you are happy with what you have and what you paid, that's all that matters. It's worth it considering the enjoyment you'll get out of it.

blink · June 9th, 2011, 11:40 AM

No! I bought my 2008 with 16xxxKM for 3000! Here in canada if you want a 250 you have to pay ATLEAST 3000 for used =[

But 2000 is fair, be safe!

Xoulrath · June 9th, 2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian85

should I do another oil change since is been sitting for a few months?

I would.

postie1686 · June 9th, 2011, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanesalty

Can't really speak on the older gen but I paid $4600 OTD on my 2010 Ninja 250 from a dealer in November. I wouldn't worry about it. Just have fun and ride safe.

holy crap! did this price on them really go up? i bought mine brand new in 08 for $3,460 out the door!

Archerzz · June 9th, 2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian85

Recently bought a 2007 ninja 250 for $2000. Bike is in good condition, about 6200 miles, and has a small crack in one of the fairings. I'm wondering if I overpaid? Nothing I can do about it now, but just wondering.

I paid $1700 for mine after tags and title and all the gear it was something like $2300 so I would say you got a good deal plus mine had more miles. Like you said nothing you can do about it now all there is left to do is enjoy the ride

nebraskan · June 9th, 2011, 05:51 PM

nahh i don't think so that seems like a good price.

KGar · June 10th, 2011, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanesalty

Can't really speak on the older gen but I paid $4600 OTD on my 2010 Ninja 250 from a dealer in November. I wouldn't worry about it. Just have fun and ride safe.

Bought my 2010 about 3mo ago for $4250 otd

Klink · June 10th, 2011, 04:45 PM

I recently bought my 2007 with 2500 miles on it. I paid 2500 plus tax and tag. I looked at a few other ones before buying, but it seemed the price for the shape it was in and my personal price point I was looking to stay in, that it was the best deal for me.

ungluck · June 12th, 2011, 02:10 PM

new ninjas down here cost 6k...

Memengkamatis · June 12th, 2011, 02:50 PM

Wait for the fuel injected Kaw 250R. Will probably between 4999 and 5699. Home they bring the ones they sell in Europe over here.

Meng

May 19th, 2011, 08:45 PM	#1
Brian85 ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Boston Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 11	Did I overpay for my 250? Recently bought a 2007 ninja 250 for $2000. Bike is in good condition, about 6200 miles, and has a small crack in one of the fairings. I'm wondering if I overpaid? Nothing I can do about it now, but just wondering.

May 20th, 2011, 02:32 AM	#9
algerath ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2010 ninja 250 Posts: 91	I would say you did ok Just as a comparison I sold my old '95 the other day with a pretty bad oil leak a bald rear tire, needing a chain and over 18,000 miles with pretty beat up plastics. I sold it in less than a day for just under $1000. I bought it at the very end of th '09 season with just under 9000 miles for 1100. If you take care of it if you sell in a few years you will be able to get most of the price back.

May 20th, 2011, 07:15 PM	#12
TenaciousD ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Tampa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 230	Yeah man that's still a kick-butt bike and very low miles. I'd say you did fine. __________________________________________________ Kevin 2009 Ninja 250R

June 9th, 2011, 08:33 AM	#15
bonbon76 ninjette.org member Name: Bonnie Location: Wilmington, MA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 132	paid 2900 for my 09 ninja with 950 miles exactly what KBB suggested. It was hard as hell to find one for a resonable price with no damage. I was very lucky. __________________________________________________ "B"

June 9th, 2011, 05:51 PM	#24
nebraskan ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Nebraska Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 67	nahh i don't think so that seems like a good price. __________________________________________________ "Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger

May 19th, 2011, 08:52 PM	#2
shanesalty ninjette.org member Name: Shane Location: New Orleans Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Blue Posts: 18	Can't really speak on the older gen but I paid $4600 OTD on my 2010 Ninja 250 from a dealer in November. I wouldn't worry about it. Just have fun and ride safe.

May 19th, 2011, 09:02 PM	#3
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	That's sound like a fair price to me this time of year... Does the bike run well??? Are you happy with it???

May 19th, 2011, 09:06 PM	#4
Too40gawlf ninjette.org guru Name: Eric Location: NoVa Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Super Sherpa! Posts: 388	Probably just a bit, only cause of the cracked fairing. You should still be able to sell it for within a few hundred of what you got it for. Its not something you should be losing sleep over.

May 19th, 2011, 09:12 PM	#5
Brian85 ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Boston Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 11	I am happy with the bike, it runs well, and im using it to learn on. I didnt attempt to negotiate the price at all, I was excited about buying a bike so I just said yes to the price, I got it off craigslist. I wish I had negotiated a bit, but im happy as long as I didnt overpay too much..

May 19th, 2011, 09:15 PM	#6
h0yitsdom newbie newbie Name: Dominic Location: socal Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja ex250 Posts: 32	i paid 1800 for my 250 with 6000 miles on it, its an 06. SOMEONE dropped it really bad so the right side has scratches on all the fairings and the exhaust, mirror, and the handlebar. but i still felt like i got a good deal so owell runs great

May 19th, 2011, 11:07 PM	#7
LegB4Wicket ninjette.org member Name: Ben Location: Victoria, British Columbia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Blue Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 66	Two grand is a good price. Throw a sticker over the damage and forget about it. Did it have any maintenance recorrds? If not, you might want to change the oil and have a mechanic take a looksee at the bike. Ride safe!

May 19th, 2011, 11:58 PM	#8
Brian85 ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Boston Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 11	Yes it had the maitenance records, it had its 6000 mile service done last august should I do another oil change since is been sitting for a few months? I rode it for the first time earlier today and it seemed to be running pretty good

May 20th, 2011, 05:32 AM	#11
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Its on the high end of a fair price. You picked a good bike to learn on. Ninjas are great bikes. You wont be disappointed. As far as the price, the damaged plastics should have brought the price down a bit. The mileage is about right. If there is telltale rust around the steering nut, it means the bike was kept outside in the rain. Look carefully inside the gas tank for any signs of rust. Any rust there drops the price significantly. Here's an odd fact. If the mileage was under 1000 miles on a bike that old, then that is bad too. That low of miles means that the bike has been sitting somewhere and not being ridden. Sitting like that clogs up the carbs and otherwise wreaks havok with the fuel system.

May 21st, 2011, 09:56 AM	#13
coondog ninjette.org sage Name: john Location: Palm Beach County, Fl Sligo County, Eire Join Date: Dec 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 ninja 250 street fighter, 2008 street fighter ninja 500, 2001 nsr 125 Posts: 812	You saw what you wanted/needed in great riding condition (you'll scratch something too ebentually) and bought it. It's running great so you did great price wise as well. Fill it with synthetic golden spectro and put in an uni oil filter. She likes you now, make her love you.

June 9th, 2011, 10:35 AM	#16
BlackNinja ninjette.org member Name: J Location: J-ville, NC Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 2fiddy Posts: 93	Yes, you did over pay. However, the worst part is that you got ancy and didn't even bargain at all. Personally, I'd never, ever buy the old style ninja based on looks alone, but I wouldn't have paid more than $1300-$1500 for it. The good news is that as long as you don't mess it up and keep it clean and maintained, there's no reason you won't be able to get $1300-$1500 for it a year or two from now. That seems to be about the rock bottom value for the 250's, assuming they are low mileage and in good condition.

June 9th, 2011, 10:42 AM	#17
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	^^^ +1 Don't care how many aftermarket parts a pre-gen has on it or miles, or condition. I would not pay more than $1500. I sold mine back in 2008 for $1500 (fully modded) + OEM parts swapped out. With the new-gen out why are people still buying the pre-gens? Save a little more and get yourself a new gen.

June 9th, 2011, 10:53 AM	#18
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	I dont think you did horrible. If you like it dont worry too much about it. Ive bought and sold bikes for a while now and have earned some $$ and lost a lot. Just part of it.

June 9th, 2011, 11:01 AM	#19
Ichiro ninjette.org member Name: Ichiro Location: So.Cal. Long Beach. Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r(sold). 2013 Kymco Super8 150 Posts: 223	If you are happy with what you have and what you paid, that's all that matters. It's worth it considering the enjoyment you'll get out of it.

June 9th, 2011, 11:40 AM	#20
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	No! I bought my 2008 with 16xxxKM for 3000! Here in canada if you want a 250 you have to pay ATLEAST 3000 for used =[ But 2000 is fair, be safe!

June 10th, 2011, 04:45 PM	#26
Klink ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Panama City Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 10	2007 I recently bought my 2007 with 2500 miles on it. I paid 2500 plus tax and tag. I looked at a few other ones before buying, but it seemed the price for the shape it was in and my personal price point I was looking to stay in, that it was the best deal for me.

June 12th, 2011, 02:10 PM	#27
ungluck sleeper Name: chris Location: Hawaii Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '10 690 duke Posts: 558	new ninjas down here cost 6k...

June 12th, 2011, 02:50 PM	#28
Memengkamatis ninjette.org member Name: AL Location: west new york Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): ex250r, vulcan 800b, k1200r Posts: 40	Overpaying Wait for the fuel injected Kaw 250R. Will probably between 4999 and 5699. Home they bring the ones they sell in Europe over here. Meng