Who got the best deal?

subiegy2010 · September 13th, 2009, 02:24 PM

I would like to start riding next spring/summer but I'm thinking I could get a better deal on a slightly used bike if I buy one now since the riding season is pretty much over in WI. I went to the dealership and they offered to sell me a brand new 09 for $3,500; which I think is already a pretty good deal. Do you guys think it's possible to find a used 08-09 for $2,500 on craigslist in the off-season months? The lowest I've found so far is listed for $3k, I emailed him but did not get a response yet. I'm also wondering what kind of deals you guys are/were able to find on your bikes.

JaeL · September 13th, 2009, 02:48 PM

We can't tell you what people are going to sell their used bikes for in your area. A brand new 09 for $3500 is a good deal. IMO you should be able to find a used bike for around 3k. But i've seen 08s listed for 3k with 3k miles on it. Paying $500 bux more of a brand new on...sounds like a done deal to me.

k-os · September 13th, 2009, 03:16 PM

I bought my '08 from a private seller in Milwaukee for $3000 with 700 miles last October.

Greg_E · September 13th, 2009, 03:21 PM

In my area... No. All the people selling just about any motorcycle are all smoking crack around here.

If you have the $3500+tax/tags and plan on riding it for more than 2 years, then go for it. If they start talking about set up fees and shipping charges walk out the door and buy a used bike.

subiegy2010 · September 13th, 2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

I bought my '08 from a private seller in Milwaukee for $3000 with 700 miles last October.

There's one listed for $3k with 1,300 miles right now. It also has a 5yr extended Kawasaki warranty. I really wish that guy would respond.

adouglas · September 13th, 2009, 04:00 PM

I paid 3k for a dead mint 08 with less than 1200 miles on it. That was July 30. I now have nearly 4700 miles on it. The message here is mileage isn't that big a deal.

Good deal in my book.

I'd go for the new 09 for 3500 if I were you.

2500 ain't going to happen IMO. The only reason I scored my bike was timing... the guy had five other serious buyers at that price.

Small bonus if you can find a low-mileage 08... the 09 stock tires supposedly aren't that good, or at least not as good as the 08s. On the flip side, if you get a new bike you KNOW it will have been broken in properly because you'll be doing it yourself.

subiegy2010 · September 13th, 2009, 05:18 PM

The guy just answered, he said he would do $2.5k!! I'm going to go look at it this Tuesday; I'm SO excited right now!!

andrewexd · September 13th, 2009, 08:03 PM

it really depends on you live, especially weather - snow and rain will cause lower prices. I got my 08 with 78 miles + 2 brothers exhaust for $3100. I think prices in socal tend to be a bit higher because of good weather and lots o traffic.

k-os · September 13th, 2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subiegy2010

The guy just answered, he said he would do $2.5k!! I'm going to go look at it this Tuesday; I'm SO excited right now!!

That'd be a great price, especially with the 5 year extended warranty.

subiegy2010 · September 13th, 2009, 09:07 PM

Just out of curiosity, how much is that warranty worth?

ninjablk08 · September 13th, 2009, 10:03 PM

good luck hope it works out for you

cochraneap · September 13th, 2009, 10:20 PM

I got my 08 with 4k miles for 2600. i've seen several 09s for 2800-3000.
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subiegy2010 · September 13th, 2009, 10:38 PM

Wow. $3000 is the lowest I've seen. $3,300 is more or less common and they usually have 4-6k miles.

Greg_E · September 14th, 2009, 07:01 AM

Everyone laughs at me when I offer $2800 for an 09 with only a couple weeks left in the season to ride. Had some kid tell me that his 04 at $2600 is better than the 07 for $2350, I just replied good luck with the sale.

tyronne1126 · September 14th, 2009, 08:10 AM

I would just go for the 09 for $3500. That's a huge deal for me. Buying new is always better anyway.
Imaging paying $4800 out the door, like I'm going to have to when I buy mine soon.
I guess it's because I live in South California. =/

Cedilla · September 15th, 2009, 07:59 PM

^I paid 5k otd, at the end of May, the used prices in my area were around the same, at the time of purchase, so I don't feel too bad.

jman511115 · September 15th, 2009, 08:30 PM

Found a blue one with 1200 miles for $2799 about 45 minutes away from me. Best deal I've seen so far.

subiegy2010 · September 15th, 2009, 10:53 PM

Brought her home today! 08 Kawi Green with 1330 miles for $2,500 with some cheap helmet included. There is one tiny crack around the right turn signal that is almost invisible, I think I'm going to epoxy it from the back of the fairing to prevent it from spreading. I think the auto parts store has some stuff made just for plastic, do you guys think this would work?

kkim · September 15th, 2009, 11:01 PM

congrats! green is the fastest color... watch out!!

the crack can be fixed by using some matting behind the crack then saturating the matting with epoxy.

pictures... we need pictures.

subiegy2010 · September 16th, 2009, 11:00 AM

What's matting? Can I buy that at the auto parts store? Any pics?

I'm going to wash the bike this weekend and get some pics up asap.

jman511115 · September 16th, 2009, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subiegy2010

What's matting? Can I buy that at the auto parts store? Any pics?

I'm going to wash the bike this weekend and get some pics up asap.

Any car parts store should have it, ask 'em for fiberglass mat used for bodywork.

kkim · September 16th, 2009, 11:28 AM

http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/fo...d.php?t=281572

I was thinking more like a fiberglass tape that you can cut to size and then resin/epoxy over, though any type of fiberglass matting/sheet would do. Tape just makes it a lot easier to work with and size to the crack at hand. Yep, any car parts or hardware store should have something you can use.

Greg_E · September 16th, 2009, 12:19 PM

ABS solvent cement, if you are careful it will be very difficult to even see the crack. Apply it from the back side and it should pull into the crack by capillary action, when it sets it will be just about as strong as it was before the break. Get the type without fillers.

tinng321 · September 16th, 2009, 12:47 PM

Congrat!!! That's a great deal.

backinthesaddleagain · September 16th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Has anyone seen new ones discounted? I have online, but I assume fees jack it right back up. Only reason I ask is 12 months ago these were at a premium. Today my dealer is still sitting on 3 but not discounting. However 500cc and up are all discounted.

Greg_E · September 16th, 2009, 02:27 PM

I bet your dealer will have them in the spring, right next to the 2010 if they bother to order any.

JaeL · September 16th, 2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subiegy2010

Brought her home today! 08 Kawi Green with 1330 miles for $2,500 with some cheap helmet included. There is one tiny crack around the right turn signal that is almost invisible, I think I'm going to epoxy it from the back of the fairing to prevent it from spreading. I think the auto parts store has some stuff made just for plastic, do you guys think this would work?

You will only need matting if the crack is somewhere on the cowl that is bearing pressure otherwise the epoxy will be fine. How do I know? Because I have thrashed my bike a couple times and seamlessly pieced it back together.

backinthesaddleagain · September 16th, 2009, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg_E

I bet your dealer will have them in the spring, right next to the 2010 if they bother to order any.

I think they had 15 this year, so sold 12. Maybe 18 last year and sold 18 by this time. Local dealer sitting on a ton or R1 and R6 yammies.

September 13th, 2009, 02:24 PM	#1
subiegy2010 noob in training Name: Ilya Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (sold) '05 SV650S Posts: 175	Who got the best deal? I would like to start riding next spring/summer but I'm thinking I could get a better deal on a slightly used bike if I buy one now since the riding season is pretty much over in WI. I went to the dealership and they offered to sell me a brand new 09 for $3,500; which I think is already a pretty good deal. Do you guys think it's possible to find a used 08-09 for $2,500 on craigslist in the off-season months? The lowest I've found so far is listed for $3k, I emailed him but did not get a response yet. I'm also wondering what kind of deals you guys are/were able to find on your bikes.

September 13th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#2
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	We can't tell you what people are going to sell their used bikes for in your area. A brand new 09 for $3500 is a good deal. IMO you should be able to find a used bike for around 3k. But i've seen 08s listed for 3k with 3k miles on it. Paying $500 bux more of a brand new on...sounds like a done deal to me. __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

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k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	I bought my '08 from a private seller in Milwaukee for $3000 with 700 miles last October.

September 13th, 2009, 03:21 PM	#4
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	In my area... No. All the people selling just about any motorcycle are all smoking crack around here. If you have the $3500+tax/tags and plan on riding it for more than 2 years, then go for it. If they start talking about set up fees and shipping charges walk out the door and buy a used bike.

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adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I paid 3k for a dead mint 08 with less than 1200 miles on it. That was July 30. I now have nearly 4700 miles on it. The message here is mileage isn't that big a deal. Good deal in my book. I'd go for the new 09 for 3500 if I were you. 2500 ain't going to happen IMO. The only reason I scored my bike was timing... the guy had five other serious buyers at that price. Small bonus if you can find a low-mileage 08... the 09 stock tires supposedly aren't that good, or at least not as good as the 08s. On the flip side, if you get a new bike you KNOW it will have been broken in properly because you'll be doing it yourself.

September 13th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#7
subiegy2010 noob in training Name: Ilya Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (sold) '05 SV650S Posts: 175	The guy just answered, he said he would do $2.5k!! I'm going to go look at it this Tuesday; I'm SO excited right now!!

September 13th, 2009, 08:03 PM	#8
andrewexd ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: LA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 GSXR600 (N250 sold :( ) Posts: 415	it really depends on you live, especially weather - snow and rain will cause lower prices. I got my 08 with 78 miles + 2 brothers exhaust for $3100. I think prices in socal tend to be a bit higher because of good weather and lots o traffic.

September 13th, 2009, 09:07 PM	#10
subiegy2010 noob in training Name: Ilya Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (sold) '05 SV650S Posts: 175	Just out of curiosity, how much is that warranty worth?

September 13th, 2009, 10:20 PM	#12
cochraneap ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: SC Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 Posts: 25	I got my 08 with 4k miles for 2600. i've seen several 09s for 2800-3000. Posted via Mobile Device

September 13th, 2009, 10:38 PM	#13
subiegy2010 noob in training Name: Ilya Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (sold) '05 SV650S Posts: 175	Wow. $3000 is the lowest I've seen. $3,300 is more or less common and they usually have 4-6k miles.

September 14th, 2009, 07:01 AM	#14
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	Everyone laughs at me when I offer $2800 for an 09 with only a couple weeks left in the season to ride. Had some kid tell me that his 04 at $2600 is better than the 07 for $2350, I just replied good luck with the sale.

September 14th, 2009, 08:10 AM	#15
tyronne1126 ninjette.org member Name: Tyronne Location: Westminster, CA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): Soon to be 09/10 250R Posts: 52	I would just go for the 09 for $3500. That's a huge deal for me. Buying new is always better anyway. Imaging paying $4800 out the door, like I'm going to have to when I buy mine soon. I guess it's because I live in South California. =/

September 15th, 2009, 07:59 PM	#16
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	^I paid 5k otd, at the end of May, the used prices in my area were around the same, at the time of purchase, so I don't feel too bad.

September 15th, 2009, 08:30 PM	#17
jman511115 ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja Posts: 122	Found a blue one with 1200 miles for $2799 about 45 minutes away from me. Best deal I've seen so far.

September 15th, 2009, 10:53 PM	#18
subiegy2010 noob in training Name: Ilya Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (sold) '05 SV650S Posts: 175	Brought her home today! 08 Kawi Green with 1330 miles for $2,500 with some cheap helmet included. There is one tiny crack around the right turn signal that is almost invisible, I think I'm going to epoxy it from the back of the fairing to prevent it from spreading. I think the auto parts store has some stuff made just for plastic, do you guys think this would work?

September 15th, 2009, 11:01 PM	#19
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	congrats! green is the fastest color... watch out!! the crack can be fixed by using some matting behind the crack then saturating the matting with epoxy. pictures... we need pictures.

September 16th, 2009, 11:00 AM	#20
subiegy2010 noob in training Name: Ilya Location: Milwaukee, WI Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R (sold) '05 SV650S Posts: 175	What's matting? Can I buy that at the auto parts store? Any pics? I'm going to wash the bike this weekend and get some pics up asap.

September 16th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#22
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/fo...d.php?t=281572 I was thinking more like a fiberglass tape that you can cut to size and then resin/epoxy over, though any type of fiberglass matting/sheet would do. Tape just makes it a lot easier to work with and size to the crack at hand. Yep, any car parts or hardware store should have something you can use.

September 16th, 2009, 12:19 PM	#23
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	ABS solvent cement, if you are careful it will be very difficult to even see the crack. Apply it from the back side and it should pull into the crack by capillary action, when it sets it will be just about as strong as it was before the break. Get the type without fillers.

September 16th, 2009, 12:47 PM	#24
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Congrat!!! That's a great deal.

September 16th, 2009, 01:36 PM	#25
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Has anyone seen new ones discounted? I have online, but I assume fees jack it right back up. Only reason I ask is 12 months ago these were at a premium. Today my dealer is still sitting on 3 but not discounting. However 500cc and up are all discounted.

September 16th, 2009, 02:27 PM	#26
Greg_E ninjette.org sage Name: Greg Location: central new york Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 90 Suzuki gsx600f Katana, 03 Buell XB9R Posts: 868	I bet your dealer will have them in the spring, right next to the 2010 if they bother to order any.