08? With 8k miles for 3500?

Michaeldphotography · July 25th, 2011, 01:57 PM

Looking at an 08 with 8k miles. Kinda worried about the mileage is that too much it's the first year they made that body style. Is this a good deal. Please share. This would be my first bike so I need you guys help lol

ninja250 · July 25th, 2011, 02:00 PM

8k miles, ask if the bike has had it's 7,500 mile valve job.
If they say yes, chances are you should buy the bike. (and ask for a receipt of the work)
If they say no, you should seriously look the bike over before you purchase it.
(May not have been maintained properly?)
Use the "no valve job yet?" excuse as a way to lowball them down to $3000 or less.
That's a $300 mechanic job.

8k miles on an 08 isn't much.
Mines a 2010 that I got late 2009. I have 9,500mi on it with a good pause in the middle for crash rebuild. It should have 12,500 or so on it about now.

Used bikes are sketchy business. Be very wary of what you are buying. Bring a qualified mechanic if possible.

The ninja, after taxes and stealership fees is like $5000 I think in California. a low mileage good condition ninja has good resale value.
$3500 might not be uncommon on a nicer bike in LA.
A bent ninja frame alone on ebay goes for $200+

CmichRider · July 25th, 2011, 02:03 PM

Seems like the price is a little high, but I don't know what the market is like in your area.

adri99an · July 25th, 2011, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninja250

8k miles, ask if the bike has had it's 7,500 mile valve job.
If they say yes, chances are you should buy the bike. (and ask for a receipt of the work)
If they say no, you should seriously look the bike over before you purchase it.
(May not have been maintained properly?)
Use the "no valve job yet?" excuse as a way to lowball them down to $3000 or less.
That's a $300 mechanic job.

8k miles on an 08 isn't much.
Mines a 2010 that I got late 2009. I have 9,500mi on it with a good pause in the middle for crash rebuild. It should have 12,500 or so on it about now.

Used bikes are sketchy business. Be very wary of what you are buying. Bring a qualified mechanic if possible.

The ninja, after taxes and stealership fees is like $5000 I think in California. a low mileage good condition ninja has good resale value.
$3500 might not be uncommon on a nicer bike in LA.
A bent ninja frame alone on ebay goes for $200+

+1

I have an 08 with 10,300 miles but I had a professional do a valve service job....

2011Ninja250R · July 25th, 2011, 02:40 PM

Is it all stock? +1 on the valve work.

EsrTek · July 25th, 2011, 05:18 PM

Quick craigslist search in my area and I'm finding bikes 08 1700-6200 miles for same price.
"'09 Ninja 250R- 5700 miles. $3400" and these all private sellers, so I'm sure you can haggle them down a bit

Which seems on par to your findings..however, that said you might want to check out other nearby regions too

Michaeldphotography · July 25th, 2011, 08:43 PM

It has frame sliders, seat cowl not sure yet about the valve job. In Atlanta it seems 08-10 with less than 5k miles seem to go for around 3500-4000 but they sell fast and hard to find in red. Thanks alot for the quick feed back guys

Ninja28 · July 26th, 2011, 07:22 AM

Just look around. I picked mine up two weeks ago, 08 bone stock with 1800 miles for $2400 and threw in a helmet. There are better deals out there

dp64 · July 26th, 2011, 02:16 PM

Don't do it. I just picked up my "new" 2010 Ninja from a Phoenix dealership for $3669. I was upset because the odometer read 1.8 miles. You can easily find a better deal on a new bike.

TenaciousD · July 26th, 2011, 02:27 PM

I'd keep shopping. I paid $3300 for my '09 with 17 miles on it. 8k miles is not a problem, though, so don't feel like you have to find a bike with almost no miles on it. If you could get that seller down to $3000 I think it would be a fair deal if the service is all up to date, but if you have a little patience a better deal will come along. Have your cash ready and be ready to jump QUICK when one comes up.

caps · July 26th, 2011, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CmichRider

Seems like the price is a little high, but I don't know what the market is like in your area.

^^^^^
this

kaiserz · July 26th, 2011, 03:10 PM

In VA That's really, REALLY high for an 08 with 8k miles.

Michaeldphotography · July 26th, 2011, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dp64

Don't do it. I just picked up my "new" 2010 Ninja from a Phoenix dealership for $3669. I was upset because the odometer read 1.8 miles. You can easily find a better deal on a new bike.

They didn't charge u dealer fee? Was that your out the door price?

CZroe · July 27th, 2011, 10:55 AM

Did everyone forget that $3,500 is MSRP for the 49-state 2008 model when it was new? No one made that point yet. It's exactly what I paid when I lived in Newnan, GA (15 minutes south of you, OP).

I did have to drive to VA to buy it but that had to do with availability and not price (most will gladly take MSRP if paying in cash). An ATL dealership goofed on me and sold my bike to someone else and another had their orders canceled by Kawasaki, so I paid my family in WV a visit and picked up one of the last shipments of 2008 before the $500 MSRP increase.

alex.s · July 27th, 2011, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dp64

Don't do it. I just picked up my "new" 2010 Ninja from a Phoenix dealership for $3669. I was upset because the odometer read 1.8 miles. You can easily find a better deal on a new bike.

the first 2 miles are put on the bike from testing at the factory. all kawasakis leave the factory with 2 miles

Michaeldphotography · July 27th, 2011, 11:35 AM

thanks guys you have made some great points. I have been looking in the states close to me and I am starting to see some 2010's in the $3200- $3600 range. I think im stuck on the red and I prefer the 2010 over the 08-09 because of the black exhaust

Bosgarage57 · July 27th, 2011, 11:38 AM

Seems a little high to me as well.

TXJ · July 27th, 2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michaeldphotography

thanks guys you have made some great points. I have been looking in the states close to me and I am starting to see some 2010's in the $3200- $3600 range. I think im stuck on the red and I prefer the 2010 over the 08-09 because of the black exhaust

Some high heat radiator paint will make the 08-09 stock exhaust look like a 2010. It only takes $4 for a rattle can of paint and a couple hours.

CZroe · July 27th, 2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

the first 2 miles are put on the bike from testing at the factory. all kawasakis leave the factory with 2 miles

The dealer puts some of that after set-up. It's right there in the docs you sign when buying it. Mine had two miles as well.

stealth250 · July 28th, 2011, 11:41 AM

mine has 8200 miles on it and it still looks and runs like new. the only real problem with buying a used vehicle is: how was it treated in that 8,000 miles? Mine gets an oil change every 1,500 miles and doesn't get revved to the moon every time it's ridden. So hopefully it wasn't treated like a rental and abused for all of those miles. Try to find out if they have service records, etc. before buying...

July 25th, 2011, 01:57 PM	#1
Michaeldphotography ninjette.org member Name: Mook Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): SUZUKI GS500 Posts: 62	08? With 8k miles for 3500? Looking at an 08 with 8k miles. Kinda worried about the mileage is that too much it's the first year they made that body style. Is this a good deal. Please share. This would be my first bike so I need you guys help lol __________________________________________________ Just happy to ride!!!!

July 25th, 2011, 02:00 PM	#2
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	8k miles, ask if the bike has had it's 7,500 mile valve job. If they say yes, chances are you should buy the bike. (and ask for a receipt of the work) If they say no, you should seriously look the bike over before you purchase it. (May not have been maintained properly?) Use the "no valve job yet?" excuse as a way to lowball them down to $3000 or less. That's a $300 mechanic job. 8k miles on an 08 isn't much. Mines a 2010 that I got late 2009. I have 9,500mi on it with a good pause in the middle for crash rebuild. It should have 12,500 or so on it about now. Used bikes are sketchy business. Be very wary of what you are buying. Bring a qualified mechanic if possible. The ninja, after taxes and stealership fees is like $5000 I think in California. a low mileage good condition ninja has good resale value. $3500 might not be uncommon on a nicer bike in LA. A bent ninja frame alone on ebay goes for $200+ __________________________________________________ <Yeah, it's a 250. LMFAO! Weaksauce

July 25th, 2011, 05:18 PM	#6
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Quick craigslist search in my area and I'm finding bikes 08 1700-6200 miles for same price. "'09 Ninja 250R- 5700 miles. $3400" and these all private sellers, so I'm sure you can haggle them down a bit Which seems on par to your findings..however, that said you might want to check out other nearby regions too __________________________________________________ My replies are intended for street riding only, plz do not provide track only replies. Visit my new MotoVlog Channel !!

July 25th, 2011, 08:43 PM	#7
Michaeldphotography ninjette.org member Name: Mook Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): SUZUKI GS500 Posts: 62	It has frame sliders, seat cowl not sure yet about the valve job. In Atlanta it seems 08-10 with less than 5k miles seem to go for around 3500-4000 but they sell fast and hard to find in red. Thanks alot for the quick feed back guys __________________________________________________ Just happy to ride!!!!

July 26th, 2011, 02:27 PM	#10
TenaciousD ninjette.org member Name: Kevin Location: Tampa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250R Posts: 230	I'd keep shopping. I paid $3300 for my '09 with 17 miles on it. 8k miles is not a problem, though, so don't feel like you have to find a bike with almost no miles on it. If you could get that seller down to $3000 I think it would be a fair deal if the service is all up to date, but if you have a little patience a better deal will come along. Have your cash ready and be ready to jump QUICK when one comes up. __________________________________________________ Kevin 2009 Ninja 250R

July 25th, 2011, 02:03 PM	#3
CmichRider ninjette.org member Name: Jacob Location: Michigan Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Ninja 250 Posts: 227	Seems like the price is a little high, but I don't know what the market is like in your area.

July 25th, 2011, 02:40 PM	#5
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	Is it all stock? +1 on the valve work.

July 26th, 2011, 07:22 AM	#8
Ninja28 ninjette.org member Name: Trevor Location: USA Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 Posts: 55	Just look around. I picked mine up two weeks ago, 08 bone stock with 1800 miles for $2400 and threw in a helmet. There are better deals out there

July 26th, 2011, 02:16 PM	#9
dp64 ninjette.org member Name: D. Location: Arizona Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2005 Suzuki GSX-R1000 Posts: 15	Don't do it. I just picked up my "new" 2010 Ninja from a Phoenix dealership for $3669. I was upset because the odometer read 1.8 miles. You can easily find a better deal on a new bike.

July 26th, 2011, 03:10 PM	#12
kaiserz There's a limit to s2pdty Name: A.D. Location: NoVa the burg Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 250r ninja (sold) Posts: A lot.	In VA That's really, REALLY high for an 08 with 8k miles.

July 27th, 2011, 10:55 AM	#14
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Did everyone forget that $3,500 is MSRP for the 49-state 2008 model when it was new? No one made that point yet. It's exactly what I paid when I lived in Newnan, GA (15 minutes south of you, OP). I did have to drive to VA to buy it but that had to do with availability and not price (most will gladly take MSRP if paying in cash). An ATL dealership goofed on me and sold my bike to someone else and another had their orders canceled by Kawasaki, so I paid my family in WV a visit and picked up one of the last shipments of 2008 before the $500 MSRP increase.

July 27th, 2011, 11:35 AM	#16
Michaeldphotography ninjette.org member Name: Mook Location: Atlanta Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): SUZUKI GS500 Posts: 62	thanks guys you have made some great points. I have been looking in the states close to me and I am starting to see some 2010's in the $3200- $3600 range. I think im stuck on the red and I prefer the 2010 over the 08-09 because of the black exhaust __________________________________________________ Just happy to ride!!!!

July 27th, 2011, 11:38 AM	#17
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	Seems a little high to me as well.

July 28th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#20
stealth250 Gearhead Name: Mike Location: IND Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 242	mine has 8200 miles on it and it still looks and runs like new. the only real problem with buying a used vehicle is: how was it treated in that 8,000 miles? Mine gets an oil change every 1,500 miles and doesn't get revved to the moon every time it's ridden. So hopefully it wasn't treated like a rental and abused for all of those miles. Try to find out if they have service records, etc. before buying... __________________________________________________

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