Where did you find your 250?

BradtheAg · March 3rd, 2009, 08:46 AM

Used on Ebay or craigslist? New at the dealership? On a message board? Any others I'm forgetting?

These things are pretty hard to find used down here in Dallas from what I can tell, anyone know of a good website to find used bikes?

islanderman7 · March 3rd, 2009, 09:11 AM

craigslist

Took me a long time to find one in the color and price that I wanted. So don't feel discouraged.

BlueTyke · March 3rd, 2009, 09:13 AM

Dealership

Nemy · March 3rd, 2009, 09:30 AM

Not sure how much these apply in the states, but you also have:

kijiji
autotrader

no local motorcycle forum where you live?

xTKx · March 3rd, 2009, 09:37 AM

Hey Brad, try this link for more listings. I only see a couple Craigslist postings in Dallas, but jaxed.com is what I've been using to keep a look out for used bikes in my area. Hope this helps a little...

(Just adjust the URL or the search criteria to your liking if needed)

grandmaster · March 3rd, 2009, 10:02 AM

I found mine on a free classifieds section that KSL news puts on there website. Some chick used to own it......she got lucky so i got lucky ahhah

BradtheAg · March 3rd, 2009, 10:14 AM

great link xTKx, thanks

athimmel · March 3rd, 2009, 10:21 AM

Dealership. Actually, I found them at two different dealers nearby, but one wanted $600 more than the other.

NJD022588 · March 3rd, 2009, 12:16 PM

Dealer. Just had to wait about 5 weeks though.

Anyone know if they are still hard to come by at dealers?

ninjabrewer · March 3rd, 2009, 01:02 PM

From the friend that talked me into getting a motorcycle, then sold me his, so he could get a HD.

nb

kkim · March 3rd, 2009, 01:08 PM

brand new from a dealer.

islanderman7 · March 3rd, 2009, 02:02 PM

Awesome link Tony. Man I wish I knew about this sooner.

BradtheAg · March 3rd, 2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJD022588

Dealer. Just had to wait about 5 weeks though.

Anyone know if they are still hard to come by at dealers?

i should clarify that i'm looking for a used one specifically.

zeroth · March 3rd, 2009, 02:59 PM

Craigslist. Tried cycletrader.com too ... has some listings in my area, but craigslist has more.

Viper-Byte · March 3rd, 2009, 03:17 PM

Dealer here as well.

noche_caliente · March 3rd, 2009, 04:37 PM

got mine new at a dealer after bailing on my first dealer who had my deposit for 2 months, and spending the afternoon on the phone to find another dealer who had one - I actually found 2, but the second one was red - my last color choice - and $400 more....

Ninjabunny · March 3rd, 2009, 05:59 PM

Local classified website.

gainesville4sale.com

It seems like a place like Dallas should have a similar site.

jpnfrk · March 3rd, 2009, 09:37 PM

Craiglist, got it from a guy that was selling two 250's (one his, the other his ex-girlfriend's) to make payments on his new Ninja 650...

What sealed the deal is that he had the extended Kawasaki warranty on it good until 2011. IMHO, if you buy it used you might want to check that.

xTKx · March 4th, 2009, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradtheAg

great link xTKx, thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by islanderman7

Awesome link Tony. Man I wish I knew about this sooner.

No problem gentlemen, anytime!

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJD022588

Dealer. Just had to wait about 5 weeks though.

Anyone know if they are still hard to come by at dealers?

You know, my local dealer has had some trouble keeping them in inventory, but when I went yesterday and late last week, they had all colors in stock. The lady on the sales floor I briefly spoke to said they expect to keep a decent inventory now (for reasons that I didn't fully understand). Something about Kawasaki "restrictions" and "the 250's being released."

Anyway, apparently it's supposed to be good news no matter how you look at it.

camaroz1985 · March 4th, 2009, 09:13 AM

Dealer for me too.

OldGuy · March 4th, 2009, 09:32 AM

Craig's List for the my used '01 and then a dealership (not local though) for the '09. The dealer told me that Kawasaki "told" him how many he was getting and he could not take less even though he isn't sure he can move that many in his area this year with this economy.

Shop around and don't be afraid to look outside your area. This may become a buyers market yet. You can get bikes delivered to you and sometimes you can do better even with that cost added if you look hard enough.

BlueTyke · March 4th, 2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradtheAg

i should clarify that i'm looking for a used one specifically.

Don't discount the dealerships so quickly. Some of them do consignments (selling for a private party which are usually used) as well as selling trade ins (not highly likely but it happens)

xTKx · March 4th, 2009, 11:36 AM

The guys at my local dealership seem pretty cool. They've answered all my questions with ease and detailed explanations.

^ And they do that also! ^

BradtheAg · March 4th, 2009, 12:55 PM

there's a kawi dealership about two miles from my office so I went by a few weeks ago. i was pretty much ignored and it really pissed me off. maybe I'll give them another try.
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kkim · March 4th, 2009, 12:59 PM

I wish I could walk into a bike dealership and be ignored. Salesmen on commission are a real PITA.

Consider yourself fortunate that you could browse in peace. I'm sure if you asked someone for help, you wouldn't be able to get rid of them afterwards. You did ask for help, didn't you?

athimmel · March 4th, 2009, 01:00 PM

Really liked the dealership I went to. MDK Motorsports in Folsom, CA. Great people who made things very easy for me.

BradtheAg · March 4th, 2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

You did ask for help, didn't you?

yeah. as soon as i mentioned used i became invisible. having sold cars to put food on the table during college i have very little tolerance for ****** salesmen.

that experience has kept me from going back but i want a 250 more than i hate morons so i'll try again.
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BlueTyke · March 4th, 2009, 01:38 PM

I was ignored at the dealership I picked my bike up. Funny thing is though they came up to Phil and he glared at them and told them I was the one looking and they were all apologetic... Though I kind of chalked it up to them not being used to women actually looking at sport bikes. Now if I had been over looking at the Rebel they had... That might be different.

Viper-Byte · March 4th, 2009, 01:50 PM

The dealer I got my bike from is known to my family, as my Grandfather buys all his quads for his farm from this dealer, so we have got a good relationship.

xTKx · March 4th, 2009, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradtheAg

yeah. as soon as i mentioned used i became invisible. having sold cars to put food on the table during college i have very little tolerance for ****** salesmen.

that experience has kept me from going back but i want a 250 more than i hate morons so i'll try again.
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LOL!

You know, at first, I honestly felt a little ignored from the guys at my dealer too. I was clearly checking out the 250's and no one came to me, I had to approach them. Immediately I made a judgement about them, but the more I asked the more comfortable I felt, and as it turns out, the two guys that have been helping me out are actually pretty cool.

I can definitely feel for where you're coming from, but IMO, I think you should try to give them another shot...

TonyKZ1 · March 4th, 2009, 03:06 PM

I bought mine used, the guy had listed it on craigslist and another 250 site.

jpnfrk · March 4th, 2009, 06:38 PM

This thread's subject would make a nice poll...

voodoomaster · March 5th, 2009, 05:15 AM

My little boy! This blue beast just wasn't cool enough for an 18 year old. He had to have a ZX6R. Instead of trading up for another missile, I decided to buy it from him! My sweet little Yamaha cruzer , deep cherry red and just my size, needed a little sister anyway.......so....now I have two bikes, 3 road bicycles, and a Turbo Beetle.

Realirony · March 5th, 2009, 07:56 AM

Found mine on Craigs, an '08. I had contacted atleast 12 other Ads for their 250R and they had all been sold within 6 days of posting >.< Finally found a college kid that couldnt keep his anymore due to injuries from football. These bikes are in high demand D=

Rynownd · March 5th, 2009, 08:58 AM

Craigslist

Found it in Bedford, IN

Sailariel · March 5th, 2009, 09:32 AM

I went to the Kawasaki website and got a list of all the dealers in Maine and New Hampshire. Printed the list, and started calling. That was in June 08. Found a green (Dealer Special Edition--very ugly graphics for $150 over MSRP. It is in the Picture Section under Monster Graphics. It was the only bike in both Maine and NH. I bought the bike that day and removed the graphics with a hair dryer. We have a dealer who is closer in Ellsworth, ME, who has been around for a long time, and has four separate buildings. Service Dept.,Parts, Clothing and Acessories, and Showroom.

G250RSC · March 5th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Dealership...Called down there and they where pulling 5 new on off the truck. Drove 5 miles to the dealership and they had one left..Green..so I bought it. This was July of 08.

aloh · March 5th, 2009, 01:56 PM

craigslist.

ARc · March 5th, 2009, 06:52 PM

I got mine off Craigslist. Not many dealers I know have EX250's that go less than $2000. I got mine for $1,800, but still feel like I could have gotten it for lower, haha.

CupcakeNinja · March 5th, 2009, 07:01 PM

Got my '08 250 on Craigs. It was love at first sight. ...She's been lowered by prev owner for shorty grl like me

March 3rd, 2009, 08:46 AM	#1
BradtheAg ninjette.org member Name: Brad Location: Dallas Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 25	Where did you find your 250? Used on Ebay or craigslist? New at the dealership? On a message board? Any others I'm forgetting? These things are pretty hard to find used down here in Dallas from what I can tell, anyone know of a good website to find used bikes?

March 3rd, 2009, 09:13 AM	#3
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	Dealership __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 3rd, 2009, 01:02 PM	#10
ninjabrewer dirty old man Name: Chris Location: Hazel Green, AL Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Blue '08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	From the friend that talked me into getting a motorcycle, then sold me his, so he could get a HD. nb __________________________________________________ Death tugs at my ear and says, "Live, I am coming." -Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., poet, novelist, essayist, and physician (1809-1894) www.friendsofsanonofre.org

March 3rd, 2009, 09:37 PM	#18
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	Craiglist, got it from a guy that was selling two 250's (one his, the other his ex-girlfriend's) to make payments on his new Ninja 650... What sealed the deal is that he had the extended Kawasaki warranty on it good until 2011. IMHO, if you buy it used you might want to check that. __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

March 4th, 2009, 09:32 AM	#21
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Craig's List for the my used '01 and then a dealership (not local though) for the '09. The dealer told me that Kawasaki "told" him how many he was getting and he could not take less even though he isn't sure he can move that many in his area this year with this economy. Shop around and don't be afraid to look outside your area. This may become a buyers market yet. You can get bikes delivered to you and sometimes you can do better even with that cost added if you look hard enough. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots Last futzed with by OldGuy; March 4th, 2009 at 11:45 AM.

March 3rd, 2009, 09:11 AM	#2
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	craigslist Took me a long time to find one in the color and price that I wanted. So don't feel discouraged.

March 3rd, 2009, 09:30 AM	#4
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	Not sure how much these apply in the states, but you also have: kijiji autotrader no local motorcycle forum where you live?

March 3rd, 2009, 09:37 AM	#5
xTKx Finally! Name: Tony Location: Central TX Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Red 250R Posts: 420 Blog Entries: 4	Hey Brad, try this link for more listings. I only see a couple Craigslist postings in Dallas, but jaxed.com is what I've been using to keep a look out for used bikes in my area. Hope this helps a little... (Just adjust the URL or the search criteria to your liking if needed)

March 3rd, 2009, 10:02 AM	#6
grandmaster ninjette.org member Name: Levi Location: St. George, Utah Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, CR125R Posts: 191	I found mine on a free classifieds section that KSL news puts on there website. Some chick used to own it......she got lucky so i got lucky ahhah

March 3rd, 2009, 10:14 AM	#7
BradtheAg ninjette.org member Name: Brad Location: Dallas Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 25	great link xTKx, thanks

March 3rd, 2009, 10:21 AM	#8
athimmel ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sacramento area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - blue Posts: 177	Dealership. Actually, I found them at two different dealers nearby, but one wanted $600 more than the other.

March 3rd, 2009, 12:16 PM	#9
NJD022588 ============ Name: Nick Location: Occoquan, VA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R Posts: 518	Dealer. Just had to wait about 5 weeks though. Anyone know if they are still hard to come by at dealers?

March 3rd, 2009, 01:08 PM	#11
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	brand new from a dealer.

March 3rd, 2009, 02:02 PM	#12
islanderman7 The Sexy Filipino Name: Jordan Location: Bakersfield, Ca Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2008 (da black one) Posts: 312	Awesome link Tony. Man I wish I knew about this sooner.

March 3rd, 2009, 02:59 PM	#14
zeroth weekend rider Name: JC Location: Central IL Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '05 Ninja 250 Posts: 87	Craigslist. Tried cycletrader.com too ... has some listings in my area, but craigslist has more.

March 3rd, 2009, 03:17 PM	#15
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	Dealer here as well.

March 3rd, 2009, 04:37 PM	#16
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	got mine new at a dealer after bailing on my first dealer who had my deposit for 2 months, and spending the afternoon on the phone to find another dealer who had one - I actually found 2, but the second one was red - my last color choice - and $400 more....

March 3rd, 2009, 05:59 PM	#17
Ninjabunny NinjaBunny Name: Liz Location: somewhere over the hill Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: 26	Local classified website. gainesville4sale.com It seems like a place like Dallas should have a similar site.

March 4th, 2009, 09:13 AM	#20
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Dealer for me too.

March 4th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#23
xTKx Finally! Name: Tony Location: Central TX Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Red 250R Posts: 420 Blog Entries: 4	The guys at my local dealership seem pretty cool. They've answered all my questions with ease and detailed explanations. ^ And they do that also! ^

March 4th, 2009, 12:55 PM	#24
BradtheAg ninjette.org member Name: Brad Location: Dallas Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): None yet Posts: 25	there's a kawi dealership about two miles from my office so I went by a few weeks ago. i was pretty much ignored and it really pissed me off. maybe I'll give them another try. Posted via Mobile Device

March 4th, 2009, 12:59 PM	#25
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I wish I could walk into a bike dealership and be ignored. Salesmen on commission are a real PITA. Consider yourself fortunate that you could browse in peace. I'm sure if you asked someone for help, you wouldn't be able to get rid of them afterwards. You did ask for help, didn't you?

March 4th, 2009, 01:00 PM	#26
athimmel ninjette.org member Name: Adam Location: Sacramento area Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - blue Posts: 177	Really liked the dealership I went to. MDK Motorsports in Folsom, CA. Great people who made things very easy for me.

March 4th, 2009, 01:38 PM	#28
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	I was ignored at the dealership I picked my bike up. Funny thing is though they came up to Phil and he glared at them and told them I was the one looking and they were all apologetic... Though I kind of chalked it up to them not being used to women actually looking at sport bikes. Now if I had been over looking at the Rebel they had... That might be different. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

March 4th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#29
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	The dealer I got my bike from is known to my family, as my Grandfather buys all his quads for his farm from this dealer, so we have got a good relationship.

March 4th, 2009, 03:06 PM	#31
TonyKZ1 ninjette.org member Name: Anthony Location: Marble Hill, MO Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1975 Kawasaki KZ400D (Sold), 1989 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (sold), 1997 Yamaha XJ600s Seca II Posts: 231	I bought mine used, the guy had listed it on craigslist and another 250 site. __________________________________________________ 1997 Yamaha Seca II - mostly stock, Racetech upgraded forks, FZ6R rear shock, Oxford Heated Grips, Barkbusters Blizzard Handguards, a Scottoiler vSystem chain oiler. My Mileage Tracker Page.

March 4th, 2009, 06:38 PM	#32
jpnfrk Her name is Itoshii Name: Nani Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 311 Blog Entries: 3	This thread's subject would make a nice poll... __________________________________________________ "A frog in a well can not see the ocean" ~ Japanese proverb

March 5th, 2009, 05:15 AM	#33
voodoomaster VooDooMaster Name: Dave Location: tucson Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Blue EX250, 2007 Yamaha Virago 250 Posts: 173	My little boy! This blue beast just wasn't cool enough for an 18 year old. He had to have a ZX6R. Instead of trading up for another missile, I decided to buy it from him! My sweet little Yamaha cruzer , deep cherry red and just my size, needed a little sister anyway.......so....now I have two bikes, 3 road bicycles, and a Turbo Beetle. __________________________________________________ VooDooMaster I love the smell of Blue Octane in the morning.....

March 5th, 2009, 07:56 AM	#34
Realirony That New Kid Name: Matthew Location: Raleigh Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja250R Posts: 68	Found mine on Craigs, an '08. I had contacted atleast 12 other Ads for their 250R and they had all been sold within 6 days of posting >.< Finally found a college kid that couldnt keep his anymore due to injuries from football. These bikes are in high demand D= __________________________________________________ I'm not crazy, I just know something the others don't

March 5th, 2009, 08:58 AM	#35
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	Craigslist Found it in Bedford, IN __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

March 5th, 2009, 09:32 AM	#36
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I went to the Kawasaki website and got a list of all the dealers in Maine and New Hampshire. Printed the list, and started calling. That was in June 08. Found a green (Dealer Special Edition--very ugly graphics for $150 over MSRP. It is in the Picture Section under Monster Graphics. It was the only bike in both Maine and NH. I bought the bike that day and removed the graphics with a hair dryer. We have a dealer who is closer in Ellsworth, ME, who has been around for a long time, and has four separate buildings. Service Dept.,Parts, Clothing and Acessories, and Showroom.

March 5th, 2009, 12:05 PM	#37
G250RSC ninjette.org member Name: Gene Location: Lexington SC Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 44	Dealership...Called down there and they where pulling 5 new on off the truck. Drove 5 miles to the dealership and they had one left..Green..so I bought it. This was July of 08.

March 5th, 2009, 01:56 PM	#38
aloh lolwut Name: Alex Location: socal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 196	craigslist. __________________________________________________ 08 Blue Ninja 250R

March 5th, 2009, 06:52 PM	#39
ARc Revolver Wario Name: Jeffrey Location: La Palma, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250 Posts: 198 Logo Dude	I got mine off Craigslist. Not many dealers I know have EX250's that go less than $2000. I got mine for $1,800, but still feel like I could have gotten it for lower, haha. __________________________________________________

March 5th, 2009, 07:01 PM	#40
CupcakeNinja Cupcake Ninja Name: Cupcake Location: Sacramento Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Posts: 6	Got my '08 250 on Craigs. It was love at first sight. ...She's been lowered by prev owner for shorty grl like me