Why so cheap?

tinng321 · July 23rd, 2009, 05:20 AM

I was bored at work and was browsing on craigslist and came across this.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/mcy/1284360732.html

2005 with only 1400 for 4250.
Something is not right.
He says may need to replace the chain.

M-Oorb · July 23rd, 2009, 07:16 AM

Hmm that does seem pretty inexpensive considering the miles on it (or lack there of)

Cedilla · July 23rd, 2009, 07:58 AM

Its not much cheaper than what, ive seen them going for around here. My real question is how somebody as a bike for 4 years and puts 1400 miles on it, they should get out and ride the thing.

capt_bugaloo · July 23rd, 2009, 08:33 AM

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2005 Kawasaki Ninja 636 R Titinium color scheme """" COMPLETLY STOCK NO UPGRADES """" Orginal 1400 miles on the bike, The only thing I suggest to get is a new chain cause the one thats on it Has some rust but not to bad!! I have a CLEAN NY TITLE IN HAND!!! be ready to ride same day if you go to DMV!!!
$4250 is a great deal on this bike, CASH ONLY NO CHECKS NO CREDIT CARDS NO FAVORS NO TRADES PLEASE!!! DONT WASTE MY TIME AND I WONT WASTE YOURS!!! This is one of the most prefered bike to the stunters!! bike is amazing!!!!! You make the call and its your's!!!
Call anytime at {347}-806-3730

Thank you for viewing my ad!! God bless.

Yeah, he sounds pretty desperate. I'd be mighty suspicious too. This is one of those deals where I'd want to take a couple of friends with me, especially when carrying around that much cash!

Neema12 · July 23rd, 2009, 09:48 AM

I think you'll be surprised at how saturated the market is with 600cc sport bikes. If I were to upgrade I am confident for $4000 I can get a very clean mid 2000s brand name 600c bike with under 10k miles and maybe a few mods. I am part of another forum where some people created a thread about the same issue and many previous sellers provided feedback on how the market is not at its best now for sellers.

ScraitT · July 23rd, 2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

Yeah, he sounds pretty desperate. I'd be mighty suspicious too. This is one of those deals where I'd want to take a couple of friends with me, especially when carrying around that much cash!

In this area, that is just an average price for a bike. And personally if I was selling, I wouldn't take a check or credit card either. I know there are other secure forms of transferring money, but he probably isn't aware of them or how they work. He is probably just worried someone will bounce a check or something on him. You have to look at it from his side as well.
Now that said, I also would never show up with 4k in cash either without some friends and protection.

zartan · July 23rd, 2009, 03:22 PM

Ask him to meet you at the bank and you will get a cashiers check right there and hand it to him.

Flashmonkey · July 23rd, 2009, 07:00 PM

It's probably stolen or rebuilt from stolen parts.

P1NDLESK1N · July 23rd, 2009, 07:03 PM

Hah. I was just browsing craigslist myself and took a look at that ad not more than 2min ago.

scorpio_vette · July 24th, 2009, 06:06 AM

wow you guys are paranoid. just make sure that when you go to see the bike, that you meet in a very public high traffic place. like a walmart parking lot or something.

and personally as a seller i won't take anything other than cash or paypal either. i've never in my life even owned a checkbook. and i really hate those things. checks are just like VHS. let it go people. get with the times.

tinng321 · July 24th, 2009, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by scorpio_vette

wow you guys are paranoid. just make sure that when you go to see the bike, that you meet in a very public high traffic place. like a walmart parking lot or something.

and personally as a seller i won't take anything other than cash or paypal either. i've never in my life even owned a checkbook. and i really hate those things. checks are just like VHS. let it go people. get with the times.

I agree with the NO CHECK, Cash Only deal. My question is why so cheap for that year and mileage. I've seen those go for 5000-6500 around here.

Apex · July 24th, 2009, 08:01 AM

There is always someone out there that really wants to get rid of something. If it doesn't move, they don't think, just wanting to ditch it, and drop the price. Some people really need money. Mine 250 was in great condition, and pretty cheap, but the guy wanted to ditch it before he left for school where the bike would be sitting at home doing nothing. So he dropped the price and I got a good deal. The price was an easy 500-1000 lower than the other bikes I looked at.

It isn't always shady. You just need to pay attention.

scorpio_vette · July 24th, 2009, 08:42 AM

if you find something cheap, you wanna always jump all over it as quick as possible BUT check it out before taking it.

hell if you seen the deals that i've gotten, you wouldn't think that bike was cheap anymore.

last fall i picked up 4 motorcycles for free 1 which was in near mint condition with a $50 part missing, and the other was complete and running and just needed the carbs cleaned. the other 2 were in pretty bad shape.

i also picked up a 94 Ford F-250 heavy duty with a nearly rustfree body for free (i love that truck).

2 weeks before my first kid was born, i picked up a rust free 95 jeep cherokee for free with 89,000 miles on it. the only thing wrong with the jeep was a broken u-joint and a bad leaf spring. the owner had gotten a new vehicle and i just happened to be in the right place at the right time and got it for free.

see............suddenly that bike isn't so cheap anymore is it??? LOL sometimes people just need money really badly, or other times they just don't want it sitting around for ever. so in that case they make sure it'll sell.

noche_caliente · July 24th, 2009, 09:07 AM

Scorpio - next time you come across one of those Free deals, let me know!

scorpio_vette · July 24th, 2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Scorpio - next time you come across one of those Free deals, let me know!

get in line. lol

Spork · July 24th, 2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by scorpio_vette

get in line. lol

Go ahead and toss me in line too i like to fix things up but around me everyones things are their own and so obviously they are worth double what they should be....
stinks around here sometimes....

capt_bugaloo · July 24th, 2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by scorpio_vette

wow you guys are paranoid.

Just because you're paranoid, that doesn't really mean they're not out to get YOU!

coolbreeze · July 24th, 2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cedilla

My real question is how somebody as a bike for 4 years and puts 1400 miles on it, they should get out and ride the thing.

I bought a '00 with 384 miles on it. The lady only rode it around her sub.

scorpio_vette · July 24th, 2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Spork

Go ahead and toss me in line too i like to fix things up but around me everyones things are their own and so obviously they are worth double what they should be....
stinks around here sometimes....

craigslist is your friend. just last week i missed 2 bikes because i didn't have the money. one guys was selling a 74 harley davidson for $700, and when i made a post looking for junk 250's, a guy offered me a 2005 ninja 250 for $1,000 cuz he couldn't get it started. unfortunately i didn't have the money for either.

paterick4o8 · July 24th, 2009, 06:37 PM

buy it!

scorpio_vette · July 25th, 2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by paterick4o8

buy it!

i'd love to. don't have the money.

sombo · July 25th, 2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by scorpio_vette

i'd love to. don't have the money.

I guess it's not quite THAT cheap then huh?

July 23rd, 2009, 05:20 AM	#1
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Why so cheap? I was bored at work and was browsing on craigslist and came across this. http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/mcy/1284360732.html 2005 with only 1400 for 4250. Something is not right. He says may need to replace the chain.

July 23rd, 2009, 09:48 AM	#5
Neema12 ninjette.org member Name: Neema Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250 Posts: 66	I think you'll be surprised at how saturated the market is with 600cc sport bikes. If I were to upgrade I am confident for $4000 I can get a very clean mid 2000s brand name 600c bike with under 10k miles and maybe a few mods. I am part of another forum where some people created a thread about the same issue and many previous sellers provided feedback on how the market is not at its best now for sellers. __________________________________________________ "the saddest thing in life is wasted talent" -a bronx tale "all good decisions come from experience. all experience comes from bad decisions"

July 23rd, 2009, 03:22 PM	#7
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Ask him to meet you at the bank and you will get a cashiers check right there and hand it to him. __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

July 24th, 2009, 06:06 AM	#10
scorpio_vette ninjette.org member Name: scorpio Location: milwaukee WI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 78	wow you guys are paranoid. just make sure that when you go to see the bike, that you meet in a very public high traffic place. like a walmart parking lot or something. and personally as a seller i won't take anything other than cash or paypal either. i've never in my life even owned a checkbook. and i really hate those things. checks are just like VHS. let it go people. get with the times. __________________________________________________ Been there, Wrecked that.

July 24th, 2009, 08:01 AM	#12
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	There is always someone out there that really wants to get rid of something. If it doesn't move, they don't think, just wanting to ditch it, and drop the price. Some people really need money. Mine 250 was in great condition, and pretty cheap, but the guy wanted to ditch it before he left for school where the bike would be sitting at home doing nothing. So he dropped the price and I got a good deal. The price was an easy 500-1000 lower than the other bikes I looked at. It isn't always shady. You just need to pay attention. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

July 23rd, 2009, 07:16 AM	#2
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Hmm that does seem pretty inexpensive considering the miles on it (or lack there of)

July 23rd, 2009, 07:58 AM	#3
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	Its not much cheaper than what, ive seen them going for around here. My real question is how somebody as a bike for 4 years and puts 1400 miles on it, they should get out and ride the thing.

July 23rd, 2009, 07:00 PM	#8
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	It's probably stolen or rebuilt from stolen parts.

July 23rd, 2009, 07:03 PM	#9
P1NDLESK1N ninjette.org member Name: Dario Location: Suffolk County, NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Ninja 300 (Sold), 2016 Z1000 Posts: 239	Hah. I was just browsing craigslist myself and took a look at that ad not more than 2min ago.

July 24th, 2009, 08:42 AM	#13
scorpio_vette ninjette.org member Name: scorpio Location: milwaukee WI Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 78	if you find something cheap, you wanna always jump all over it as quick as possible BUT check it out before taking it. hell if you seen the deals that i've gotten, you wouldn't think that bike was cheap anymore. last fall i picked up 4 motorcycles for free 1 which was in near mint condition with a $50 part missing, and the other was complete and running and just needed the carbs cleaned. the other 2 were in pretty bad shape. i also picked up a 94 Ford F-250 heavy duty with a nearly rustfree body for free (i love that truck). 2 weeks before my first kid was born, i picked up a rust free 95 jeep cherokee for free with 89,000 miles on it. the only thing wrong with the jeep was a broken u-joint and a bad leaf spring. the owner had gotten a new vehicle and i just happened to be in the right place at the right time and got it for free. see............suddenly that bike isn't so cheap anymore is it??? LOL sometimes people just need money really badly, or other times they just don't want it sitting around for ever. so in that case they make sure it'll sell. __________________________________________________ Been there, Wrecked that.

July 24th, 2009, 09:07 AM	#14
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Scorpio - next time you come across one of those Free deals, let me know! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

July 24th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#20
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	buy it!

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