First Post-need advice...Good Deal on an '08??

mwc951 · August 31st, 2009, 04:20 PM

I've recently put 200 miles on a friend's wifes CB360T and got the bug.
I'm taking the MSF Ridersafety Course this weekend and have been looking
at old & new Ninja 250's, although I *think* I want the new gen. I looked at an '08 today, belonged to the shop owner's daughter. 2200 miles, almost perfect, but appears to have been dropped on the left side, VERY minor scuffs on the fairing, corner of the mirror, and the gear selector is slightly bent. I can only ASSume the engine was broken-in correctly. Is the lack of documentation on break-in an issue. Owner claims service has service has been done too, but who knows. I spoke with the owner at length today and he won't take less than $3000. Good deal?

Or should I hold out for the color I want...green/black Special Edition!?
I was quoted $3900 out the door from another dealer.

Thanks in advance for relevant info/opinions. I've been lurking for a while and it seems like a great forum.

noche_caliente · August 31st, 2009, 04:31 PM

Hi Micky, welcome to the forum! IMO, 3900 is a great price on the SE and if that's what you want and don't mind paying for it, I'd go that route. My '08 was $4183 OTD and was a great deal- got it from Hillbilly in Princeton, WV. Where in appalachia are you, we might be able to help you find a better deal somewhere

Momaru · August 31st, 2009, 04:33 PM

Micky.
I'm sure you'll get plenty of feedback over the next few days, but from my limited experience, $3k for a dropped bike is a bit much to ask, even if it was a minor one. Replacing those plastics isn't cheap. I'd definitely have it checked our for function, esp shifting with that bent shift lever. Add in the questionable service/break-in and I'd hold off/negotiate the price down if you want the used, but that's my

The flipside about buying used for your first bike is when you drop her, you might not feel quite as bad.

mwc951 · August 31st, 2009, 04:40 PM

I'm in North WV. About an hour south of Pittsburgh.

The plastic on the '08 is fine. Minor scuffs. I have some
experience detailing my autos...so I'm sure the scuffs would
buff right out. The shifter is a concern though.

travis5018 · September 2nd, 2009, 11:50 AM

3k for a used bike that MSRP is 3500 is a little deep

Greg_E · September 2nd, 2009, 12:10 PM

I won't spend that much on anything that I'm looking for, dropped or not. It is almost officially the 2010 model year so that bike is just about 2 years old. Some will claim it is rare since they sold out and canceled orders in 08. At one dealership you get get a brand new 09 for $3650 on ebay, but I think those auctions close in the next day or so (he had 3 of them listed). I would go $2500 if everything worked properly and it looked OK, $2800 for an 09, and I'm willing to wait for as long as I need to wait. Don't rush into anything as you will end up paying for the time saved. Yes I have odd buying rules and could drop a lot more in cash if I wanted to spend the money.

Greg_E · September 2nd, 2009, 12:33 PM

Sorry it was new for $3700:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=270448908574

I think they have 3 of them in different colors and not all that far away from you. Looks like only the blue one is left. [edit] here is an SE http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290346009512 But now I see the guy is a jerk for $100 paperwork fee and $500 delivery/setup charge.

Florida:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=150370081768

g21-30 · September 2nd, 2009, 04:28 PM

2008 Kelly Blue Book for the Charleston, WV area

Retail is $2665 in GOOD conditiion
Trade-in is $1800 in GOOD condition

You can find a better deal than the $3K bike!

Ken08Ninja · September 2nd, 2009, 05:10 PM

Blue book values mean nothing, they are way lower than the normal private party sale prices. The 08+ are still in high demand.
Posted via Mobile Device

Greg_E · September 3rd, 2009, 03:00 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=330356560177

Said he would deliver it to me in NY for around $3200, I can get local guys to sell me something in a better color for that price.

noche_caliente · September 3rd, 2009, 04:00 PM

idk, sounds sketchy to me on that one Greg - friend backed into it, but damage on both sides? and claiming that the IRC tires have better grip - right... hope he survives the bigger bike

Greg_E · September 3rd, 2009, 05:04 PM

I didn't see the damage until later, that would make it a $2500 bike.

August 31st, 2009, 04:20 PM	#1
mwc951 ninjette.org member Name: MWC Location: native appalachia Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Green Posts: 13	First Post-need advice...Good Deal on an '08?? I've recently put 200 miles on a friend's wifes CB360T and got the bug. I'm taking the MSF Ridersafety Course this weekend and have been looking at old & new Ninja 250's, although I think I want the new gen. I looked at an '08 today, belonged to the shop owner's daughter. 2200 miles, almost perfect, but appears to have been dropped on the left side, VERY minor scuffs on the fairing, corner of the mirror, and the gear selector is slightly bent. I can only ASSume the engine was broken-in correctly. Is the lack of documentation on break-in an issue. Owner claims service has service has been done too, but who knows. I spoke with the owner at length today and he won't take less than $3000. Good deal? Or should I hold out for the color I want...green/black Special Edition!? I was quoted $3900 out the door from another dealer. Thanks in advance for relevant info/opinions. I've been lurking for a while and it seems like a great forum.

August 31st, 2009, 04:31 PM	#2
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Hi Micky, welcome to the forum! IMO, 3900 is a great price on the SE and if that's what you want and don't mind paying for it, I'd go that route. My '08 was $4183 OTD and was a great deal- got it from Hillbilly in Princeton, WV. Where in appalachia are you, we might be able to help you find a better deal somewhere __________________________________________________ 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

August 31st, 2009, 04:33 PM	#3
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	Micky. I'm sure you'll get plenty of feedback over the next few days, but from my limited experience, $3k for a dropped bike is a bit much to ask, even if it was a minor one. Replacing those plastics isn't cheap. I'd definitely have it checked our for function, esp shifting with that bent shift lever. Add in the questionable service/break-in and I'd hold off/negotiate the price down if you want the used, but that's my The flipside about buying used for your first bike is when you drop her, you might not feel quite as bad. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

September 3rd, 2009, 04:00 PM	#11
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	idk, sounds sketchy to me on that one Greg - friend backed into it, but damage on both sides? and claiming that the IRC tires have better grip - right... hope he survives the bigger bike __________________________________________________ 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

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August 31st, 2009, 04:40 PM	#4
mwc951 ninjette.org member Name: MWC Location: native appalachia Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Green Posts: 13	I'm in North WV. About an hour south of Pittsburgh. The plastic on the '08 is fine. Minor scuffs. I have some experience detailing my autos...so I'm sure the scuffs would buff right out. The shifter is a concern though.

September 2nd, 2009, 11:50 AM	#5
travis5018 ninjette.org member Name: Travis Location: Tallahassee Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 43	3k for a used bike that MSRP is 3500 is a little deep

September 2nd, 2009, 12:10 PM	#6
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 won't spend that much on anything that I'm looking for, dropped or not. It is almost officially the 2010 model year so that bike is just about 2 years old. Some will claim it is rare since they sold out and canceled orders in 08. At one dealership you get get a brand new 09 for $3650 on ebay, but I think those auctions close in the next day or so (he had 3 of them listed). I would go $2500 if everything worked properly and it looked OK, $2800 for an 09, and I'm willing to wait for as long as I need to wait. Don't rush into anything as you will end up paying for the time saved. Yes I have odd buying rules and could drop a lot more in cash if I wanted to spend the money.

September 2nd, 2009, 12:33 PM	#7
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	Sorry it was new for $3700: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=270448908574 I think they have 3 of them in different colors and not all that far away from you. Looks like only the blue one is left. [edit] here is an SE http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290346009512 But now I see the guy is a jerk for $100 paperwork fee and $500 delivery/setup charge. Florida: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=150370081768

September 2nd, 2009, 04:28 PM	#8
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	2008 Kelly Blue Book for the Charleston, WV area Retail is $2665 in GOOD conditiion Trade-in is $1800 in GOOD condition You can find a better deal than the $3K bike!

September 2nd, 2009, 05:10 PM	#9
Ken08Ninja ninjette.org member Name: Ken Location: NY Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R Candy Plasma Blue Posts: 129	Blue book values mean nothing, they are way lower than the normal private party sale prices. The 08+ are still in high demand. Posted via Mobile Device

September 3rd, 2009, 03:00 PM	#10
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	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=330356560177 Said he would deliver it to me in NY for around $3200, I can get local guys to sell me something in a better color for that price.

September 3rd, 2009, 05:04 PM	#12
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 didn't see the damage until later, that would make it a $2500 bike.