Should i bite? Or pass on this blue 08 ninja?

[RandomPhantom]

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/3923889635.html
The seller unfortunately doesnt give any details about the bikes maintenance. Aside that it has been laid down. Should i bite for 2450? I was just guessing to let the dude know that i'll pay 2000 bucks flat for it aside from asking if its salvage or clean. Whats ur opinions on this?

[fmx]

Originally Posted by RandomPhantom

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/3923889635.html
The seller unfortunately doesnt give any details about the bikes maintenance. Aside that it has been laid down. Should i bite for 2450? I was just guessing to let the dude know that i'll pay 2000 bucks flat for it aside from asking if its salvage or clean. Whats ur opinions on this?

That's high for what might turn out to be a scrap bike. I bought a brand new 2012 for 4k out the door, for a little comparison. Just my 2c.

[Driddle]

Originally Posted by fmx

That's high for what might turn out to be a scrap bike. I bought a brand new 2012 for 4k out the door, for a little comparison. Just my 2c.

Prices are also a lot higher in california than in other parts of the country.
I bought mine clean (no downs, maintenance kept up, plus upgrades) for $3000 when the guy was asking $3500.

If you do end up looking at it and it check out, I would offer anywhere between $2000-$2200. It does say selling "ASAP," so the first cash offer he/she may take.

Best of luck!

[chris21er]

i would say ya i bought mine with 8k miles and it had a salvage title due to a lay down costed me about 100 bucks to fix everything and i payed about 2500 so i would say go for it.....i also got it from a mechanic who took good care of it till his son drove it

[tooblekain]

That's way too high in my opinon. I got my Ninja 250 track ready 100% turnkey track bike for 2600 and it started up and ran fine when I bought it

[ChickenRun]

Pass. That damage on the plastic came from more than a simple lay down, more like a slam down. If you inspect it before you buy and it all checks out then I guess you could go for it.

[corralhollowkid]

Hey Random... go look at it, but be very open minded.

I just got an 07 ninjette, pretty much all stock, with some minor damage...18K miles, it cost me $1,500 for the bike, about $200 for reg fees, about $80 replacing broken stuff, $20 for an oil change.

Im thinkin here in SD for about $2k you should be able to end up with a pretty sic ride, but you gotta keep watching CL like a hawk and get the one that is just right!

oh yeah: check kelly blue book...notice it says EXCELLENT condition? that doesn't include damage from a crash.

[TS250]

I have a '08 ninja and I paid $3500.00 brand new(in 2008). I would say he is only looking to loose about 1k for it. With almost 10k miles and cosmetic work I would do two thousand solid. Good luck.

[dwright0723]

I just paid $2000 for a 08 250 with 2500 miles on it.. The right side fairing was busted... I'd offer $2000!

[Snake]

Don't bite. I lost interest and stopped reading at "laid down"

[crazymadbastard]

look at it, make a low offer and move on. Deal of lifetime comes once a week with bikes.

[grnninja]

Offer 2k, id say, not sure how the American pricing is for the ninja's. Also, if you do go ahead with the purchase, make sure that the mirrors are included, the handle bars and levers aren't bent, and a rear seat. I have a feeling that it might be an aftermarket ebay fairing kit.

[RandomPhantom]

found another ninja for cheap this time. Wats everyone's verdict on this one? http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/3962043827.html

[rojoracing53]

Originally Posted by RandomPhantom

found another ninja for cheap this time. Wats everyone's verdict on this one? http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/3962043827.html

**** that lowballer **** offer 2k and leave the ball in his court.

[RandomPhantom]

Originally Posted by rojoracing53

**** that lowballer **** offer 2k and leave the ball in his court.

i lol'd at that comment. I'll do just that and see what replies are

[corralhollowkid]

I would be concerned about why the plastics are scraped and craked ... Not a penny over $1,750

Originally Posted by RandomPhantom

found another ninja for cheap this time. Wats everyone's verdict on this one? http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/3962043827.html

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[RandomPhantom]

the last deal didnt bite. but here is another great prospect and the owner tells me its a clean title. http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/3985071662.html thoughts? i was thinking of offering 1500 since he doesnt know if the carbs r even cleaned

[rcruz17]

that exhaust sounds good but those fairings are $260 each side cheapest ive found them im looking for one also.

Ill sell you mines if you want to come pick it up

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/mcy/3981895712.html and thats uppricings it because around here if they cant haggle you least $500 noone will buy it even if its priced fair idk people are complicated like that.

[RandomPhantom]

haha im fine with that ur's is wayyy too far. the guy is willing to sell it for 1700 but im set on 1600 since thats all i have and since he doesnt know if carbs r cleaned if i were to take it out to a shop it would cost about that much to get them un-clogged or in better condition, plus fairing price haha.

sounds reasonable?

[RandomPhantom]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...995519926.html too good to b true? im sorry for the constant questions but i really need outside opinions since no one i know is even mechanically incline to motorcycles or know anything about them or their conditions

[corralhollowkid]

I wouldn't even go look if u aren't into wrenching
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[RandomPhantom]

since ur from socal can u possible come and check it out with me? if u have time that is i would definitely appreciate it!

[corralhollowkid]

Don't think I don't want to ... Between work and family I don't have much "free" time. But thanks for the vote of confidence. I'm better with cars, ok with bikes.

I would beware cuz its been dropped. Lots of things get bent when a bike falls with a little speed. If you have the $ for fuel then go check it out, its up in LA, too far from me or keep searching... The right ninjette will come come yer way.
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[RandomPhantom]

Haha okie dokie i understand dude! and im okay with bikes as well especially the ninja since i worked on my red one. But im still far from being even experienced with inspections tho haha. Im planning on going up there to check it out in person and possibly test riding it if everything checks out fine