how much should i pay?

Rj. · June 8th, 2010, 07:37 PM

ok first i didnt really no where to post this, so sorry if its in the wrong place. anyway im lookin to buy a 2008 ninja 250 red preferably. what id like to kno is wats a reasonable price to pay? i live in south florida cuz i kno prices vary depending on where u live. also where should i check, only place ive checked so far is craigslist and theres not really much on there. i actually havnt seen any bike dealers altho there is ALOT of car dealers here so i figure there around here somewhere.

drowe531 · June 8th, 2010, 08:00 PM

My 08 was blue and had 1700 miles on it, I paid an even 3k that can at least give you a starting point.

gixerhp · June 8th, 2010, 10:21 PM

I bought my girl friends, 08 with 297 miles on this year for $2800!

dubojr1 · June 9th, 2010, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixerhp

I bought my girl friends, 08 with 297 miles on this year for $2800!

Wow... That was deal. Rare find!

For new.... I just bought an 2009 Special Edition for $4200 out the door including all fee's, tag, and taxes.

BTW, I'm in Florida also

bobguy · June 9th, 2010, 06:33 AM

Ebay and craigslist if you want to save money. Ive recently seen some good deals on ebay in the Florida area. If you REALLY want a good deal you just have to be patient and maybe wait a few weeks until one pops up...then jump on it. Check ebay and CL daily. I'd say you should be able to find a low mileage new gen. between 2800 and 3500. I wouldn't pay more than 3500. Anything more and you might as well buy a brand new bike IMHO.

BlueThunder18 · June 9th, 2010, 06:55 AM

I just paid $2700 for an '08 with less than 3K - but it did have a couple scratches, but was never dropped. I think anywhere right around 3K is pretty fair for an '08 bike in good shape. The stealerships I visited had them over $4K OTD for '08s with very low mileage.

ScraitT · June 9th, 2010, 09:53 AM

I'm thinking about listing mine since I don't ride enough and I hate seeing a beautiful bike sit around.

If I list, I'm probably going for around 3500-3600.

I DO think it's a little high for an 08, however it's the only year you can get a solid green 250r (I know someone with a brand new red 2010 who wants to trade with me flat out because he wants the green).
My bike is also in perfect condition without a scratch and a hair over 1k on the miles....
Also, I'm not in a rush to sell. If it sells, I got a good price, if not, I have a good bike. There's no loosing.
Most of the 3k deals are people that just want to get rid of the bike for one reason or another.

I'm thinking if it sells, I may end up with an old get 250 if I can find one under 1500.

Of course that means getting off my ass and listing the bike.

ckholloway · June 9th, 2010, 10:25 AM

I paid about 1k for my '06.

Perf_White_Gt · June 9th, 2010, 01:02 PM

at the dealer the other day there was a new 09 with 2 miles on it... 3500

gixerhp · June 9th, 2010, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckholloway

I paid about 1k for my '06.

Hey dont i know you!

ckholloway · June 9th, 2010, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixerhp

Hey dont i know you!

HAHA We may have had words once or twice

kkim · June 9th, 2010, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckholloway

HAHA We may have had words once or twice

ooo... this should be good!

jonthechron · June 9th, 2010, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

Wow... That was deal. Rare find!

For new.... I just bought an 2009 Special Edition for $4200 out the door including all fee's, tag, and taxes.

BTW, I'm in Florida also

got a similar deal, 09 with 350 miles on it for 2800, in sept. 09

gixerhp · June 9th, 2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

ooo... this should be good!

Im an Admin at Extremebusa.com, and Corey is one of the sponsors!

ckholloway · June 10th, 2010, 02:47 PM

kkim · June 10th, 2010, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixerhp

Im an Admin at Extremebusa.com, and Corey is one of the sponsors!

ah, shucks.

I was hoping for...

ckholloway · June 10th, 2010, 03:20 PM

Nope none of that.

gixerhp · June 10th, 2010, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

ah, shucks.

I was hoping for...

We could if you like!

But we are about 3000 miles apart!

ckholloway · June 10th, 2010, 08:57 PM

He's got a point.
Besides you know how people are. I might piss him off on this board next thing I know he bans me on the other site. LoL

gixerhp · June 10th, 2010, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckholloway

He's got a point.
Besides you know how people are. I might piss him off on this board next thing I know he bans me on the other site. LoL

Rj. · June 11th, 2010, 12:47 AM

thankz for the advice everyone. i was checkin craigslist and saw a red 08 which is just want i want for 2500 is what the guy was askin. lives like 5 miles from me too, only thing it was listed mid may, i doubt he hasnt sold it yet....

onetruevibe · June 16th, 2010, 10:04 AM

Just bought my 2008 for $2000 off craiglist. Has 2000 miles, some scratches and a cracked fairing - which is ok - it will make it easier to swallow when I dump it for the first time.

BlueThunder18 · June 16th, 2010, 04:49 PM

Nice...how about some pics.

June 8th, 2010, 07:37 PM	#1
Rj. ninjette.org newbie Name: Rj Location: south florida Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 8	how much should i pay? ok first i didnt really no where to post this, so sorry if its in the wrong place. anyway im lookin to buy a 2008 ninja 250 red preferably. what id like to kno is wats a reasonable price to pay? i live in south florida cuz i kno prices vary depending on where u live. also where should i check, only place ive checked so far is craigslist and theres not really much on there. i actually havnt seen any bike dealers altho there is ALOT of car dealers here so i figure there around here somewhere.

June 9th, 2010, 06:33 AM	#5
bobguy ninjette.org member Name: steve Location: central virginia Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 Posts: 64	Ebay and craigslist if you want to save money. Ive recently seen some good deals on ebay in the Florida area. If you REALLY want a good deal you just have to be patient and maybe wait a few weeks until one pops up...then jump on it. Check ebay and CL daily. I'd say you should be able to find a low mileage new gen. between 2800 and 3500. I wouldn't pay more than 3500. Anything more and you might as well buy a brand new bike IMHO. __________________________________________________ "An armed society is a polite society"

June 9th, 2010, 09:53 AM	#7
ScraitT Green! Name: Tyler Location: S. Florida Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R, 04 Honda CRF230F, 94 Honda XR80R Posts: 505	I'm thinking about listing mine since I don't ride enough and I hate seeing a beautiful bike sit around. If I list, I'm probably going for around 3500-3600. I DO think it's a little high for an 08, however it's the only year you can get a solid green 250r (I know someone with a brand new red 2010 who wants to trade with me flat out because he wants the green). My bike is also in perfect condition without a scratch and a hair over 1k on the miles.... Also, I'm not in a rush to sell. If it sells, I got a good price, if not, I have a good bike. There's no loosing. Most of the 3k deals are people that just want to get rid of the bike for one reason or another. I'm thinking if it sells, I may end up with an old get 250 if I can find one under 1500. Of course that means getting off my ass and listing the bike. __________________________________________________ 2008 Green 250R

June 9th, 2010, 10:25 AM	#8
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	I paid about 1k for my '06. __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

June 10th, 2010, 02:47 PM	#15
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	__________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

June 8th, 2010, 08:00 PM	#2
drowe531 ninjette.org guru Name: David Location: Burlington, MA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250 (sold); 2008 Plasma Blue Ninja 250 Posts: 364	My 08 was blue and had 1700 miles on it, I paid an even 3k that can at least give you a starting point.

June 8th, 2010, 10:21 PM	#3
gixerhp ninjette.org member Name: John Location: Nashua NH Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Hayabusa, 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 16	I bought my girl friends, 08 with 297 miles on this year for $2800!

June 9th, 2010, 06:55 AM	#6
BlueThunder18 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: New York Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 90	I just paid $2700 for an '08 with less than 3K - but it did have a couple scratches, but was never dropped. I think anywhere right around 3K is pretty fair for an '08 bike in good shape. The stealerships I visited had them over $4K OTD for '08s with very low mileage.

June 9th, 2010, 01:02 PM	#9
Perf_White_Gt ninjette.org member Name: Christopher Location: Texas State University Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): Trek Alpha 1.2 Posts: 56	at the dealer the other day there was a new 09 with 2 miles on it... 3500

June 10th, 2010, 03:20 PM	#17
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	Nope none of that. __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

June 10th, 2010, 08:57 PM	#19
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	He's got a point. Besides you know how people are. I might piss him off on this board next thing I know he bans me on the other site. LoL __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

June 11th, 2010, 12:47 AM	#21
Rj. ninjette.org newbie Name: Rj Location: south florida Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 8	thankz for the advice everyone. i was checkin craigslist and saw a red 08 which is just want i want for 2500 is what the guy was askin. lives like 5 miles from me too, only thing it was listed mid may, i doubt he hasnt sold it yet....

June 16th, 2010, 10:04 AM	#22
onetruevibe Love Rival Name: Brian Location: Western PA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 449	Just bought my 2008 for $2000 off craiglist. Has 2000 miles, some scratches and a cracked fairing - which is ok - it will make it easier to swallow when I dump it for the first time. __________________________________________________ “Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Dwight Edwards

June 16th, 2010, 04:49 PM	#23
BlueThunder18 ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: New York Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2006 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 90	Nice...how about some pics.

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