Which out of these 3?

modded · May 21st, 2013, 12:05 PM

Still trying to find my first bike and I have 3 that I am going to check out this week. They are all within 10 minutes of each other so most likely I will end up with one of them.

The first is a black 2008, 2400 miles, no scratches. Said he will go to 3000$
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/3783083245.html

Second is a 2012 with 1800 miles, slip on exhaust, perfect condition. haven't found a minimum price but it's listed at 3500$
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/3816784767.html

And third is a 2009 special edition green and black, 1600 miles, scratch on turn signal, listed for 3500$. Owner says he bought for his son 2 weeks ago but the son rode it without permission and got pulled over and got a ticket. So therefor his dad is selling it now. Says the only cosmetic flaw is a scuffed turn signal.

Which one would you pick if you had to choose and how much would you offer the for the ones that didn't have a firm price?

Thank you all

menikmati · May 21st, 2013, 12:09 PM

Not sure what the market is in Indiana, but I'd go with either the first or third one. I'd stay away from the second one solely because it has a TB slip-on and the ad states "pipes."

massacremasses · May 21st, 2013, 12:17 PM

get the second guy down a little and get that one.

Joshorilla · May 21st, 2013, 12:17 PM

Second obviously.

csmith12 · May 21st, 2013, 12:21 PM

None of the above, watch the cincy market, about $500 cheaper for the same kinda bike and 100% for sure worth the drive.

For example, this just sold in 1.5 days;
http://www.assfaultjunkies.com/showt...ighlight=ninja

sLick415 · May 21st, 2013, 12:23 PM

Id go with the first one

Jiggles · May 21st, 2013, 12:27 PM

Get the 2008. There is nothing better than an unmolested ninjette

kirk595x · May 21st, 2013, 12:30 PM

I would go look at the 2012. Alot of people that sell stuff on craigslist do not take the time to use proper vocabulary plus he may not know much about bikes.

Test ride it and see if it runs right..ask if it's been jetted for the slip on. 1800 miles isn't much at all.

menikmati · May 21st, 2013, 12:32 PM

Ask for the maintenance records of each of the bikes. I wouldn't pay mind to either the year or mileage as long as it has been taken care of.

Chuffmonkey · May 21st, 2013, 12:34 PM

Given that they are all in the same ballpark, pricewise, I would go with the 2nd one. It's the newest - why pay the same $ for a bike that's 3 years older?.

Is there a warranty and is it transferable?

Jono · May 21st, 2013, 12:38 PM

The first one!

crazymadbastard · May 21st, 2013, 12:57 PM

Second for sure

Brother Michigan · May 21st, 2013, 01:20 PM

Looks like three good bikes all around. I'd be interested in the third just because I like the SE graphics on the newgens (the '09 SE, not the '10.)

Jiggles · May 21st, 2013, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuffmonkey

Given that they are all in the same ballpark, pricewise, I would go with the 2nd one. It's the newest - why pay the same $ for a bike that's 3 years older?.

Is there a warranty and is it transferable?

Because its exactly the same bike

scottg · May 21st, 2013, 04:03 PM

It's your 1st bike, go for whichever one you can get the cheapest. After a couple years of learning to ride and learning what you want in a bike, you can sell it for not too much less than what you bought these for and get something you really, really love at that time.

subxero · May 21st, 2013, 04:46 PM

second bike if you can talk him down and he still has all the OEM exhaust stuff ect...

buy bike, take off slip on put OEM back on, sell slip on, profit!

Ausoi · May 21st, 2013, 05:00 PM

I'd show up with cash and try and get em for $2800. You can always walk away. They all look pretty nice, the year doesn't make much difference. I'm a sucker for black bikes though

Here in California I was asking for around $2700 for mine just to see if anyone was interested and I didn't get a single reply. Now I'm glad I didn't get a response - I'm gonna keep my bike for life.

lilmitchy777 · May 21st, 2013, 06:35 PM

i say go with the 08. the 12 is nice but for a few hundred more you can buy brand new...

b.miller123 · May 22nd, 2013, 06:37 AM

I'd go for the newest one. Probably has the least amount of owners, and hasn't had time to get messed with too much, or have issues with bad gas, rust, or having stuff fall on it in a garage. Time is hard on bikes for 90% of owners out there, even more so with beginner bikes.

However, it does have a sticker on the side, which can be bad. Idiots tend to put stickers on bikes, and idiots tend to buy two-brothers exhausts. Have him take the sticker off to be sure their isn't anything behind it. Either way, I still wouldn't pay $3500 for it. There is a dealer up here selling brand new 2012's for $3400.

Chuffmonkey · May 22nd, 2013, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiggles

Because its exactly the same bike

Specwise it's the same bike, but a 2008 that's only done 2400 miles means that it's spent an awful lot of time parked. I would be worried about gummed up fuel, flattened tires, expiring batteries, rust in the tank and whatever else can go bad with bikes that sit around.

The 2008 is already negotiated down to 3000, the '12 is 3500 list (so wiggle room on price) and the '09 is also listed at 3500. For my money I would go with the newer ride every time - especially if you can get the peace of mind of a warranty (again, not sure if it's still current and transferable).

May 21st, 2013, 12:05 PM	#1
modded ninjette.org member Name: Jake Location: Columbus, IN Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Green 250 Posts: 58	Which out of these 3? Still trying to find my first bike and I have 3 that I am going to check out this week. They are all within 10 minutes of each other so most likely I will end up with one of them. The first is a black 2008, 2400 miles, no scratches. Said he will go to 3000$ http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/3783083245.html Second is a 2012 with 1800 miles, slip on exhaust, perfect condition. haven't found a minimum price but it's listed at 3500$ http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/3816784767.html And third is a 2009 special edition green and black, 1600 miles, scratch on turn signal, listed for 3500$. Owner says he bought for his son 2 weeks ago but the son rode it without permission and got pulled over and got a ticket. So therefor his dad is selling it now. Says the only cosmetic flaw is a scuffed turn signal. Which one would you pick if you had to choose and how much would you offer the for the ones that didn't have a firm price? Thank you all

May 21st, 2013, 12:09 PM	#2
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	Not sure what the market is in Indiana, but I'd go with either the first or third one. I'd stay away from the second one solely because it has a TB slip-on and the ad states "pipes." __________________________________________________

May 21st, 2013, 12:17 PM	#3
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	get the second guy down a little and get that one. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

May 21st, 2013, 12:21 PM	#5
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	None of the above, watch the cincy market, about $500 cheaper for the same kinda bike and 100% for sure worth the drive. For example, this just sold in 1.5 days; http://www.assfaultjunkies.com/showt...ighlight=ninja __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 21st, 2013, 12:27 PM	#7
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Get the 2008. There is nothing better than an unmolested ninjette __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

May 21st, 2013, 12:17 PM	#4
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Second obviously.

May 21st, 2013, 12:23 PM	#6
sLick415 ninjette.org guru Name: Danny Location: San Francisco, CA Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 263	Id go with the first one

May 21st, 2013, 12:30 PM	#8
kirk595x ninjette.org guru Name: Robbie Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 03' Ninja 250ex Posts: 333	I would go look at the 2012. Alot of people that sell stuff on craigslist do not take the time to use proper vocabulary plus he may not know much about bikes. Test ride it and see if it runs right..ask if it's been jetted for the slip on. 1800 miles isn't much at all. __________________________________________________ Perform Random Acts of Coolness!!ATGATT

May 21st, 2013, 12:32 PM	#9
menikmati crash 250, get supersport Name: Richard Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250R SE (Sold 6/9/14), 2009 ZX-6R (Sold 6/25/14), Subaru BRZ Posts: A lot.	Ask for the maintenance records of each of the bikes. I wouldn't pay mind to either the year or mileage as long as it has been taken care of. __________________________________________________

May 21st, 2013, 12:34 PM	#10
Chuffmonkey ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Salt Lake City Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Triumph Street Triple R, 2011 250R SE (sold 5/8/13) Posts: 128	Given that they are all in the same ballpark, pricewise, I would go with the 2nd one. It's the newest - why pay the same $ for a bike that's 3 years older?. Is there a warranty and is it transferable?

May 21st, 2013, 12:38 PM	#11
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	The first one!

May 21st, 2013, 12:57 PM	#12
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Second for sure __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

May 21st, 2013, 01:20 PM	#13
Brother Michigan ninjette.org sage Name: Aaron Location: Winder, GA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 718	Looks like three good bikes all around. I'd be interested in the third just because I like the SE graphics on the newgens (the '09 SE, not the '10.)

May 21st, 2013, 04:03 PM	#15
scottg ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Boston, MA Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Posts: 56	It's your 1st bike, go for whichever one you can get the cheapest. After a couple years of learning to ride and learning what you want in a bike, you can sell it for not too much less than what you bought these for and get something you really, really love at that time.

May 21st, 2013, 04:46 PM	#16
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	second bike if you can talk him down and he still has all the OEM exhaust stuff ect... buy bike, take off slip on put OEM back on, sell slip on, profit!

May 21st, 2013, 05:00 PM	#17
Ausoi ninjette.org member Name: Joshua Location: Loomis, CA Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 (Black) Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 151	I'd show up with cash and try and get em for $2800. You can always walk away. They all look pretty nice, the year doesn't make much difference. I'm a sucker for black bikes though Here in California I was asking for around $2700 for mine just to see if anyone was interested and I didn't get a single reply. Now I'm glad I didn't get a response - I'm gonna keep my bike for life.

May 21st, 2013, 06:35 PM	#18
lilmitchy777 ninjette.org member Name: mitchell Location: Columbus Ohio Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2004 ninja 250 Posts: 48	i say go with the 08. the 12 is nice but for a few hundred more you can buy brand new...

May 22nd, 2013, 06:37 AM	#19
b.miller123 ninjette.org member Name: Brett Location: Everett, WA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1998 Ninja 250 2007 Yamaha R6 2003 Honda RC51... sold :( Posts: 205	I'd go for the newest one. Probably has the least amount of owners, and hasn't had time to get messed with too much, or have issues with bad gas, rust, or having stuff fall on it in a garage. Time is hard on bikes for 90% of owners out there, even more so with beginner bikes. However, it does have a sticker on the side, which can be bad. Idiots tend to put stickers on bikes, and idiots tend to buy two-brothers exhausts. Have him take the sticker off to be sure their isn't anything behind it. Either way, I still wouldn't pay $3500 for it. There is a dealer up here selling brand new 2012's for $3400.