85_305

What do you think fellow 7th geners? I reeeeeally want a bike, but my wife is giving me grief about spending all our money and says I'll need to sell my car first.

So I'm thinking, I'm seeing my car go for about 13-15g around here. I could buy a nice used hatch for 5-6g, buy a bike for about 5g, and bank hopefully a few g. Would this be an effective approach?

I really like my car but have always had a thing for hatches..

Good idea or bad?

Matt

rEM2

Good luck trying to get 13-15k for your car. Might as well just buy a bike with the extra cash you have. Unless someone would trade you a hatch plus some money for your car...

DEEABLO

good luck with the sale...

kroze

Yea...good luck selling it for $12k.

tunerkid7

just keep it and buy a bike thats what im doing, economy sucks way to bad to sell now. Unless you are forced to dont sell the civic

85_305

I'm telling you, people buy them for about that much around here. But I would def. do a trade for a hatch and cash. Thanks for the idea!

Happens all the time around here

Ya I really dont want to get rid of it, but I'm just keeping my options open. I would LIKE to keep my EX and the bike.

lowlife9

ok she wants you to sell your car but she's ok with a motorcycle that makes no sense at all tell her to shut up.

85_305

No, she's saying she doesn't want me using our savings or to finance on a motorcycle, so if I want one I'd have to sell my car, buy a cheaper car then use the remaining cash to buy the bike

I've been searching, and I could be an almost new Ranger or even a 2000 Si for the price I'm looking for. Giggity giggty!

civicpraning2k1

so yeahhhhh 13k for a used 05 civic with 40k miles (at time of writeup)?

maybe i should sell mines and i hope i get a unicorn with it.

JamesL

Kelley Blue Book puts your car at $11,400 private party resale value in Buffalo New York. That is the 2005 Special Edition EX with 40,000 miles in excellent condition. Im not sure where you are getting the $14-15K number from.

Edit: And given the economic atmosphere these days, the people who are looking at buying a Civic are probably looking at them because they are inexpensive. I dont know who is going to cough up $2-3.5K more than suggested retail value in this economy. Hell, I paid less than $16K for my car back in 2002, off the showroom floor.

Regardless, good luck if you decide to sell. Frankly, I think you should keep your car and put the money you are saving for a bike towards a Kswap.

ALLxMOTOR EG

85_305

Hondas are increasing in resale due to the decreased state of economy and increased gas prices. Hell, I remember a year or so ago (dont remember exactly) when I had my 5.0, and people were selling bone stock, smoke pouring early 90's civics for 5-6 grand around here. But it's not going fast in my honda I want. I want a quiet, stock car for a daily, then a nice ninja that I can get a loud pipe, rigid suspension etc for my summertime fun.

Corn?

JTTeG_X

keep the civic you have now. once you buy that hatch, its going to need a lot of work put into to get it the way you want it to look and run. i would just start saving funds for a bike. i also highly recommend you complete the MSF course prior to getting your M1 license. have a talk with your wife/family before your motorcycle purchase. its a dangerous form of transportation and consider the value of your family.

85_305

I've actually broadened my car-buying sprectrum. I might consider 2003+ Rangers and a few other cars. I'll pretty much just find a car that fits my price range.

But my father in law drives a bike so he said he'll teach me to ride and we'll ride together etc.

civicpraning2k1

sell ur wife... PROFIT.

lawls

85_305

hahahaha thats hilarious. My wife asked why I lol'd and I nearly told her the truth!

civicpraning2k1

lolol glad u can take a joke dood...

85_305

Oh I can joke it up! I just want a f'ing bike before summer ends, but sadly I dont think thats going to happen :irk:

solex

iTrader: (1)

Hi, I'm new here but just bought an 03' Coupe EX with 51,000 miles.

I have been looking for about 3 weeks and can concur with the group, In my opinion 13 - 15 K is a bit high.

I have seen asking prices of 14K at dealerships, with a warranty and the 150 point inspection. Also for that money you can purchase a used 06-07 Civic with the similar miles.

The other negative is that being a stick usually cuts about 1K from the price of an automatic in the NYC metro area (private owner is selling around 10K).

This is just my opinion you mileage may vary....

Good luck,
Dan

85_305

'03 are different than '05's.. and my ex is a special edition. So it's worth a bit more. But I'm not asking how to sell car, since I've bought and sold about 40 of them in my days thus far.

fventura03

iTrader: (1)

nothing "special" about a special edition, just that its CHEAPER then an EX. if you can sell your car for more then 11k i'd be surprised. sell your car, buy a hatch and HOPE it doesn't get stolen . if it gets stolen, at least you'll have the bike for backup, right?

85_305

Wait, your telling me a SPECIAL EDITION EX that has a in-dash cd/mp3 player, better wheels, better interior, better dash lighting, and a more streamlined appearance is worth LESS than a regular EX?

I see how you came to that conclusion...

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/search...=1249573210960

Hell, some cars are selling for 17k. But we're not debating how MUCH I can sell my car for. I'm asking if I should sell my car, buy a cheaper car AND a bike, or just keep the car.

JamesL

No, but how much you get for your EM2 will determine what you can buy. If you get 3-4K less than you expect, well that's your bike right there.

85_305

Gotcha.
Well even if I only get 3-4 g left over for a bike, I could foot the rest or save up for the rest, or even finance the rest I suppose.

It Wasn't Me

There is only one car in that link which is priced at $17,500

It's also located at a dealership. Dealership price > Private Party

More importantly; that is only the asking price, not what it sold for. I can guarantee they won't get $17,500 for that LX. Especially considering the other options that are available.
Link this for example. $490 dollars more, for an '08 LX sedan. Hmmmmm....




Keep the car. Buy the bike. Although, I'd wait until winter to buy one. They're usually cheaper then.