help with buying a bike
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help with buying a bike
I'm the worst beginner EVER! I pretty much always pay too much for stuff. The first shop i called here in Nebraska has 10 sport bikes on the floor. yay!!! one of them is a 04 GSXR 600. No more 1000s for me at least for now. i haven't seen the bike yet but he said its got 3000miles, black and asking is $6K. I looked up on nada and average value is $5570. When i walk in there tomorrow assuming I want this bike and its in great shape, what should i offer them? thanks
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Re: (marmaladeboy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladeboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's Nebraska. It's the winter season. Offer low.</TD></TR></TABLE>
should i offer lower then 5500?
keep in mind the high for today is 33F which is pretty warm given how the rest of the week was. last night it was 8F
should i offer lower then 5500?
keep in mind the high for today is 33F which is pretty warm given how the rest of the week was. last night it was 8F
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Re: (marmaladeboy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by marmaladeboy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's Nebraska. It's the winter season. Offer low.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yup, tell them they take 5500 now or take 5k in the spring their choice.
it never hurts to lowball.
yup, tell them they take 5500 now or take 5k in the spring their choice.
it never hurts to lowball.
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Re: help with buying a bike (hks85)
I'd keep looking private party if I were you. It's a common bike, older model, etc. and you won't have to pay taxes and other misc. fees. People are ususally more eager to sell and a lot easier to work with.
I suppose the only + to dealers are if you want financing, which I am assuming is why you went there in the first place.
I suppose the only + to dealers are if you want financing, which I am assuming is why you went there in the first place.
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Re: help with buying a bike (SHORTBUS.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SHORTBUS. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd keep looking private party if I were you. It's a common bike, older model, etc. and you won't have to pay taxes and other misc. fees. People are ususally more eager to sell and a lot easier to work with.
I suppose the only + to dealers are if you want financing, which I am assuming is why you went there in the first place.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I went there cuz im having trouble finding a bike for sale period! the only 2 i have found in the past month (private) are a 1980 POS and a 2003 TL1000 for $7900 and the guy will not go any lower cuz he owes a lot of money on it.
As far as the temp, i was add to the fire. cold being no one wants to ride right now let alone buy a bike. they need the sale!
I suppose the only + to dealers are if you want financing, which I am assuming is why you went there in the first place.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I went there cuz im having trouble finding a bike for sale period! the only 2 i have found in the past month (private) are a 1980 POS and a 2003 TL1000 for $7900 and the guy will not go any lower cuz he owes a lot of money on it.
As far as the temp, i was add to the fire. cold being no one wants to ride right now let alone buy a bike. they need the sale!
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