I say get what ya love and don't look back.
But. I'd be hard pressed to trade a 13 and lose that much $$.
It would be worth more to me in my garage.
I imagine most dealers are at the point that 6k is a reasonable trade value. Ouch. That probably at best in fact considering I just purchased a 13 for 7k otd from a private owner w only 144 miles on the odo.
If it had 3-5k miles id likely have offered 6 tops on a private sale.
Oh. Should mention mine was not abs. Maybe that would add 400$.
Never felt need for abs other than a touring bike like my BMW.
Hope this helps some of you w you trade considerations.
Only sharing so many of you considering a trade have a recent frame of reference.
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You got a good deal on your bike.
I've found dealers in my area don't offer nearly as much as you can do by posting on Craig's List.
I'm very tempted to purchase a 2014, even though I have $16K invested in my non-ABS 2013. I went heavy on accessories and would be lucky to recoup half. And that's only if a buyer really loved my modifications.
But life is short and I could possibly talk my wife into the wonders of ABS.
(02-17-2014, 08:30 AM)Romo1969_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I say get what ya love and don't look back.
But. I'd be hard pressed to trade a 13 and lose that much $$.
It would be worth more to me in my garage.
I imagine most dealers are at the point that 6k is a reasonable trade value. Ouch. That probably at best in fact considering I just purchased a 13 for 7k otd from a private owner w only 144 miles on the odo.
If it had 3-5k miles id likely have offered 6 tops on a private sale.
Oh. Should mention mine was not abs. Maybe that would add 400$.
Never felt need for abs other than a touring bike like my BMW.
Hope this helps some of you w you trade considerations.
Only sharing so many of you considering a trade have a recent frame of reference.
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That is a rockin' deal for you. You got yourself a terrific motorcycle for stupid-low price. 144 miles? Wot was that guy thinking? Just needed to get out from underneath it, I guess.
I got mine new for a reason -- warranty and I know how it's been treated -- and like it as it is. Can't see throwing half the cost of another motorcycle away. But used bikes usually make me very nervous. You got an exceptionally good deal. Congrats.
Thanks. Having purchased new and used many times. My rule of thumb is don't buy anything where owner history is questionable. Buy near Bluebook. Prefer low mile one owner unless it is exceptional.
Lastly and most important. Be patient.
Oh and if the owner is a D don't buy it regardless if above. I asked a guy how many owners on title for a ZRX and he acted like I was an A-hole for asking.
Thank you. Good bye
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144 miles, I would have had more miles just on the first ride home. Heck that is one tank of gas. That is new for me.
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I've only bought one bike brand-new--a 2000 ZRX1100 that I picked up as a leftover (and still have). The rest have all been one-owner, 2-4 years old, low mileage bikes, generally purchased out-of-season. If you're patient, there are always the guys who spend $18k on a new bike, put 2,500 miles on it over a couple of riding seasons (garaged and babied otherwise), and then need to sell for one reason or another. Love finding those deals, but man, it's gotta hurt to take an $8,000 hit on something you barely rode.
I let impatience get the better of me on the CB I just bought. I could probably have found a lower price if I'd waited for more people to find out about the 2014s and decide to trade....but I found a bike I liked, felt the price was fair, and just went with it. $7,750 (not including tax and tags) for a sub-1,000 mile '13.
Very fair price
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(02-18-2014, 02:33 PM)Romo1969_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Very fair price
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Fair!!! Aaaarrrrgggghhhhh....
How do ya think that makes me feel, I paid 12 OTD...as did just about everyone else where I live.
Actually I feel fine about it as I have NO intention whatsoever to sell or trade it.
