looking at an 013 .... again

[3rdbike_imp]

W/R, I just looked at those.. I will ponder.

Labrador. did you get ABS? I've seen that# at one dealer here. I'm not against them, I just prefer a private sale.

Guth, I hear ya on the depreciation hit. I kinda noticed these bikes don't get the love they deserve in the used market. Resale is a concern. Triumphs generally don't have that problem. Not that I'm looking to make $, I just want to be able to sell the bike easily when the time comes without taking too big a hit. I probably missed that CL ad you are referring to...my mind has been focused on Bonnevilles. If you see another one in advance. Quote:"These bikes appeal to a very limited set of folks and I think that works to your advantage". When buying I suppose, when selling not sure.

Update on the bike in question. So this is the 5th go-round trying to buy a bike. The first guy left out the fact that he didnt know what the real mileage was. It was so low it had to be wrong. I had to ask.
The second one ... I said I was interested, offered a depost, they said it wasn't needed - "I'll hold it for you" NOT.
3rd guy tried to tell me something was ok with the bike when I knew it was not.
4th guy put the $price and OBO in the ad - I made a resonable offer, he told me the price was firm. wtf? This last guy emails me back and forth 4 times doesn't mention his name and in the last post tells me the mlleage is 12k not 8k like he thought. Innocent oversight - probably, bad form most definitely. That don't cut it.

Its not that hard people! I'm either going to get all the info correct from the get go, deal with a clear, straightforward, interested, honest seller etc. or I'm not buying the bike. I don't care how good a deal it is. Call me picky (not always) ocd (), or whatever...not gonna do it.

If it isn't 100% to me / seller_ I'm not doin it.

Especially since the advent of the 'innernet', I find it evident that people no longer know how to sell an item. Best of luck with your quest!