01-23-2014, 01:32 PM
(01-23-2014, 12:21 PM)ride4now_imp Wrote:(01-23-2014, 12:12 PM)CBville_imp Wrote: I think you'll have a hard time getting $7000 on a trade in. The KBB trade in value is $5750 right now. Why don't you just call them and get some hard numbers? I'm sure that will help in your decision.
I didn't realize KBB already has a value... Thanks.
Wow... I just looked... Cbville is right... $5750.00 is what's in KBB.
But that number's pretty low. My 4 year old KLR is carrying a trade in price about 1/2 of what I paid. My 10 year old Superglide has a trade in price of a little bit less than 1/2 of what I paid. I bought both brand new too... If a 9 month old CB1100 is only worth 57% of sticker... that doesn't bode well long term. I hope Sanpete is right... or I may have to rethink my plan and just enjoy what I have.
The KLR and the Superglide have one important thing in common. They're both very popular bikes (read : easy to resell). Niche bikes tend to take more of a hit on trade in value.
Given that used CB11s were selling in the $7.5K range before the '14s were announced, I wouldn't be surprised to see it come down a bit by the time the '14s are actually on the floor. Your best bet would be to sell it on your own, then buy the '14.