Used 2013 for $5,500 vs new 2014 for $7,000

[KiowaEagle_imp]

The sixth gear would be the decision maker for me.

[Sorg67_imp]

I like the red better than black. But:

1) New
2) Sixth Gear
3) Improved instruments
4) Factory Warranty

Seem to be worth more than $1,500, at least $2,000 maybe $2,500.

However, 2013 has rack and new tires. Maybe better tires than the four year old tires on the 2014s. How long to tires last? I bought a 2015 DRZ 400S in 2015 with 1,900 miles and original tires. I replaced the tires since they were 10 years old even though they had very little wear.

Might go to local dealer and offer $4,500, out the door. He will probably say no, but If I show him the new ones I can get for $5,999, probably plus $1,000 for tax, tag, title, dealer fee is how I get to $7,000, but I have not talked to them yet. Might be more, or might be less and might be able to talk them down to $6,500.

Since I ride mostly around town, the sixth gear may not be a huge deal for me. And if I really like the bike, I might pop for a new new 2018. The 2013 might be an extended test ride for a year or two.

[LongRanger_imp]

For my money, I'd buy the new '14. New vs. used -- it's a no-brainer.. I'd also have the brake and clutch fluid replaced.

[HondaJon_imp]

Go with the new unit.

Ask for a new battery and she will be fine.

IMO, the 13 is the best looking of the lot, but the warranty and 6th gear are no brainers.

I bought mine right away because I feared Honda would only bring the CB over for a single year since bikes like it are not big sellers in the US.

[max]

Something else to vector in is the valve-check at 8 or 12.000 miles, has that been done and how would you know?
Not a deal breaker if you do it yourself but if it has to go back to the dealer it may add some extra expense?
Is the dealer able/reliable/closeby for this sort of thing?
Me i like red a lot but that is a personal taste thing but after seeing the 2018 pearl blue tank from samurider.........

Bottom line; can't go wrong either way and a year later the price difference is forgotten.

[Capo]

You can buy a red tank and other bodywork from Samurider. But the ‘13 with that mileage is proved too high.


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[peterbaron]

The sixth gear would be the decision maker for me.

Absolutely +1

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[F800GT_imp]

6 vs 5-speed ?

6 without hesitation.

[FLYTYM_imp]

I just got my new 2014 and I’m not concerned one bit about the bike sitting in a crate for the last four years. I am very disappointed in the dealer prep but that’s a different story.

[Sorg67_imp]

I just got my new 2014 and I’m not concerned one bit about the bike sitting in a crate for the last four years. I am very disappointed in the dealer prep but that’s a different story.

What is the story on the dealer prep? I would like to be aware of what can go wrong so I can try to avoid such problems.