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Posted by: sspmxc400---------------------
Seems like folks are having a tough time selling used bikes of late (including myself). The ecomony that bad? or are expectations too high? My couple of examples:
2001 KTM MXC 400 - very low miles great condition - $4700 (no bites)
2001 Yamaha FZ1 - 1700 miles $6700 (1 visit and guy told me he could get a new 2002 for $6800) (this bike retails for $8400.00)
Luckily I don't have to sell and don't plan to lower prices. With the price of used bikes - who the is buying new ones?
When I look through some of the threads - it appears to be tough. It looks like many good used deals can be had!
Any thoughts?
Posted by: Wakisashi---------------------
Jap 250s are going cheap around here , new `02 models for under $5000. I would have a tough time passing those up for a used bike if I was buying right now.
Posted by: Unit74---------------------
My GSX600F Katana has not even had one bite in the two weeks it's been in the cycletrader. I am asking lower than book with over a grand in fresh upgrades. Might trade it in W/O extras and break out about the same as if I sold it for less. We'll See..........
Posted by: Octain---------------------
I've noticed that too. I think everyone is waiting on new bikes nowadays. I know a guy that just sold a 2000 or 2001(cant remember which) CR250 for 2500 bux. Guess what he bought to replace it with, yep a CRF450
Alot of companies coming out with new and awsome bikes for the buck.
Now is surely a buyers market.
Posted by: oldguy---------------------
Here in Wis they were really moving slow. We had my sons 2002 YZ85 at our local shop for 1 1/2 months with not a look then last week it sold. When I went to pick up the check they told me they sold 5 in 2 days after a dry spell of over amonth only selling 2.
Whether coincedence or not the day they started selling was right after the heat wave broke and we got a couple cool days.
Posted by: cabe227---------------------
hey is your 400 mxc still for sale????
Posted by: sspmxc400---------------------
I haven't sold it yet. I believe you might be interested in no more than $4500. I have come to the conclusion that I will sell it but for no less than $4500. If you are interested at that price - e-mail me at pomberts@aol.com.
Thanks
Posted by: Milquetoast---------------------
Maybe all those financing incentives from the bike makers has something to do with it. I'm a bottom-feeder and buy used stuff that usually needs work of some kind, but if I was looking at either a new bike or a 1 to 2 year old used bike, those dealer incentive deals would be very attractive.
Posted by: kciH---------------------
I just got a quote from a dealer for a 02 TM 250 Enduro for $5500 new. Does that sound like a good price?
Posted by: woodsy---------------------
Believe me when I say that the Dealers are feeling the crunch too!! I just picked up a Brand New 2002 Yamaha WR250F from a dealer at his cost! I bought the bike out of speculation that I could make a few bucks and help him at the same time - so far that hasn't happened but it has only been in my garage for 24 hours hahaha...
I have the original receipt from Yamaha to the dealer showing that he paid $4800 for the bike plus taxes, he sold below total cost, eating the taxes (I could have bought more at cost but I decided to wait and see how this one pans out for me) and I am asking $4950.
My local dealer sells this same bike for $5700 plus $225 prep and 6% sales tax. I will keep you posted as to how this all works out - it could prove interesting!!
Woodsy
Posted by: RMFanatic---------------------
I have had both of my bikes on twice and not a bite to be had. I have a 98 CR-500 that has been rebuilt with a good bit of after market goodies as well as spare parts and no bites at 3'200. Blows My Mind.
Posted by: Octain---------------------
So Woodsy, what your saying is that your making 150 bux on the whole deal. Dont seem like it would be worth the trouble to me. Funny.
Posted by: CrazyTed---------------------
Yeah, no bites on my mint 98 KTM either...
Posted by: Mully---------------------
Sorry boys, I think this one has run long enough.
Mully
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