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Message started by JeremySW on 08/31/09 at 18:08:51

Title: Looking for an appraisal?
Post by JeremySW on 08/31/09 at 18:08:51

Hey guys so I've made a few posts on here.

Basically got my motorcycle license in the spring(after taking the MSF course). Decided I wanted to wait until the fall to pick up a bike so I could...

A. Hopefully get a better deal
B. Make SURE a Savage is what I wanted, and it wasn't just an impulse.

So anyway pretty soon there will be a chill in the air, so I'm scanning the market. I'm going to buy used because I want to turn it into a bobber-style , bare-bones bike.

What would you guys think is a reasonable price for a "well maintained" 2005 w/ 3500 mi. It has been turned into a bit of a bobber but is being sold with all the original parts that have been taken off.

I'm thinking 2300ish? I know its pretty subjective and people can find great deals depending on luck.

Thanks

Title: Re: Looking for an appraisal?
Post by clueless on 08/31/09 at 18:20:07

All I can say is offer less. You can always go up, but you can't reduce.

Title: Re: Looking for an appraisal?
Post by Savage Eddie on 08/31/09 at 22:19:04

dont tell the sales guy you want to bob it, tell him you want to put it back together and use the "well its gonna cost a lot to bring this bike back to normal" routine.... offer him 1500, walk away if he says no!

retail on that year is $2810 (kelly blue book), the bike is modified and from a dealer....that blows the re-sale value right down the tubes. i may even start at a grand and see where it goes..

good luck and let us know how it goes!

Title: Re: Looking for an appraisal?
Post by boofer on 08/31/09 at 22:27:27

Jeremy, It depends a lot on where you live. Here in North Mississippi $2200 meant $1850 delivered 70 miles to me. Was having too much back pain to ride it home. I hate to haggle. Rode the bike, told him I wanted it, and what was the least he would take right then and there. Just remember, if you miss a deal today, another will come along tomorrow. BTW 2001, 7400 miles small dent in tank top. And yes, offer less. Boofer

Title: Re: Looking for an appraisal?
Post by JeremySW on 09/01/09 at 01:38:55

Private seller/ craigslist is basically what I'm looking at. Mid -Atlantic area.

Interesting to know the KBB value, I'll use that as a bargaining tool for sure. Thanks for the info.