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Message started by kabuki85 on 02/24/11 at 00:38:18

Title: Help with buying a used savage
Post by kabuki85 on 02/24/11 at 00:38:18

I am currently looking for my first road bike, and I really am leaning towards the savage. Here is a CL listing I have been looking at. Does anyone have any feedback on this bike. Anything specific I should be paying attention to? Thanks!
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/mcy/2219966177.html

Title: Re: Help with buying a used savage
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/24/11 at 02:08:04

If its had a new cam chain installed, youre good to run a while. IF not, its right at the mileage when it will be needing cam chain.

Title: Re: Help with buying a used savage
Post by JohnBoy on 02/24/11 at 04:09:08

I bought a 2004 with 4000 miles for 1,900.00 in the phoenix market. My bike was in very good condition. I would be looking at a kelly blue book price for your market. This looks a little high IMHO.
JB

Title: Re: Help with buying a used savage
Post by IN-S40 on 02/24/11 at 07:50:24

Seems a bit steep to me too. I bought a 2005 with 4300 on it for $1,900. Like the other guys say it will need a cam chain around 15-20K miles...

Darren
IN-S40

Title: Re: Help with buying a used savage
Post by Fuzzy5150 on 02/24/11 at 08:01:24

I think it is too much for the bike.

I just bought a 2007 with 2,400 miles on it for $2,200 in Omaha, NE

Title: Re: Help with buying a used savage
Post by verslagen1 on 02/24/11 at 09:02:21

Are '01's silver?
I got an '02 and it's black.

$700 could be the cam chain work, it would be good to look over what was done.

seat cover will set you back $100 ;)

otherwise $1800 is a bit high especial knee high in snow.

Title: Re: Help with buying a used savage
Post by kabuki85 on 02/24/11 at 16:53:15

Thanks guys, I will ask the owner these questions and hope for the best. I appreciate all the help

Title: Re: Help with buying a used savage
Post by Boofer on 02/24/11 at 18:06:07

Versy, My 2001 is black.

Title: Re: Help with buying a used savage
Post by verslagen1 on 02/24/11 at 18:33:54

Kabuki, what's the number on the engine block?

Looks like they replaced the engine or blew up the head.

Not that it couldn't be repaired. I just would prefer to know.