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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> help me decide /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1350820018 Message started by strang on 10/21/12 at 04:46:58 |
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Title: help me decide Post by strang on 10/21/12 at 04:46:58 I have 2 savages not too far from me and I can't decide which one to go for - 1) 1996 model, 15.5k miles, good condition, backfires a bit on descel (don't they all?), has backrest and saddle bag supports. I recon would take £800 2) 2006 model, 2.5k miles, shiny condition. I recon would take £1950 Neither have log book. Both seem genuine owners who at least know how to do an oil change :) Which would you go for? |
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Title: Re: help me decide Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/21/12 at 07:01:56 At around 15,000 miles, its time for a cam chain, so, theres time & $$ in it. If thats done, then great, but, I wouldnt bet on it. Or at least a Verslagen mod. PIcs would be good, Tires are costly & having them mounted is nothing like a car tire. Its $30.00 for one around here. So, if tires arent in tip top shape, look to spending $150.00 or so to replace & mount a rear with a good quality tire.,& if he says, "Theres only 2,500 miles on that rear tire",, he meant, its 50% shot. IDK what average prices are over there for a 26 year old bike, seems to me that would be around $1,200, & that would be about 700 too much. |
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Title: Re: help me decide Post by Routy on 10/21/12 at 08:07:59 Not to mention all the up grades on the newer, newer and less miles is always better,......no brainer in my book. |
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Title: Re: help me decide Post by raydawg on 10/21/12 at 08:20:54 At 2.5 they really haven't had the opportunity to screw things up, so, in my mind its more likely to be in a shape that in the long run, is cheaper..... You might want to sniff the set too, just in case. It can reveal a lot about the person who rode it, just ask my dog. |
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Title: Re: help me decide Post by Badass94Cad on 10/21/12 at 09:35:04 3C2325223F3809390931232F64560 wrote:
Whoa, 1996 was "only" 16 years ago. I graduated that year. Don't make me feel any older! :P |
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Title: Re: help me decide Post by Doug B on 10/21/12 at 12:11:14 Go for the newer model for all the reasons stated and for the ones you've already considered you know that's what you want - it's just about parting with a little more green I thought about 2 bikes that were for sale close to me a couple of months ago but when my hometown dealership put one(actually two) up for sale : brand new 2011 models on clearance for $3,999 in August 2012 I jumped on it :) |
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Title: Re: help me decide Post by strang on 10/21/12 at 12:35:27 Thanks for the replies. Doug B - you are completely right - I just need a push to hand over the extra cash I think. Times are tough but I need reliable transport. And I'll sniff the seat just to make sure it's a good deal ;D |
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Title: Re: help me decide Post by tizzyfit on 10/21/12 at 17:04:07 13,000 fewer miles for 1,150 more. If it were me, I'd be a buyer of the newer, low mileage S40. With any luck, other than minor oil/filter changes and new tires, the newer S40 should be relatively trouble and expense free. At least that's the theory, your mileage could vary. Best of luck with the one you choose. |
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Title: Re: help me decide Post by justin_o_guy2 on 10/21/12 at 17:08:51 7C5F5A5F4D4D070A7D5F5A3E0 wrote:
Whoa, 1996 was "only" 16 years ago. I graduated that year. Don't make me feel any older! :P[/quote] Ya know,, I wouldnt mind bein so wrong there, IF I hadnt REally thot about it, tryin to "be sure",, dang,, my calligulator aint workin right,, |
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