SuzukiSavage.com - New or Used?

verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28890 L.A. California Gender:	Re: New or Used? Reply #15 - 05/16/11 at 12:37:34 forget what?
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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: New or Used? Reply #16 - 05/16/11 at 12:48:58 The Big Difference 'tween New & Used is,, those 3 THOUSAND dollars you can use to take your first road trip,, buy good riding gear, get some tools, rain gear,, saddle bags,, its a Big Difference,, If I could go back & do it over, no way would I buy new. Ohh, yea,, youll have $$$ for a new exhaust & cam.. & carb jets
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Re: New or Used?
Reply #17 - 05/16/11 at 13:13:16

If you have decided to buy new, why ask? Were you looking for advice or agreement?
I'll never buy new again, although I bought a dozen motocrossers and enduros new. Most motorcycles start out as very good ideas for lots of folks, then lose their luster and sit. When the owners realize the bikes have become garage ornaments, they suddenly are for sale. I once had a motorhome just like that.
I bought a used '02 Savage with 3700 miles, ridden by a lady who never shut the choke off but only rode 400 miles over 4 years. Aside from changing the spark plug, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the bike. The same week there were two S40s for sale withion 80 miles for less than $3000. You'll be surprised what you find used if you have some patience, but I was young and impatient once, too. I've decided used was better since I can use the $4500 I saved for other things.

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jandaso Full Member Offline Do you want fries with that? Posts: 145	Re: New or Used? Reply #18 - 05/16/11 at 14:01:37 I will always buy used!...i found my bike 3 hours away from atlanta for 1500!! a 2006 S40 with only 3500 miles on it!!! i was patience and it payed off!!! good hunting !!!
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larrydavidbestdude YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 6	Re: New or Used? Reply #19 - 05/16/11 at 15:51:13 well as of today my buddy let me ride around his fxr and since he is such a nice guy he gave me the keys till i get my own bike...i think i just bit off more than i can chew...gonna wait it out till i find a good priced savage
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jef.savage Serious Thumper Offline ridin' n slidin' Posts: 638 Boston, MA Gender:	Re: New or Used? Reply #20 - 05/16/11 at 16:35:35 I would go used, low mileage.
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Routy Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2280 Winston Oregon Gender:	Re: New or Used? Reply #21 - 05/16/11 at 17:00:02 Late model used. Just be sure it hasn't been hacked, especially the carb ! My definition of hacked,....modified by someone that didn't have a clue
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bill67 Serious Thumper Offline old tired Posts: 8517 genoa city wisconsin Gender:	Re: New or Used? Reply #22 - 05/16/11 at 17:05:15 Routy wrote on 05/16/11 at 17:00:02: Late model used. Just be sure it hasn't been hacked, especially the carb ! My definition of hacked,....modified by someone that didn't have a clue The thing is there is no way to know when you buy used.If it don't have stock muffler most likely it been messed with.
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Re: New or Used?
Reply #23 - 05/16/11 at 18:12:38

I have people in my family who buy the best of everything--brand fire new. They have to work constantly and pay people like me to mow the lawns, unplug the plumbing, etc. I save a gazillion on repairs and enjoy the time with my family. I even tried to teach my wife to change the oil in my pickup. Time spent together. It ended in an oil accident that couldn't have been scripted by Hollywood any more perfectly. Buying new is no sign you will receive competent help when you need it under warranty. My advice is to buy used for the reasons listed, but my advice is free and not binding. When I look at anything over $50 I think of how much time it will cost me, or nowadays, my wife, to pay for it. jmo

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Silly Ogre Junior Member Offline Former S40 Owner Posts: 71 Stuarts Draft VA Gender:	Re: New or Used? Reply #24 - 05/16/11 at 18:25:41 I let the first owner take the hit on depreciation...I bought an 06 with 2500 miles a pretty common find for couple thousand less than new...I could not be happier...
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