Help me not get screwed please

[bigtallguy]

Looking at a 2005 with about 14k on it, non abs. The dealer is asking $7,500 for it. I'm thinking of offering $6,500 but prices on the internet seem to vary a good bit so I'm not sure what's fair.

What do you guys think would be a good price for it? It looks ok, minor fairing scratches here and there. Comes with a givi trunk, highway pegs, and handlebar risers. No maintenance records. I plan to test ride it tomorrow so I'll know if it's mechanically sound or not hopefully then.

I really like it so far though. I've been riding a zx-14 for the past couple of years and will be trading that in since most of my riding is commuting/long trips. The fjr seems to be nice and sporty while maintaining comfort and places to carry stuff so I think it could be perfect for me.

Thanks!

 

[Texan]

I've got a 2005 w/ ABS. I paid $7500 a year ago with 7000 miles. With the economy, the miles and non ABS, I think $6500 would be the ceiling on the bike you describe.

I also have a ZX14. I'm using it for drag racing. I ride the FJR everywhere. Not as fast as the 14, but much more practical while still maintaining the full fun factor.

 

[RadioHowie]

Help me not get screwed please

Easy-peasy........don't dress up like a sheep if you ever visit Bustanut Joker.

 

[101stpathfinder]

I lucked out on the list ($4875 for my 05 w/8000 miles, yamaha top case and cruise)

It is a buyers market- prices vary per region also- good season for buyers though!

either way ...you are looking at a great bike!

 

[Bustanut joker]

Help me not get screwed please

Easy-peasy........don't dress up like a sheep if you ever visit Bustanut Joker.

Won't matter none. I have a club.... an costumes Ask ftompa

Hey tall dude? what part of the country ya from? I does have some bearing on the price I've noticed. But personally I think it's about a grand high also.

:jester:

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

Help me not get screwed please

Easy-peasy........don't dress up like a sheep if you ever visit Bustanut Joker.

Won't matter none. I have a club.... an costumes Ask ftompa

Hey tall dude? what part of the country ya from? I does have some bearing on the price I've noticed. But personally I think it's about a grand high also.

:jester:

I hear prices are lower around your neck of the woods. You got a reputation there bust...

 

[rockmurf]

I would walk in with 5k cash and work from there. I would not pay even 6500 for a non abs 1st gen.

 

[Bugnatr]

Any Yamaha dealer should be able to pull up the service record (if done by a Yamaha dealer ) and in the Yamaha system. Closer to 6K would be a better price

 

[bigtallguy]

Got them down to $6750 after several rounds of negotiating. Based on my shopping around on the internet last night, that price falls about in the middle of the pack so I'm satisfied.

Got a little less on my trade than I was expecting too but that's what I get for riding a sportbike 20k miles I guess 2007 zx-14 with 20500 miles for $5300. I was expecting $5500 so not so bad.

Waiting on the credit union to approve me and it's mine :yahoo:

 

[RadioHowie]

You will not be disappointed.

 

[Silver Penguin]

Help me not get screwed please

Easy-peasy........don't dress up like a sheep if you ever visit Bustanut Joker.

....and it's not even Friday yet!

 

[FJRBluesman]

Sounds great! :yahoo: Congrats and enjoy. Now... about those farkles...

 

[majicmaker]

Help me not get screwed please

Easy-peasy........don't dress up like a sheep if you ever visit Bustanut Joker.

Damn, Howie!, That's cold blooded.....FUNNY AS HELL.....But, but still cold blooded. :cold: :laughingsmiley:

 

[Murph]

I would walk in with 5k cash and work from there. I would not pay even 6500 for a non abs 1st gen.

+1. You've got nothing to lose by offering low.

I did that a couple years ago and the dealer wouldn't budge. I walked and purchased another bike. A week later, that same dealer called and left a message telling me he would accept my offer. When I didn't return the call, he called several times more and, when I called to tell him I was no longer interested, he even threw out a number lower than my original offer.

You don't have the bike now so, even if they don't accept your offer, you've lost nothing should they consider your offer too low.

 

[Bounce]

Help me not get screwed please

Step 1: Get married

Step 2: Never get screwed again

 

[RadioHowie]

Help me not get screwed please
Step 1: Get married

Step 2: Never get screwed again

You've been looking through my window again, haven't ya? <_<

 

[bigtallguy]

Step 1: Get marriedStep 2: Never get screwed again

Now that was a good one! I'll show that to my wife later tonight

 

[FJR-RemingtonRider]

I lucked out on the list ($4875 for my 05 w/8000 miles, yamaha top case and cruise)It is a buyers market- prices vary per region also- good season for buyers though!

either way ...you are looking at a great bike!

Gosh Almighty! That's just plain ole' lottery buying there. Congrats!

Congrats! to you also BigTallGuy - enjoy the ride.

 

[bigtallguy]

Congrats! to you also BigTallGuy - enjoy the ride.

Thanks! As my luck would have it I have to wait till tomorrow to actually take ownership, seeing as I got tied up with paperwork from the credit union and had 3 signatures to go when they closed at 4:00 :angry2: Soooooo, I'm sick and can't work tomorrow if anyone asks