Fencer
Why yes, I am a Smart ASS
OK. Every one agrees waiting sucks. I hope to have my bike by the end of the month but, I know it may be June. So look for the silver lining.
Resale value! I've been watching 03-05s go on ebay for around 85% of their initial value. More if the owner got a good price from the dealer. The FJ may not be a walk off the showroom bike, but that helps make it more collectable.
My friend just sold his 2004 BMW RT w/ 25000 miles for $10,000. He had $21,000 invested and still owed $13,000. He really wants the new GT so badly he sucked up the $3000 neg equity to sale it so he could get the GT when it arrives. The BMW Dealer only wanted to give him $8,500 for trade (how's that for faith in your own product!). The same is true for most bike (or cars) you loose about half you value as soon as you turn the key.
Try to find another "mass produced" bike with that kind of resale. I'll wage its less than a handfull.
Bottom line... Ride well, Don't wreck, and don't wait again.
Resale value! I've been watching 03-05s go on ebay for around 85% of their initial value. More if the owner got a good price from the dealer. The FJ may not be a walk off the showroom bike, but that helps make it more collectable.
My friend just sold his 2004 BMW RT w/ 25000 miles for $10,000. He had $21,000 invested and still owed $13,000. He really wants the new GT so badly he sucked up the $3000 neg equity to sale it so he could get the GT when it arrives. The BMW Dealer only wanted to give him $8,500 for trade (how's that for faith in your own product!). The same is true for most bike (or cars) you loose about half you value as soon as you turn the key.
Try to find another "mass produced" bike with that kind of resale. I'll wage its less than a handfull.
Bottom line... Ride well, Don't wreck, and don't wait again.
