Another "Whats my bike worth thread?"

[油井緋色]

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People are not this stupid. What bikes list for and sell for are the difference between fantasy and reality. You would think that if this system worked you could make big bucks buying bikes all winter and storing in a warehouse, then cash in come summer. People have tried this and failed.

Reality is when you sell a bike, you get 20+ lowball offers from people who will never show up, fair offers from people who never show up, 100+, " iz it stil fer sail?" Kijidiots, etc.

Reality is most 25-30 yr olds don't have the money. Even at $6000.

The US origin of the bike is also a problem.

Well, I always undercut by 10%-30% of the average so stuff moves fairly quickly for me at the asking price (including my old bike). I know a friend who did sell a Ninja that was dropped many many times for $3400 lol

Also know somebody that bought a used 2009 R6 from GP bikes for $8,000~ after my friend traded it in for a 675R. So I don't know, I think people DO buy it at asking price lol

 

[ZX600]

Awesome thread. "I bought mine for $xx xx.xx so yours is worth nothing. Makes any buyers idiots blah blah blah" very sound advice. Op do some searching around trader and kijiji. Take an avg. Perhaps try talking to someone at a dealership about what it's worth in their opinion. Good luck.

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So you contradicting yourself on this one. I gave him the price of how much my 750 cost me and the km so he could compare and you say that information is useless, but yet in the next paragraph you ask him to go look at prices of comparable bikes and do an average

mmmmkkaaayyy, definitely a Roomie type of post

 

[油井緋色]

So you contradicting yourself on this one. I gave him the price of how much my 750 cost me and the km so he could compare and you say that information is useless, but yet in the next paragraph you ask him to go look at prices of comparable bikes and do an average

mmmmkkaaayyy, definitely a Roomie type of post

Well, I never said I would buy the bike at $7,000 lol

I got my 08 750 @ 6000km for $7500. It has a full R55 and PC3 tuned by Z1. For me it was a steal because I know how much that would cost to get done (near $1500 after tax, I always round up to keep my spendings checked) so essentially I spent $6,000 for a nearly brand new 750.

See where I pulled the prices from now? lol

 

[ZX600]

Well, I never said I would buy the bike at $7,000 lol

I got my 08 750 @ 6000km for $7500. It has a full R55 and PC3 tuned by Z1. For me it was a steal because I know how much that would cost to get done (near $1500 after tax, I always round up to keep my spendings checked) so essentially I spent $6,000 for a nearly brand new 750.

See where I pulled the prices from now? lol

I was talking to Roomie on the post you quoted.

Except that you didn't pay 6k for an almost new 750, you paid $7500 and by the time you paid the taxes on it, you spent $8400 for a 5 year old bike depending on when you bought it. I think you over spent but you got sold on the full system that gave you a few more horse power you probably never going to use, however if it made you happy all the power to you.

I wasn't trying to put anyone down on their purchases, your quoted "solid 7k" price for that bike to me is nuts and adds to my comment that something is completely out of whack with people buying and selling bikes in the GTA


You also told him to put it at 7k but then you said you would never buy it at that price, I don't get it. People play games and have no consideration for people's time, if you want to get certain amount for a bike, post that price and stick to it, or even go over a couple of hundred bucks but over inflating the price of your bike for no reason to me it means you are someone I don't want to do business with and won't waste my time talking to or emailing

 

[murf]

Well, I always undercut by 10%-30% of the average so stuff moves fairly quickly for me at the asking price (including my old bike). I know a friend who did sell a Ninja that was dropped many many times for $3400 lol

Also know somebody that bought a used 2009 R6 from GP bikes for $8,000~ after my friend traded it in for a 675R. So I don't know, I think people DO buy it at asking price lol

When you say stuff moves fairly quick are you talking about one bike you have sold?

GP bikes is much more expensive than private sales btw.

 

[Roomie]

So you contradicting yourself on this one. I gave him the price of how much my 750 cost me and the km so he could compare and you say that information is useless, but yet in the next paragraph you ask him to go look at prices of comparable bikes and do an average

mmmmkkaaayyy, definitely a Roomie type of post

Well thank you again Mr encyclopedia. Your intereptaion is spot on as always. Please continue educating us simpletons. Definitely a typical windbag reply

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[ZX600]

Well thank you again Mr encyclopedia. Your intereptaion is spot on as always. Please continue educating us simpletons. Definitely a typical windbag reply

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Since mine is the wrong "interpretation" perhaps you can correct me by providing the right interpretation

 

[油井緋色]

When you say stuff moves fairly quick are you talking about one bike you have sold?

GP bikes is much more expensive than private sales btw.

One bike, many things related to computers and video games, and in-game auction houses (WoW, EvE Online, etc.)...yes, these count lol

And yes I know. I would never buy from a dealership or a new bike due to tax and the steals that could be had else where.

@ZX600

Bike was a "gift", I always include tax in spendings, again, to keep my spendings within reasonable range. And yeah, I know I wont be using the extra bronies my bike came with, but I was fixated at a full system + tune because from what I've read/researched, slip-ons cause loss of power. So the choices are loss of power + better note, stock power + crap note, more power + better note. The choice is obvious.

 

[murf]

Slip ons cause a loss of power?

 

[Paul1000RR]

We're trying to make the OP money right?

There are a bunch of 600s during the season listed at $8,000 to $9,000. I don't know how many of them sell but I'd assume they do if everyone is still posting those prices. If he puts it at $7,000, some people might think it's a steal and buy it. I mean 2008 Ninja 250s are still somehow being sold for $3,000+ -__-

Kijii, autotrader, and this site allow you to post ads for free.

Ive seen ads where bikes were for sale for 2 years +, they never sell for that kind of money. Anyone who actually wants to sell posts a realistic price or keeps dropping it until it sells.

If i was selling that bike id post it at 5K

 

[AF4iK]

Come spring you could list that for $7K and get $6-6500 easy. Everyone telling you $5K is giving you their fair assessment of the bike's worth but not what you could fetch in the GTA.
For the record, I think used bike prices are inflated in the GTA but I'm trying to answer your question honestly. At ~$7K List, you're safely out of the "stupidly-over-priced" thread (not that you should give a damn) but not fire selling either. Good luck man!

 

[murf]

Come spring you could list that for $7K and get $6-6500 easy. Everyone telling you $5K is giving you their fair assessment of the bike's worth but not what you could fetch in the GTA.
For the record, I think used bike prices are inflated in the GTA but I'm trying to answer your question honestly. At ~$7K List, you're safely out of the "stupidly-over-priced" thread (not that you should give a damn) but not fire selling either. Good luck man!

2 year newer bikes dont get $7k

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...rt-bikes-2009-Suzuki-GSX-R-W0QQAdIdZ523544476

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-2009-gsxr-750-W0QQAdIdZ502316147

I would much rather spend an extra grand or two and get a one year old bike:

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...uzuki-GSX-R-Mint-Condition-W0QQAdIdZ549509600

 

[Sunspark]

But if you saved that grand or two you could spend it on blackjack and hookers..

 

[油井緋色]

2 year newer bikes dont get $7k

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...rt-bikes-2009-Suzuki-GSX-R-W0QQAdIdZ523544476

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-sport-bikes-2009-gsxr-750-W0QQAdIdZ502316147

I would much rather spend an extra grand or two and get a one year old bike:

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-cars-veh...uzuki-GSX-R-Mint-Condition-W0QQAdIdZ549509600

Off season and butt **** nowhere (no offense if anyone lives there lol)

If you follow the market, prices drop as you move away from GTA.

 

[murf]

Pretty sure no one would have a problem going to Guelph to get a bike.

 

[DownUnder]

Pretty sure no one would have a problem going to Guelph to get a bike.

In Aus ive done 2300km round trips to get bikes, Guelph is just down the road. OT there is some strange pricing going on in Toronto where its almost cheaper and probably will be in the long run to buy a new/nearly new bike then a 5-6yr old one. Someone puts an exhaust on a bike and its all of a sudden worth $1500 more. This isnt aimed at the OP, just an observation Ive made.

 

[Roomie]

^^ I like the two or three year old costs more than a new one pricing. That doesn't just apply to private sales either. Look at vos motors.

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[moarmoto]

Wonder if I could get 7k because I'm thinking of getting something else.
2011 cbr600rr
Around 23k km
Few scratches on fairing
Dropped once at stop.
Only mod is yoshi slip on
Only owner is me

 

[ZX600]

Wonder if I could get 7k because I'm thinking of getting something else.
2011 cbr600rr
Around 23k km
Few scratches on fairing
Dropped once at stop.
Only mod is yoshi slip on
Only owner is me

if I was in the market for a 600 i would buy this

 

[moarmoto]

Hmm... how about 8k then? Lol
I haven't totally decided in selling because I like it so much though

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