New member needs help with purchase

[mkjeld76]

I'm looking at purchasing a 2004 FZ6 with only 4400 miles I've looked at it and it looks new has the belly pan and taller windshield. Is 4000 to much for it he said he would take 4000 without the gear. Thanks for any info
2004 yamaha fz6 I moved this from the new member section it didn't get many hits

 

[fz6gow]

I just paid $4,000 for an 06 with 550 miles on it. I know he has extra's but you can get it for less.
But in the end spend what you think is right, you want to be riding.

 

[grumpy1luvs2eat]

I paid $4900 for my '06/2349 miles. It's going to be about how much you want it! GRUMPY

 

[Oscar54]

Purchasing a motorcycle is subjective, and you have to make sure you are comfortable with your decision. And by the way no matter what you do someone will always tell you they did better, so ignore that.

Just consider:

1) the Bike is 6 model years old!

2) you can buy a brand new one for 7 grand or around $7,500 OTD.

3) you have no warranty.

4) the add-ons are worth about 500 to 650 bucks new, half that used.

5) I bought my 06 with 3,200 miles in May for $4,473 OTD at a dealer not a private party.

6) In my opinion $4,000 is a good price for the seller with all the goodies.

Is it a good price for you, is your decision.

Good Luck,

Lewis

 

[brian-oki]

I bought my 06 with 1,900 miles at a dealer in july. I paid $5,500, hearing all of you , I may have paid to much...

 

[mkjeld76]

Thanks for all the input I feel good about the price. I'll let you all know what happens.

 

[billm]

Waaay too high for that yr.!!
I got an '04 w/4100 miles for $3150. Make him an offer.
I didn't know '04's came in blue?

 

[ZRXINLA]

Real world pricing:

Used 2004 YAMAHA FZS600S/C FZ6 prices, values, specs and options at NADAguides

I would negotiate somewhere in between.

 

[reiobard]

i wish you the best of luck with it, i would offer around $3500 and see if he bites, you can make some good deals, especially this time of year!

 

[mkjeld76]

i wish you the best of luck with it, i would offer around $3500 and see if he bites, you can make some good deals, especially this time of year!

Your right and the way the economy is now people aren't buying like they use to including myself. I'll try 3500 I'm not in a rush.

 

[reiobard]

Your right and the way the economy is now people aren't buying like they use to including myself. I'll try 3500 I'm not in a rush.

not in a rush is a good place to be in, also many people are havign to sell their "Toys" to pay the bills...

 

[CrazyBiker]

yeahh .. if I can get a 07 CBR600RR for 5K then you better not pay more than 3.5K for that year ..

 

[Mississippi]

I got my 07' with 2600 miles on 10-25 and gave 4600.00. Good deal or not, I am very happy with it. I hope this helps.

 

[waveridder2]

my friend paid 5000 for an 05 in good condition, I paid 5500 for an 07 with 140 miles and a warranty, you have to look for deals, e-bay!:rockon::rockon:

 

[Imperitas]

I have seen a lot of post up here that have prices that quite frankly, I just don't believe. You can find deals if you want to wait and wait and wait some more.

Bottom line, don't pay any attention to all these low prices claimed on what people paid as they are coming from all geographical areas. You need to look at what the asking prices are in YOUR area and what is FOR SALE in your area. That will tell you what you should pay. Not what someone paid a state over and bought it from an owner desperate to sell.

Prices can vary widely.

As long as you feel good about what you paid, you bought at the right price. There's a lot to be said for that. There is nothing wrong with paying just a little more to get the one you want.

It does seem strong for an '04 but once these bikes get into the ~4k range the value doesn't drop nearly as much anymore and pretty much stabalizes.

 

[Taiwanese]

I am selling mine. It's a 2006 blue with 11k miles.

see here

I am in California.

 

[reiobard]

I am selling mine. It's a 2006 blue with 11k miles.

see here

I am in California.

you just got it though didn't you?

 

[Taiwanese]

you just got it though didn't you?

yeah, got it about 3 weeks.

wife found out, have to sell.......