Tomorrow might be my lucky day...

[OKstate311]

Going on a short trip tomorrow to take a look at this bad boy:

Being the haggler that I am I will of course try to knock the price down a bit. What do you guys think should be a reasonable settling point? It's got 5,500 miles on it, as stock as they come, and without a scratch or ding.

Any help & purchasing advice is very welcome!

Oh, and did the 2006's still require the TPS recall? Or was that just the 04-05 models?

 

[hot4teach]

I wouldn't pay more than $5k. Really, if you hold out for a couple of months, you could probably pick up an '08 for $6k. There are already some on Cycletrader for that price and brand new.

 

[thethendi]

As for the TPS, no, it's only the '04s and some '05s (afaik).

 

[MarineMom]

No TPS issues with '06. Good luck! :thumbup:

 

[FZ1inNH]

$4800 OTD is what it whould go for. Some of the 2006 models did have a TPS recall. Only the serial number will tell when the dealer checks it. Good luck!!

 

[OKstate311]

I'm also traveling to the next state over to look at it, so I won't be paying TTL there. Should I knock a couple hundred off my OTD price for that?

 

[MarinaFazer]

Is it brand spankin' new? 0 miles? no more than 6K, I got my 2006 OTD for $6K almost a year ago...of course I live in CA where everything is expensive

**EDIT: my bike had 0 miles on it and wasn't even dealer prepped yet when I bought it.

 

[FZ1inNH]

A year ago, I sold a 2005 with similar mileage on it for $4700 and thought I got a good deal as well as the buyer getting a great deal! $4800 is about what I'd expect to pay for the model year and you know they have a lot less into it than that. Offer low, dicker with them and come to an agreement, but don't walk out over $5k out the door.

 

[Hollow]

I don't have any advice but just wanted to say good luck with what ever you decide.

 

[AJ_rider]

I'd have them knock $500 off right away because it's Blue and not the sexier Red. :Flip:

I know, I know. :spank: I'll go to my corner now.

But to add some useful info, I'd go with what FZinNH recommends. $4800 otd.

 

[FZ1inNH]

AJ!!! Trouble and praise in the same message! I'm unsure what to say!

 

[MarinaFazer]

what is the mileage on the website??? or am I blind?

 

[FZ1inNH]

what is the mileage on the website??? or am I blind?

You're blind! You're blinded by that damned 24/7/365 riding ability!


































:justkidding: I didn't see it either!

 

[MarinaFazer]

You're blind! You're blinded by that damned 24/7/365 riding ability!

:justkidding: I didn't see it either!

oh, I thought I was blind because of things I do alone at night :ban:

 

[FZ1inNH]

oh, I thought I was blind because of things I do alone at night :ban:

U KILL ME! :rof: :thumbup:

 

[OKstate311]

The mileage isn't listed, I called the dealer this afternoon to make sure they still had it and ask a couple detail questions. Salesman said it was 55xx but couldn't remember what the exact number was and I didn't feel like being a d*ck and make him go turn the bike on.

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll be sure to fill you all in on what goes/doesn't go down.

And I'll post pics. :thumbup:

 

[KindredGhost]

I piad 3800 for my 05 fz6 w/ 8.8k miles on the odo.. So I wouldn't pay more than 4500 for it on the high side... but that's just me.

KG

 

[reiobard]

i got my brand new 07 OTD for 6400 in December, i would go with the $4800 as a top, the bike has undergone a redesign since that model and if it is only $1000 difference with 0 miles and the upgrades, i would not think it is worth it.

 

[clunk]

For another data point ...

I paid $5200 OTD for a 2007 w/ 1200 miles on the clock almost exactly one year ago. I'd star in the low 4's and mention the fact that the 2007 is a major redesign (in fact I'd probably look for 2007+).

But the bottom line is that you should decide what YOU are happy paying and then stick to that. Walk if they can't meet it; there wil be plenty of others to be had later.

Good Luck and have fun with it.

 

[FZ1inNH]

Also keep in mind that, while it make "look" great, it doesn't mean that it wasn't a hard 5500 neglected miles on it either!