in your opinion what is the best time of year to buy a used bike, im specificly looking at sport bikes. im finding that the deals come around this time of year (end of summer).
2006-11-28 03:57:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
End of the Autumn / Just as new models are being launched. Don't buy next year's model, it will only have a different paint scheme and will not be noticably different from this year's. Don't buy in haste, play dealers off against each other. If buying privately, take cash but at least 15% less than the asking price so that you don't end up paying the full amount through over eagerness. Put 10% of the cash in a different pocket and then offer the rest, if not accepted you can pull out the reserve 10% and that will probably seal the deal.
2006-11-29 18:20:35 · answer #1 · answered by davidjamesmar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 250 Rebel is a very good bike and handles well but this bike might not be good for high speeds on the major highways keeping up with traffic an all, I have a very good friend that rode her first bike that was a 650 Rebel and she loved it until she bought a bigger one so if you want to cruise with a group or solo your best bet is to get at least a 400 and a better cycle cause it's a lot better on Gas and it doesn't burn oil on long runs. A 250 would run hotter cause it's a 2 stroke cycle, 400 is a 4 stroke and this would be a better cruising bike for you..I had 1 when i first rode and that bike was great, it handled perfect and was very easy to fix.Look for a used bike instead of a new 1 then work your way up to a bigger one, Have fun and whatever you decide be safe.
2016-05-22 22:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the years, I've had the worst luck buying bikes in the winter. If I can't really ride it, or get a good look at it, I always end up being unpleasantly surprised.
Seems like I'm stuck after work, in the dark, on a cold night, trying to figure out if this 'deal' is worth it or not.
Best time for me is fall - for our area it's late September to early October. Folks who have had a bike for sale all summer get desperate, but the weather is still nice enough for a real test ride, and it stays light enough in the evening to get a good look at the beast.
Also, by this time of year, many of the nice bikes have been taken off the market, and the owners figure they'll just re-list in spring.
Of course, there's always exceptions to any rule. The best time to buy a bike is really when you find the right bike for the right price, no matter what time of year!
2006-11-30 18:34:23 · answer #3 · answered by ducatisti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been in the car business a long time and I will tell you this, the end of every month dealers are more likely to make a better deal(to meet certain goals) at the end of the calender year is also a good time because they are trying to reach even bigger goals, but the thing that people dont think about is the best time to buy a vehicle is in the months of august thru october, that is when most manufacturers are putting out the next years models and dealers really want to get rid of current year models (normally when big rebates are put on current year models but pulled shortly after so if you dont buy a current year model vehicle in that time frame you lose all of the rebates!). we dont get new models at the beging of a calender year... it's when the new models come out. again this is almost always in the months of august thru october.
2006-11-28 04:52:42 · answer #4 · answered by Carissa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Right now is a great time of year to buy one. With winter coming, people sell their bikes after the summer since a lot of people can't drive them during the winter months.
2006-11-28 04:00:31 · answer #5 · answered by Rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally the end of riding season in your area. I've noticed that lately the bikes are still up there in prices. I suspect it's because of the gas prices. You can still find some good deals though. But this is the best time of year.
2006-11-28 04:00:17 · answer #6 · answered by dm_gsxr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct. End of summer, or mid winter, while they are doing nothing more than taking up space in someone's garage. Also, make certain you look in rich neighborhoods.... Those rich pu**ys buy bikes, drop them and get all scared and want to sell them for less than they are worth. Ive gotten three bikes that way! All for $1000 - 500 less than Blue Book. The only thing the rich are good for.....
2006-11-28 06:26:30 · answer #7 · answered by YDoncha_Blowme 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Now is a great time. I have an 02 GSXR1000 for sale and the price will go up $1k in Feb if I don't sell it. I am giving it away at $5900 and still not getting alot of calls.
this is the cleanest 02 on the market!
2006-11-28 04:47:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably Fall or during the Winter, if you live where it gets chilly...a lot of folks don't care to ride when the temperature drops and, like with boats, will sell their bike rather than have to maintain it through the winter and not use it (especially if they are making payments on it).
2006-11-28 10:33:08 · answer #9 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This time of year is good...but during the summer is better because they are really trying to get rid of what they have in stock so they can get more. We just bought a 2006 Honda CBR 1000RR the dealership was asking $11,299.00 and we got it for $9400.00 SMOKIN DEAL
2006-11-28 04:22:44 · answer #10 · answered by Cassey L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋