1983 Honda Shadow VT750C Trade-in Help?

Question

I'm going to attempt to trade in my bike (listed above). This will be the first time I've tried to trade in a vehicle. The bike occasionally has starting issues, but will never repeat the problem for my mechanic to fix it (part of why I don't want to sell it on my own). I've been browsing around on e-bay and local adds to get a feel for what my bike is worth and they seem to be selling in the $1000-$1500 range. So my two questions would be
a) What kind of price will I most likely be looking at for a trade in?
b) What kind of haggling space to they usually leave when they give you a price?

Answer 1

they usually go off of kelly blue book id say with your issues you could sell it for arround 1200.00 and for a trade close to the same or half depending if your buying new or used .id say at least 500 haggel room

Answer 2

Kelly Blue Book lists it at:

1983 Honda VT750C Shadow
2-Cylinder
4-Stroke
750cc

Suggested Retail Value $1360

Trade-In Value (Good Condition) $865

Mileage may affect price.

Answer 3

I hate to tell you, but, it has been my experience that unless your older bike is in mint condition the dealer is going to offer you very little for your bike. However, it also depends on the bike you are looking to purchase, for instance if your after a $18,000 Goldwing they may be willing to give you more.