True but just means gotta put in the work ahead of time. Pics, video, talk to the person on the phone, etc. I usually line up a couple in case one falls through.
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Stupidly overpriced motorcycle for sale thread
- Thread starter killerkeith
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Just have to keep watching and have cash/trailer ready for when you spot the deal. Of the four I've bought in the past year they were found in Belleville, Sudbury, Barrie, and Tweed. Sudbury seller delivered halfway. Barrie seller delivered for free. Three bikes bought within 12hrs of listing and well below market price. The fourth bought from dealer that listed it low on advertising error and graciously honoured the price.
This is true but it simply means that the buyer needs to do their due diligence. If I'm driving more than a couple hours to look at something I'm probably 99% committed before I even pull out of my driveway.
Ask for lots of big pics ahead of time from all angles, ask a lot of questions, get a feel for the seller. Maybe even agree on a price before hand (conditional on the bike being as described).
I've driven to Minneapolis, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Atlanta for bikes and saved many thousands in total.
bigpoppa
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Jesus christ....
Your in canada, im assuming you went through the hassle of not only driving those crazy distances, but also the hassle of bringing an american bike to canada?
Driving isn't a hassle for me. Road trips are adventures so the only factor to consider is fuel in the truck.
Importing a bike only requires a few hours of running around.
If I can save $4000 on the bike it's definitely worth it for me to put a couple hundred $ towards fuel. The exchange rate isn't so good now though, not worth it to go to the states these days.
Point being is that there are great deals to be had if you're willing to drive 1000km or maybe more.
Iceman
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I've travelled pretty far for bikes, never bothers me. When my grandfather died I had to go to BC and bring his 3 bikes 71 r65, 79 r90 and an 89 gs1000 back to Ontario. None were for me and it didn't bother me at all.
Different scenario tho, I knew what I was picking up.
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Different scenario tho, I knew what I was picking up.
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canadian_bacon
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+1 on all the above posts, all best deals, NEW and used are Ottawa, Barrie, Timmins and so on. I found brand new bikes for $1000 better than GTA in Ottawa, and just in spite of it, I will drive and buy it there. Eff them blood sucker ********, the greed is simply disgusting in GTA. No wonder shops close left and right, the way they do business is just crazy, There will always be parts for sale in US.
Nothing like paying $10k for something that's obviously been beaten to death when they are selling off brand new 2016 RMZ's for $7khttp://www.kijiji.ca/v-dirt-bikes-m...ts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email_alerts
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-dirt-bikes-m...ts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email_alerts
What type of twat is impressed by that description?
GateKeeper
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http://www.kijiji.ca/v-dirt-bikes-m...ts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email_alerts
I was shaking my head as well......
I guess another twat would be impressed, is all I can think of....cause it certainly does not appeal to the masses......
If I was looking for a bike for my son/daughter or even myself, this one I would just pass on, unless the price was so good one could not pass it up, but based on the wording in the description I would just move on.......wow....
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reading that description just plain hurts. It's when someone tries to be creative and witty but only knows 100 words in their entire vocabulary.
also, #gangstaz yo.
I wish I could be as optimistic about the intent of the ad's wording. I think it's more like the whole #gangstaz thing you mentioned.
I would totally question (rightfully or not) the maintenance of the bike after reading that ad. Professionalism goes a long way, imo.
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Skyway6
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I figure this seller is off by at least $1000. Lets see buy his 3 yr old Grom for 3250 or a brand new 2017 for 3499 or the Kawasaki Z125 pro for 3399.
Basically he is selling this bike "like new" for msrp less the freight and pdi. I figure when you ride off the lot, you lose 25% then factor in 10% / year which
makes the bike worth around 2200
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/mcy/6001761398.html
Basically he is selling this bike "like new" for msrp less the freight and pdi. I figure when you ride off the lot, you lose 25% then factor in 10% / year which
makes the bike worth around 2200
https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/nvn/mcy/6001761398.html
48Connor
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I think most people buy Grom's and realise how terrible they really are, then try to get all their money back. I've wanted a Grom/Z125 since they started selling them over here, but they are selling for way to much for something I'd put like 100km on a year. When they start selling for $2000 I'd be a buyer.
mistersouthpaw
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Happened to me once, rode out to London to look at a bike... owner safetied it and everything.. I get there and the owner has the bike running already, so I take it for a test ride, bike won't shift into second for the life of me and when it finally did and you let out the clutch it would grind so loud.. I pulled up to a stop sign and a cop pulled up behind me and I thought he was gonna pull me over cause I couldn't drive it properly lol..turned it off when I got back and the owner tried to show me that I was wrong but couldn't get the bike to start again lmao
Then texted me like 20 times saying I didn't know what I was talking about and wanted me to still buy the bike
Sucked having to go back empty handed
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http://www.kijiji.ca/v-dirt-bikes-m...ts&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email_alerts
This is some sort of a written satire, right? He cannot be serious ....
mistersouthpaw
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That he can't find the seat for it. Anyway why would you need a seat on your motorcycle you p***y?
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