1999 Heritage Classic. Mint and loaded. 15k miles. Stock evo. One lady owner asking $10k. KBB asking dealer price shows $8,315 NADA avg. retail is $8,000. Any words of wisdom before I negotiate or on this particular bike in general? I was thinking $7,000-8,000 would be a good buy, am I being realistic? Thanks

 

Lots of low milage bikes out there, 8K is too much and the fact that she is asking 10 tells me she is not being realistic, does not really want to sell it, and/or does not need to sell it. Make your best cash offer and keep on going if she does not take it. Don't fall in love with it until you settle on a price...

Ds

 

If a scooter is more than 2 or 3 years old. no one can tell you what it is worth without looking at it. Forget NADA, KBB, ebay, etc. on a 14 year old bike. $7,000 - $8.000 could be a steal or way too much depending on the bike. Good luck!

 

The 99's were great bikes being the last year for the EVO. It is worth what ever you think it is worth. I don't mind paying a little more for something special, but I probably would not go over $8,500. If it has been sitting for a while it will probably need new tires. Just as a comparison, I got my 99 Softail Custom 4 years ago for $7,100 with 17,000 miles on it. But that was way below what they were selling for at the time. Generally Heritages go for more money than Customs.

 

Another time maybe but, not only is the economy screwed, it's also winter and bikes drop 1-2k during winter season..

10k is not realistic right now... She should take the first solid offer above 8k IMO

 

Offer 6.5-7k and see what she says.
If she gets offended just walk away.

If you really like the bike show her the NADA guide on it. Then let the dickering commence.

I have a friend who said her 85 sporty was worth 7k. She was certain of it.
Sometimes people have an inflated view of things and nothing will change their mind.

10k is too much. IMHO

 

being that old & olny 15k miles means it sat a lot & anyone knows thats not good on any gas engine me I would only go 6-7k tops no matter how pretty it is , but thats me

 

Gotta agree with the rationale that everyone is posting. Probably in the $7800-$8200 range would make it a good deal.

I own a 93 FLHS, and it's probably only worth $5500-$6500 on a good day. But hell, I only paid $11,500 for it new. So after 20 years that's not bad depreciation. I'm not selling, 'cause I've owned it since new, and it's part of the family. My son will get it when I can't ride it.

 

An old scoot with low miles and excellent condition is worth premium in my opinion. all the little things add $$ up on scoots than have been well used. This way you are getting a '99 that is barely broken in and if in great shape, then you have a time capsule.
good luck

 

as far as sitting for a long time: a factor if she lived in a really damp environment. Realistically, you are looking at a gummed carb needing a new gasket... or as I call it "an afternoon beer." Get some new tires if old and don't look back.