Y'all think this is a good buy?
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From: Louisiana
Looks like you've got at least a 13 hr ride (Shreveport to DeWitt, IA). Man that's a long way to go to check out a bike. Are you prepared to walk away from it once you're there if it isn't exactly as you hoped, after you've invested the time and money to get there? The dealer will know this and you'll be at a disadvantage in negotiations; you just can't get up and leave and come back in a few days for a better deal.
It's an older bike w/ high miles. It's December. That bike isn't going anywhere right now. IMO, I would ask that a carfax and all service records be emailed to you so you can dig into any history. Then I'd really lowball them with an almost embarrassing offer. You need a real low price to offset the risk of hidden issues that could be lurking somewhere.
I hope it turns out to be a cream-puff and gives you tons of trouble-free miles, but plan for the worst and buy accordingly.
Good luck!
It's an older bike w/ high miles. It's December. That bike isn't going anywhere right now. IMO, I would ask that a carfax and all service records be emailed to you so you can dig into any history. Then I'd really lowball them with an almost embarrassing offer. You need a real low price to offset the risk of hidden issues that could be lurking somewhere.
I hope it turns out to be a cream-puff and gives you tons of trouble-free miles, but plan for the worst and buy accordingly.
Good luck!
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Try here Current Inventory/Pre-Owned Inventory from Fox River Harley-Davidson
The super glide is in your price range.
The super glide is in your price range.
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Around here, you can get a Twin Cam Wideglide with mileage in the teens for similar money.
Plus, are you willing to ride an unknown bike all that way in the freezing cold? Always buy vehicles locally.
Plus, are you willing to ride an unknown bike all that way in the freezing cold? Always buy vehicles locally.
Last edited by dickey; Dec 17, 2013 at 11:16 PM.
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'99 WG with 64,000 miles for about $6,000. I haven't seen it in person, only online(eBay.) I'd probably end up spending another $500 for gas, lodging and food going and getting it, they would ship but I'd rather go and see it to pick it up and it would still be cheaper. http://m.autoexpressia.com/#/vehicle/4790829