When to trade?
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Cruiser
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From: Iowa
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That is where I am also I have 35000 invested so no matter what I do I am going to lose money. I am NOT tired of this bike, feels like the miles have just flew by. I still have a lot that I would like to do to it, so as far as losing 5000 in another year, I am going to lose a lot more than that when I trade. I'm sure they don't give any extra money for what you have done to the bike to make it better.
That is where I am also I have 35000 invested so no matter what I do I am going to lose money. I am NOT tired of this bike, feels like the miles have just flew by. I still have a lot that I would like to do to it, so as far as losing 5000 in another year, I am going to lose a lot more than that when I trade. I'm sure they don't give any extra money for what you have done to the bike to make it better.
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Cruiser
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From: Iowa
Like I said it costs me nothing to service bike so I use that money to buy stuff like chrome etc. Someday when I sell this bike it will have a lot of miles but it will still be a sharp bike. I think I am convinced to keep for a few more years and try and sell private.
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From: Northern California
IMHO; the only good reason to sell or trade a current bike is because you really like a new model and the advances provided. Your not buying the same bike you currently own, only new.
You are buying significant upgrades. Example woul be the Rushmore bikes. I am so happy with my 14 Limited that I plan on keeping as long as I ride. I traded in a 07 SE ultra that I was never fully satisfied.
I would not have traded, even feeling as I did about my 07 if I was not able to pay cash. To me, that is step one.
You are buying significant upgrades. Example woul be the Rushmore bikes. I am so happy with my 14 Limited that I plan on keeping as long as I ride. I traded in a 07 SE ultra that I was never fully satisfied.
I would not have traded, even feeling as I did about my 07 if I was not able to pay cash. To me, that is step one.
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Joined: Feb 2007
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From: southbury connecticut
I have a 2012 ultra limited with 20000 miles on it. I bought the bike new. My dealer told me that when I get 30000 mile on it, that it will be a good time to trade and be able to still get good money out of it for trade.
What do you guys think on miles and resale?
Thanks
What do you guys think on miles and resale?
Thanks
Fact is trade when its rite for you and you only not when the dealer say`s is the best time.
Last edited by Bigwillie; Apr 8, 2014 at 08:54 PM.
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From: Maui, Hawaii
Put me in the maintain it, ride it, make it mine and enjoy it category. I have a 2009 Sportster 883 with a little over 20000 miles on it and I'll enjoy it for as long as I am able. I'll be 71 in four months and G-d Willing, I look forward to another 10 or more years in the saddle. In the time that I've had it, I've put a Corbin Stingray seat on, A modulating headlight and brake light, Viking saddle bags, highway bars, luggage rack, dual trumpet air horns, forward controls, V&H pipes, SE air cleaner, and a National Cycle Windshield. It looks and rides like new. I would post a picture if I could figure out how or talk my kid brother into helping me post a pic or two...
"He Who Lives In Joy Does His Creator's Will".
The Baal Shem Tov, Founder of Chasidic Judaism... ca.1750's
"He Who Lives In Joy Does His Creator's Will".
The Baal Shem Tov, Founder of Chasidic Judaism... ca.1750's
Road Master
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From: southbury connecticut
Nice, i would like to see some pics of your garage.
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From: From Illinois; Currently Belgium
It's sad that so many people have succumbed to the cultural myth, "I'm going to have a car/bike payment anyway" as if it's a mandatory thing in life.
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You do know that buying a bike new means you're going to take the biggest depreciation hit right? Motorcycles are not investments. Buying a new one every few years while trading in the "old" one costs a fortune.
I buy used bikes in great condition with low miles. I let the shnook who was the original owner take the biggest hit.
Actually keeping the bike longer is financially better, not worse. The salesman was outright lying to you.
I buy used bikes in great condition with low miles. I let the shnook who was the original owner take the biggest hit.
Actually keeping the bike longer is financially better, not worse. The salesman was outright lying to you.
