Facing a conundrum
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From: Georgia
I don't understand, and probably never will, the whole "I will not ride it" thing. It's just a piece of machinery. It obviously has more meaning to you than her or she would have taken it in the divorce and you'd still be making the payments.
If it were me, I'd sell the 16 and put that money towards paying off the 18 and be proud of it. Your plan to trade both and still be $26k in debt makes even less sense to me than the won't ride thing... It's almost like you're trying to sabatoge yourself.
Anyway, those are my thoughts and seem to be different than whats been mentioned brfore. Good luck
If it were me, I'd sell the 16 and put that money towards paying off the 18 and be proud of it. Your plan to trade both and still be $26k in debt makes even less sense to me than the won't ride thing... It's almost like you're trying to sabatoge yourself.
Anyway, those are my thoughts and seem to be different than whats been mentioned brfore. Good luck
Road Warrior
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From: Tyler, TX
After thinking it over for 10 seconds. I would explore a trade with the dealers to see how bad the damage is going to be. One thing, it will never be worth more than it is now. Springtime (I know) and almost new. Otherwise, it sucks paying for your x's bike.
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I also have old faded worn out Blackwater ball cap one of my best friends, now deceased, gave to me before he died. Ill never throw it out.
I also have other items Ill always keep because they all have sentimental value to me. The point is, sometimes objects like a piece of machinery become more than just an object because of the memories we associate with that object.
Im sure if you thought about it, there are objects in your possession that have meaning far beyond the purpose of the object itself.
In the OPs case, I have no doubt that when he sees that red SG, hes reminded of betrayal, anger, pain, or some other unpleasant memory. I dont blame him for wanting to get rid of SG and move on.
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I have an old 22 pistol that belonged to my grandfather when he was a kid. The bluing is worn in several places and the magazine springs are so old that the gun jams at least once every 8-10 rounds. But Ill never sell it.
I also have old faded worn out Blackwater ball cap one of my best friends, now deceased, gave to me before he died. Ill never throw it out.
I also have other items Ill always keep because they all have sentimental value to me. The point is, sometimes objects like a piece of machinery become more than just an object because of the memories we associate with that object.
Im sure if you thought about it, there are objects in your possession that have meaning far beyond the purpose of the object itself.
In the OPs case, I have no doubt that when he sees that red SG, hes reminded of betrayal, anger, pain, or some other unpleasant memory. I dont blame him for wanting to get rid of SG and move on.
I also have old faded worn out Blackwater ball cap one of my best friends, now deceased, gave to me before he died. Ill never throw it out.
I also have other items Ill always keep because they all have sentimental value to me. The point is, sometimes objects like a piece of machinery become more than just an object because of the memories we associate with that object.
Im sure if you thought about it, there are objects in your possession that have meaning far beyond the purpose of the object itself.
In the OPs case, I have no doubt that when he sees that red SG, hes reminded of betrayal, anger, pain, or some other unpleasant memory. I dont blame him for wanting to get rid of SG and move on.
I understand and yes I do have things that hold memories for me. But the memories are mine forever. If the house were destroyed and all the things gone I'd still have the memories.
We really know nothing about the OPs situation other than he's newly single.
I've infered, correctly or not, that the bike either meant absolutely nothing to the x or it was left with him as punishment. In either case I'd turn it into a victory. I'd sell the 16, apply it towards the 18 and ride the hell out of a great new bike without screwing my finances more than a divorce already does.
I understand my thoughts are a minority, that's ok.
In any case I wish the OP well.
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I understand and yes I do have things that hold memories for me. But the memories are mine forever. If the house were destroyed and all the things gone I'd still have the memories.
We really know nothing about the OPs situation other than he's newly single.
I've infered, correctly or not, that the bike either meant absolutely nothing to the x or it was left with him as punishment. In either case I'd turn it into a victory. I'd sell the 16, apply it towards the 18 and ride the hell out of a great new bike without screwing my finances more than a divorce already does.
I understand my thoughts are a minority, that's ok.
In any case I wish the OP well.
We really know nothing about the OPs situation other than he's newly single.
I've infered, correctly or not, that the bike either meant absolutely nothing to the x or it was left with him as punishment. In either case I'd turn it into a victory. I'd sell the 16, apply it towards the 18 and ride the hell out of a great new bike without screwing my finances more than a divorce already does.
I understand my thoughts are a minority, that's ok.
In any case I wish the OP well.
Thank you all for your responses. This is what I am looking at...
Trade in both. Get an 18 RG.
I am looking at a Bonneville Salt RG. It has cams, head pipe, air cleaner, slip ons and chopped tour pack. Listed $35k
16 SG 15k trade in.
18 SG 25k trade in. Payoff is $29.4K
Total OTD for new 18 RG with all the goodies and a few more of my choice: $26k
Trade in both. Get an 18 RG.
I am looking at a Bonneville Salt RG. It has cams, head pipe, air cleaner, slip ons and chopped tour pack. Listed $35k
16 SG 15k trade in.
18 SG 25k trade in. Payoff is $29.4K
Total OTD for new 18 RG with all the goodies and a few more of my choice: $26k
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Road Captain
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Deals promo's
The dealership I frequent often has trade in promo's. Where they give you full retail Bluebook. About 3/4 times a year. Only catch is current new inventory. Keep an eye open for that. Good Luck!
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