GZ250 Price advice

[lars]

Hi Guys,

Have a few dealer options in my area.

2010 GZ250 with 3800 miles, asking $2999.......This seems steep considering that was the MSRP for a brand new bike.

2007 with 1189 miles, asking $1899....Starting to get closer. ***Just talking to the sales guy who said $2727 out the door, which seems ridiculous.

2007 with 4500 miles, asking $2495....more than the other 2007...

What do you guys think, is $1500 cash 'out the door' possible?

What should I try to get in terms of warranty?

[blaine]

I can't be much help to you in this department,as I'm from Canada.All I can say is,I wish we could buy at them prices.Up here you pay close to $4500.00
O_o :cry:

[PimpS]

Lars!
All i can give you as an advice is to take with you some friend/mechanic who knows his job and bikes in overall. I was very pleased with buying bike advices here. I went with my girlfriend, who knows some tricks when buying used bike. Seeing mine, we were convinced that we bought the right one, with the right price. Friend mechanic who gave my bike some tlc, said at first glance that the bike is good and was well kept (it is about 12 years old after all...). Today it serves me well, i know i will have to change the chain at the end of season, but that's it.
So, go cheap, but don't go to cheap too. It also depends of the accessories the bike has, if has any. Mine has accessories which i would pay at least 400 dollars for them (custom made saddle bags, roll bar, sissy bar, luggage rack)... i also had to buy tires, maybe you, won't need them new (it's about 200 dollars cost)...

Buy good, ride well and safe!

[PimpS]

BTW: mine was 1200 euros, 2000 year... All the GZ's that were selling here were about the same price.

[mrlmd1]

Those 2007's have tires that are at least 5 years old if they are originals, as the battery may be.
You tell the dealer you want new tires or ones installed at dealer cost, a new battery, and an oil/filter change, then you'll talk to him more seriously.
The only thing you should have to pay extra for is the state tax. Tell them that the dealer fee for "dealer prep" and "documentation fees" is crap you will not pay, that's the cost of them doing business. Then if they won't negotiate with you, tell them to sell it to someone else if they can find them. Be firm, it will save you money.

[Water Warrior 2]

A good source for new tires if you have to buy your own is Jake Wilson in Washington(hope that's right). They may have the correct size for the GZ.

[dentheman]

I purchased a 2007 Shadow Spirit with 7000 miles a couple months ago for $4500 'out the door'.. I know it is not a GZ, but this list from the bill of sale can give you an idea of the extra charges you could face if you don't get them included OTD:

Inspection:................14.50
License or title:..........74.80
State and local tax:..256.02
Dealer inventory tax:....8.40
Documentation fee:....50.00
(Dealer prep...No charge...The dealer changed the oil and filter, new air filter, charged the battery, shined her up real purty, and delivered her the next day by trailer.)

Except for documentation fee, everything else is required by a dealer under Texas law, so there was no way of getting away from them. Ask your dealer what added charges are required in your state, that will give you an idea of what you are dealing with. Keep in mind that the dealer will have to eat the required taxes/fees OTD, and he must still make some profit on the deal. I don't think your $1500 expectation is reasonable for any of the GZ's you listed.

Since mine was used, there is no warranty. I could have purchased one at a high cost (I don't remember how much). When I had problems with the bike not going faster than 60, I took her back to the dealer who fixed her for no charge, no warranty needed at that point.

Here is a tip: Don't ask the dealer what the OTD price is, tell him what you will pay OTD, and see where it goes from there. Be prepared to pay what you offered, in case he accepts.

[Skunkhome]

I just got my 2006 for $1400, no dents and no rust 3400 miles. Anything above $2k sounds a bit steep to me.

[lars]

What do you guys think about a 2001 GZ250 with over 25,000 miles? Private seller asking 2100. I'd offer 7-800 cash, given that I've found a few threads of people paying 1000 for the exact model back in 2010 (with fewer miles).

[PimpS]

I had to choose between 2 bikes of the same year (2000), one with cca 6000 miles and other with 24000 miles, similar price, but the add ons were different. I went with the lower mileage, but friends told me that if he bik was well mantained it shouldn't be a problem. Today, i would choose propably the same --- less mileage... I'm a newbie, overcautious but still... i rather be selling with 22000 miles than buying...

[lars]

What did you pay?

[Skunkhome]

What do you guys think about a 2001 GZ250 with over 25,000 miles? Private seller asking 2100. I'd offer 7-800 cash, given that I've found a few threads of people paying 1000 for the exact model back in 2010 (with fewer miles).
I think I would keep looking. Maybe the market is a lot firmer in AZ but most of the GZ 's I see here with less than 10,000 miles have been selling for well under $2k. I have not seen anything newer than 2007 but even those have relatively low mileage and the sellers are asking some where around $1700. I did find a Honda rebel here that was a 1998 and had 12000 miles on it . It had a ripped seat, dry rotted tires, lots of rust outside and lots of dents in the tank and the inside of the tank was treated with some sealer not even POR. It was a mess and they wanted $2499. That same bike has been on CL for months. It appears that it must be on the marker to please SWMBO.

Here is the only one available here at this time.... Note he states the price is negotiable and this is great riding weather. http://lafayette.craigslist.org/mcy/2844677692.html

[jack-_-hammer]

Hello Sir my first bike I purchased from a dealer, one insurance that i wish i had was called GAP...the way gap works is if you wreck bike or it gets stolen Gap will pay the balance. The worst thing is having to pay for a bike that is crashed or stolen :(. I had to pay almost 10,000 for my bike...and it was stolen...Well as far as prices go. I just bought mine off of craigslist, i was a little skeptical about craigslist but aslong as you can talk to the person over the phone and they have pinkslip with their name and ID to match that. You shouldnt have issues Also you can run vin # with your local police. I took all of these steps and came out with a 2009 Gz250 with 4000 miles for 1900 The transfer fee was like 130 because i'm in california i'm pretty sure its more expensive here.

[Skunkhome]

Does the transfer fee include tax, title and registration or is that extra? My registration cost me $163 but that included 9% sales tax. The vehicle inspection was another $12.

[mrlmd1]

There's a black 2005 here by me on CL asking $1000, down from $1200.

[lars]

Do you have a link?

[mrlmd1]

Here it is :
http://tallahassee.craigslist.org/mcy/2924389515.html

[PimpS]

Seems like a good deal... Check it out lars!

[lars]

Unfortunately FL is too far.

[Skunkhome]

You could really get some nice time in the saddle!

[mrlmd1]

It would be a few hundred to ship it to Arizona, I got Yamaha TW200 that way, shipped to here.

[dentheman]

Does the transfer fee include tax, title and registration or is that extra? My registration cost me $163 but that included 9% sales tax. The vehicle inspection was another $12.
I did a search for: What is a vehicle transfer fee? From what I can tell, it is the cost of transfering the title and includes nothing else.

[lars]

Bought a 2005 with 14k miles for $1500 cash! Mechanic did an inspection and gave her a clean bill of health.

[PimpS]

Way to go!!! Congrats!

[dentheman]

Have fun!

[minieggroll]

I got my 2007 GZ w/ 5700 miles for $1200 cash off of craigslist.

[Water Warrior 2]

I got my 2007 GZ w/ 5700 miles for $1200 cash off of craigslist.
Well done.

[raul10141964]

I get my 2001 with 1300Mi for $800 on labor

[Thorag]

I got my 2007 GZ w/ 5700 miles for $1200 cash off of craigslist.

Wow, awesome price. What did the guy ask for?

[minieggroll]

He posted it at $1400. Pretty happy so far lol. If I'd spent more/bought a bigger bike, I'm not sure if I'd still be riding after the two spills I had while learning.

[ggray1979]

I bought a 2006 GZ250 new in 2008 (training bike returned to showroom floor). Should have asked my girls first, because they went through the ceiling. So I stored it without driving it, gas went bad, and very recently I have had the carb cleaned and bought a new battery. It has a slight afterfire that the carb cleaning shop swears will go away. (I have a post about all this on this forum).

Anyway, it has some small marks on some of the chrome, but otherwise it looks great, and has only 190 miles on it. If anyone is interested, give me a call. I need to net $1500, so the buyer will be paying Nueces County, Texas, sales tax, inspection and license tag fee. I am trying to avoid repeating the bad gas issue by driving it more frequently so it will have a few more miles on it.

I just poked around to see if there is a rule against mentioning a bike for sale here and didn't see one. If this is a taboo subject, I apologize ahead of time.

George
361-232-7092

[alantf]

Should have asked my girls first, because they went through the ceiling.

First thing that comes to mind is - Why do you have to have permission of your "girls" to do the hell of what YOU want to do? :) All of us on here love riding. Might I suggest that if YOU want to ride, you tell your "girls" to mind their own business. :2tup:

[greatmaul]

er... well if by girls he meant, "wife," then you gotta know how to not win a battle only to lose the war.

Oh, and mine was a 2000 with 6980 miles for $1250. They asked for $1250. I'm not much of a haggler.

[Water Warrior 2]

It is sometimes easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission. My first wife hated me for getting my 1st 125. Something to do with being her meal ticket I guess.

[greatmaul]

It is sometimes easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission. My first wife hated me for getting my 1st 125. Something to do with being her meal ticket I guess.


Yeah, I had that problem, but after she asked about the life insurance one day she suddenly decided that I could ride if I wanted to.
:skull: :neener:

[Skunkhome]

There are currently 3-4 late model GZ250's going in the low to mid teens on CL on the MS gulf coast

[bonehead]

Sold my '08 with 24,800mi for 1850.

My 2010 gz250 had only 1314km on it
picked it up $3300 canadian
Still looks brand new...
And it had 1st service done...

[Plavanchy]

Got my 2008 with 3200 miles for 1700.00

[mole2]

I bought my 2007 GZ250 in December of 2009 for $1500. I sold it the following year for $1700. I had a smile on my face as did the buyer.


:)

[CBGZ]

Just grabbed a 99 Marauder 250 for $1300 safetied, here in Ontario, Canada. It had 25, 000km on it, newer tires, recent carb cleaning etc.

WIth a helmet and boots (good starter pair), I was on the road after all fees/stickers/plates/taxes etc... for around $1800

[Kalel]

Hey. Nice. Enjoy the ride. IMO it was a little pricey... Considering it is a 99... And the mileage, but all in all it keeps telling me how can I have my GZ for some years and sell it, if I am going to for almost the same price I bought it for :-) ... Sweet. Love my GZ

[Water Warrior 2]

You have to remember Canadian bikes cost much more new or used in the GWN when compared to U.S. prices. And we are lucky compared to some other parts of the world. I would cry if I bought a bike Down Under.