'Tis a sad day.... - Page 3

Easy Rider · 05-21-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by primal

I went and took a look at a 2000 Katana 600 today. I know, I know, I said I wanted a cruiser, but this is possibly a deal a couldn't pass up. Besides, I've always liked the Katana.

When WILL you young guys learn...........
You should never look at things that you don't want.........
Because you end up wanting everything you look at !!! :roll: :biggrin:

(Says the guy who went in to get a new windshield and walked out with a new bike !!!) :whistle:

primal · 05-21-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Because you end up wanting everything you look at !!! :roll: :biggrin:

Ain't that the truth!

primal · 05-22-2009, 08:32 PM

Well, he accepted my offer of $2400 delivered, so pending an open bank tomorrow, I'll have a 2000 Suzuki Katana 600.

I get the feeling that he was BSing me as to why he was selling it ("It's just wearing on me..."), because today at work is MOM calls me asking with an offer of $2500. I had initially offered him $2100, to which he said he couldn't let it go for anything under $2700. I told him $2400 delivered was the best I could give him, and his mom countered with $2500 delivered. I shot him an email when I got off work saying that $2400 was the absolute most I could give him and not 15 minutes later he calls me to accept my offer.

Anyone who's looking to buy a bike should take this as a lesson. Even someone who's asking waaaay more than the bike is worth can be brought down to a reasonable level. Most importantly, you have to be willing to walk away if they don't accept the offer. I think it helped that I told him I'm scheduled to go take a look at another Katana that was for sale for only $2200 (I neglected, of course, to tell him it was a 1996 model).

patrick_777 · 05-22-2009, 08:56 PM

NICE job. Can't wait for pictures.

Water Warrior 2 · 05-23-2009, 03:52 AM

Sounds cool primal. The katana is a nice sized bike with enough zip to keep you entertained for many miles. Give it a thorough going over to make sure everything is right and to familiarize yourself with it's characteristics and build.

primal · 05-23-2009, 02:00 PM

The deal is done. Pics/videos to follow in a new thread later.

05-22-2009, 08:32 PM	#23
primal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 446	Re: 'Tis a sad day.... Well, he accepted my offer of $2400 delivered, so pending an open bank tomorrow, I'll have a 2000 Suzuki Katana 600. I get the feeling that he was BSing me as to why he was selling it ("It's just wearing on me..."), because today at work is MOM calls me asking with an offer of $2500. I had initially offered him $2100, to which he said he couldn't let it go for anything under $2700. I told him $2400 delivered was the best I could give him, and his mom countered with $2500 delivered. I shot him an email when I got off work saying that $2400 was the absolute most I could give him and not 15 minutes later he calls me to accept my offer. Anyone who's looking to buy a bike should take this as a lesson. Even someone who's asking waaaay more than the bike is worth can be brought down to a reasonable level. Most importantly, you have to be willing to walk away if they don't accept the offer. I think it helped that I told him I'm scheduled to go take a look at another Katana that was for sale for only $2200 (I neglected, of course, to tell him it was a 1996 model). Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-22-2009, 08:56 PM	#24
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: 'Tis a sad day.... NICE job. Can't wait for pictures. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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05-23-2009, 02:00 PM	#26
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