2003 GZ250 for $1K... and 50,000 miles.

Billy Infinity · 03-03-2016, 02:38 PM

Hi everyone, first post here.

In two days I am planning on purchasing a 2003 GZ250 with 50,281 miles on it for $1,000. I'm having second thoughts because of the high miles. It was originally listed at $1,300, but we settled on $1,000. I've yet to see the bike, but will of course see it before purchasing on Saturday.

http://york.craigslist.org/mcy/5457923786.html (They are keeping the saddlebags)

Is this too much money for a GZ250 with that many miles?

Thanks in advance.

Vegas Street Rider · 03-03-2016, 03:08 PM

It depends on condition. If you are not familiar with motorcycles, take a friend who is. Check the general overall condition of everything. Check the tires for dry rot and checking on the side walls, wheels and spokes, cables, lights and signals. Check and see how easy it starts and how it sounds when it is running. If he will let you ride it, check brakes and how easy it shifts, etc. It all hinges on how well it was taken care of. Ask how often he serviced it and if he kept any repair invoices. Worst case scenario, you could probably part it out and get some of your money back. I am sure others will come onto the forum and give you additional and even better advice. Good luck and hopefully, happy riding.

Billy Infinity · 03-03-2016, 03:46 PM

Thank you, that's super helpful.

spldart · 03-04-2016, 12:19 AM

If it's not to late.
I'd shy away from that many miles on that small a motor.
GoldWing... NP
Entry level bike from any make... risky.

chandlerbingfl · 03-04-2016, 01:35 AM

IMHO I'd say if you got the right answers abut maintenance, etc...not a bad price. Closer to $800 or so would be better since they are keeping the bags. I've got close to 30k on my bike and I know I can get at least $800 if not more if I trade up.

But like anything, your mileage may vary...

chandlerbingfl

Billy Infinity · 03-04-2016, 07:08 AM

Thanks to everyone for your great advice. And because of that advice (along with discussing with my wife), I decided to go in a different direction. I was able to get a great deal on a new 2014 Burgman 200 ABS with the 0% for 60 months deal. Gonna take delivery of it tomorrow morning.

Vegas Street Rider · 03-04-2016, 11:58 AM

Happy and safe riding Billy Infinity.

Water Warrior 2 · 03-04-2016, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Infinity

Thanks to everyone for your great advice. And because of that advice (along with discussing with my wife), I decided to go in a different direction. I was able to get a great deal on a new 2014 Burgman 200 ABS with the 0% for 60 months deal. Gonna take delivery of it tomorrow morning.

Oh neat! Be sure to give us a report on the bike. Fit, finish, comfort and all that stuff. The baby burg should be a wonderful learning tool to aquire riding skills for your wife. But please make sure she wears riding gear and gets into the habit for her rides.

Now I have some baby burg reviews to look up.

Fawlty · 03-04-2016, 05:17 PM

Good choice. Well made scoots. You made the right decision. Enjoy and good luck!

Water Warrior 2 · 03-05-2016, 04:00 PM

Oh yeah, looked up the little Burgy late last night. Seems to be quite the neat scoot.

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Billy Infinity Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 4	2003 GZ250 for $1K... and 50,000 miles. Hi everyone, first post here. In two days I am planning on purchasing a 2003 GZ250 with 50,281 miles on it for $1,000. I'm having second thoughts because of the high miles. It was originally listed at $1,300, but we settled on $1,000. I've yet to see the bike, but will of course see it before purchasing on Saturday. http://york.craigslist.org/mcy/5457923786.html (They are keeping the saddlebags) Is this too much money for a GZ250 with that many miles? Thanks in advance. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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chandlerbingfl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 142	IMHO I'd say if you got the right answers abut maintenance, etc...not a bad price. Closer to $800 or so would be better since they are keeping the bags. I've got close to 30k on my bike and I know I can get at least $800 if not more if I trade up. But like anything, your mileage may vary... chandlerbingfl Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Fawlty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Murcia, Spain Posts: 683	Good choice. Well made scoots. You made the right decision. Enjoy and good luck! __________________ "It begins here for me on this road. How the whole mess happened I don't know, but I know it couldn't happen again in a million years." (Johnny Strabbler-The Wild One 1953)
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Vegas Street Rider Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,108	It depends on condition. If you are not familiar with motorcycles, take a friend who is. Check the general overall condition of everything. Check the tires for dry rot and checking on the side walls, wheels and spokes, cables, lights and signals. Check and see how easy it starts and how it sounds when it is running. If he will let you ride it, check brakes and how easy it shifts, etc. It all hinges on how well it was taken care of. Ask how often he serviced it and if he kept any repair invoices. Worst case scenario, you could probably part it out and get some of your money back. I am sure others will come onto the forum and give you additional and even better advice. Good luck and hopefully, happy riding.
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03-04-2016, 07:08 AM	#6
Billy Infinity Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 4	Thanks to everyone for your great advice. And because of that advice (along with discussing with my wife), I decided to go in a different direction. I was able to get a great deal on a new 2014 Burgman 200 ABS with the 0% for 60 months deal. Gonna take delivery of it tomorrow morning.
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Vegas Street Rider Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,108	Happy and safe riding Billy Infinity.
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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Oh yeah, looked up the little Burgy late last night. Seems to be quite the neat scoot.
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