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I was at the dealer today looking at the new T-Bird. On the way out, I saw a beautiful used (13K miles) 2004 BMW K1200RS for sale. It has EVERYTHING - bags, GPS, custom gel seat with ostrich leather, BMW performance chip, 2-brothers pipes, new back tire, ABS brakes, self cancelling turn signals, heated grips, cruise control, recent full service, etc. The dealer is selling on behalf of the buyer on consignment for $9300 + change.
I took the bike on an extended road test, and it was amazing (after I got used to the very different posture).
I've searched the web for similar bikes, and ones with more miles are even more money than this one. Trouble is that the dealer is offering $2500 for my 2003 Speedy with 9K miles, and I think that's a bit low, but I hate the hassle of selling myself. The other downside is that the insurance would almost triple to $753.00 a year, because the Bimmer is considered a high performance bike, which I have to agree with, having ridden the thing...
Some of you have seen my Speedy at last year's Ozark meet, and you know how well my own bike is outfitted and cared for.
Any thoughts on whether I should pull the trigger on this deal and bid bye bye to my Speedy?
Keeping both bikes is not an option, because I just don't have room for both of them in the garage?
JB
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The dealer trade in offer on your Trumpet is insulting. Private sale.
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The dealer trade in offer on your Trumpet is insulting. Private sale.
Have to agree.
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My uncle owned a car dealership in Tennessee for over 30 years and gave me the following advice:
Never trade in your vehicle. Sell it privately.
This coming from a dealer who made a good chunk of his change buying and selling used vehicles. It's not that much of a hassle to sell privately, and you will get much more than what the dealer is offering, so it's well worth your time and effort.
Cheers,
Brad
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Trouble is that the dealer is offering $2500 for my 2003 Speedy with 9K miles...
Yeah, that offer would make me an instant ex-customer. If I did (shudder) ever get a Thunderglide, it would not be from him. And then I would would ride by often so he knew it.
The difference you realize by selling it yourself will more then make up for the hassle of so doing.
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well as some one who made the jump from my 2002 TBA .. to this style bike AKA 2007 Tiger  it's a move I don't regret at all in fact very glad I did it Quote:
I took the bike on an extended road test, and it was amazing (after I got used to the very different posture)
and after you ride the K1200RS more and more you find your self riding your Speedy less and less "if you buy it"
and no I don't like what he is giving you for trade on your speedy.. but ****** that is a great price on that K1200RS
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I have a saying " Let your eyes be your guide and your money the last thing you part with " So do your eyes want to part with $6,800 
2003 black and silver T.B.A A1 removed,Specialty Spares long slashed Pipes .
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I've had a couple of bummers, didn't especially like them.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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If you're really interested in the beemer, see if he's selling any similar bikes to your speedy and find out what his asking price is, then knock $500 off the price and sell it privately.
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Got any pics of the speedy with 9k on it?
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I have to ask, why are you even considering selling the Speedy??
Jim F
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Swap your speedy for a ............BMW????  ahha i see its a joke.  why not swap it for a trike or even better a Goldwing
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Got any pics of the speedy with 9k on it?
Yes. If you're interested, send me a PM with your E-address.
JB
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Swap your speedy for a ............BMW????
ahha i see its a joke.
why not swap it for a trike or even better a Goldwing
I actually considered a CanAm Spyder, but I can't get past the looks.
I've always liked the K Bikes.
Goldwings are rock steady, but I've never been into Cadillacs.
JB
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Keeping both bikes is not an option, because I just don't have room for both of them in the garage?
Build a bigger garage. I'm in the book. And I charge lots. 
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If you buy the Beemer, John, you have to lead all the rides at the Ark rally.
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I've listed it on Craigslist and in the BA.com classifieds. Reason for sale is too little room for more toys in the garage with the anticipated purchase of a K bike. If you want to see the Craigslist ad with pics, go here: http://littlerock.craigslist.org/mcy/1289940857.html
Last edited by JCBullen; 07/26/2009 3:15 PM.
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I am new guys but I traded my harley in feb/ this year and
bought a new beautiful speedmaster off the showroom floor..
My boyfriend at the time couldn't believe it but it was probably the best purchase I have ever made ....
I say go with what you want hold out for it don't just settle for what they have you may regret it///
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Now there's a handle I can't handle. Welcome to the forum and your new Speedy!
Live to love, love to live.
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Thanks guys I am going crazy from doing nothing I am recovering from back surgery but I love to ride and I put 1200 miles from feb to may before I couldn't ride.
thanks for the warm welcome
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Well , was in Bentonville the other day and dropped by the BMW shop ( just to brows) and since its inception the K1200S has made my blood boil with desire and it rides like a dream.....I don't know if I could ever part with my Bonnie-A but my Sprint better watch out ! Having bought and regretted in the past , just make sure it is love and not lust..... 
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After my first marriage, I'm familiar with the love vs lust thing, but thanks for the advice. LOL!
The shop isn't open until tomorrow, so I have another day to think it over. So far, the reviews of this bike have been super positive, and the one I have my eyes on needs nothing and handles incredibly. I HAVE found out that insurance on this thing will be three times what it is on my Speedy, because it's considered a "high performance" bike.
I've had three interested parties in one day write me for more info, so I think I'll be selling it myself as everyone here suggested rather than take the dealer's extremely low ball offer. Whoever ends up buying my bike will be getting a great deal at $4300.
JB
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I HAVE found out that insurance on this thing will be three times what it is on my Speedy, because it's considered a "high performance" bike.
yes it's like that for my Tiger also ....
Ed
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Just got a quote from Dairyland and it's just a few bucks more than I have now on my Speedy. The insurance guy said I was paying for some stuff on my policy which I didn't really have to, since I was covered under another policy I have. Dairyland quoted me $331.00 a year. Affordable. 
JB
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Its a great bike and very ****** fast!A friend of Paul and I owns one,it runs very smooth and looks sharp..I would love to have one but the riding postion would kill me.
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I would love to have one but the riding postion would kill me.
it does not look much if any difference then my Tiger
and I can ride my Tiger all day
Ed
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how far is all day? Is that like a bar hopping all day trip?
we should do this every weekend!
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how far is all day? Is that like a bar hopping all day trip?
brother it's what every YOU want it to be 
Ed
PS if you come to the NorEast rally This year pat is planing a BAR HOP RIDE....
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maybe next year 
we should do this every weekend!
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