Elwoode
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posted August 11, 2008 04:04 PM
To buy a used '06 or wait for an '09
I am in the market for a new bike. I have ridden a number of sportbikes over the years and even a harley davidson v-rod for the last two. I have a line on a used '06 with aftermarket pipe, power commander, hi-perf air filter, and other goodies for about 3k under new msrp. Anyone have any advice on what to look for on a used ZX, or anything I should look out for before I buy?
  
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duncan
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posted August 11, 2008 04:44 PM
how many miles?
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Elwoode
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posted August 11, 2008 05:04 PM
the used bike im looking at only has 3k miles on it. thats what makes it a tough decision for me
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posted August 11, 2008 06:10 PM
thats a steal!
for the seller.
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Hurricane
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posted August 11, 2008 07:46 PM
The seller probably wants the 09!
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lietoome
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posted August 11, 2008 08:14 PM
Elwoode, exactly how much is he asking and what are all the goodies?
There are some killer deals on used 14's out there, but there are also killer deals sitting right on the showroom floors. Shop around before you commit to this one particular bike. I assure you that if it sells before you buy it, there will be another good deal to be found.
Have you ridden a 14 yet? It's definitely not in the same league as the vRod. 
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hotzxrod
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posted August 11, 2008 09:05 PM
2 words..... dolllars-sense
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posted August 11, 2008 09:07 PM
I believe that there's a shop in lakeland? florida that has some 07's new that can be bought for 7800 OTD
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hotzxrod
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posted August 11, 2008 09:08 PM
show/custom or proformance?????there is a differance
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zx14mike
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posted August 11, 2008 09:44 PM
If it were me, i'd get a used 2006 for a reasonable price and do all the key mods, and keep it............till a ZX 15 comes out.
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zx14mike
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posted August 11, 2008 09:46 PM
That sounds a little TOO good to be true for a new bike..........they would have to be vlosing a good amount of money on each bike if thats what they are selling em for.
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I believe that there's a shop in lakeland? florida that has some 07's new that can be bought for 7800 OTD
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lietoome
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posted August 12, 2008 02:52 AM
$7800 for a new '07? Does sound too low....but If they were selling new '07's around here for that...my wife would be pissed.
Sure would be nice to set up a 2nd 14 as a commuting bike.
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BobC
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posted August 12, 2008 04:27 AM
I'd say it depends on how important "new" is to you.
If you want a well sorted bike which already has the pipe/pc etc then second-hand could be the way to go, provided you can find the right bike at the right price. When you compare prices remember to add the cost of the exhaust, power commander and any other goodies to the cost of the new bike so you compare like with like, they are actually a lot more than 3k apart.
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heb80
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posted August 12, 2008 08:44 AM
$8389 OTD for a brand new 07 here.
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That sounds a little TOO good to be true for a new bike..........they would have to be vlosing a good amount of money on each bike if thats what they are selling em for.
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I believe that there's a shop in lakeland? florida that has some 07's new that can be bought for 7800 OTD
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CrotchRocket
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posted August 12, 2008 09:00 AM
I would buy a '07 left over or an '08 if you want to save $$$
I would never buy a used bike, you dont know what your getting...Unless you own or work in a bike shop or dealer !!!
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blubyu
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posted August 12, 2008 11:16 AM
Crotch Rocket,
What's been going on? Still got the 12 or have you moved up to the 14?
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CrotchRocket
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posted August 12, 2008 11:31 AM
Nothing much same 'ol stuff...What about you???
Still have the 12 and running good...2 guys were interested but the way things are now, I guess i'll be keeping it unless someone comes along and buys it...Then i'll get the 14...
You going to the Pinks- ArmDropLive event @ MIR on October 4th and 5th ???
Im already signed up
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stevewfl
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posted August 12, 2008 11:45 AM
Red 06's are the fastest
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posted August 12, 2008 12:45 PM
"I believe that there's a shop in lakeland? florida that has some 07's new that can be bought for 7800 OTD "
i haven't heard about prices that low. hell the used ones cost more than that.
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zx14mike
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posted August 12, 2008 01:39 PM
Yeah, but i'll bet that doesnt include Tax, Title or Registration................factor that in and the price will be alot closer to $9500
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$8389 OTD for a brand new 07 here.
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That sounds a little TOO good to be true for a new bike..........they would have to be vlosing a good amount of money on each bike if thats what they are selling em for.
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I believe that there's a shop in lakeland? florida that has some 07's new that can be bought for 7800 OTD
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ninja_knight
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posted August 12, 2008 03:48 PM
I'd sooner just wait for the new 09's. The market is such crap that fewer people are buying "luxury toys" and chances are you can get a real awesome deal on it if the dealership offers incentives. I am anxious to see the new colors but if they come out with some retarded scheme there is always the Sapphire Blue and the Atomic Silver to fall back on.
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posted August 12, 2008 04:02 PM
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Red 06's are the fastest
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kawboy81
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posted August 12, 2008 04:15 PM
I paid 8500 for my 07. It wasn't off floor but basically new. Guy bought new in feb, put 1100 miles on it and sold it to me in may. All he had done was put lowering links on it. He also was older like 43 and said it scared him and he never got it over 110. So I was like yea this is the one for me. Neways did I get beat?
P.S. And everyone knows the LE is the fastest hahha
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heb80
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posted August 12, 2008 05:12 PM
Right, I bought it out of state and paid my state's 6% sales tax when I transfered my old tag to it. That added about $500 bringing me to just below $9k w/ tax, title, tag.
For anyone who's interested the dealer just recently got 3 more 07 leftover's in stock and has them up on Ebay for $8299 They are in West Virginia..
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Yeah, but i'll bet that doesnt include Tax, Title or Registration................factor that in and the price will be alot closer to $9500
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$8389 OTD for a brand new 07 here.
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That sounds a little TOO good to be true for a new bike..........they would have to be vlosing a good amount of money on each bike if thats what they are selling em for.
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I believe that there's a shop in lakeland? florida that has some 07's new that can be bought for 7800 OTD
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MJ
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posted August 16, 2008 12:53 AM
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I would buy a '07 left over or an '08 if you want to save $$$
I would never buy a used bike, you dont know what your getting...Unless you own or work in a bike shop or dealer !!!
I'm the other way....I won't buy new....you lose too much in depreciation and spend twice what you should :0 I bought my 14 8 months old with 1500 miles on it, bone stock and clean as a whistle for 7300. The poor sucker I bought it from had paid over 12000 for 8 months of ownership and 1500 miles of riding, because it just came out and he had to have one right now. If you know what to look for in used bikes you can get pretty much new for almost half price sometimes. I've did it for years and never had a bad one yet  But I also buy low mileage and bone stock only 
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