stew
Parking Attendant
Posts: 1
|
posted February 28, 2009 12:12 PM
07 VS 08 ZX 14
OK Guys I need some advice. I am buying a new ZX and I can get a killer deal on a brand new 2007 and a decent deal on an 08. I have ridden a friends 08 and love it!! Is the 2007 that much different? I know the 08 has some more power down low and frankly the low an mid-range is what drew me to the bike (along with the silky ride of course) If I save the $$ on the 2007 am I going to be disapointed?? Thoughts?
  
|
gilberjj
Needs a job
Friend of Fast
Posts: 3196
|
posted February 28, 2009 12:25 PM
The 07 will make more torque down low as soon as you yank those pesty flies! I would get the 07 and use the money you saved on a pipe and pcIII. Not only will you have a faster, but a better sounding ride!
|
Bawls
Needs a job
re-learning to ride
Posts: 2701
|
posted February 28, 2009 12:38 PM
+1... 07, no flies, brocks pipe, pc3 and a 16t front sprocket and HOLD THE FUCK ON!
____________
Best 60ft: 1.42
Best 1/8th: 5.97
Best 1/8th MPH: 119
Brockland Police Badge # 001
|
Shane661
Needs a life
Posts: 11494
|
posted February 28, 2009 12:50 PM
Check the 07 for frame cracks. There was a recall.
Shane
|
Rook
Pro
Posts: 1125
|
posted February 28, 2009 01:17 PM
^^^Seems to me any brand new 07 on a dealers hands should have passed recall inspection or had the improved 08 frame installed. Ask about it.
I'd go with the 07.
Rook
|
jdzx14
Expert Class
Posts: 412
|
posted February 28, 2009 01:27 PM
Personally the color would seal the deal for, but the money saved on the 07 could be useful on parts!!!!
____________
2007 Black ZX-14
Lowering links, Brocks Strap Kit, Muzzy Full 4-2-1, No files, PC3, BMC Race filter, 6 inch extensions,16/44, Shinko 003 Ultra Soft..... SOLD!!!!!
|
masszx14
Pro
A mind beside itself!
Posts: 1806
|
posted February 28, 2009 02:34 PM
You shouldn't pay more than $8K for an 07 bike with 0 miles on the clock IMHO.
The 08 will carry a little more resale value for the first couple of years though.
Color and OTD price will seal the deal for me on either one.
____________
universal@mind
|
LAB3
Needs a job
Posts: 2977
|
posted February 28, 2009 04:35 PM
quote:
You shouldn't pay more than $8K for an 07 bike with 0 miles on the clock IMHO.
The 08 will carry a little more resale value for the first couple of years though.
Color and OTD price will seal the deal for me on either one.
Ouch. I paid $8,500.00 for my 07 two months ago with 2700 miles on it from a friend who purchased it new
11 months ago. But it did have the recall looked at (no problem) and all the mod's were on it, I did have the wheels polished and speedo healer, and I am waiting on Shane's M14.
so I saved $$ and it still has the 4 year extended warranty. I have had a lot of bikes over the years and I like the ZX-14 best.so far :-)
|
masszx14
Pro
A mind beside itself!
Posts: 1806
|
posted February 28, 2009 05:19 PM
 Edited By: masszx14 on 1 Mar 2009 01:19
85 for a modded bike is not bad if it's in great condition.
I bought my 07 zx14 in April 08 for $9K OTD brand new.
I see a few leftover 08's around here that will be riden home for even less
than that with some reasonable dealing.
____________
universal@mind
|
Rook
Pro
Posts: 1125
|
posted February 28, 2009 05:47 PM
Edited By: Rook on 1 Mar 2009 01:50
Little off topic but this might give some perspective. A couple months ago, I was quoted 10,600 from stealer for an 08 busa with 0 miles. I don't think that included tax & all the other jazz. So I would guess he would have quoted ~10,000 for a new 08 ZX-14. If my stealer isn't trying to rape me, I think the 8,000 for an 07 14 sounds like a good price.
Rook
|
LAB3
Needs a job
Posts: 2977
|
posted February 28, 2009 05:51 PM
quote:
85 for a modded bike is not bad if it's in great condition.
I bought my 07 zx14 in April 08 for $9K OTD brand new.
I see a few leftover 08's around here that will be riden home for even less
than that with some reasonable dealing.
It is in Mint shape.......... no a mark on it.Yet :-) shit happens. It even came with a rear Pit Bull stand.
|
|
|
HOME
NEW TOPIC