Low mileage '02 or mid mileage '07, which is best?

[DFauvre]

I need a VFR asap for commuting duty. I have found an '02 with 3k and an '07 with 10k. Which is the better bike? Should I be concerned about miles? Price is $5k for the '02 and $6500 for the '07. My sense is the '07 is the deal. Should I be concerned about the higher miles on the '07? What wears out on a VFR at 10k mileage?

And, what are the best heated grips and touring windscreen?

Thanks!
David

[Scubalong]

I go for the 07, 10k is just breaking in :)

[jaimev34]

I go for the 07, 10k is just breaking in :)

+1. Go with the newer bike; 10k miles is nothing. It's worth the 5 year difference.

[cebuVFR]

go with the '07 as what they say. 10k miles in nothing. Good luck in your purchase and do post some pics if you can.

[adam79]

07 is the way to go. I just rolled over the 10k mark on my 06 (bought in april 09) and she's doing just fine. 10k on a vfr is nothing. I just got back from a vfr meet and there were bikes at the meet with over 60k and one with 120,000 miles on the clock.

[TimRav]

07 is the way to go. I just rolled over the 10k mark on my 06 (bought in april 09) and she's doing just fine. 10k on a vfr is nothing. I just got back from a vfr meet and there were bikes at the meet with over 60k and one with 120,000 miles on the clock.

+1. I felt like my '04 was finally really broken in at 10k. I'm at almost 38k now and I think the bike is smoother than ever.

One bit of advice tho: Check out deals on leftover (i.e. still new on showroom floor) '07 VFRs. Honda is offering up to $2600 off on them right now, so there's potential to find a new one for a little more than the used one you're eyeing. Check it out.

[CandyRedRC46]

+1 go for a leftover 07. ive seen them going for as low as 7grand before.

[CandyRedRC46]

Honda : Interceptor:eBay Motors (item 290354434882 end time Oct-08-09 11:39:10 PDT)

f$#@ $6500 for a 10000 mile used bike get a brand new one for $6200
wtf i paid $6700 for mine with 8000 mile on it. ugh...

[Scubalong]

Honda : Interceptor:eBay Motors (item 290354434882 end time Oct-08-09 11:39:10 PDT)

f$#@ $6500 for a 10000 mile used bike get a brand new one for $6200
wtf i paid $6700 for mine with 8000 mile on it. ugh...

You still have to pay freight charge and handling fee + tax and license ...which can add up to $1500 dollars on top of $6800 or what ever price when the bit is end

[jdubb]

I bought a new 07 in Aug for $7,299 with tax ($218) and title ($139). So you could get one OTD for $7,657. (bought in Richmond VA)

[TOE CUTTER]

I say 07, no worries about wiring updates.Got a pic?Whats your location?

[DFauvre]

wow, great advice, thanks! It's the 25th anniversary model. It's in Oakland, CA

[TOE CUTTER]

There is one in Tracy Ca. that has been for sale for about six months. Just thought I would throw it out there as I think he is quite desperate and may deal.

[adam79]

Honda : Interceptor:eBay Motors (item 290354434882 end time Oct-08-09 11:39:10 PDT)

f$#@ $6500 for a 10000 mile used bike get a brand new one for $6200
wtf i paid $6700 for mine with 8000 mile on it. ugh...

I know how you feel!! I bought my 06 early this year for $6800 with 3k miles on it, and now I can get a new 07 for the same price. Just wait until the new vfr is released, then you will really see some cheap 6th generations for sale. If only I had a crystal ball.

[CandyRedRC46]

You still have to pay freight charge and handling fee + tax and license ...which can add up to $1500 dollars on top of $6800 or what ever price when the bit is end

just be a man and ride it home...

[CandyRedRC46]

I know how you feel!! I bought my 06 early this year for $6800 with 3k miles on it, and now I can get a new 07 for the same price. Just wait until the new vfr is released, then you will really see some cheap 6th generations for sale. If only I had a crystal ball.

ughhh

[VifferNoob]

wow, great advice, thanks! It's the 25th anniversary model. It's in Oakland, CA

Nuts! Where? I'm in the northbay area, and I've been looking for a few weeks, and I haven't seen that one on CL...?

There is one in Tracy Ca. that has been for sale for about six months. Just thought I would throw it out there as I think he is quite desperate and may deal.

This one either...?

[TimRav]

Just wait until the new vfr is released, then you will really see some cheap 6th generations for sale. If only I had a crystal ball.

I think that's one reason for the big discounts right now. 2-year old bikes still on showroom floors, new VFR coming out very soon...Honda has to take their licks to get rid of those leftovers.

[creggur]

Yep, just picked up a new 07 Red for 6800 + tax...

There were two RWB's on the floor beside it, and they built out two more Reds while I was there. Don't know how many they have still sitting in crates in their warehouse???

[myke_w]

I've personally seen more wear in rubber components like seals, hoses, wiring connectors, etc. on vehicles with more age.

Then again, there are things that only mileage can wear on, like brakes, clutch disks, cylinder walls and rings, timing chains etc.

I think I'd personally go for a newer bike with more miles, it's also proof that it's been used, and hasn't been left sitting idle a lot, which creates it's own issues.

GL

[78EDGES]

2 year old bikes are going to go cheap,but I love the 5th Gen. 01 with 4200mi and I'm in love ! these Vfr's are fun to roll.

Ride Safe.
78 Edges.

[MrDen]

my 07 has 11k miles on it now, and it runs better than it did when i left the showroom with it just over a year ago.

[skimad4x4]

As others have said, go for the 07. By now it should be nicely bedded in, they mostly sorted the wiring issues and implemented the less manic Vtec cut-in/off threshold making it nicer to ride.

Haggle hard - with the VFR1200 on the way, dealers here in Europe are offering loads of deals - free services and throwing in free hard luggage kits to try and clear stock - so don't take their first offer.

Oh and post up some pictures if you decide to buy something!

skimad4x4
6th Gen Militia # 218

[jasonb92]

I got my '07 RWB with saddle bags for $6000 + tax and title. You should try to get the seller of the '07 down under 6K.

[steven113]

I got my '07 RWB with saddle bags for $6000 + tax and title. You should try to get the seller of the '07 down under 6K.

That is a SMOKING DEAL!!! Did you go into the stealership brandishing a pistol... LOL! Good Job