A good deal?

bigpat5123 · 08-07-2008, 02:16 PM

Hello, I am in my search for a used 98-01 VFR with low mileage. As we all know these are hard to come by. I have found a 98 vfr at a local dealer. The bike has under 12k miles. It has three seats, stock, gunfighter and lady and a solo seat with rear cowl. It also has a heli bars, two brothers exhaust and possibly a PC. The bike looks like its in excellent shape for a 98, no scratches or dings that are noticeable. The deal said they would give it to me for 4800 cash, a lil more than I wanted to spend but for such a nice bike I am thiniking about it. Would you buy this bike?

drewl · 08-07-2008, 02:35 PM

yes, I would

Scubalong · 08-07-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpat5123

Hello, I am in my search for a used 98-01 VFR with low mileage. As we all know these are hard to come by. I have found a 98 vfr at a local dealer. The bike has under 12k miles. It has three seats, stock, gunfighter and lady and a solo seat with rear cowl. It also has a heli bars, two brothers exhaust and possibly a PC. The bike looks like its in excellent shape for a 98, no scratches or dings that are noticeable. The deal said they would give it to me for 4800 cash, a lil more than I wanted to spend but for such a nice bike I am thiniking about it. Would you buy this bike?

Is it out the door price? I would bargaint down to $4300 with your caash in hand, and don't shown your intrest in the bike as much

Just my 2cents. Good luck.

crustyrider · 08-07-2008, 02:53 PM

I think he already showed interest. But I would recommend you ask them that 4500 is it with tax tags and whatever other fees that get stuck on. this drops the price of the bike drastically and you don't have topay for all those other fees

we did that with the truck m friend just bought. got the dealer to drop the price of the vehicle 4000 bucks they tend to lower the price if you do cash to. not a check but cash

speedpoker · 08-07-2008, 10:22 PM

That price sounds close to what you should probably pay for it if it is in really good shape. Kelly Blue Book says $4555 for my area at least. I looked for a 98-01 for a while but ended up with an 04 ABS with 4700 miles for 5K. I was ready for any vfr800 that was in great shape for the right price. Good luck!

powderrecon · 08-08-2008, 03:02 AM

Finding a 98 with 12k on the clock, is a bargain in its-self, which is the reason why it is worth top dollar. Just buy it. In 5 years time, when you still own the bike, what's a couple of hundred dollars. Its not worth the time thinking about it. Buy it already.

flameface · 08-08-2008, 05:23 AM

Buy it. ...what was the dealerships name again...?

bigpat5123 · 08-08-2008, 06:16 AM

LOL flameface, if for some reason I can't buy it or don't buy it I will post the dealer name and such! But till I make my decission I will keep that a secret!

flameface · 08-08-2008, 06:22 AM

Just kidding...hope you know that!!

bigpat5123 · 08-08-2008, 06:25 AM

Yea I do but like I said I will post the dealer info on the site somewhere if I dont buy it for some god forsaken reason!!!

vfourbear · 08-08-2008, 06:43 AM

I bought a 98 for 4300 a few months ago . It had 11.5k on it and lots of extras. I looked for about four months to find it and had to drive 2.5 hrs and trailer it back. I say buy it.

bigpat5123 · 08-08-2008, 07:51 AM

Vfourbear, Did you buy that from a dealer or a personal sale? Im paying a little more because its from a dealer.

Joey_Dude · 08-08-2008, 08:01 AM

With all the add-ons and relatively low mileage yeah I'd say that's a good deal. I bought mine with 1,750 miles and upgraded exchaust for 5 grand.

derstuka · 08-08-2008, 08:20 AM

Yes, that is a good deal... especially with three seats to go along with it. Isn't a good deal anytime you have the money and want something bad enough?

drewl · 08-08-2008, 10:09 AM

I feel blessed all the time knowings that my low mileage clean 5th gen was dropped in my lap right here in town.

Rhino88 · 08-08-2008, 10:30 AM

Hi Guys
Just to put an international perpective on this,I bought my '98 here in NZ just on 12 months ago from a dealer with 18km on the clock and paid US equivalant of $5600.It's a stocker import from Japan without a single scratch.I have 35 km up on it now and have put a carbon fibre Kerker on it and it has turned it into a "wild beast"

powderrecon · 08-14-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhino88

Hi Guys
Just to put an international perpective on this,I bought my '98 here in NZ just on 12 months ago from a dealer with 18km on the clock and paid US equivalant of $5600.It's a stocker import from Japan without a single scratch.I have 35 km up on it now and have put a carbon fibre Kerker on it and it has turned it into a "wild beast"

Thats the one thing I will never miss about Oz and NZ. Getting reamed on the cost of goods.

However saying that, everything else about both countries is priceless.

mdncosta · 08-14-2008, 03:03 AM

i believe i looked at that bike almost 2 months ago they said 5500 then is it just over the line?

DANIMAL · 08-14-2008, 06:21 AM

Buy it, you won't regret it
3 years ago I passed on a yellow 2000 vfr with 4300 mi on it cause it was $5400.
I was too cheap to buy it and I have regretted it ever since.

reg71 · 08-14-2008, 08:55 AM

I think you should not buy it. No way, no how... Where is that dealer again? ;)

Seriously, though, it's a little higher than I'd like, but it probably wouldn't stop me from getting it if I really wanted it. IMO the 5th gen is when Honda put out the bike that suits me best. It is sporty enough to run with damn near anyone and touring enough to ride all the way from CA to WA and back in one week give or take with lots of twistys thrown in for fun. (I can back that up with pictures)

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08-07-2008, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigpat5123 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 10:33 AM Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A good deal? Hello, I am in my search for a used 98-01 VFR with low mileage. As we all know these are hard to come by. I have found a 98 vfr at a local dealer. The bike has under 12k miles. It has three seats, stock, gunfighter and lady and a solo seat with rear cowl. It also has a heli bars, two brothers exhaust and possibly a PC. The bike looks like its in excellent shape for a 98, no scratches or dings that are noticeable. The deal said they would give it to me for 4800 cash, a lil more than I wanted to spend but for such a nice bike I am thiniking about it. Would you buy this bike?

08-07-2008, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:13 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,473 Thanks: 42 Thanked 91 Times in 66 Posts	yes, I would __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

08-08-2008, 03:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
powderrecon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 07:07 PM Location: Seattle & Whistler, BC My Ride: 1996 VFR750 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 303 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Finding a 98 with 12k on the clock, is a bargain in its-self, which is the reason why it is worth top dollar. Just buy it. In 5 years time, when you still own the bike, what's a couple of hundred dollars. Its not worth the time thinking about it. Buy it already. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuhfMFLxVwA

08-08-2008, 06:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
vfourbear Born Naked Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Today 04:06 PM Location: louisville,ky My Ride: 98 VFR 800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 299 Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts	I bought a 98 for 4300 a few months ago . It had 11.5k on it and lots of extras. I looked for about four months to find it and had to drive 2.5 hrs and trailer it back. I say buy it. __________________ There is a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot _____________________________________________ 5th Gen: Staintune, Power Commander, Corbin, Givi, Alarm system, more to come soon Charter Member: Chat Hooers Union Local 151

08-07-2008, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
crustyrider Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Today 01:35 AM Location: Santa Barbara CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1986 honda Interceptor 700 1985 Suzuki GS700E View my Photo Gallery Posts: 204 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I think he already showed interest. But I would recommend you ask them that 4500 is it with tax tags and whatever other fees that get stuck on. this drops the price of the bike drastically and you don't have topay for all those other fees we did that with the truck m friend just bought. got the dealer to drop the price of the vehicle 4000 bucks they tend to lower the price if you do cash to. not a check but cash

08-07-2008, 10:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
speedpoker Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: 10-11-2008 09:42 AM Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	That price sounds close to what you should probably pay for it if it is in really good shape. Kelly Blue Book says $4555 for my area at least. I looked for a 98-01 for a while but ended up with an 04 ABS with 4700 miles for 5K. I was ready for any vfr800 that was in great shape for the right price. Good luck!

08-08-2008, 05:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
flameface Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: Today 07:29 AM Location: New England My Ride: 99 VFR 73 H1 TRIPLE View my Photo Gallery Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Buy it. ...what was the dealerships name again...?

08-08-2008, 06:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
bigpat5123 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 10:33 AM Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	LOL flameface, if for some reason I can't buy it or don't buy it I will post the dealer name and such! But till I make my decission I will keep that a secret!

08-08-2008, 06:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
flameface Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: Today 07:29 AM Location: New England My Ride: 99 VFR 73 H1 TRIPLE View my Photo Gallery Posts: 305 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Just kidding...hope you know that!!

08-08-2008, 06:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
bigpat5123 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 10:33 AM Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yea I do but like I said I will post the dealer info on the site somewhere if I dont buy it for some god forsaken reason!!!

08-08-2008, 07:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
bigpat5123 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 10:33 AM Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Vfourbear, Did you buy that from a dealer or a personal sale? Im paying a little more because its from a dealer.

08-08-2008, 08:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
Joey_Dude Professional Po-Po Runner Join Date: Oct 2007 Last Online: Today 03:16 PM Location: North Georgia - Find Me! My Ride: '99 VFR800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 617 Thanks: 13 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts	With all the add-ons and relatively low mileage yeah I'd say that's a good deal. I bought mine with 1,750 miles and upgraded exchaust for 5 grand.

08-08-2008, 08:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
derstuka CrAcKbRaInEd MoDeRaToR Join Date: Jan 2007 Last Online: Today 03:55 PM Location: San Diego, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 Honda VFR800FI View my Photo Gallery Posts: 3,561 Thanks: 17 Thanked 122 Times in 85 Posts	Yes, that is a good deal... especially with three seats to go along with it. Isn't a good deal anytime you have the money and want something bad enough? __________________ ~Jason San Diego Riders click here >>>> San Diego County Area Riders (SCAR) --------------------------------------------------- 1998 VFR800 Two Brothers CarbonFiber Slip-on ZG Double Bubble Oxford Hot grips BMC Air filter Thurn Motorsports Aluminum Chainguard Knurled Aluminum Footpegs

08-08-2008, 10:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
drewl Philosphical Adviser Join Date: Nov 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 09:13 PM Location: Susanville, Ca - Find Me! My Ride: 2000 VFR 800 fi View my Photo Gallery Posts: 2,473 Thanks: 42 Thanked 91 Times in 66 Posts	I feel blessed all the time knowings that my low mileage clean 5th gen was dropped in my lap right here in town. __________________ Shop Steward:Chat Hooers Union, Local 151

08-14-2008, 06:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
DANIMAL Lunatic Fringe Join Date: Jul 2006 Last Online: Today 03:42 PM Location: Metairie, LA USA - Find Me! My Ride: 2006 VFR800 pearl white 1986 VFR700F2 pearl white(retired- Gone but not forgotten) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 483 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Buy it, you won't regret it 3 years ago I passed on a yellow 2000 vfr with 4300 mi on it cause it was $5400. I was too cheap to buy it and I have regretted it ever since. __________________ Danimal Drive like Hell you will get there faster. Doh! Mods: Leo Vince CF, PCIII custom Map, BMC air Filter, Chatterbox comms, CW fender Eliminator, ZG Dubl Bubl, Mirror extenders, red LED lights, Sargent Seat, Garmin Etrex GPS, Black Pazzo Shorty Levers, and the list keeps on growing ATGATT LIFETIME Member PROUD MEMBER SIXTH GEN MILITIA 1ST VTEC BATALLION

08-08-2008, 10:30 AM	#16 (permalink)
Rhino88 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Last Online: Today 10:14 AM Location: Wellington New Zealand My Ride: 1999 VFR 800 2000 VTR 1000 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 26 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Guys Just to put an international perpective on this,I bought my '98 here in NZ just on 12 months ago from a dealer with 18km on the clock and paid US equivalant of $5600.It's a stocker import from Japan without a single scratch.I have 35 km up on it now and have put a carbon fibre Kerker on it and it has turned it into a "wild beast"

08-14-2008, 03:03 AM	#18 (permalink)
mdncosta Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 04:48 PM Location: athol ma My Ride: 1984 nighthawk 700s 1984 vf500 2007 vfr800 rwb Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i believe i looked at that bike almost 2 months ago they said 5500 then is it just over the line?

08-14-2008, 08:55 AM	#20 (permalink)
reg71 Squidleyous Maximus Join Date: Feb 2006 Last Online: Today 03:20 PM Location: Central Coast, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1998 VFR 800, 2003 YZ 450 F, 1990 Suzuki DR 100 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 4,427 Thanks: 4 Thanked 43 Times in 31 Posts	I think you should not buy it. No way, no how... Where is that dealer again? ;) Seriously, though, it's a little higher than I'd like, but it probably wouldn't stop me from getting it if I really wanted it. IMO the 5th gen is when Honda put out the bike that suits me best. It is sporty enough to run with damn near anyone and touring enough to ride all the way from CA to WA and back in one week give or take with lots of twistys thrown in for fun. (I can back that up with pictures) __________________ _____________________________________________________ Reg71 - Central Coast, CA 98 VFR 800 - 5G Brotherhood

08-14-2008, 09:20 AM	#21 (permalink)
mello dude ProGeek Wackjob Anomaly Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: Today 04:14 PM Location: Southwest Ohio - Find Me! My Ride: '98VFR800 and '99 Valkyrie - one to go fast, one to go slow, not necessarily in that order. View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,805 Thanks: 10 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts