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

DFauvre · 10-05-2009, 09:02 PM

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 · 10-05-2009, 09:19 PM

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

jaimev34 · 10-05-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Scubalong

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 · 10-05-2009, 10:57 PM

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 · 10-05-2009, 11:07 PM

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 · 10-05-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

+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 · 10-06-2009, 12:20 AM

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

CandyRedRC46 · 10-06-2009, 04:04 AM

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 · 10-06-2009, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 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...

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 · 10-06-2009, 07:41 AM

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 · 10-06-2009, 08:01 AM

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

DFauvre · 10-06-2009, 09:04 AM

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

TOE CUTTER · 10-06-2009, 09:18 AM

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 · 10-06-2009, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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...

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 · 10-06-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Scubalong

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 · 10-06-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by adam79

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 · 10-07-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DFauvre

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...?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

This one either...?

TimRav · 10-09-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam79

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 · 10-19-2009, 01:54 PM

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 · 10-23-2009, 09:44 AM

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 · 10-23-2009, 11:35 AM

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 · 10-23-2009, 12:25 PM

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 · 10-23-2009, 01:08 PM

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
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10-05-2009, 09:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
DFauvre Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: Today 04:20 AM Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Low mileage '02 or mid mileage '07, which is best? 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 __________________ I accelerate therefore I am!

10-05-2009, 10:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
cebuVFR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 07:58 PM Location: Carson,CA - Find Me! My Ride: 2002 Red VFR 800, Staintune, Power Commander, Rick Meyer Custom Seat,K&N Air Filter 1993 vfr750, yosh pipes, braided lines 2006 Suzuki Burgman AN400s View my Photo Gallery Posts: 653 Thanks: 42 Thanked 33 Times in 33 Posts	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. __________________ Proud Member - Sixth Gen Militia - 1st VTEC Battalion #165

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CandyRedRC46 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 08:21 PM Location: Key West Florida My Ride: 2007 Honda VFR800 .... 1993 CB750 NightHawk View my Photo Gallery Posts: 925 Thanks: 86 Thanked 60 Times in 49 Posts	+1 go for a leftover 07. ive seen them going for as low as 7grand before. __________________ + ZG ST, Heli's, Fender Eliminator, Throttlemeisser, Triangle Flip+Preload, BMC Filter. 200*Fan Switch, VTR Fan Blade - Snorkel, Flapper, Velocity Stacks. Pair Valves, and Evap Canister. Rounded off Entries to Throttle Bodies Motad Header and Two Brothers Exhaust Fully heat wrapped and sealed in high temp black Power Commander 3 USB & O2 Eliminators Custom Tune Done By AMR SUPERBIKES

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CandyRedRC46 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 08:21 PM Location: Key West Florida My Ride: 2007 Honda VFR800 .... 1993 CB750 NightHawk View my Photo Gallery Posts: 925 Thanks: 86 Thanked 60 Times in 49 Posts	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-Interceptor-VFR8007-07-VFR-800-NEW-2007-HONDA-INTERCEPTOR-VFR800-RED-VFR-HUGE-DISCOUNT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem439a791342QQitemZ290354434882QQptZUSQ5fmotorcycles 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... __________________ + ZG ST, Heli's, Fender Eliminator, Throttlemeisser, Triangle Flip+Preload, BMC Filter. 200*Fan Switch, VTR Fan Blade - Snorkel, Flapper, Velocity Stacks. Pair Valves, and Evap Canister. Rounded off Entries to Throttle Bodies Motad Header and Two Brothers Exhaust Fully heat wrapped and sealed in high temp black Power Commander 3 USB & O2 Eliminators Custom Tune Done By AMR SUPERBIKES

10-05-2009, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scubalong Gracious Host Join Date: Mar 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 10:54 PM Location: Oceanside, San Diego My Ride: 2005 VFR800 (RIP) But not forgotten 2006/09 Black (Japmaican) girl Ducati 900 SS conversation piece :) View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,679 Thanks: 246 Thanked 75 Times in 70 Posts	I go for the 07, 10k is just breaking in :)

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adam79 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Last Online: Yesterday 08:19 PM Location: Newalla, Oklahoma My Ride: 06 VFR800 Pearlblack LeoVince Exhaust, PCIII Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	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.

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jdubb Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Last Online: 11-18-2009 08:04 PM Location: Southern Maryland My Ride: 2007 VFR Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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)

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TOE CUTTER Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 09:47 PM Location: Sacramento - Find Me! My Ride: 2007 RWB 1990 RED 1986 750 DRZ 400 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,338 Thanks: 75 Thanked 120 Times in 108 Posts	What color? I say 07, no worries about wiring updates.Got a pic?Whats your location? __________________ Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves. Ronald Reagan

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DFauvre Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Last Online: Today 04:20 AM Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wow, great advice, thanks! It's the 25th anniversary model. It's in Oakland, CA __________________ I accelerate therefore I am!

10-06-2009, 09:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
TOE CUTTER Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 09:47 PM Location: Sacramento - Find Me! My Ride: 2007 RWB 1990 RED 1986 750 DRZ 400 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 1,338 Thanks: 75 Thanked 120 Times in 108 Posts	Craigslist 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. __________________ Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves. Ronald Reagan

10-19-2009, 01:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
creggur Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Last Online: 11-13-2009 01:40 PM Location: Jacksonville, Fl. My Ride: 07 VFR 800 Dark Candy Red (I'm calling it Crimson) Roll Tide! Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	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???

10-23-2009, 09:44 AM	#20 (permalink)
myke_w Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Last Online: 11-12-2009 12:48 PM Location: Athens, Ohio My Ride: 08 VFR ABS Posts: 19 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	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

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78EDGES Member Join Date: May 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 08:34 PM Posts: 55 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	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.

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MrDen Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Last Online: Yesterday 08:55 AM Location: Maricopa, AZ My Ride: 2007 VFR800A Posts: 414 Thanks: 117 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts	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. __________________ Know the rules, so you can break them properly. Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. *Proud Member 6th Gen Militia, First VTEC Battalion* www.southwestrides.com

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skimad4x4 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Last Online: Yesterday 09:53 AM Location: French Alps & London My Ride: 2007 VFR 800 Vtec ABS Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	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

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