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Old 22-07-09, 06:55 AM   #9
lukemillar
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Default Re: RE; Buying a used Bike - Dealer or Private?

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I set a limit of 5 grand. If it's below that then buy pivate, above that get it from a dealer with a warranty.
That's a pretty good rule, which I have inadvertently stuck to! Out of my last 4 bikes - 2 have been from the dealer and 2 private. The 2 dealer bikes were both around 5-6k pounds and the private; 1-2k.

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Originally Posted by Lozzo View Post
You want dealer back up, a warranty, somewhere to buy spares when you need them in a hurry, a friendly mechanic whose brain you can pick now and then... stop moaning about dealers charging a little more than a private sale. They are there to make money not just friends - if they do make friends it's just an added bonus.

How else do you think their bills get paid so that you've got a dealership to visit.
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