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06-03-22, 08:11 AM | #21 |
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Re: RIP test rides
Why buy something and not ride it as much as you want? They're designed to be ridden and enjoyed.
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07-03-22, 08:05 PM | #22 |
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I do ride them as much as I want ! I do well over what dealers seem to regard as average mileage; I did about 14000 miles in less than 2 years on my last bike if I remember correctly. What I meant was I like to sell them before the mileage is too high in order to get a decent price in part exchange.
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Plenty of bikes sell well with miles on, as they're expected to be used. eg touring Bikes, mid-weight sports Bikes, commuter Bikes etc |
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to ! If I trade in a bike after say 2 years of riding it that doesn't mean I put off riding it ! I agree bikes are meant to be ridden but dealers do consider mileage. I was a amazed once when part exchanging that a dealer said my bike had done above average mileage because I had done more than something like 4,000 miles a year. |
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09-03-22, 01:38 PM | #25 |
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Depends on the bikes and the dealer. BMW don't like to take any bikes in for used stock if it's over 30k miles, even their tourers. A lot of people would say a VFR with 30k on it is just starting to get going. Try selling a GSXR with 40k miles on it. Sportsbikes don't get a lot of interest at higher mileages.
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BMW will take them in, but not sell them via the main dealer. I would imagine this is due to the warranty terms (my local dealer gives 2 year warranty and recovery on used bikes), and also for selling more premium Bikes, vs those with higher miles on.
The same is on particular ages too, usually not more than 5(ish) years old unless its special edition/rare/unique etc. |
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