Part ex question

spp · 6 Nov 2013 at 23:22

I'll no doubt find this out on the weekend when I ring around a few garages, but generally, can you buy a bike from a dealer with a lower value than the bike you want to use as a part ex, such that you walk away with a different bike and some change?

I've had the GS a year, and while it's a great bike, I fancy a sports tourer again. Honda VFR1200's can be had for around 6.5k -7k, however the GS is probably worth around 8.5k - 9k. I realise I may need to sell privately, but thought I'd at least explore this option first.

Crizzy · 7 Nov 2013 at 08:11

As you said you may need to sell privately to get a sensible price for your current bike.

agnes · 7 Nov 2013 at 10:48

Yea, they will probably just wing it with freebies such as services for the next 3 years, some leathers or what ever.

Sell it privately and get a Multistrada 1200S. Ultimate sports tourer

spp · 7 Nov 2013 at 13:10

Yeah, I think that'll be the case. And yes, the multistrada 1200s is amazing, my dad has one and I'm insured to ride it. I just fancy something different to him. We usually swap bikes so it's nice to have a variety to ride around on.

On the topic of selling private, would you allow Test rides? I'm not sure i'd buy a bike without one, esp privately, but having said that, I've seen a few ads where sellers do not allow test rides. I presume this is to stop people turning up for a free ride...

agnes · 7 Nov 2013 at 13:15

spp said:
Yeah, I think that'll be the case. And yes, the multistrada 1200s is amazing, my dad has one and I'm insured to ride it. I just fancy something different to him. We usually swap bikes so it's nice to have a variety to ride around on.

On the topic of selling private, would you allow Test rides? I'm not sure i'd buy a bike without one, esp privately, but having said that, I've seen a few ads where sellers do not allow test rides. I presume this is to stop people turning up for a free ride...

I only ever test ride when I have the full amount of cash to hand to the seller, and I expect that when people come to buy from me.

No one has taken any of my bikes for a test ride... And I find that odd. I have never purchased a bike without a test ride first. Via dealership or private.

If someone asks for a test ride, take the full amount of counted cash first.

VoG · 7 Nov 2013 at 17:33

agnes said:
If someone asks for a test ride, take the full amount of counted cash first.

And make sure they've got valid insurance docs, otherwise if they have an off or get stopped test riding your bike whilst uninsured, plod will be knocking on your door because you've just become an accessory to the comission of a crime.

agnes · 8 Nov 2013 at 04:23

VoG said:
And make sure they've got valid insurance docs, otherwise if they have an off or get stopped test riding your bike whilst uninsured, plod will be knocking on your door because you've just become an accessory to the comission of a crime.

Ah yes, good point.