BMW secoundhand values

[blackbird]

Had my 07 R1200 GS up for sale now in MCN, biketrader, local rag etc & not a call I really have priced the bike to sell, last resort i gave the BMW dealers that advertise bikes wanted in MCN & was told sorry son market fallen through on the GS no thank you have a long think before you sign for that new bike.

 

[GS TRV]

it was inevitable after the LWR

 

[Vern]

Why are you selling your bike after just a year then,you can't have worn it out

 

[Bryn]

Had my 07 R1200 GS up for sale now in MCN, biketrader, local rag etc & not a call I really have priced the bike to sell, last resort i gave the BMW dealers that advertise bikes wanted in MCN & was told sorry son market fallen through on the GS no thank you have a long think before you sign for that new bike.

If you become a subscriber you could have a go at selling it here amongst devoteeeees

 

[Tarmac Teaser]

You haven't stated what price/mileage/condition that your bike is in so it hard to quantify what's wrong.

A good price 6 months ago is not a good price today as although there is still money about, buyers are looking for an even better deal.

 

[Steptoe]

a bike is for life, not just christmas

 

[blackbird]

Reason why i am selling the bike & giving up on BMW is the bike is now near out of warranty (NO FAITH) & BMW have not bothered to appoint a dealer in Wales for near on two years after Rydales went tits up my nearest dealer is 220 miles round trip.

 

[Steptoe]

Reason why i am selling the bike & giving up on BMW is the bike is now near out of warranty (NO FAITH) & BMW have not bothered to appoint a dealer in Wales for near on two years after Rydales went tits up my nearest dealer is 220 miles round trip.

Well, you can't argue against that. Good luck in your sale.

 

[Deleted Member I]

Well, you can't argue against that. Good luck in your sale.

I am sure some smartarse on this bulletin board can!

 

[GSmonkey]

Wrong time of year to sell any bike, BMW or other.

 

[cookie]

I really have priced the bike to sell

i guess the market is lower than you think then

i doubt much is selling at the moment. time of year, weather, credit crunch, doom, gloom.

 

[Bumble Bee]

Why are you selling your bike after just a year then,you can't have worn it out

That's an easy one surely - It's a 1200 and will have worn itself out
Everybody's selling them, but few (with sense) are buying.

Shudda got an 1150

 

[alimey4u2]

a bike is for life, not just christmas

Wot e said..+1

 

[Jocks]

Interesting Read

I am looking at purchasing a bike (my first, bless) around the end of October. I know I don't want a bike that is only happy at 120mph and I have my choices down to either a GS or a nice fat RT. Both bikes look to be touring friendly and they both have that nice sit-up-and-beg position that is kind to my back.

As far as I can tell there is a glut of 1200GS' on the market, 177 of them on MCN's website. From comments above it looks like the possible bubble bursting from the LWR/LWD boy's own dream? 1150GS seem to be in short supply - is it the better bike? Reliability is a must for me.

So being cynical and realistic, is it worth me waiting for a few months, till the middle of winter and getting myself a bargain GS. Or should I go with the RT and purchase a nice squashy bike at a good deal less than a GS? At what price is a 1200GS a bargain, or am I better with the 1150GS at any price?

 

[Flipfly]

I am looking at purchasing a bike (my first, bless) around the end of October. I know I don't want a bike that is only happy at 120mph and I have my choices down to either a GS or a nice fat RT. Both bikes look to be touring friendly and they both have that nice sit-up-and-beg position that is kind to my back.

As far as I can tell there is a glut of 1200GS' on the market, 177 of them on MCN's website. From comments above it looks like the possible bubble bursting from the LWR/LWD boy's own dream? 1150GS seem to be in short supply - is it the better bike? Reliability is a must for me.

So being cynical and realistic, is it worth me waiting for a few months, till the middle of winter and getting myself a bargain GS. Or should I go with the RT and purchase a nice squashy bike at a good deal less than a GS? At what price is a 1200GS a bargain, or am I better with the 1150GS at any price?

Jocks, nice RT for sale here if ya want one

Give me a call and I'll fill ya in with the details (07769) 582124.

Having had an 1150GS and an RT I would say the RT is a better road bike. Better weather protection by far. Handle about the same on road but you have to fanny around with a GS to get anywhere near the serenity of the RT at speed. 85-90 flipfront up no shades on the RT (zero buffeting).

Loved my GS, but then I rode it off road which the RT can't do.

Wouldn't have a 1200, too many of the wretched things, and most of them are over pampered bling carriers

 

[SkyGod]

I hope you are excluding me from that last barrage of abuse Sir!!!!!!

 

[Flipfly]

I hope you are excluding me from that last barrage of abuse Sir!!!!!!

Definately, yours is a peice of crap