GSA 2 Year ownership - keep or PX for new deal?

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Coming up to 2yrs and the end of the warranty.

Just curious what others have done: keep it or px for a new model?
I love my GSA and would only look at a Rallye (if) as an alternative

I'm currently still on a 2.9% APR for another 1yr
 
Caesi said:
Coming up to 2yrs and the end of the warranty.

Just curious what others have done: keep it or px for a new model?
I love my GSA and would only look at a Rallye (if) as an alternative

I'm currently still on a 2.9% APR for another 1yr
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The variable valve timing model is imminent.
Much as i love getting a new bike...From a depreciation point of view, I wouldnt want to own the model that preceeds the November 2017 one!

Just be patient.
 
Keep it another year and pay for the BMW extended warranty ........ with regards to the VVT engine no way would I buy any new model from BMW in its first 12 to 18 months of production .

Let someone else do the extended road testing
 
I'd keep it a 3rd year, save with the low apr, and not renew thw warranty unless I'd had issues. Then look at the new model next year when it's been on the road for 6/8 months and any gremlins worked out. As mentioned, new model means last bikes before it take a hit, and not usualy as much as you get discounted for taking it.

James
 
I would keep. The only diff for a new bike is the speedo. Not worth changing imo. Pay for the warranty. Annoying tho as most pcp deals are 3 years so warranty should match that.
 
Neil W said:
Keep it another year and pay for the BMW extended warranty ........ with regards to the VVT engine no way would I buy any new model from BMW in its first 12 to 18 months of production .

Let someone else do the extended road testing
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This avoiding first gen stuff is such a load of old bollocks. How many engine problems have been specific to the first year model vs let's say 2015 onwards? The only changes to the engine were the larger flywheel and anti-judder pin fitted from I believe 2016 onwards.

I brought a 2013 GS LC new in May 2013, it was a fantastic bike. The only fault was in my head when I was stupid enough to trade it in a few months ago for something more "shiny". :blast
 
Daxaar said:
The only fault was in my head when I was stupid enough to trade it in a few months ago for something more "shiny". :blast
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Same applies after just 2 years as well...doesn't it?
Keep it if you're happy with it
 
There's people who change their car or motorcycle every year regardless they just do it as a matter of course. There's no real reason to change. If I changed I'd be looking to keep my low finance rate. JJH
 
+1 on all the info about not buying a first year production bike, I am looking at a new Harley fatbob, but no way before 2019
 
Yes, I'm in the same situation and there no sense to trade my 15'GSA for updated colour and pay £7000 for it
 
Daxaar said:
This avoiding first gen stuff is such a load of old bollocks. How many engine problems have been specific to the first year model vs let's say 2015 onwards? The only changes to the engine were the larger flywheel and anti-judder pin fitted from I believe 2016 onwards.

I brought a 2013 GS LC new in May 2013, it was a fantastic bike. The only fault was in my head when I was stupid enough to trade it in a few months ago for something more "shiny". :blast
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Sorry but speak to a number of people on this very forum who had problems with say the first r1200'gs final drives (some within weeks of purchase ) or r1200rt wc owners with failed suspension or r1200gs wc owners with clutch/gearbox/alternator issues , r1200gsa owners with suspension issues .

BMW are well known for releasing new models that have teething problems in the first 2 or 3 production runs
 
Another option is that you can keep your 2 year old GS and add another motorcycle to your garage for the same money. This gives you something different to ride at the same time saving mileage on the GS.
 
My may 2013 bike had been faultless, didn't buy extended guarantee, all I've paid for other than servicing , which I do myself, is a driveshaft boot.
I'm thinking about changing now , but don't know why, it's the only bike I've mot' d twice .
 
Neil W said:
Sorry but speak to a number of people on this very forum who had problems with say the first r1200'gs final drives (some within weeks of purchase ) or r1200rt wc owners with failed suspension or r1200gs wc owners with clutch/gearbox/alternator issues , r1200gsa owners with suspension issues .

BMW are well known for releasing new models that have teething problems in the first 2 or 3 production runs
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Hi! Yes and plenty of people have also had ESA failures... Which can really spoil a holiday. Or cost more than £1000 per shock if out of warranty...

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