Liquid cooling should add an extra 3-4 mph top speed and about another 1K to the price
So let's say £250.00 per mph - the new bike should really cost at least £32,500 - sounds a bargain to me!
New GSA?
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So let's say £250.00 per mph - the new bike should really cost at least £32,500 - sounds a bargain to me!
If it were me I'd keep what I had and let the first couple of years worth of waterboxer owners do BMWs development work for them.
I'm sure there are plenty of deals to be had on 12 model bikes though if you want to push for it.
I'm sure there are plenty of deals to be had on 12 model bikes though if you want to push for it.
Why not 'spend' a couple of grand doing a big trip on your current bike next year instead of trading up to a newer version of what you already have. Money better spent on biking than a bike I reckon.
Maybe keep the other three grand you didn't spend for a rainy day?
Maybe keep the other three grand you didn't spend for a rainy day?
technotony007
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I would keep your current bike & if you wanted to try something new the water cooled would be the way to go imho. £5k for the same bike with a newer plate? no thanks.Yours isn't even ran in yet.
+1 i totally agree
I personally don't think that the New Lc will be much more of a power / performance increase to Justify the extra.
i have the same bike as you , and if you wanted the 1250 power , you could always tune yours or buy 1250 cc sized pistons and get a rebore..
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Tony
I've just traded my 2009 GSA with 17k mikes for a new GSA with all the extras So basically a like for like trade for £4300 which may not be the bargain of the year but also taken the finance option which gives another £800 deposit contribution. Go back to your dealer with a comparative quote and I'll bet he comes down on price. Reckon there's another £1k to come off there.
ihandyman247
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Go for it
Is only money
is nothing like having a new bike Until the new model is coming is a long boring waiting time
WindyChuffer
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The quote sounds quite reasonable to me.
Don't forget you are getting 2 yr warranty too.
But I doubt I'd be accepting it; I'd try and turn the screws a bit harder and see what happens, but likely walk away. Your bike is only 2 years old and has fek all miles.
Don't forget you are getting 2 yr warranty too.
But I doubt I'd be accepting it; I'd try and turn the screws a bit harder and see what happens, but likely walk away. Your bike is only 2 years old and has fek all miles.
I thought if it was non-qualifying (i.e. the initial purchaser was not able to reclaim the VAT paid) then VAT would only be payable on the dealer's margin so a significantly smaller amount?
Apologies for getting off topic.
At the end of the day if you're questioning whether it's a good deal then it's probably not for you. Fully agree that at 9K miles it's not yet run in properly my '08 has 30K + on the clock and is still getting smoother. (At least it was 'till I bent it
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Keep the current one!
Have a look in the for sale section, theres regularly private plates on offer that would disguise your current 10 plate!
For £40 you can change your name by deed poll to PAT or something like........
Have a look in the for sale section, theres regularly private plates on offer that would disguise your current 10 plate!
For £40 you can change your name by deed poll to PAT or something like........
The current GSA has at least 18 months production left according to the salesman I spoke to last week so you have quite a bit to wait if you want the end of line model.
patzx12
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Yep, I agree. You're being offered the same bike, just 12k younger. Most boxers at 12k are only just beginning to loosen up. keep what you've got ...
Still a bit tight, 20k+ and they run sweetly.
Was it your idea?
Did you go into the dealer looking to change the bike? Or did they suggest it? That's their job.
If you were perfectly happy until they planted that seed, maybe you have your answer...
Did you go into the dealer looking to change the bike? Or did they suggest it? That's their job.
If you were perfectly happy until they planted that seed, maybe you have your answer...
Big windows?!! 
stick with one you've got as already said it's not even run in yet, 23k on mine & not 2yrs old yet loosening up nicely
stick with one you've got as already said it's not even run in yet, 23k on mine & not 2yrs old yet loosening up nicely 
Not sure whether anyone else has the same problem ..... if I walk into the dealer showroom I start to get all tempted to buy an RT, or maybe an R1200R Classic, maybe it's the glossy paint or the chrome, not sure, but the GS(A)'s look pretty naff under the fancy lights.
But ....... stick them out on the road (or trail) and I think the GS(A) looks the best, far better than in the showroom. It's just a bike I have trouble getting excited about when it's indoors. Now maybe if my local dealer "Landroverised" the GS display, added a few rocks, some grit and sand etc, they'd sell even more of the things!
But ....... stick them out on the road (or trail) and I think the GS(A) looks the best, far better than in the showroom. It's just a bike I have trouble getting excited about when it's indoors. Now maybe if my local dealer "Landroverised" the GS display, added a few rocks, some grit and sand etc, they'd sell even more of the things!
Mad_Accountant
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If you want a new bike buy a new bike, it gives the warranty and the fancy plate.
But if you want the water-cooled you are talking 2014 and by then we will have a better idea about it's looks, weight, price, reliability.
So I feel you should keep the GSA you have and enjoy riding it. If warranty bothers you, simply extend.
A few months ago I spoke to a 1200 RT owner outside my dealer (Vines).
He was riding 30k miles a year and chops them in after 90k miles. He was on his 3rd RT. RESPECT!!
But what I wanted to tell you was that he felt his bikes appeared to sweeten up after 23,000 miles. That's how long it took his bikes to fully run in !!!
THAT'S why you should keep yours.
But if you want the water-cooled you are talking 2014 and by then we will have a better idea about it's looks, weight, price, reliability.
So I feel you should keep the GSA you have and enjoy riding it. If warranty bothers you, simply extend.
A few months ago I spoke to a 1200 RT owner outside my dealer (Vines).
He was riding 30k miles a year and chops them in after 90k miles. He was on his 3rd RT. RESPECT!!
But what I wanted to tell you was that he felt his bikes appeared to sweeten up after 23,000 miles. That's how long it took his bikes to fully run in !!!
THAT'S why you should keep yours.
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Absolutely! I've given up spending money on bikes. My 1200GSA did 55,000 miles before I sold it. I bought a F650GS as a UK bike and laid out just £4000 for a then 3-month old 1200-mile Tenere plus another €300 pa to house it in southern Spain so I could head into Morocco whenever I wanted. The Tenere has now done over 25,000 miles.
Spend the money on travel, not on bikes.
Geezer
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New GS Decision
Thanks for all the advice.
Spend money on travel and not a new bike rings o so true. I know its the right thing to do, but struggle to find the time
, thats an opening for advice.
Anyway, I got a slightly better deal, that I couldn't better and take delivery my third GSA in 6 years next week. Next year more travel.... maybe, I hope so
Thanks for all the advice.
Spend money on travel and not a new bike rings o so true. I know its the right thing to do, but struggle to find the time
, thats an opening for advice. Anyway, I got a slightly better deal, that I couldn't better and take delivery my third GSA in 6 years next week. Next year more travel.... maybe, I hope so
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