how much discount to go for!

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• Apr 28, 2003

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hello all, apart from the usual 'umming and arring' over whether to go ABS vs non-ABS, i'm 99% decided to buy myself a nice shiny GS!

i'm looking at recent second-hand (2002 models), and i've seen a few at BM approved dealers. My question is (and it probably sounds a bit niave, but this is my first 'proper' purchase); how much will i be able to haggle off the asking price?! or is it a case of getting freebies thrown in or discount off more expensive extra's?

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neil

 

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• Apr 28, 2003

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Neil, I got four hundred quid knocked off mine from a dealer, and because the advertised mileage turned out to be actually higher, I argued and got them to throw in a pair of side panniers as well.

Good luck with your haggling!

 

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• Apr 29, 2003

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Neil have a look at THIS don't know what he's asking for but, being private he may match 02 dealer prices for this imaculate 03 model.... the warantee wil be transferable.

 

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• Apr 29, 2003

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thanks - yeah i saw that. looks fabulous but a little outside my budget sadly :-(

pr0ne

 

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• May 1, 2003

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Have a look at mine then. In the for sale section. only six months old.

 

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How about mine?

Neil,

I'm selling mine, it's on the autotrader website at the moment, here's the text from the ad, if you want some pictures email me at: alasdair.paterson@centrica.co.uk

2002 BMW R1150 GS, Night black, FBMWSH, taxed, 9000 miles, 8 months manufacturers warranty remaining. Extras include Hepco & Becker engine bars, hand guards, heated grips, BMW panniers and Remus sports exhaust/Y-piece + original & cat. Please email for more pictures. Excellent condition. £7295 ono.


cheers,

Al.

 

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• May 8, 2003

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thanks all - bought a blue and white GS non-ABS last saturday! fantastic, i love it. got next to bugger-all discount though ;-)

 

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Don't worry, pr0ne, because although you might not have received £00's off the price, you've not only bought the most popular (and arguably the best) moorcycle BMW make, but one of the most popular colours.

Happy riding - see you on the circuit.

Roy
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