Some really good thoughts and info, can't tell you guys how valuable this forum is for me and many others like me.
I went into a new local stealership today which is close to home, but turns out, it is just another location for a big corporation which has somewhat of a monopoly on the sportbike arena in the North Alabama area.
Anyhow, I go in asking about a busa, and he says they haven't gotten Suzuki rights for that location yet, and then he starts showing me the new Victory cruisers, designed and endorsed by Arlen Ness.
I had to admit that they are much nicer looking bikes than most Harleys for about the same money, but I looked at him after he gave his pitch and replied "it ain't a busa though."
Then he tells me he might be able to find for me a red 04 limited, but it could be pricey. They are $6500 and $8500 on the blue book.
Anyhow, I just don't think I wanna give nearly double digits for a bike that might have been petted roughly. Maybe not even serviced, you know.
I figure I may end up paying an extra grand or two, but with the cost of gas, time factors, and the peace of mind having a 1 year factory warranty, I think I will end up about even. I bought an 03 Polaris 700 twin quad about 3 years ago, and during the first 6 months, it's factory warranty covered over $1000 worth of repairs it needed right out of the gate.
Anyway, I guess I better just wait to see the unveiling of the 07, or I could make a huge mistake. Hopefully someting will break soon on the Suzuki website regardless of when they hit the showroom floor.
I went into a new local stealership today which is close to home, but turns out, it is just another location for a big corporation which has somewhat of a monopoly on the sportbike arena in the North Alabama area.
Anyhow, I go in asking about a busa, and he says they haven't gotten Suzuki rights for that location yet, and then he starts showing me the new Victory cruisers, designed and endorsed by Arlen Ness.
I had to admit that they are much nicer looking bikes than most Harleys for about the same money, but I looked at him after he gave his pitch and replied "it ain't a busa though."
Then he tells me he might be able to find for me a red 04 limited, but it could be pricey. They are $6500 and $8500 on the blue book.
Anyhow, I just don't think I wanna give nearly double digits for a bike that might have been petted roughly. Maybe not even serviced, you know.
I figure I may end up paying an extra grand or two, but with the cost of gas, time factors, and the peace of mind having a 1 year factory warranty, I think I will end up about even. I bought an 03 Polaris 700 twin quad about 3 years ago, and during the first 6 months, it's factory warranty covered over $1000 worth of repairs it needed right out of the gate.
Anyway, I guess I better just wait to see the unveiling of the 07, or I could make a huge mistake. Hopefully someting will break soon on the Suzuki website regardless of when they hit the showroom floor.
