Trade-in Value - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

NorthernYankee · 07-14-2007, 05:12 PM

I am looking to get a different bike and I was wondering what any of you guys that have traded in your bikes lately have gotten for them.

I have about 5,000 miles on the bike, I also have all the stuff in my sig on the bike, I was hoping to get at least $4,400 for the bike...do you guys think that is unreasonable?

digitalbroccoli · 07-14-2007, 07:57 PM

I would suggest parting out before you trade. you'll maximize your value that way. all that stuff doesn't mean as much on trade as it does in pieces.

05HDRAM · 07-14-2007, 08:00 PM

It is reasonable, but they make big bucks on trade ins. My guess is they will give you around $1K less, and sell it for $5K. Your better off selling private, you will never win with a trade in.

Mavman · 07-15-2007, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

It is reasonable, but they make big bucks on trade ins. My guess is they will give you around $1K less, and sell it for $5K. Your better off selling private, you will never win with a trade in.

unless your buying a big buck bike, older or their desperate to sale, try a private sale........let's just say I got reemed when I traded my kat for the M. So anyway that's my two cents......

digitalbroccoli · 07-15-2007, 09:58 AM

well, there's no question that you never get what you would if you sell it outright if you trade it in, be it car or bike. But, in his case, he's got alot of aftermarket goodies, and they don't add value to the bike. If its a stock 05 w/5000 miles, or in its current condition, its worth the same.

Apertureguy · 07-16-2007, 01:20 PM

Trade in value won't be what you want.

According to my dealer...my mint condition M50 (all stock) is barely worth 4k on a trade in.

According to him, it would take trading in my M50 & a Honda I have ($2k value)...and then I would only have to pay about $6.5k to get my new Blue M109R.

I decided against it...all I would really get was a much faster and cooler looking bike...but I would lose 2 bikes I like to ride and some cash...to me it didn't seem like a worth while deal.

Maybe I'm just too cheap?

omegajim · 07-16-2007, 10:05 PM

Never bought / traded with a dealer. Never plan to.

Best bet, buy the bike you want and work on selling yours (yes you will be tight on money for a couple weeks / months, but when somebody asks why you're selling - pointing to the replacement does all the talking).

Once I bought a bike and asked the owner why they are selling, they just pointed to a much nicer, much newer bike and I didn't need any more explaining.

Besides, you can always get a loan on a newer bike for the whole price, if you need to.

Trog2233 · 07-17-2007, 10:46 AM

if u do decide to part out i'd be interested in ur forward controls ....

07-14-2007, 05:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
NorthernYankee Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: 2005 Suzuki M50 Location: Mullica Hill, NJ Posts: 79	Trade-in Value I am looking to get a different bike and I was wondering what any of you guys that have traded in your bikes lately have gotten for them. I have about 5,000 miles on the bike, I also have all the stuff in my sig on the bike, I was hoping to get at least $4,400 for the bike...do you guys think that is unreasonable? __________________ Black 05 M50 - Corbin Stinger-Kurakyn ISO Grips/Throttle Boss/Stiletto Bar Ends-Mapam Forward Controls-Mapam Side Mount License Plate w/Tail Mod-Dynojet PCIII-Tornado Intake. Soon to Come-Custom Exhaust

07-14-2007, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,059	I would suggest parting out before you trade. you'll maximize your value that way. all that stuff doesn't mean as much on trade as it does in pieces. __________________ 06 Blue M50 - tattoo profiler and bags, pciii, hypercharger, cruzers, drag bars, lots of other goodies. 99 black bandit - winter project. mwahahaha.

07-15-2007, 09:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
digitalbroccoli U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 06 M50 in Bluuuuuuuuue Location: Sodus, NY Posts: 1,059	well, there's no question that you never get what you would if you sell it outright if you trade it in, be it car or bike. But, in his case, he's got alot of aftermarket goodies, and they don't add value to the bike. If its a stock 05 w/5000 miles, or in its current condition, its worth the same. __________________ 06 Blue M50 - tattoo profiler and bags, pciii, hypercharger, cruzers, drag bars, lots of other goodies. 99 black bandit - winter project. mwahahaha.

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07-14-2007, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
05HDRAM Third gear and cruising Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 M50 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 525	It is reasonable, but they make big bucks on trade ins. My guess is they will give you around $1K less, and sell it for $5K. Your better off selling private, you will never win with a trade in.

07-16-2007, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Trade in value won't be what you want. According to my dealer...my mint condition M50 (all stock) is barely worth 4k on a trade in. According to him, it would take trading in my M50 & a Honda I have ($2k value)...and then I would only have to pay about $6.5k to get my new Blue M109R. I decided against it...all I would really get was a much faster and cooler looking bike...but I would lose 2 bikes I like to ride and some cash...to me it didn't seem like a worth while deal. Maybe I'm just too cheap?

07-16-2007, 10:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,527	Never bought / traded with a dealer. Never plan to. Best bet, buy the bike you want and work on selling yours (yes you will be tight on money for a couple weeks / months, but when somebody asks why you're selling - pointing to the replacement does all the talking). Once I bought a bike and asked the owner why they are selling, they just pointed to a much nicer, much newer bike and I didn't need any more explaining. Besides, you can always get a loan on a newer bike for the whole price, if you need to.

07-17-2007, 10:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Trog2233 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Silver 06 Boulevard M50 Location: Inwood, WV Posts: 54	if u do decide to part out i'd be interested in ur forward controls ....

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