Is this a good deal

zee · 10-06-2006, 12:30 AM

a 2006 honda cbr 600rr with 1000 miles, stock, bought brand new last april and a guy wants to sell it for $7300. I'm thinking of making him an offer for $6000 cash. What do you think? Even though it's black but I don't mind it. I really liked the orange tribal edition but not too many people have it. Also, what should I check for when getting a used bike? How can I assure that its engine and parts are in great condition?

Dang, I cannot wait for winter to be over to start riding.

HondaGalToo · 10-06-2006, 5:16 AM

If it's any help, a local dealer here is selling brand new '06 600RRs for $7399. So, I think your offer is reasonable. Of course, if I were the seller, I'd want more, but I'd think between $6000-$6500 is fair, given a new one is available for $7399.
Listen to it run and see that it sounds ok. Check it over for any signs that it's been down.

N8 Dawg · 10-08-2006, 1:41 PM

I think $6k is a fair price, $7400 and you could walk out the door with a new one from the dealer.....If he wont go down to atleast $6500 I personally wouldnt buy it becuase he is asking to much. Thats the thing people buy these bikes ride them for less then a year and then want what they paid for them.......You cant do that with a car so what makes them think they can with a bike?

ihatecrashing · 10-08-2006, 1:46 PM

If it only has 1000 miles, unless the oil has been drained and then the bike ridden and crashed,

everything should be pretty darn cherry on that thing... in theory. $6000-6500 sounds fair to me.

zee · 10-09-2006, 12:17 PM

The guys sais if I buy the bike now he'll go down to $6500, you think I can push him more. Man it would be nice for $5500. Dang, if it were just the color I want I would buy right now. Black so plain, only reason preventing me from getting, how much would it cost to add some nice color to it like the orange tribal edition?

bikerboy1974 · 10-09-2006, 12:26 PM

The price sounds really fair, I was lucky enough to get the tribal, but that is a good price to pay, with only 1000 miles. Just look for any cosmetic damage and listen to it! Try to haggle too much and you'll be paying a lot more for a 2007, and they don't have the tribal goin! I'll trade ya plastics and tank, I'm getting way too much attention with the orange and black...lol

N8 Dawg · 10-09-2006, 2:42 PM

$6500 seems like a good deal, you can add the tribal for I believe $300.....not for sure though. But the tribal looks badass

zee · 10-09-2006, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bikerboy1974

The price sounds really fair, I was lucky enough to get the tribal, but that is a good price to pay, with only 1000 miles. Just look for any cosmetic damage and listen to it! Try to haggle too much and you'll be paying a lot more for a 2007, and they don't have the tribal goin! I'll trade ya plastics and tank, I'm getting way too much attention with the orange and black...lol

That's why I want, I love the color, very unique and eye catching. Only bad part many theives would be eyeing it.

zee · 10-09-2006, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bikerboy1974

The price sounds really fair, I was lucky enough to get the tribal, but that is a good price to pay, with only 1000 miles. Just look for any cosmetic damage and listen to it! Try to haggle too much and you'll be paying a lot more for a 2007, and they don't have the tribal goin! I'll trade ya plastics and tank, I'm getting way too much attention with the orange and black...lol

Really, if you would trade me then I'll get it. you're left with a nice black bike. lol

CBR929RE · 10-09-2006, 10:07 PM

I think the orange tribal is the worst color scheme honda has come out with in recent years but to each their own.

sounds like a good deal.

winter to be over?

its not even here yet. there's a couple months of riding still to go.

Repeater · 10-09-2006, 10:09 PM

Uh i vote paying more for an 07! thats gonna be one badass bike. it has the same back tourqe limiting thingy as the MV. well somethjing similar.

and 6500 doesn't sound to bad.

zee · 10-09-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Repeater

Uh i vote paying more for an 07! thats gonna be one badass bike. it has the same back tourqe limiting thingy as the MV. well somethjing similar.

and 6500 doesn't sound to bad.

I have been reading reviews like crazy and I'm getting the idea that getting a 07 is not worth the extra cash unless I'm going to be going to a track. But for street riding 06 would be just fine. Do you agree?