Is time running out?

RiotSauce · 10-09-2006, 8:16 PM

hey guys, i happened to stumble upon this site and since you all seem like pros, i figured i would ask kind of a dumb marketing question, which my local honda dealer couldnt really answer.

I am seriously thinking of buying an 2006 RC51, but as of now, i really dont have the cash to buy one. I work part-time(damn school!), and im estimateing by the summer of 07/fall of 07, i will have enough cash to purchase and to start financing the bike. My main question is that i heard that Honda discontinued production of the RC51, and i am wondering how long new ones will remain in the dealerships and such (my dealer didnt even know). I mean, i look on hondas site, and I can see that they still exhibit 05 models of bikes, and so i would think that brand new RC51s wont become extinct, but I am not sure :\ which is why i am here. By looking at the time-frame above, do u guys think brand new RC51s will still be available to order by the summer of 07/fall of 07?

thanks

BDA116 · 10-09-2006, 8:20 PM

I'm sure there will be one new somewhere, but why buy a new one when they have been completely unchanged since '02?

bwhip · 10-09-2006, 8:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BDA116

I'm sure there will be one new somewhere, but why buy a new one when they have been completely unchanged since '02?

You can get a much better deal on an eariler one, and have the same bike (as I did). Especially if on a limited budget, it's the way to go - more $$ for mods!

seamus · 10-09-2006, 8:28 PM

If there's cash shortage, just buy a used one and save a couple of bucks. 06's aren't any better than 04's and 05's.

edit: everyone seems to be posting the same idea.

RiotSauce · 10-09-2006, 8:35 PM

Yeah, getting a used one sounds like its the right idea, but I mean my '82 kawasaki doesnt have much life left in it and at least if i were to get a new one, i could pay over time, dont know how fast i could scramble up the cash to pay up all at once, even if it is a cheaper bike.

sheepofblue · 10-09-2006, 8:56 PM

Paying cash for toys is a very good idea

kawboy69 · 10-09-2006, 9:04 PM

I know where you can get 1 I think it is a 04 model but not sure its the 1 with Nicky Hayden autograph on the tank (a sticker) for $11k brand new..A dealrship here has that bike and a 2001 ZX-12 for 10,500.00 and a 2004 ZX-10 for $10,900.00..
Thay cant sell them and they will not come down on the prices...

RiotSauce · 10-09-2006, 9:10 PM

Well, i mean, im just wondering when a new 06 RC51 will become extinct from dealerships

JBODIE · 10-10-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Paying cash for toys is a very good idea

Great advice.

Matt227 · 10-10-2006, 11:43 AM

Cash is the only way to go, it leaves you with a clear mind to enjoy your toys.

gt702 · 10-10-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Paying cash for toys is a very good idea

and saves a ton of money. Look at total cost of purchase and then decide if you have that kind of money to spend.

As Kowboy posted, $11k for a new one and you get to pay lots of money in finance charges. Or you you get a good used one, with some goodies in the $6k range, you start out $5k ahead. Even if you do end up financing it, at a higher rate because it is used, you will likely come out further ahead buying used.

There are plenty of good RC's out there, getting very few miles each year, so I wouldn't worry about dealerships having on in a year or so.

Good luck with school

RiotSauce · 10-11-2006, 12:28 AM

aye, thanks for the help everyone! ill keep ya updated on whats going on heh, good to be apart of this awesome community of fellow riders