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10-09-2006, 7:16 PM
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| Sauce with Wings   Join Date: 10-09-2006 Location: PA
Bike(s): 93 CBR 600F2, 83 CSR650 Age: 18 Posts: 151
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 | Is time running out? 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  | |
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10-09-2006, 7:20 PM
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| Mr. Brownstone Join Date: 02-07-2002 Location: UT
Bike(s): 05 600RR Posts: 10,531
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| Re: Is time running out? I'm sure there will be one new somewhere, but why buy a new one when they have been completely unchanged since '02? |
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10-09-2006, 7:28 PM
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| Every ride a gift...   Join Date: 03-02-2003 Location: Idaho, USA
Bike(s): '02 RC51; '05 DR-Z400SM; '06 CBR600RR Age: 46 Posts: 4,132
Rep: (1101) Rep Power: 21
| Re: Is time running out? Quote:
 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! | |
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10-09-2006, 7:28 PM
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| Das Ende ist hier   Join Date: 09-07-2004 Location: Nowhere
Bike(s): One Posts: 2,705
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| Re: Is time running out? 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. |
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10-09-2006, 7:35 PM
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| Sauce with Wings Join Date: 10-09-2006 Location: PA
Bike(s): 93 CBR 600F2, 83 CSR650 Age: 18 Posts: 151
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| Re: Is time running out? 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. |
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10-09-2006, 7:56 PM
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| Send Maple Clarice   Join Date: 07-12-2004 Location: Huntsville AL
Bike(s): '04 CBR1000RR, '84 Ascot, '02 RC51 Posts: 13,813
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| Re: Is time running out? Paying cash for toys is a very good idea  |
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10-09-2006, 8:04 PM
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 Join Date: 01-30-2005 Location: Indiana
Bike(s): POS '04 ZX-10R Age: 39 Posts: 1,475
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| Re: Is time running out? 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... |
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10-09-2006, 8:10 PM
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| Sauce with Wings Join Date: 10-09-2006 Location: PA
Bike(s): 93 CBR 600F2, 83 CSR650 Age: 18 Posts: 151
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| Re: Is time running out? Well, i mean, im just wondering when a new 06 RC51 will become extinct from dealerships |
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10-09-2006, 11:12 PM
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| maybe because it does not really matter...........  Join Date: 05-16-2006 Location: At home
Bike(s): 94 CBR 900RR Age: 36 Posts: 1,267
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| Re: Is time running out? Quote:
Great advice.   | |
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10-10-2006, 10:43 AM
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| Join Date: 05-03-2006 Location: Kamloops
Bike(s): RC51 Posts: 44
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| Re: Is time running out? Cash is the only way to go, it leaves you with a clear mind to enjoy your toys. |
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10-10-2006, 11:40 AM
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 Join Date: 06-10-2004 Location: MI
Bike(s): Enough for now Posts: 1,279
Rep: (248) Rep Power: 8
| Re: Is time running out? Quote:
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 | |
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10-10-2006, 11:28 PM
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| Sauce with Wings Join Date: 10-09-2006 Location: PA
Bike(s): 93 CBR 600F2, 83 CSR650 Age: 18 Posts: 151
Rep: (12) Rep Power: 3
| Re: Is time running out? 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  |
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