Re: [ST] Resending ... Newbie

[Darren <rs955i@xxxxxxx>]

the dealers in Calgary and Edmonton were selling
new 2002 RS for $8999.00 canadian dollars.
I know that is a little more than the $6000 you are looking
at by these are new bikes with 2 year warranty.
Might be worth looking into

Darren
01 RS
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Craig Moddle" <sailnorth@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 1:00 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] Resending ... Newbie


> Thanks for the reply Brian.
> Don't forget those are 6000 Canadian dollars, so actual worth in Yankee
> greenbacks is what, $4100? $4300 ? Does that sound better?
> Here's a few local prices (Canadian$) for comparison:
> A new '03 ST here is $14,999.
> '01 ST, 26k kms, $11,200
> '00 ST with Hardbags running $9,200
> '99 ST, 17k kms @ $10k
> '00 VFR800, 24k kms, $8,300
> '98 VFR800 47k kms, $7,900
> '97 VFR750, 50k kms, &7200
>
> Re the dealer situation: There are 3 major Triumph dealers within fairly
> easy access, so don't really think that's too much of a problem. (famous
> last words!)
>
> Any specifics on "the recall work"?
>
> I'd check through the archives for a bunch of this info, but I guess
they're
> no longer searchable.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> jcm
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Brian D ." <brd@xxxxxxx>
> To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 6:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [ST] Resending ... Newbie
>
>
> < snip >
> >> Priced just under $6000 Canadian.
> >
> > That seems maybe a tad high for a 2000 with that much mileage on it.  Is
> > it stock or does it have goodies on it?  And keep in mind that goodies
> > don't add much value to a used bike.  A bike with that many miles is
> > going to scare away most buyers.
> >
> < snip >
> >
> > Hard to say.  I've heard of a few with 40,000 plus miles on them and one
> > with 106,000+ miles.  I've also heard of a few with engine rebuilds.
> > But if it's made it this far, it's probably good for a lot more.
> >
> > > Anything less obvious I should be looking for? (Aside from the obvious
> > > tires, scrapes, leaks etc) Any help would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > How many dealers do you have nearby?  If that number is 1, ask yourself
> > what you'd do if that dealer closed up or dropped Triumph from its
> > lineup, which is a very real possibility nowadays.
> >
> > Ask the owner if it consumes oil, though you have no way to actually
> > determine that without riding it for 1000 or so miles.
> >
> > Pull the edge of the right side bodypanel under the fueltank and look to
> > see if there are signs of gas weepage around the fittings.
> >
> > See if the recall work has been done.
> >
> < snip >
> >
> > They're great bikes, though.  After you test ride one, you won't want to
> > give it back.  :)
> >
> > Laters,
> > Brian
> > -- 
> > Euless, TX
> > '97 VFR 750 (red, of course)
> > '99 Sprint ST(black, RIP)
> >
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