Re: [ST] Resending ... Newbie

["Craig Moddle" <sailnorth@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yeah I've been keeping my eye on the Blackfoot site.
Their prices are good, but ......
I'll get nailed either with shipping or travel. And the BC government will
nail me with "an appropriate amount" of tax for "importing" from another
province. So by the time all is said and done it'll cost me close to the the
same to buy here.
We'll see though. I'm already starting to notice some prices give a little
to make way for the '04s.
Keepin' my fingers crossed, though I would like to jump on this within the
next week or so.

cheers
jcm


- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Darren" <rs955i@xxxxxxx>
To: <st@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 1:22 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] Resending ... Newbie


> 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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