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1999 EC250 Fair Price?
Greetings all,
I'm new to the site. I arrived here last night while doing a bit of research on a bike I'm looking at. I'm located in the Tampa, FL area. So I found a 1999 GasGas EC250 that is tagged and registered for the street. It has ~750 miles on the odometer and supposedly hasn't really gotten much use in the past 14 years. As far as I can tell there are no issues with the motor, compression seems fine and during a test-drive there was nothing unusual in terms of the powerband. The only thing that is wrong with it is brake light switch in the rear master cylinder. I bought a new switch for $47 and can install that myself. Here is a link to the bike in a craigslist advert, all the relevant information about the bike and photos are here: http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/mcy/3578811317.html So I could purchase the bike for $2400 but I get the feeling that that price is a fair bit higher than it should be. I really do love the bike... I ride a GSXR right now and I was thinking of picking this up as a second bike. So my question is do you all think that $2400 is much higher than should be payed for it? If so I can always wait and bide my time and perhaps hope someone on this Forum sells something like it soon So what does everyone think? Thanks, -Nathan |
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Just for reference I'm planing on asking $1700 for my 2000 GasGas 250 in similar condition. Only its not plated. I dont think I'll get much more than $1500 for it. So yes that seems high. Maybe for it being plated I'd pay a little extra. Say $1800 - $2000 but thats about it.
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Last fall I picked up a 2000 EC250 with MN. title. It was shipped up from Smackover when new to MN. It's in very nice condition still wearing the factory Michelin tires at that time. I paid $1700 for it. I was fine with the price because it was a street legal 2 stroke enduro. I always wanted another titled dirt bike since I sold my 00' XR650r in 04'. The GG does every thing better except highway travel. Good luck in your search!
Noah |
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Yes, $2400 seems a bit high for a 99 EC 250. Try Kelly Blue Book just for kicks!
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Don't look at kbb or nada if you already bought it, you will be upset.
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Not yet
No, I haven't purchased it yet. And given the recommendations here I'm leaning toward waiting for a better deal to emerge in the future sometime.
-Nathan |
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