5400 too much for a gs500f?

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• August 18, 2008 at 8:18 pm #1921
  nau_lax21

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  Hello all,

  I received a quote for a 2007 Suzuki GS500F that is still new. Does 5400 out the door seem a little high? This guy can not be talked down any cheaper, maybe 100 or 200 bucks when the papers get signed, and he will NOT throw in gear.

  If I get the bike, I’ll be buying it in AZ (where I’m in college) but registering it in CA (where my license/home is) if that makes any difference on price.

  Thanks in advance

  August 18, 2008 at 8:27 pm #10726
  ShannonG

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  I paid $5800 before taxes for a 2008. If that price includes PDI, taxes, etc, it doesn’t seem outrageous tome. I think all told my bike was closer to $7k by the time the gov’t got their cut and whatnot. Being Canadian, I’m used to getting hosed on vehicles though.

  August 19, 2008 at 12:24 am #10731
  CBennett

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  IMO yes, a dealer had 2 2007’s down here in PA one was $4700 the other was $5200(but only had 200 miles on it) both looked brand new. So to be honest id pass on that price…unless it also is pretty much just a leftover and not been driven..I guess if it is new its not horrible but its not great either..but Bikes are a hot ticket right now…I keep getting told that for right now that the $1100 I spent on a 1999 Ninja 250 was a good deal..IMO I think its still “high” for a bike thats basically 10 years old, but ive been told thats a good deal…so maybe in not the one to ask (oh BTW the GS500F that was $4700 has 2500 miles on it and was a 07).

  here is a 06 for a example at the same place that they still have

  http://www.wheelsofwilliamsport.net/2006gs500f.htm

  August 19, 2008 at 1:20 am #10732
  Budd

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  CA has tougher emission laws than other states and some bikes are taylored to CA. I would get it registered in AZ just so you don’t have to pay to get the thing modified right out the door. I would also look to see how cheap it is to register in each state.

  “I am the best there is at what I do, and what I do ain’t nice.”-Wolverine

  August 19, 2008 at 2:37 am #10738
  Loki

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  I bought a 2007 GS500f with 950miles on it and perfect condition and paid 3800 for it. So i think thats way to high. Pass on that one. If you wait a bike will come to you.

  August 19, 2008 at 8:52 pm #10800
  BoOZe P-ti Motard

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  “”If you wait a bike will come to you.””
  he’s right about that… don’t give in hastily.. be patient… and search for more areas… ‘coz you might buy that one and later find a much much better deal..with gear also….who knows…

  BoOZe
  Solomolo Rider ;DIf you wait a bike will come to you.

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