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Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

My dream bike is in the classifieds today, at a reasonable price.

Pity I'm not planning on buying yet.

Not only is it the right make/model, low milage, and a recent year, it's also purple.

*jitters*
*doesn't call the credit union*
*jitters some more*

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

...at least fidgeting is good for you.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

[Big Grin]

Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :

Dirt bike? Motorcycle? Regular bike?

Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :

Why not get it? Who knows when your dream bike will be available again at a reasonable price? If you're financially able to do it, why not? You only live once.

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

Motorcycle.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Motorcycle. Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom. This is a 2003 with 2174 miles, in purple. [Smile]

I want it.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

REALLY?

Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :

THAT'S SO COOL!!!! Get it, Get it, Get it. You need that sexy, awesome bike.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

See, it's that financially able thing. I want to wait until my credit cards are completely paid off and I have the cash to hopefully buy it but at least put down 50% and finance the rest. (I will probably be at that spot in 6 months.) But it's there now, and my credit union would happily finance the whole thing for me, I'm pretty sure. But I really don't want to do that.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Mrs. M and mack, you are NOT helping.

[Wink]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

We are, but not in the way you want. [Smile]

Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :

You say it's a good deal, but how good? Like is it a price you'd never find again, or one that will come up every six months or so. If you'll find one for a similar price, similar year, closer to when you planned, then wait, but if not, and it's really exactly what you want, go to the bank, get financed, and ride your motorycle to dana's wedding [Smile]

Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :

Get it now, while you have the chance. You know you want it. Guys love girls who ride motorcycles. [Evil Laugh]

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

Well, I was gonna be a buzzkiller and send you to a web page filled with skin grafts, but just as I was hitting the ctl-c to copy the URL I noticed that it had links to porn on it.

Oh well.

Do a google search for "skin graft motorcycle" and see if you're still hot for that bike.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

I've been watching prices for a couple of months. There are not many of this bike on the used market, so it's hard to make too much of a judgement on price. It's listed for $4400. New ones sell for $5600. I'd probably offer $3800 or so, assuming, of course, it really is in excellent condition like it says in the ad, and then if they seem flexible on the price but not that flexible say I really don't want to go over $4000.

And if I did finance it, I would still try to get it paid off sooner... I seriously doubt my company will pay bonuses this year, but we're not announcing until mid-February, when financials are closed for 4th quarter. If that happened, I'd be golden.

I think I'll wait at least until I do my taxes. I think I will have a refund that will at least bring me to debt-free, and if that's the case I'd be a lot more comfortable with financing this. And if it doesn't sell by then, they may be more willing to negotiate. If it does, it wasn't meant to be. [Smile]

(Debt-free except for my mortgage, of course.)

Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :

That is the financially responsible thing to do assuming that you'll be able to find the bike for a similar price when you are ready. Still, I admire your strength of will.

Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :

That sounds perfect ElJay.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Pixiest, I know the risks. Would kinda suck not to buy a bike because I'm chicken, and then get in a car accident and not be able to ride one anyway, wouldn't it? Life is dangerous. You minimize the dangers you can, and then live your life.

Derrell, one thing I don't actually need is more attention from guys. But thanks for the thought. [Razz]

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

Dream Bike, about the same price too. [Smile]

Hobbes

Posted by skrika03 (Member # 5930) on :

Would the bike be just for enjoyment, or would it be useful in any way? Also, maybe this same bike isn't going anywhere fast. I mean, how big is the market for a purple motorcycle?

Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :

I recommend against buying it.

A toy is a poor reason to put yourself into the chains of debt.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

The Madone SSL, a 58cm frame weighing under 1 kilogram. *drools*

Darn you ElJay, you've got me looking at impossible to afford bikes! [Mad]

Hobbes

Posted by skrika03 (Member # 5930) on :

[Hail]

Porter

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Eljay, you have to get it, so we can all stand around like Napoleon Dynamite and say "Sweet Bike." [Big Grin]

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Cute Hobbes [Smile]

skrika03, it's actually a very popular color for motorcycles, particularly this model of bike, which is popular with women since it's low to the ground. And what to you mean by "useful?" It is a mode of transportation. No, I don't particularly need it, I have a truck. I couldn't use it in the winter. In the summer, it will have better gas milage then my truck by quite a bit, but the primary reason I will be buying it is because I think it's fun. [Smile]

m_p_h, in principle I agree with you. But there are degrees... I don't have a car payment, my mortgage is less than most of my friends' rent... I'm in pretty good shape. And if it's a choice between getting the exact bike I want and paying finance charges on it for 6 months or so until I can retire the debt or not being able to find the bike when I have the money, I don't think getting the loan is an unreasonable choice. It's not just that I want it now, it's winter, I couldn't ride it for probably three months anyway.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

I use my road bike in Indiana in the winter, I bet you could use your motorcycle in the winter...

Hobbes [Smile]

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Wind at 55 miles/hour is a lot colder than wind at 15 miles/hour. [Smile]

But if it wasn't for the fact that it's better for the bike to store it, I would probably still ride it on nice days.

Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :

That's what wind protction gear is for. [Cool]

[EDIT: Ohh, and I spit on your 15 miles/hour, for shame ElJay! For shame! [Wink]

]

Hobbes

[ January 31, 2005, 08:05 PM: Message edited by: Hobbes ]

Posted by skrika03 (Member # 5930) on :

If it's a popular color then I guess it's not so urgent to get it now. [Evil]

's advocate. Though the gas mileage is a valid issue.

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

So, I looked at my $ last night, and realized I had more squirreled away then I really thought. Enough that I could have comfortably paid half the bike in cash and financed the other half.

So I checked the paper to see if it was still there before moseying over to the credit union to get information on signature loans... and it wasn't.

Just as well. Now I'll get my taxes done, everything cleaned up, and make sure I have a comfortable cash reserve for emergencies. You know, unless another one shows up in the meantime. [Big Grin]

Thank you all for your support, and I'll post pics when I really buy one. [Wink]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

I'd be going back to the former newspaper ad and calling them anyway. Just because they quit advertising it doesn't mean it already sold....

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

Shush!

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Brilliant!

Posted by Intelligence3 (Member # 6944) on :

quote:
So I checked the paper to see if it was still there before moseying over to the credit union to get information on signature loans... and it wasn't.

*Kicks disconsolately at a hummock and wanders off with hands in pockets...*

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

ElJay,

As warmer weather approaches, prices may rise a bit. However...buying a motorcycle now with the weather so cold is just going to be a serious bummer. You'll get to stare at it longingly, but not really ride it much (if at all). How sad is that.

Besides, I think you had the right idea on this purchase -- it's not a necessity, but something that you really would enjoy. It should be the kind of thing you buy when you are certain that you don't need the money elsewhere. And financing it is okay, but buying it outright with cash you've saved is much better.

There will be others. One will end up as yours. Nice thing about Yamahas is that there are a lot of them and they are very reliable. It should be possible to find a good condition used one pretty much any time you decide you're ready.