Havn't updated bike status yet.

[TOMIMOTO]

Well I'm lazy and don't feel like typing everything out so here's a quick version of what I've been doing.

-not going back to the bad dealer even though it seems like the best deal
  -went to 3 more dealers, one didn't want my business or to try to work with me, one was about an hour away to/from and didn't even have the bike I wanted   , one is a brand new dealer for just Honda's, looks really good.
  -the good Honda dealer offered me 8.55k OTD for the Honda but only 3k for my bike.
  -I went around used motorcycle shops, they only offered me 3k or less for my bike. they all wanted to do consignment which I don't want to do but they promised I would have gotten more money for my bike I just don't know how long it would take for them to sell it. If they even sell it at all.
  -going back to the nice Honda dealer tomorrow. Going to try to talk them into giving me a little more for my bike but my dad finally realized that my bike is only worth about 3-3.2 thousand. probably going to bite the bullet and just go with these guys even though I will be at a bigger loss than the "good" deal I would have had at the shitty dealer.
  -it's raining now and my dad doesn't want me riding in the rain so I don't know how I'm going to get my bike to the the Honda dealer tomorrow. We'll see what happens.

I guess it ended up being kind of long anyways. Oh well. I'll keep you guys posted.

Questions:
I know 8.55k is a little less than the 8.6 the crappy dealer gave me but is 8.55kOTD plus 3k for my bike a good deal? Now remember this is for a black 05 CBR600RR.

I found out that my bike is worth $3,270 max trade in. Retail it is 4k.

[pantablo]

I think thats still a good deal. if 8.55 is truly out the door price you're getting the bike for under MSRP.

[TOMIMOTO]

Ok so it's still a good deal that's good hearing that from a CBR owner.

Hey Pantablo what did you pay for your CBR and did you trade in the GS if you don't mind me asking?

[jiggersplat]

why don't you just sell your bike instead of trading it in?

[Gleanerizer]

why don't you just sell your bike instead of trading it in?

I have to echo this sentiment.  If you're unsatisfied with $3k for your bike (I know I would be), a private sale is the way to go.  With spring underway, you shouldn't have too much trouble getting rid of it.

[Rema1000]

He's cool with the CBR600 but not cool with riding in the rain.    Oh, well, I guess we all have our pecadillos.

[cernunos]

Are pecadillos good with salsa? Love the Baby GS and this forum.

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['04gs500f]

ok my barny's dealer offered me, ME, $3000 for my 04 gs500f with 2500 miles and they know it was put down on the right side in a corner with plenty of visual damage. so your bike could easily be sold for $4000 or more to some private owner....