$1700 for a Pristine 1996 gs500???????

slippy_01 · May 22, 2005, 06:36:27 PM

There is a gorgeous 1996 gs500 (that's never been wreaked) for sale in my area. I really want to buy one but am not sure if $1700 is an aceptable price for it. It has 7300 miles on it.

Any feedback???

Dragonfly · May 22, 2005, 06:42:33 PM

$1700 sounds like a fantastic price for a low milage bike!
I paid $2200 for my 99 with 12k, and down light on one side.....

Look it over closely, and make sure there arent any well hidden problems.
Other than that I say go for it!!!

Ry_Guy · May 22, 2005, 06:45:12 PM

I got a '96 for $1600, with only 3800 miles. But mine had rust in the gas tank.

The Buddha · May 22, 2005, 07:36:10 PM

Well not bad, this time of year - Last year I saw a 97 at a dealer for 2900 ... and it sold too - to a guy I now know ... One more of those chase down the road and talk to him type friends. And get this ... a used car lot sold an 81 GS 450 with a ugly, rusty quarter+ sized dent in the tank, but other wise excellent shape for $1300.
Cool.
Srinath.

MR_PINK · May 22, 2005, 07:51:40 PM

Thats a good deal jump on it

Roadstergal · May 22, 2005, 07:53:39 PM

Quote from: seshadri_srinathWell not bad, this time of year - Last year I saw a 97 at a dealer for 2900 ... and it sold too

Dang, that's more than I paid for an immaculate '00 from a freakin' BMW dealer.

Like they say - give it a good looksee, but if it is what it seems, jump on it!

JeffD · May 22, 2005, 08:11:06 PM

I paid $1650 for a '96 with 9,300miles and needing 2 tires.

juggernaught · May 22, 2005, 08:14:37 PM

Dude...i sold my'02 with V+H system, and Pirelli tires to a really nice guy on EBay for 2K. It was important to me that he cared for her and based on his emails he has....not all seemingly "too good to be true" deals are scams.

Good luck..!!!

That guy · May 22, 2005, 09:39:12 PM

Quote from: juggernaughtDude...i sold my'02 with V+H system, and Pirelli tires to a really nice guy on EBay for 2K. It was important to me that he cared for her and based on his emails he has....not all seemingly "too good to be true" deals are scams.

Good luck..!!!

what a friggen DEAL! you are a good person

slippy_01 · May 23, 2005, 07:33:44 PM

Quote from: juggernaughtDude...i sold my'02 with V+H system, and Pirelli tires to a really nice guy on EBay for 2K. It was important to me that he cared for her and based on his emails he has....not all seemingly "too good to be true" deals are scams.

Good luck..!!!

Dude!!! :x

That sucks.... Sorry I missed your auction!

weaselnoze · May 23, 2005, 07:39:37 PM

i bought my '00 with 14k for $1500. well i guess i stole it practically...

lowblow416 · May 23, 2005, 08:05:22 PM

:mrgreen:
I bought a 96 with 3800 miles on it for $1600. It had been dropped on both sides and I spent hours getting the carbs dialed in. Thanks to this site and lots of great advice from all the members, I am happily riding. Buy it, its summer time and you need to be riding.

slippy_01 · May 23, 2005, 08:10:48 PM

Well, I gave in... From all that i've heard, and looked up on cycle trader (and ebay), It sounded like a good deal. The bike will be in my possesion this weekend.

YEAH! The search is finally over!!!

Thanks for your input!

-Sophia

Dragonfly · May 24, 2005, 06:20:01 AM

Awsome!!!

Enjoy the new bike.
Now go get your gear.....

juggernaught · May 24, 2005, 09:10:23 PM

Congrats slippy..!!! And as for my auction of the bike...i did offer it up here first but it must have been a slow year for bike sales...not to mention there were a lot less members here... :dunno:

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$1700 for a Pristine 1996 gs500???????