have negotiated a part exchange...unsure though!
just negotiated a good price for part exchanging the bandit for a t'cat...managed to talk the guy into offering £450 more than he originally offered for my bandit (which is a bit worrying?). it's the colour scheme I want, an S reg so a few years older than I wanted (1 year older than the bandit too), but 22k on the clock. it;s a bit tatty, needs a good clean, new front mudguard and some new bolts in places where they've gone rusty. has 2 new tyres, double bubble screen, micron can though
dunno whether to go for it though..the only thing putting me off is the tattyness and the age
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Re: have negotiated a part exchange...unsure thoug
Well done! You'll certainly enjoy the ThunderCat!
Re: have negotiated a part exchange...unsure thoug
but why was he so quick to offer me £450 more for the bandit? does he want rid of this cat quickly, or was he just trying to take the piss the 1st time round?
Re: have negotiated a part exchange...unsure thoug
Not sure - have you taken it for a test ride?
I wouldn't let the age bother you too much. Ours was an R reg and nothing went wrong with it.
Re: have negotiated a part exchange...unsure thoug
not yet, hoping to broach the subject with Paul tonight (about selling his previous pride & joy!) and maybe ride up there for a teat tomorrow
Re: have negotiated a part exchange...unsure thoug
Do a quick search on Biketrader, etc.. for 1200 Bandits and see what they are going for. This should at least give you an idea on whether or not you've been sold short on yours.
Re: have negotiated a part exchange...unsure thoug
he's offered a reasonable price for it (£135 below book price but it has higher mileage than normal) after the haggling...its just odd how quickly he agreed
Re: have negotiated a part exchange...unsure thoug
I wouldn't read too much in to it. Just so long as he's got all of the supporting documents/receipts, etc.. I wouldn't be so worried.
Re: have negotiated a part exchange...unsure thoug
If you are a little unsure get a inspection done before you part cash.
Re: have negotiated a part exchange...unsure thoug
Hey dabz, use this site to price both bikes, its what those in the trade use aparently.
good luck mate, some times once you know what you should be looking for, then you can trust your gut feelings.
Steev