2006 GZ250 resale value? - Page 3

Jruffy · 10-29-2008, 12:42 AM

Well, I overshoot everything by miles, I don't like to be disapointed.

Easy Rider · 10-29-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jruffy

I am about 1,500 miles away from it and I am going to try to sell it on ebay from were I am and have my sister take the pictures of it and have it uploaded to me. Is this a bad Idea?

Yes bad idea..... VERY bad idea. :skull:

Putting a member of your family (who may not be all that savy about bikes) in the middle of this is NOT good. Doing it via Ebay makes it even WORSE.

Add to that your apparent inexperience with selling vehicles and I smell a disaster in the making.

PS Given the more complete list of "minor damages", I think your price might be about right.

Jruffy · 10-29-2008, 12:52 PM

Yeah, I think Im going to give this up until next year so I can have time to fix it, then find another bike.... 500cc plus.

**jonathan180iq** · 10-30-2008, 08:40 AM

Your asking price of $1700-$2000 is about what these things are worth.

I just recently sold mine for $1800.

You should also consider that now that the weather has changed, the number of people looking for a bike and the amount that they are willing to pay to get one has decreased. That being said, I don't think that you'll make much more than that if you wait until the Spring to sell it.

Now that gas is manageable again, people aren't clamoring for two-wheeled vehicles like they were a few months ago.

Give the bike a good wash/wax. Air up the tires and put gas in the tank.
Be up-front and honest with any potential buyer.
If you have the title, all you need to do is sign and date everything as it is written on the title and include a bill of sale. They can be printed from the homepage of your state's DMV website. Unless you are in a state as strict as California about vehicles, you shouldn't have problems transferring ownership. It's really a very simple procedure. I've sold several vehicles and have never had one hiccup. I'm in Georgia, for what it's worth.

alanmcorcoran · 10-30-2008, 11:47 AM

I'm no longer quoted by Mr. IQ... and Halloween is just around the corner. Sigh.

IRingTwyce · 10-30-2008, 01:19 PM

How in the world does that much go wrong with a bike in that short a time??? Hell, I'd give you a grand for it. :biggrin:

**jonathan180iq** · 10-30-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

I'm no longer quoted by Mr. IQ... and Halloween is just around the corner. Sigh.

I still think highly of you... :pimpdaddy:

Jruffy · 10-30-2008, 03:13 PM

Good point about the Spring sale thing, Im not so worried about the law any more I think Im all set there.

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10-30-2008, 08:40 AM	#24
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Re: 2006 GZ250 resale value? Your asking price of $1700-$2000 is about what these things are worth. I just recently sold mine for $1800. You should also consider that now that the weather has changed, the number of people looking for a bike and the amount that they are willing to pay to get one has decreased. That being said, I don't think that you'll make much more than that if you wait until the Spring to sell it. Now that gas is manageable again, people aren't clamoring for two-wheeled vehicles like they were a few months ago. Give the bike a good wash/wax. Air up the tires and put gas in the tank. Be up-front and honest with any potential buyer. If you have the title, all you need to do is sign and date everything as it is written on the title and include a bill of sale. They can be printed from the homepage of your state's DMV website. Unless you are in a state as strict as California about vehicles, you shouldn't have problems transferring ownership. It's really a very simple procedure. I've sold several vehicles and have never had one hiccup. I'm in Georgia, for what it's worth.
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