Looking at the BMW 2009 X-country. One is brand new for $7000 (out the door), and has 3 year manufacturer warranty. The other is used, has 5000 miles on it and offered for $5000. 8 months warranty left on it. The used one cheaper and if I need to sell I won‘t lose a lot. The new one, well it‘s shiny and new! I just can‘t decide It‘s not going to be my first motorcycle. Thanks!
in case you desire an old collectable motorbike that has been restored to new situation, then you certainly ought to assume to pay extra. in case you need to settle for an no longer so old and not restored motorbike, then 2-3 thousand gets you a respectable one easily.
If it has been well cared for the used one is a good deal.Your getting an almost new motorcycle without getting hit for the new vehicle depreciation.
The fact that this is not your first motorcycle is the key factor. It likely won't be your last. looking down the road, You may find that this particular bike is not a 100% match to your future riding needs, even though you may love it. I would buy the used one. If it turns out that you want this bike as a new model, then at least you will know for sure what you want, and can go trade for the new one. BMWs hold their value really well.particularly if you have good maintenance records. 5K miles is not a lot of miles for a BMW (Just barely broken in), so unless the previous owner beat it to death, it should be in fine shape. Check the tires, brakes, look for any obvious signs of damage. Shiny schminey, by the way. The first time you take that out and ride it in the rain, that's over. Give it a good wash, and ride it like it was designed to be ridden. Do that and any faults that are underlying should be discovered in the next 8 months, which should be covered under the warranty
in case you desire an old collectable motorbike that has been restored to new situation, then you certainly ought to assume to pay extra. in case you need to settle for an no longer so old and not restored motorbike, then 2-3 thousand gets you a respectable one easily.
If it has been well cared for the used one is a good deal.Your getting an almost new motorcycle without getting hit for the new vehicle depreciation.
The fact that this is not your first motorcycle is the key factor. It likely won't be your last. looking down the road, You may find that this particular bike is not a 100% match to your future riding needs, even though you may love it. I would buy the used one. If it turns out that you want this bike as a new model, then at least you will know for sure what you want, and can go trade for the new one. BMWs hold their value really well.particularly if you have good maintenance records. 5K miles is not a lot of miles for a BMW (Just barely broken in), so unless the previous owner beat it to death, it should be in fine shape. Check the tires, brakes, look for any obvious signs of damage. Shiny schminey, by the way. The first time you take that out and ride it in the rain, that's over. Give it a good wash, and ride it like it was designed to be ridden. Do that and any faults that are underlying should be discovered in the next 8 months, which should be covered under the warranty
