I have a 2006 R1200GS. It's a really nice bike and well cared for. When I bought the bike I had three bikes, and soon thereafter, my group fell apart (two people moved, two quit riding to play golf, and the only female got married, and her new hubby didn't want her riding with the boys)....so my riding slowed. I only have 5,072 miles on it. I runs like a champ, and I never had a warranty claim....either factory or extended. The bike has been well maintained with service done on time intervals rather than mileage.
Only reason for a new LC bike is want. I would like to have the new toys that come with the newer bike. I am also starting to ride again due to finding new people to ride with.
I have been hunting for a used late model R1200GS. I talked to a dealer yesterday who has what I want. The sales guy politely let me know(without knowing anything about my bike) that the 2006 GS is a POS (not exactly what he said, but it's what he meant), and that it isn't worth much. He offered me the same trade amount that two other dealers offered. But......he had to sales prices....one if I buy the bike without a trade, and another $299 more) if I buy the bike and I trade. I told him I could live with the $4,500 trade value, but not going to be paying them $300 for allowing me the privilege to trade.
I know that the 06 is prone to ABS failure, but I have serviced the ABS per BMW's service instructions. Clutch replacement can be expensive, but clutches mostly fail due to wear. I spoke to a BMW tech on Friday, who told me his '07 has 80,000 miles, and has been tough on his clutch (off road a fair amount), and has never had a clutch problem.
I did not like the way the salesman approached my interest in his bike. He could have simply said, this is the trade number. The only reason I prefer to trade is not having to sell my bike. Is he correct that my bike is "undesirable." It's a lot of bike for $6,000. I keep it cleaned and serviced. I could even just keep it and keep riding. I could also ride it.....buy a LC bike this winter when bikes are lower in price and sell mine next spring. A 2018 is probably going to drop more in price than mine is. Even if not...the difference stays the same.
Input and opinions please
Only reason for a new LC bike is want. I would like to have the new toys that come with the newer bike. I am also starting to ride again due to finding new people to ride with.
I have been hunting for a used late model R1200GS. I talked to a dealer yesterday who has what I want. The sales guy politely let me know(without knowing anything about my bike) that the 2006 GS is a POS (not exactly what he said, but it's what he meant), and that it isn't worth much. He offered me the same trade amount that two other dealers offered. But......he had to sales prices....one if I buy the bike without a trade, and another $299 more) if I buy the bike and I trade. I told him I could live with the $4,500 trade value, but not going to be paying them $300 for allowing me the privilege to trade.
I know that the 06 is prone to ABS failure, but I have serviced the ABS per BMW's service instructions. Clutch replacement can be expensive, but clutches mostly fail due to wear. I spoke to a BMW tech on Friday, who told me his '07 has 80,000 miles, and has been tough on his clutch (off road a fair amount), and has never had a clutch problem.
I did not like the way the salesman approached my interest in his bike. He could have simply said, this is the trade number. The only reason I prefer to trade is not having to sell my bike. Is he correct that my bike is "undesirable." It's a lot of bike for $6,000. I keep it cleaned and serviced. I could even just keep it and keep riding. I could also ride it.....buy a LC bike this winter when bikes are lower in price and sell mine next spring. A 2018 is probably going to drop more in price than mine is. Even if not...the difference stays the same.
Input and opinions please
