trading a new bike for a newer bike!
#11
02-18-2008, 12:52 PM
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RE: trading a new bike for a newer bike!
I know what you mean. It certainly gets your curiousity hanging out. If you don't ride it for a year or two how do you know if you have a good one? I had a BMW that someone traded in early and it was the only model I didn't see for sale in the BMW club magazine for the 4 years I owned it. Sold it and bought a Harley 'cause my wife was more comfortable on the Harley and I was tired of seeing Beemer dealerships close. Bought an 2005 RG with 1291 miles on it last summer and now I sit and read about how Harley has screwed up the '06, '07 and '08 models. Maybe we are doing ok not having to trade every year. You have a good bike. Enjoy!
#12
02-18-2008, 12:54 PM
RE: trading a new bike for a newer bike!
ORIGINAL: TxHarleyGuy2007
1. Some folks don't have to save for 3 years to pay cash for a bike.
2. Some folks like riding something new every year (or less).
3. Some folks like changing models even within the same year.
4. Do ALL your spending habits/financial decisions make sense to everyone? Should they?
5. People do these types of things fortwo simple reasons: Because they can and want to.
6. Ride. Be safe. And don't worry about what everyone else out there is doing. To each his/her own.
ORIGINAL: az232
I just don't get it. I saved for almost 3 years to be able to by a 2 year old Harley RK. Together my wife and myself have a way above average income. I pay all my bills, spoil my kids,and manage to religiously save money. What I don't get is how so many people on here buy a new 07 Harley and then for whatever reason, get rid of it and buy an 08. I've even seen threads by people that bought an 08 and now want a different 08. Am I doing something wrong? How can someone keep trading in bikes without building up a lot of negative equity? And why would anyone buy a bike for $15,000 + and then a few months later decide they don't like it anymore?
I know what others do is none of my business but if I'm missing something, I want to know. I love my hard earned Harley RK and bought it (after much research) with every intention of keeping it for a long time but is there a way to trade continuiouly without ending up with a $700 a month payment on a Sportster because of all the neg. equity? Is there anyone here that wishes they didn't trade their new bike on a newer bike?
I just don't get it. I saved for almost 3 years to be able to by a 2 year old Harley RK. Together my wife and myself have a way above average income. I pay all my bills, spoil my kids,and manage to religiously save money. What I don't get is how so many people on here buy a new 07 Harley and then for whatever reason, get rid of it and buy an 08. I've even seen threads by people that bought an 08 and now want a different 08. Am I doing something wrong? How can someone keep trading in bikes without building up a lot of negative equity? And why would anyone buy a bike for $15,000 + and then a few months later decide they don't like it anymore?
I know what others do is none of my business but if I'm missing something, I want to know. I love my hard earned Harley RK and bought it (after much research) with every intention of keeping it for a long time but is there a way to trade continuiouly without ending up with a $700 a month payment on a Sportster because of all the neg. equity? Is there anyone here that wishes they didn't trade their new bike on a newer bike?
2. Some folks like riding something new every year (or less).
3. Some folks like changing models even within the same year.
4. Do ALL your spending habits/financial decisions make sense to everyone? Should they?
5. People do these types of things fortwo simple reasons: Because they can and want to.
6. Ride. Be safe. And don't worry about what everyone else out there is doing. To each his/her own.
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#16
02-18-2008, 02:43 PM
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RE: trading a new bike for a newer bike!
Why do I do it? Because I can and I want to. Since 1962 I have had 80 new autos/trucks, 22 mc's , 12 boats, 4 camping trailers. Always had 100% equity when I took them from the dealer. Lost of fortune in depreciation. So what? Would it be more fun to have all that $ in the bank and drive an 82 caviler? Then die. On my tombstone they can write wooohoo.
#17
02-18-2008, 02:50 PM
RE: trading a new bike for a newer bike!
I lovemy Road Kingand will keep it till the day I die.The next bike I buy will be a Knuckle Head or a Pan Head.
#18
02-18-2008, 03:01 PM
RE: trading a new bike for a newer bike!
Heck, I'm thinking about downgrading from my 06 Street Glide to an 08 Fat Bob. I love my Glide, but I sure do miss the versatility of my old FXRS.
#20
02-18-2008, 03:20 PM
RE: trading a new bike for a newer bike!
Rotti,
My Uncle still has his 84 last of the Shovels. Maybe me and my brother should pool our money and get him a new ride...
My Uncle still has his 84 last of the Shovels. Maybe me and my brother should pool our money and get him a new ride...