Hi all,

Wanted to get your opinion on an Iron that my friend wants to buy. He can either get it from the dealer, brand new for $13,262 (EU10,600 - yes they are expensive in Greece!!) or go with a 2009 with around 3,000 miles for $8758 (EU7,000). Here is a link to the 2009 model in Greek

http://www.car.gr/classifieds/bikes/view/2451881/

The 2009 model will be sold stock (all accessories will be removed), in good condition and hasn't done that many miles at all...

I told him to go for the 2009 model...the only changes for the 2012 are cosmetic so the bikes are the same, plus I prefer the old tank design. He can also use the savings to add as many accessories as he likes.

Thoughts?

 

the 2009

 

I did the same back and forth, dealer here had a 2010 for $7,000 US, or $8200 US for a new '12.

I ultimately went with the '12 for $1200 more, simply because then it had a warranty, was 2 years newer and would start with 0 miles all me. I have never had a new vehicle of any type before so for me, at only $1200 more it was worth it. Just depends though, I would have been happy with the used one and save the $1200. I go back and forth on my decision. Either way its a good choice!

 

I also just faced this dilemma when getting my wife's bike. Same as JeepnHD, it was between a 2010 and 2012. 2012 had the promo with the extra year warranty. So I got the 2012..

Wife said it is the first new thing she ever owned...even I came used

 

The difference here though is $4500 so a lot more than $1200 - for that amount I would definitely go for the 2012.

Either choice is gonna be good - he needs a little pushing though!

 

If he can afford the new one without a problem I would go that way

On the other hand if the used one didn't have any problems I would seriously think about it

 

Thats where I agree with the OP decision. If the 2010 in my area had been like 5500-6000 I would have gone that route over new. Every situation is gonna be different, its weighing the pros and cons, and deciding from there.

 

I'd get the 09 the 12 will be worth $2000 less the minute you drive it off the lot and unless the dealers in Greece are better than a lot in the US the warranty on a new bike isn't worth a whole lot unless some catastrophic happens.

 

If you are going to leave it stock get the 2012 if planning motor work,cams, heads, exhaust and such get the used one and use the extra$$$ to build a better engine and get some sweet accessories.

 

I almost went that route, but without knowing the previous owner or how the break in was done originally, I felt more secure and better buying a brand new one with 0 miles on it, versus one that could have been beat on for the 3000 miles and now it was back before the major problems appeared.

Pretty much if he can swing it, go new, if not, then go used. Just be prepared to work on the used one if problems appear.