Hello,

I am in the process of looking at a couple of 1200 sportsters from the Harley dealership in Kennewick, WA. One is a 2009 and the other is a 2013. The price difference is $2500 dollars. The 2009 has around 15,000 miles. Would it make more sense to get the brand new one for a little more? They are the same bike essentially just one is newer than the other. If I get the new one they will throw in a $400 gift card for the store as well. Thanks for the help!

 

A charming aspect of buying new is you have full factory warranty.

 

Yes that is definitley appealing. I have a clean driving record and I need to check into how much more the newer bike could be potentially on the costs of insurance.

 

For $2500 more i would buy the new one. At least you know where it's been + the warranty is a nice safety blanket.

 

For thou$ands less you could buy from a private party.

 

Yes but I see lots of bikes on craigslist....etc...and it's hard to be sure of what you are getting.

 

No, it isn't. Just pay the dealer to do a pre-purchase inspection.

 

go new or private sale. dealer usually charge to much for used.

 

Ok great idea! Thank you.

 

My vote: I'd buy the new one.
$2500 is worth 15000 less miles to me.
Plus you get the 2 year warranty and $400 gift card.
(try to get the 1000 service thrown in for free with the new one too!)

Or look for a private party Sportster as suggested in above posts. I think there are lots of nice low mileaged Nightsters, 48, Customs for sale.