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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:59 pm
by 1601pete
Hi to everybody, newbie here from the UK
I have been on the look out for a TRX for some time now. I may of found one that I am considering purchasing. Just wanted to check the going rate.
The bike is as follows.
1997 P reg
15000 miles
Black
Belly pan
Ex Condition
Standard trim.
Recent rear tyre, battery
6 months tax
10 months MOT
Service history.
What sort of figure should I be paying. I will try and post pics once I get them
Thanks in advance
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:17 pm
by youngy
Let's see the pics. How much is it worth to you?
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:31 pm
by 1601pete
Haven't got any pics yet.
Going by the market at present and the bike price guides. I reckon 1350 tops?
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 10:40 pm
by youngy
If it's genuine 15k miles with service history and it's excellent condition then I'd say up to £1700. If you can get it for £1350 then it's a steal.
Remember, excellent condition to one man is a total shitter to another.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:41 pm
by trixynut
Mate,
I'd suggest £1200 to £1500 on what you describe and if its a private sale.
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:42 am
by youngy
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:27 am
by Doyle171
Yeah reserve of 1750 is quite reasonable, i would get rid of the tyre paint though. That's just nit picking.
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:30 pm
by phuk72
Doyle171 wrote:Yeah reserve of 1750 is quite reasonable,
Whereass I reckon the starting price is too high and don't think it will sell
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:41 pm
by youngy
1600 is a bit on the high side, but there is no reserve on the auction, so it may be worth viewing and then sniping a bid at the last minute. Or wait for it to be relisted with a lower start price!
From the pictures it looks very tidy.
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:44 pm
by phuk72
Or going round with £1450 in cash and waving it in his face (whilst reminding him that he will save final value fees and the hassle of having other people round, the possibility of some cnut from Nigeria bidding etc. etc.)
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 1:49 pm
by youngy
good call - do you think we've sold it?
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:46 pm
by 1601pete
Haven't got any pics yet.
Going by the market at present and the bike price guides. I reckon 1350 tops?
Heres some pics with correct details
1997 P
taxed 02/08
mot 03/08
New rear tyre approx 250 miles ago
16,379 miles
Everything standard except for the belly pan.
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/ ... 850004.jpg
http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c105/ ... 850001.jpg
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:53 pm
by slow codger
Get it as cheap as you can because reading this site can seriously damage your wallet. You will want to change the cans and the brakes for a start.
Dave E
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:59 pm
by youngy
Top tip Dave!
Looks ok in the pics. See it in the flesh. Originally painted fairing will have a matt black finish on the inside.
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:02 pm
by 1601pete
So assuming it looks OK in the flesh etc...
What should I pay tops?
Thanks
