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Puddle Jumper
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| Hi All, I am currently riding Kawasaki Vulcan 900 LT and getting ready to upgrade to a bigger bike. I love Vision's comfort and weather protection so I am sold on the product. Since this will be my first brand new bike purchase I wanted to understand what should I pay for it. With cars I usually look at the car's trade in value to see how much I am loosing once I drive off the lot and base my decisions on that. I looked up trade-in value for a 2012 Vision on KBB and it showed $12,800. Should I be mentally ready to loose almost 10K once I buy this bike. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Alex.
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Iron Butt
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| I wouldn't put much stock in KBB. They do the same devalue with Harley and Honda. |
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Cruiser
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Flowery Branch Ga | To help give you an idea of the cost, In 2010 I bought a new 8Ball Vision for $15,500 (list was $17,999) with the $499 list price Victory backrest included. This excludes TTT. |
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Cruiser
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Republic of Texas | afarbman - 2012-07-28 5:50 AM
Hi All, I am currently riding Kawasaki Vulcan 900 LT and getting ready to upgrade to a bigger bike. I love Vision's comfort and weather protection so I am sold on the product. Since this will be my first brand new bike purchase I wanted to understand what should I pay for it. With cars I usually look at the car's trade in value to see how much I am loosing once I drive off the lot and base my decisions on that. I looked up trade-in value for a 2012 Vision on KBB and it showed $12,800. Should I be mentally ready to loose almost 10K once I buy this bike. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Alex.
afarbman,
Do you WANT a brand new bike? I felt the same as you on the Vision after a test drive. After looking at the prices for a new bike and considering the devalue that *could* happen. I opted for a used bike. Found a 2008 about 200 miles from me from an individual. I also found several at dealers.
I test rode it and bought it. 8 months later I am a very happy camper.
My basic belief was -- If I didn't like the Vision, I could turn it without much loss. On the other hand, I could always sell it and upgrade to a newer model. So far, I am happy and have begun adding bling.
Happy trails.
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Puddle Jumper
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Lusby, MD | I pretty much had the same plan as Wharf rat.
I nearly had a 2011 for only 15k, (lost out due to miscommunication) . I watched cycle trader, and just kept track.
I opted for the 2008 that I have, I did travel close to 400 miles to test drive, and a second trip to pick it up. Almost half the price of the new model. Now, I do want to point out, the bike is used, and you never completely know what the history totally is.
As my dad used to say, "six of one, half dozen of the other!"
BTW, I paid 12.5k for my 08 with close to 22k miles. |
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Visionary
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Pittsburgh, PA | daveinmaryland - 2012-07-28 12:14 PM
I pretty much had the same plan as Wharf rat.
I nearly had a 2011 for only 15k, (lost out due to miscommunication) . I watched cycle trader, and just kept track.
I opted for the 2008 that I have, I did travel close to 400 miles to test drive, and a second trip to pick it up. Almost half the price of the new model. Now, I do want to point out, the bike is used, and you never completely know what the history totally is.
As my dad used to say, "six of one, half dozen of the other!"
BTW, I paid 12.5k for my 08 with close to 22k miles.
Well for you my friend now you will know what the complete history is! Lol |
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Cruiser
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Pittsburgh, PA | look around a dealer web sites for a left over model from previous years. You get a good discount and a new bike. this has worked for me.
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Visionary
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | If you CAN find a used 2012 for $12k BUY IT! My guess is you won't. Maybe a 2010 without ABS.
Resell value only matters if you plan on reselling it. I'm riding mine till there's no value left , then another 100k miles. |
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Visionary
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| So you know what they sell for new look on craigslist to see what there selling for now.
Yes there is nothing holding there value.
Pay what you can afford and be happy.
If we new where you lived would help.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/mcd/3138390277.html
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/mcd/3138315823.html
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Tourer
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| Why let the simple things in life bother you...If you like the bike and really want it, buy the thing and keep it a while and enjoy the best touring bike out there right now...Resale and trade-in values are all over the map..Unless you want to flip the bike in a year or two, perhaps you should look at something else...... |
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Cruiser
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Jal NM | If you buy a bike and worry about the resale value your not getting it for the right reason. You buy a motorcycle for how it makes you feel when you ride it. |
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New user
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| I had the very same concerns as you did when I finally was talked into buying one. My wife just said 'do it'. Find a comfortable price, one that you can live with and 'do it' and enjoy. I've had my '12 Vision for a month now and would rather ride it than take the A/C car. |
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Puddle Jumper
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| Thank you all for your replies. The reason why I worry about the trade-in value is because I tend to change things to frequently  I cannot remember a car that I had for more than 3 years. I just love new technology and when something comes out I gotta have it or it will drive me nuts. From what I heard from you all, I am now leaning towards a used bike. Jonnyvision mentioned that it could be useful to know where I live. I live around Harrisburg, PA and I work in Richmond, VA (which is my weekend ride a lot of times and the reason I am looking to upgrade to a bigger bike to make my 4HR ride more comfortable). |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | I work in Richmond and live local. I ride an '08 that I've had since new. If you want to meet for lunch and talk a bit let me know. I personally like to run the wheels off, so trade-in, resale value is not a thought to me when I buy. Value of the vehicle is, and I can honestly say that the Vision is the best vehicle purchase I have made in my 37 years of driving and owning a vehicle. PM me if you'd like to meet up some time. |
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Tourer
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Troy, NY | Look for good deals on a new 2012 since the 2013 are coming out now. If you can find a later model for a good deal with low miles that good too. I always search eBay and other online sources to get a sense of pricing. Good luck on your buying! |
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New user
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Chesterland, OH | Just got a new 2012 Vision from All Ohio in Bedford Ohio. Listed at 21,499 dealer sold it for 18,999 Bronze. Bought it during a Victory Demo ride event. Gave me an additional grand for being a Veteran and a grand in accessories. So essentially 16,999. Would have put a grand in accessories anyway. Actually about 1,400 with a performance exhaust, kicker speakers, Air deflectors and heal shifter. Happy camper. |
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Cruiser
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Danville, CA | Rock on Bob... You will be happy and you stole that bike.. Nice work... |
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Puddle Jumper
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| Well... I went ahead and got the bike from my local dealer. Hopefully when I wake up tomorrow and see it my garage I will realize it was not a dream  Posting a pic with my daughter on it. |
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Puddle Jumper
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Tourer
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Green Bay, WI United States | Welcome to the Victory Vision..... Nice looking bike!
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Puddle Jumper
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Maryland | Nice bike |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, VA | A pretty girl enhances any bike. |
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New user
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| Congratulations on the new Vision! Looks real nice. I bet you'll smile every time you ride it. |
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Tourer
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New Orleans, La, | Congrats on the new bike and welcome to the fold. Judging from the elapse time from your first post to your purchase post you had already made that Vision purchase in your mind and wanted to hear from us here what you already knew and that is you were buying the best damn touring bike on the planet or above the planet. May you enjoy many miles of smiles til resale is meaningless. |
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Cruiser
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Albuquerque NM | Congrats on the new bike, you won't care what anyone says the re-sale value is because you won't want to sell it.
I had a Harley rider last week tell me "Those Victories are good bikes, but I didn't get one because they don't hold their value" I responded with, "I didn't buy it to sell it I bought it to ride it." |
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considering to buy a 2012 Vision
