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virago question

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by hogfiddles, Apr 20, 2012.

  1. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Quick question:

    My best friend just located an 88 Virago 750 for sale, with only 3700 mi on the clock. That's right, thirty seven hundred. The price is $1800.00 He wants to buy it thinking he can flip it for a good profit. He said it starts with the first touch of the button. tires are worn. Everthing else looks brand new. I asked about different wear-points, and it all seems to check out to actual mileage. Here's the question:

    Is that a decent price to flip for a profit? I personally think that price is about where it should be for regular sale, and that he'd only have success if he's able to get it down quite a bit. I told him I'd ask here, and see what others think, too.

    I know some of you know that I have several virago's in various stages, but none as clean as this one appears to be, so I'm not sure.

    Thanks in advance...........

    Dave Fox
     
    hogfiddles, Apr 20, 2012
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    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    I think your right, that's about what its worth unless its in tiptop shape. INMO
     
    Orange-n-Black, Apr 20, 2012
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    Look in the motorcycle bluebook, kelly's
     
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  4. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I know about the blue book, but I don't put a lot of faith in it, either. I've seen too many bikes oversold and undersold, consistently enough to show that the blue book is not always clued in to real life.

    Dave F
     
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