exwifeschewtoy Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I can get a 2006 VFR with about 2000 in addons more than my VFR plus a 2006 vs my 2005. It has a few thousand more miles though....here is the add. It's equipped with:Convertibars with Vibration Killer bar endsTwo Brothers exhaustPower CommanderHEL stainless front brake lines and clutch lineMichelin Pilot Power3 tires with less than 100 miles on themZero Gravity touring windscreenCramp Buster "cruise control"High output headlightsHonda factory hard cases with internal bagsWired in trickle chargerFabric cover Mine is mint, but stock. I want to get an exhaust and PCV and the convertibars are a plus as well as the steel brake, clutch lines. I love the bags too for trips. All in all this is $2500 retail more than mine for the addons. I told him I wouldn't come look at it if he didn't agree to go to 4K on the price. He jumped at that price. VFR's are a hard sell and don't hold their value at all. Any reason for this? I can probably get $3500 for mine which is a loss, considering I put at least 500 into it and bought it for 3300. thanks Joel I don't want to sink 2k plus into a bike that won't go up in value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Nothing you add to a bike makes it go up an equal amount in value. Much like old hot rods, if you want one, find one that someone has already done because its much cheaper. Two years ago, I was looking at suspension work on my 03 and decided to look for a bike with the things I wanted. I found an 07 with every farkle know to VFRdom and picked it up instead. I got the bike for about what all of the farkles would have sold for off the bike. As for the prices you are looking at, I can't help much because I've been out of the market for two years. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted June 9, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 9, 2018 "I don't want to sink 2k plus into a bike that won't go up in value." My lad you're doomed to a life of disappointment. Very, very few bikes, or cars either for that matter, are going to increase in value. It's the nature of the beast. If they never made any new ones yours mine be worth more, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 New 8th gens are going about 50% off MSRP which puts a hurt on all VFR's. VFR's are special bikes and really fit the needs of a few (or at least that is the perception), great all all-around bike and a superb sport tourer; however, the younger crowd likes a lot more hp/flash and the older crowd seems to prefer the Adventure bikes. I'm a sport tourer fan and IMO for the money (I have ~$7500 total in my 8th gen dlx with full luggage) not a bike made that can touch it. So if I keep it 5 yrs and give it away I'm in for $125/month and I will surely get more fun from her than that. If I get $4000 for it then I'm in for <$60/month and I'm laughing all the way to the bank. A motorcycle is a tool to be used and enjoyed, there are much better monetary investments, but very few better mental investments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Havagan Posted June 10, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 10, 2018 18 hours ago, Zeta said: New 8th gens are going about 50% off MSRP which puts a hurt on all VFR's. My jaw dropped when I went window shopping last week and found a brand new left over 8th gen for $7500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 53 minutes ago, Havagan said: My jaw dropped when I went window shopping last week and found a brand new left over 8th gen for $7500. IMO not a better sport tourer on the planet for that money. It can canyon carve better than my ability, is very comfortable to me (had a few 8hr days) all giving me nearly 50mpg. I see you have a 2002 probably running as new, so in 2030 my bike should still be breathing air, hopefully I will be too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Motorcycles are an expense, not an investment. Unless you are Jay Leno or other rich guy that can afford museum pieces. Euro bikes are mostly even worse on holding their value. Such is life. 7 hours ago, Havagan said: My jaw dropped when I went window shopping last week and found a brand new left over 8th gen for $7500. And people wonder why Honda dropped them from the lineup. Is there any profit left at that price? Or do they lose money? Yes, I acknowledge they are great bikes, but if they don't sell..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VARIABLE9 Posted June 11, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2018 On 6/9/2018 at 4:24 PM, Zeta said: New 8th gens are going about 50% off MSRP which puts a hurt on all VFR's. VFR's are special bikes and really fit the needs of a few (or at least that is the perception), great all all-around bike and a superb sport tourer; however, the younger crowd likes a lot more hp/flash and the older crowd seems to prefer the Adventure bikes. I'm a sport tourer fan and IMO for the money (I have ~$7500 total in my 8th gen dlx with full luggage) not a bike made that can touch it. So if I keep it 5 yrs and give it away I'm in for $125/month and I will surely get more fun from her than that. If I get $4000 for it then I'm in for <$60/month and I'm laughing all the way to the bank. A motorcycle is a tool to be used and enjoyed, there are much better monetary investments, but very few better mental investments. This. Plus what most others have said. Maybe if you bought a Honda NSR 250 gray bike and never rode it and it had a full spares kit you could be making some money on resale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted June 11, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 11, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 8:04 AM, Havagan said: My jaw dropped when I went window shopping last week and found a brand new left over 8th gen for $7500. I'll wager that's for a Deluxe. I saw one last year advertised for $6,500 for the standard version. I'll bet Honda has trouble getting dealers to take them - there's no money in it for them any longer. I thought I got a screamin' deal on my then new '99 for $8,500 OTD. How times change. These prices almost make me want to stock up on a couple - put 'em away and take 'em out to ride when my 6th gen is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 6 hours ago, VARIABLE9 said: Maybe if you bought a Honda NSR 250 gray bike and never rode it and it had a full spares kit you could be making some money on resale. You would probably have a better investment if you put your money into real estate, or stocks and bonds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer FJ12Ryder Posted June 12, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2018 Or even under the mattress, at least the same amount would still be there after a couple years. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted June 12, 2018 Member Contributer Share Posted June 12, 2018 15 hours ago, FJ12Ryder said: Or even under the mattress, at least the same amount would still be there after a couple years. 🙂 Money and dust bunnies. What a combo! 🙂 Makes the dust bunnies feel rich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Cash is King, but the inflation Monster is always nibbling at his toes. Or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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