Thinking of upgrading

[Kwikasfuki]

I've been offered a new 2012 model for £11,999. Alternatively, I can get one of the older model registered new for 2012 (gives more colour choice) at the same price.

I've been offered 5k for my bike, leaving £7k outstanding which I could fund at the 2% offer currently available.

I am tempted by this offer even taking into account the initial depreciation. I can kiss 2k off straight away, but as I intend to keep the bike for 4 years at least it makes little difference.

I've said I don't mind a bike that is a year old as long as its low mileage but there aren't many of these about it seems.

Any advice on what to do? Still in two minds as I love my 08 model, but can see in a few years the build quality deteriorating slightly.

[Rusty]

Good news to hear you are about to upgrade ! 
For me I would have the NEW 12 model despite the depreciation ...  if you plan to keep the bike for a few years then the drop in value won't matter and you will enjoy the bike even more ! 

[2kwacks]

life is to short to want something and not have it if you can get the 2% interest rate on the balance, and the payments are manageable, the question you should be asking yourself is.. why not...! the depreciation is the down side but there are benifits! you know it's been run in right, and you know the history from the start, one owner from new when you decide to sell is allways a good selling point. I prefer to buy new because I tend to keep the vehicles for a long time. your happy with the gtr1400 so you will most likley will keep it for 5 years. I would go for the new model. by the time you take into consideration the use you will have over 5 years and the fact it is the newer model and therefore worth more, together with the fact you've had the newer model over of the older model will out way the depreciation anyway

[Lonewolf]

I'd be happy to do whatever you feel comfortable with. If you're happy with losing a few grand straight off, then go for the 2012 newer model. Don't forget though you could buy hawkeyes 2009 for yours plus £2000!

If you do buy new though just promise me you'll buy a decent colour like magnesium and not that manky green that Kawasaki are trying to shift stock of. 

[GTRnev]

Just do it!!! You know you want to!!!! (which colour are you going for??)

[Rusty]

Green obviously ..........

[nigelp]

2011 colours will have a lower resale value against the same milegae/condition 2012 bike when you come to sell in 4/5 years time, the 2012 model is definately the one to go for new; UNLESS you can find one for a grand less of course! Our local Kawasaki dealer has just sold a navy blue old stock bike at £10,995 so they are about!

Try checking a few dealers for new "old" stock if there is a colour you prefer, but definately the 2012 if there is no price difference.

[Kwikasfuki]

Good point Nigel. In that case its either the dark red or black. I did want the red but in the candy red. Otherwise its the blue which I'm defo not keen on

Here's the red

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOCz-DrVaj4

[O.C.]

I've been offered a new 2012 model for £11,999. Alternatively, I can get one of the older model registered new for 2012 (gives more colour choice) at the same price.

I've been offered 5k for my bike, leaving £7k outstanding which I could fund at the 2% offer currently available.

I am tempted by this offer even taking into account the initial depreciation. I can kiss 2k off straight away, but as I intend to keep the bike for 4 years at least it makes little difference.

I've said I don't mind a bike that is a year old as long as its low mileage but there aren't many of these about it seems.

Any advice on what to do? Still in two minds as I love my 08 model, but can see in a few years the build quality deteriorating slightly.

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BUY IT 

[Kwikasfuki]

The finance offer ends this weekend so I best hurry up

[O.C.]

The finance offer ends this weekend so I best hurry up

Shap yersel Asif.....You know you want to 

[coman37]

I've been offered a new 2012 model for £11,999. Alternatively, I can get one of the older model registered new for 2012 (gives more colour choice) at the same price.

I've been offered 5k for my bike, leaving £7k outstanding which I could fund at the 2% offer currently available.

I am tempted by this offer even taking into account the initial depreciation. I can kiss 2k off straight away, but as I intend to keep the bike for 4 years at least it makes little difference.

I've said I don't mind a bike that is a year old as long as its low mileage but there aren't many of these about it seems.

Any advice on what to do? Still in two minds as I love my 08 model, but can see in a few years the build quality deteriorating slightly.

Sell your bike privately at £6k, then go in and offer them £11k, £5k deposit,£6k on cheap finance, £1000 cash in your pocket for shiny bits

Coman

VFR 1200's in MCN today at £7999, dealers are ready to do business

[tapps]

i've part exchanged my 2011 z1000sx for a 2012 plate (GREEN) GTR1400,i like the colour,after the test ride,I COULD HERE VOICE'S telling me to get it.like someone else said life's to short.TREAT YOURSELF.I HAVE.

[2kwacks]

must admit I do like the new 2012 dark red colour it's nearly as nice as the magnesium colour just as well, theses 2 colours wearn't around in 2010 or I would I've been in a right pickle If you've made a decision between the 2011 and the 2012 model and colour preference. then be good chap, and put us out of our misery

[Martin#30]

Asif,

Just to throw another option into the mix, keep yours for another year and buy the 2013 which (if Kawa's normal model cycles are to be trusted) should be a 'new' model rather than a colour change?

A little less weight, a few more HP from the latest ZZR bottom end, and hopefully a better screen and cruise. Dreaming perhaps 

Martin.