Imagine a 2011 plate Magnesium GTR with less than 19k (gentle) miles on the clock, two owners from new, full service history with Kawasaki, extended Kawasaki warranty until 2015 which would be transferable to a new owner, very good all round condition, safety recall on rear brake pedal recently completed, new exhaust fitted recently under warranty due to small amount of flaking paint, new preload shock adjuster recently fitted due to seizing, rear TPS replaced recently due to gradual battery failure, so basically all the normal teething problems most of us have experienced at one time or another.
The bike has a headlight protective shield, wind deflectors on the fairing, wind deflectors by the mirrors, fender extender, R&G front crash bungs, R&G radiator guard, aftermarket seat which is very comfortable, black hugger, 47ltr Kawasaki top box with back rest, genuine Kawasaki pannier bags & of course the well favoured Michelin PR3's which still have plenty of life in them.
I'm exploring other options and would welcome any suggestions as to what might be a realistic value of my GTR as described above for either a cash or dealer sale.
Ta, in advance.
What are you up to Mr Wolf?
BMW?
:ninja:
Everyone weakens eventually...
Having recently had mine valued I would say dealer/px value about 7.5k, private 8.4k, obviously with dealer you get more leverage and if its a BM you're after they tend to give you more as you're likely to spend more....hope that helps
Have you checked out the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Steve :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Winston Smith on September 19, 2013, 06:38:06 AM
Everyone weakens eventually...
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :wink:
Quote from: Winston Smith on September 19, 2013, 06:38:06 AM
Everyone weakens eventually...
Quote from: olde coney on September 19, 2013, 08:07:16 AM
Have you checked out the Kawasaki Versys 1000 Steve :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Rusty on September 19, 2013, 08:27:59 AM
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :wink:
Life is for living Steve.................Just ask Roger for conformation if needed.
Quote from: Ant on September 19, 2013, 06:48:56 AM
Having recently had mine valued I would say dealer/px value about 7.5k, private 8.4k, obviously with dealer you get more leverage and if its a BM you're after they tend to give you more as you're likely to spend more....hope that helps
:listencarefully: :agree:
Just don't leave the site as who else will we (that would be the membership then) be able abuse in a nice sort of way ?
:ninja:
PS Will Panniers come as standard fitment? :mfr_lol:
He's going to buy a bicycle as that's plenty fast for him :popcorn:
he's leaving because you are back and to quick for him Asif
Hurtful comments, very hurtful! :mfr_lol:
Stop picking on Steve. I just think that he has finally had a realization that maybe a moped is all he really needs. Which if so, is all right by me, but Steve you must remember that you will not be allowed on any Motorways. :whistling: :rolleyes:
You are all simply confirming to any potential purchaser that it has done gentle miles and never been thrashed, I thank you. :clap:
Nah, you have probably knackered the bottom end in it, by lumping it along in a high gear. :mfr_lol: :scooter: :scooter: :scooter:
Quote from: 100milesaway on September 19, 2013, 04:50:18 PM
Nah, you have probably knackered the bottom end in it, by lumping it along in a high gear. :mfr_lol: :scooter: :scooter: :scooter:
:agree: :mfr_lol:
PS...... can i have your seat :mfr_lol:
Quote from: shaggs147 on September 19, 2013, 05:00:48 PM
:agree: :mfr_lol:
PS...... can i have your seat :mfr_lol:
You will make more money if you break it for spares Steve :whistling:
PS Can I have 2nd refusal on the seat and how much fur a mirror mate? :mfr_lol:
Quote from: stoketim on September 19, 2013, 01:45:06 PM
he's leaving because you are back and to quick for him Asif
:mfr_lol:
He's too scared to go on a ride out with me :whistling: :popcorn:
Come on then Steve, whats the plan?. Will it be a BMW, or another Kawasaki or have you something specific in your thoughts? I know your a policeman, but come on your not part of the secret service. Enlighten us please :yes:
:stupid: :agree:
Is it a good deal on end of production run Deauville?
Quote from: Winston Smith on September 20, 2013, 08:06:06 AM
:stupid: :agree:
Is it a good deal on end of production run Deauville?
Cruel very very cruel.............................But bloody funny. :mfr_lol:
Imagine he has another mid life crisis and buys a Hyabusa or a ZZR
Quote from: Winston Smith on September 20, 2013, 08:06:06 AM
:stupid: :agree:
Is it a good deal on end of production run Deauville?
Very good Chris :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on September 20, 2013, 10:44:27 AM
Imagine he has another mid life crisis and buys a Hyabusa or a ZZR
I have the ideal bike for you Steve as we're almost certainly* selling our K8 Hayabusa. It's been through timing lights at the end of a runway at 207mph** so that ought to be enough to satisfy anyone's mid-life crisis.
* I want another long-distance road bike and need to fund it somehow. The Hayabusa generally sits in the garage as it's not the most comfortable for LD but I do really like it...
** After I had work done on it but with someone lighter than me who knew what he was doing riding it, not me; I only got it up to 187.
Kevin
Quote from: Kevin on September 20, 2013, 01:43:37 PM
I have the ideal bike for you Steve as we're almost certainly* selling our K8 Hayabusa. It's been through timing lights at the end of a runway at 207mph** so that ought to be enough to satisfy anyone's mid-life crisis.
* I want another long-distance road bike and need to fund it somehow. The Hayabusa generally sits in the garage as it's not the most comfortable for LD but I do really like it...
** After I had work done on it but with someone lighter than me who knew what he was doing riding it, not me; I only got it up to 187.Kev, ya never mentioned panniers, he will not buy it without panniers.
Kevin
Quote from: 100milesaway on September 20, 2013, 02:02:15 PMKev, ya never mentioned panniers, he will not buy it without panniers.
Bugger!
We did fit panniers to an earlier Hayabusa we used to tour on. The fact I had 'Wide Load' stickers made which I then put on the panniers gives you some idea of how it looked.
Kevin
Quote from: Kevin on September 20, 2013, 02:11:46 PM
Bugger!
We did fit panniers to an earlier Hayabusa we used to tour on. The fact I had 'Wide Load' stickers made which I then put on the panniers gives you some idea of how it looked.
Kevin
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Me thinks Mr Wolf is running silent, running deep............................... :ninja:
:tank:
My local dealer has this on his forecourt if its any use to you Steve...............Just thinking of what Asif and you said about going shopping in Bradford
http://www.mod-sales.com/direct/vehicle/,37,/57843/Spartan_CVRT.htm :banana:
:ninja:
I'm genuinely just interested in what people think the GTR might be worth, you've all got very imaginative minds and as for Asif saying I'm scared to go out for a ride with him....shame on you Asif, I've been begging you to get off your arse and get out on a ride with me since you bought that slow green GTR. :popcorn:
Well I have to get the Rusty slowness off the bike first
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on September 20, 2013, 10:44:27 AM
Imagine he has another mid life crisis and buys a Hyabusa or a ZZR
dose the Hyabusa have a taller seat height than the "hayabusa" and is the versus the Latin model "versys" :mfr_lol:
Never mind... at least you got the ZZR correct :clap:
P.S.. think Steve's got the hot's for this new 2014 adventure model KTM 1190 with Bosch's new 'MSC' motorcycle stability control system.
http://www.ktm.com/gb/travel/1190-adventure-ausuk/highlights.html#.Un6K-a5FDIU
Dave, I don't know where you've got this idea about me buying a KTM, I did say I liked it but definitely never said I was buying anything like that. The only bike other than the GTR which interests me currently is the BMW K16. (Don't tell Winston). :whistling:
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 09, 2013, 10:54:13 PM
Dave, I don't know where you've got this idea about me buying a KTM, I did say I liked it but definitely never said I was buying anything like that. The only bike other than the GTR which interests me currently is the BMW K16. (Don't tell Winston). :whistling:
Steve, I know a couple of people who can highly recommend a machine from the same stable as your present bike, unfortunately they dont do them in green,(Yet) A 1000cc four cylinder engine, as quick as you would ever want to go (not very) :whistling: , good brakes (ABS), Traction control, with low power mode for wet conditions. Mega comfy, great on fuel, and a lot lighter than your present bike. I'm sure that your local dealer could fix you up with a test ride. You never know you may fall in love with it and buy one. And then you could join your pals on the dark side. :whistling: :rolleyes: :wink: :mfr_lol:
Geoff, I like the sound of that low power mode, sounds right up my street.
By the way, are you out on the Versys tomorrow at The Bridge & if so is your side kick coming with you.
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 09, 2013, 10:54:13 PM
Dave, I don't know where you've got this idea about me buying a KTM, I did say I liked it but definitely never said I was buying anything like that. The only bike other than the GTR which interests me currently is the BMW K16. (Don't tell Winston). :whistling:
Natural Progression...
Quote from: Winston Smith on November 10, 2013, 01:32:17 AM
Natural Progression...
On a serious note you are absolutely correct. I've recently been down to Allan Jeffries at Shipley a few times sussing out various deals etc.
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 09, 2013, 11:28:26 PM
Geoff, I like the sound of that low power mode, sounds right up my street.
By the way, are you out on the Versys tomorrow at The Bridge & if so is your side kick coming with you.
I presume you are referring to me there Steve, we do plan to meet at the Bridge, however the weather here this morning is extremely cold (minus summat or other) and the road in and out of my village is badly frozen, more like a skating rink that a road some might say :mfr_lol: So I will be reviewing road conditions in the next hour or so
Geoff is wrong as the bike to which he refers
is now available in Kawasaki GREEN :cool:
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 09, 2013, 11:28:26 PM
Geoff, I like the sound of that low power mode, sounds right up my street.
By the way, are you out on the Versys tomorrow at The Bridge & if so is your side kick coming with you.
Yes, god be willing I will be at the bridge around mid-day :banana:.
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 09, 2013, 10:54:13 PM
Dave, I don't know where you've got this idea about me buying a KTM, I did say I liked it but definitely never said I was buying anything like that. The only bike other than the GTR which interests me currently is the BMW K16. (Don't tell Winston). :whistling:
Steve I didn't say you are going to buy a K.T.M :nono: I said you have got the hots for a K.T.M but I wish you good luck with what ever you decide to buy :yes: especially if its a B.M.W :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 09, 2013, 11:28:26 PM
Geoff, I like the sound of that low power mode, sounds right up my street.
By the way, are you out on the Versys tomorrow at The Bridge & if so is your side kick coming with you.
.. IS THE POPE CATHOLIC :laugh: it's the only place they know that's not to far :smiley: if they went any further they would need to put petrol in their bikes more than every other month :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 10, 2013, 10:31:51 AM
.. IS THE POPE CATHOLIC :laugh: it's the only place they know that's not to far :smiley: if they went any further they would need to put petrol in their bikes more than every other month :mfr_lol:
Dave, just got back home, I gave you until 2 bells and then left for home, you missed a stunning day :banana: , wall to wall sunshine, and lovely scenery :yes: , You're right about petrol, we try not to use too much. You are also right of course about the fact that we never travel too far from home. I have only managed a miserable 11,000 miles in just short of 6 months, I'm sure that you will have done lots more than that :whistling: Anyway think on, I am expecting to live for a few more years, so feel free to contact myself, or Roger at anytime, and we will burn a few thimble fulls of fuel together. Must go now,as I need to wash all the salt off the bike, It must be back to looking brand new again, ready for Wednesday, and the next edition of " The old coots on tour ". :banana: :banana: :whistling: :mfr_lol:
"Old coots on tour".....I like that :yes:
Looking forward to Wednesday Geoff, and you're right it was a beautiful day today. My bike is now washed, dried, and 'oiled' ready for the next coots tour :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 10, 2013, 03:00:07 PM
Dave, just got back home, I gave you until 2 bells and then left for home, you missed a stunning day :banana: , wall to wall sunshine, and lovely scenery :yes: , You're right about petrol, we try not to use too much. You are also right of course about the fact that we never travel too far from home. I have only managed a miserable 11,000 miles in just short of 6 months, I'm sure that you will have done lots more than that :whistling: Anyway think on, I am expecting to live for a few more years, so feel free to contact myself, or Roger at anytime, and we will burn a few thimble fulls of fuel together. Must go now,as I need to wash all the salt off the bike, It must be back to looking brand new again, ready for Wednesday, and the next edition of " The old coots on tour ". :banana: :banana: :whistling: :mfr_lol:
Geoff would not of been able to make the bridge today due to me having to do what us younger people need to do.. WORK!
your of course correct when you say I don't cover the miles you do :nono: but my day time is limited :cry:
P.S I reckon your going to be around a lot longer than a few years :yes: if you've managed to do 11,000 miles in less than 6 months then the past years have been kind to you :smiley: I reckon there plenty of miles left in the "old dogs" yet :wink:
Quote from: O.C. on November 10, 2013, 03:50:26 PM
"Old coots on tour".....I like that :yes:
Looking forward to Wednesday Geoff, and you're right it was a beautiful day today. My bike is now washed, dried, and 'oiled' ready for the next coots tour :mfr_lol:
Ditto Rog, mine is looking newer than a new pin, as you say looking forward to Wednesday. When the "Old coots" ride again, with a supporting cast of egg and bacon butties, and starring bucket fulls of tea. :banana: :banana: :banana: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 10, 2013, 04:39:09 PM
Ditto Rog, mine is looking newer than a new pin, as you say looking forward to Wednesday. When the "Old coots" ride again, with a supporting cast of egg and bacon butties, and starring bucket fulls of tea. :banana: :banana: :banana: :mfr_lol:
only for the fact I would be "wishing my life away" I would say.. I can't wait till I retire and have nothing better to do, than ride around all day... everyday :whistling:
You can do that now can't you and get paid for it. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 10, 2013, 06:04:52 PM
You can do that now can't you and get paid for it. :mfr_lol:
My idea of riding all day every day doesn't appeal that much when the bike is a B.M.W 1200rt with the boxer engine that is as old as "100 miles away" :grin: which shakes you to :death: and to replace the clutch you need to break the bike in two and is a 2 day job.. mind you! it dose have something going for it :yes: it's got a good screen :mfr_lol:
P.S have you ever thought of getting one :smiley: have heard their brilliant :mfr_lol: :whistling:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 09, 2013, 11:23:47 PM
Steve, I know a couple of people who can highly recommend a machine from the same stable as your present bike, unfortunately they dont do them in green,(Yet) A 1000cc four cylinder engine, as quick as you would ever want to go (not very) :whistling: , good brakes (ABS), Traction control, with low power mode for wet conditions. Mega comfy, great on fuel, and a lot lighter than your present bike. I'm sure that your local dealer could fix you up with a test ride. You never know you may fall in love with it and buy one. And then you could join your pals on the dark side. :whistling: :rolleyes: :wink: :mfr_lol:
I can recommend 2 replacements from the same family :smiley: one will bring a smile to your face.. the other will distort your face :sweatdrop: :mfr_lol:
Well ... talking or RT 1200ds ... I think at work the "old" policy of ditching bikes at a certain mileage has been binned, because as you know according to the PM "we are all in it together" .. so the bikes are being kept until they break ( unless anyone here in The Met knows otherwise ) ... I get to work the other night and one of the bikes which I like to ride is back from workshops ... been gone a few days ... new front tyre, pads all round and then something like "engine strip down and replaced cambelt tensioners ? " or something like that ... now bearing in mind this is a 57 plate job bike with 64000 miles on it and has only ever been thrashed to an inch of its life for its entire life it felt like a new bike and rode so well just like it always has done .... so the point of me telling you all this ? The RT is not my bike of choice and I wouldn't buy one but I have to say it ticks a great many boxes ( including as Dave says "great screen" ) and as those of you in the job know it's not always the bike itself that counts . :yes: :yes:
Quote from: Rusty on November 10, 2013, 07:50:07 PM
Well ... talking or RT 1200ds ... I think at work the "old" policy of ditching bikes at a certain mileage has been binned, because as you know according to the PM "we are all in it together" .. so the bikes are being kept until they break ( unless anyone here in The Met knows otherwise ) ... I get to work the other night and one of the bikes which I like to ride is back from workshops ... been gone a few days ... new front tyre, pads all round and then something like "engine strip down and replaced cambelt tensioners ? " or something like that ... now bearing in mind this is a 57 plate job bike with 64000 miles on it and has only ever been thrashed to an inch of its life for its entire life it felt like a new bike and rode so well just like it always has done .... so the point of me telling you all this ? The RT is not my bike of choice and I wouldn't buy one but I have to say it ticks a great many boxes ( including as Dave says "great screen" ) and as those of you in the job know it's not always the bike itself that counts . :yes: :yes:
The b.m.w rt1200 is a ok bike providing you don't after pay for it or take it home with you :grin: our rt1200's are now being replaced with the B.M.W F 800 ST :clap:
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 10, 2013, 08:25:37 PM
The b.m.w rt1200 is a ok bike providing you don't after pay for it or take it home with you :grin: our rt1200's are now being replaced with the B.M.W F 800 ST :clap:
As a member of the public I have to say that you do see a lot of marked 2 & 4 wheeled BMW product out on the streets are Chief Constables big BMW men ?
I think it all comes down to procurement ... how much or rather how many bikes, cars and X5's do you get for your money ? On top of that there is the question of endurance and longevity.... Before I moved to "The Met" I was in a county force using a mix of Mercedes 320 (?) Estates and X5's on a unit ..... The Mercs were for ever in workshops with various problems, both fleets being used 24/7 and the BMs just went on and on. I have to say I would never buy a Mercedes but of course that's just me ! :no:
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 10, 2013, 07:07:21 PM
I can recommend 2 replacements from the same family :smiley: one will bring a smile to your face.. the other will distort your face :sweatdrop: :mfr_lol:
Well the ZZR has certainly worked on your face :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: Boom Boom :banana:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 11, 2013, 07:58:59 AM
Well the ZZR has certainly worked on your face :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: Boom Boom :banana:
:hammer: what a cheek :yes:
GEOFF... YOUR PROBLEM IS AGE RELATED
NOT THRUST RELATED :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 11, 2013, 09:01:47 PM
:hammer: what a cheek :yes:
GEOFF... YOUR PROBLEM IS AGE RELATED
NOT THRUST RELATED :mfr_lol:
It's the way I tell em :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 11, 2013, 10:01:39 PM
It's the way I tell em :mfr_lol:
just as well you've :no: day job to give up then :grin:
:agree:
No more work for me, so you lot keep working and paying your taxes :yes: , someone has to pay my pension :banana: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 12, 2013, 08:48:14 PM
No more work for me, so you lot keep working and paying your taxes :yes: , someone has to pay my pension :banana: :mfr_lol:
time pushing on now geoff :sad: and your :no: spring chicken theses days :whistling: so it's not going to be long before the versys starts putting on weight :laugh: I know you like to get out and about and there is no reason why you should stop venturing out :smiley: but don't despair :no:.......
where's there a will there's a way :mfr_lol:
(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m474/02zx7r/zimmerframe_zps9c57e2d8.jpg) (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/02zx7r/media/zimmerframe_zps9c57e2d8.jpg.html)
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 12, 2013, 09:13:11 PM
time pushing on now geoff :sad: and your :no: spring chicken theses days :whistling: so it's not going to be long before the versys starts putting on weight :laugh: I know you like to get out and about and there is no reason why you should stop venturing out :smiley: but don't despair :no:.......
where's there a will there's a way :mfr_lol:
(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m474/02zx7r/zimmerframe_zps9c57e2d8.jpg) (http://s335.photobucket.com/user/02zx7r/media/zimmerframe_zps9c57e2d8.jpg.html)
:mfr_lol: Yes, but even when I reach that stage, there will be room for a little scooter engine :scooter: in that shopping basket :popcorn: :banana:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 13, 2013, 03:24:56 PM
:mfr_lol: Yes, but even when I reach that stage, there will be room for a little scooter engine :scooter: in that shopping basket :popcorn: :banana:
or a "mini me" called Dave sat on the seat dangling his legs :mfr_lol:
Quote from: O.C. on November 13, 2013, 04:48:43 PM
or a "mini me" called Dave sat on the seat dangling his legs :mfr_lol:
Dont be daft Rog, Daves legs wouldn't reach the floor :cry: I'm not saying he's a short arse or anything :whistling: :rolleyes: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 13, 2013, 09:44:29 PM
Dont be daft Rog, Daves legs wouldn't reach the floor :cry: I'm not saying he's a short arse or anything :whistling: :rolleyes: :mfr_lol:
Now we must be fair to the GTR owners on here! after all they have not defected yet :whistling: so it won't be long before the likes of the wolf, Asif and a few other die hard fans will complain that we are taking over the site and we don't even have a GTR any more :no: having said I would like to end this discussion on this note!!!
I see you've decided to enlist the help of your "very" slightly younger mate to gang up on me :popcorn: I'm sure between the two of you it's possible you could raise a faint :smiley: but at your mature years :grin: can either of you could raise the other!!! :whistling: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 14, 2013, 10:47:52 AM
Now we must be fair to the GTR owners on here! after all they have not defected yet :whistling: so it won't be long before the likes of the wolf, Asif and a few other die hard fans will complain that we are taking over the site and we don't even have a GTR any more :no: having said I would like to end this discussion on this note!!!
I see you've decided to enlist the help of your "very" slightly younger mate to gang up on me :popcorn: I'm sure between the two of you it's possible you could raise a faint :smiley: but at your mature years :grin: can either of you could raise the other!!! :whistling: :mfr_lol:
yep no problem mate :yes: its amazing what science and a small blue tablet can achieve :mfr_lol:
Quote from: O.C. on November 14, 2013, 05:28:34 PM
yep no problem mate :yes: its amazing what science and a small blue tablet can achieve :mfr_lol:
:clap: very cleverly answered Rog :smiley: I do admire your candor :grin:
See your "older mate" :grin: as thrown the :surrender: in.... and decided not to even go down this road with a positive reply :whistling:
ENOUGH SAID THEN :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
P.S sorry GTR owners :smiley: couldn't resist this last reply to the dithering doderers :laugh:
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 14, 2013, 09:08:50 PM
:clap: very cleverly answered Rog :smiley: I do admire your candor :grin:
P.S sorry GTR owners :smiley: couldn't resist this last reply to the dithering doderers :laugh:
:mfr_lol: LMAO Dave...we weren't dithering doderers when you last rode out with us.....eh ???? ... d'ya remember eh????? ...I seem to recall that your 'pass out' expired after about an hour :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 14, 2013, 10:47:52 AM
Now we must be fair to the GTR owners on here! after all they have not defected yet :whistling: so it won't be long before the likes of the wolf, Asif and a few other die hard fans will complain that we are taking over the site and we don't even have a GTR any more :no: having said I would like to end this discussion on this note!!!
I see you've decided to enlist the help of your "very" slightly younger mate to gang up on me :popcorn: I'm sure between the two of you it's possible you could raise a faint :smiley: but at your mature years :grin: can either of you could raise the other!!! :whistling: :mfr_lol:
Yes Dave, unlike your motorcycle riding days :cry: , when you hardly seem to turn a wheel these days, I can confirm that even at the age of 65, that I am indeed still UP :banana: for it, and have no problem RISING :whistling: to the bait. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: O.C. on November 15, 2013, 07:33:57 AM
:mfr_lol: LMAO Dave...we weren't dithering doderers when you last rode out with us.....eh ???? ... d'ya remember eh????? ...I seem to recall that your 'pass out' expired after about an hour :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
That's very unkind Rog, :nono: It was at least an hour, and TWENTY minutes :yes: :mfr_lol: :banana:
My dear "dithering doderers"
I'm having trouble "not rising" to the bate :smiley: it's really hard resist old folk... bless them!! :laugh:
I do remember that Sunday we met at the bridge and :yes: I did only last approx 1hr 30 minutes due to a toothache which was also giving me "the mother of all headaches" but I had already rode 90 miles to get to the bridge and had the 90 miles plus.. what we had rode the opposite way to my way home :whistling: so that was the reason for my departure, but must congratulate the "dithering doderers" because I was on my ZZR :smiley: and I was expecting my fuel economy light to be permanently on, but must give credit where credit is due :yes: keeping up with the "dithering doderers" my economy light didn't stay on permanently :nono: so lets be fair :yes: it just flickered on and off all the time :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Dave, my first wife :kiss: used to come out with that old chestnut," I've got headache". Was the REAL reason that you were being Buzzed by a 300 cc scooter :scooter:, Admitted the scooter had an ex racer on it, but he reckoned that you were getting under his feet, Oh by the way, he is also in the Old codgers motorcycle club, he is 72, but just like me, and my buddy Rog "The lakeland flyer", we are always up for a bit of fun, and a ride out, you really should join us some time Dave. :banana: :whistling: :rolleyes:
"Lakeland Flyer" I like that :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Dave is always welcome to join in the fun, as is anyone else who fancies a ride out, but its worth mentioning that 200-300 a day mile rides aren't unusual, with hardly an 'A'road in sight. :clap:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 15, 2013, 02:21:30 PM
Dave, my first wife :kiss: used to come out with that old chestnut," I've got headache". Was the REAL reason that you were being Buzzed by a 300 cc scooter :scooter:, Admitted the scooter had an ex racer on it, but he reckoned that you were getting under his feet, Oh by the way, he is also in the Old codgers motorcycle club, he is 72, but just like me, and my buddy Rog "The lakeland flyer", we are always up for a bit of fun, and a ride out, you really should join us some time Dave. :banana: :whistling: :rolleyes:
[/quote] Buzzed by a 300 cc scooter :scooter:, :ohplease: with respect :yes: I could of over took and got to the front and took the lead at various points along the way :smiley: but what would be the point of that! I didn't even know the route :no: the only time you where out of sight and not directly in front of me was when that sheep ran out in front of me :sweatdrop: and I needed to brake hard then the sheep decided to run in front for a while so it was a least a few minutes before I could make a pass that was safe, when I did I catch up with you with-in seconds I might had :smiley: I stayed in turn, and when your scooter mate eventually caught up :whistling: he still wanted to overtake, a bit of a knob if you ask me!!! I wasn't going to say anything :no: but seeing you mentioned your scooter mate :whistling: so :yes: I remember your mate on the 300 scooter :hammer: and to be honest he was starting to piss me off :angry: I understand he wanted to stay close as possible because on the straights he was just a dot in my mirrors :grin: but it doesn't matter what bike you have.. you can only go round a bend as fast as that bend will allow so he eventually caught up :whistling: what pissed me off.. was he couldn't get passed me on the bends due to us both riding the bends limits, then hell bent on getting passed me he passed me on my in-side and never allowed for the bus stopping which he nearly ran into the back off :wacko: this was a group ride out, which riders tends to stay in line the way they start off! "at the said point" of the bus stopping!! I read the road and seen a car driver in front looking a for a right turn and I assumed he was not local and he was going to turn the next right which he did, there was also a bus which was stopping at the bus stop, due to people standing at the stop which is a good indication the bus was stopping :whistling: which I allowed for both theses vehicles, yet your ex-racer mate never :no: then with me seeing the hazard and slowing down he seen his chance to eventually over take me on the inside :angry: and the bus slowed to a stop, your ex-racer nearly ran into the back of the bus :wacko: he may be a ex-racer :undecided: but on the race track the point is to get in front :yes: on the road with mates in a group he should stay in line and allow for what other road users might and often do and not put other riders at risk :no: also he should consider getting rid of that scooter which could not "pull you out of bed" then he would not need to ride up the arse of the rider in front on bends so he hasn't got as much distance to make up when he's left behind on the straights.
Dave, calm down man :sweatdrop: yer heart will give in. I think we should :kiss: and make up. :mfr_lol:. Scooter boy :scooter: pisses me off sometimes as well, but it's just a bit of fun and banter. Give us a shout when yer coming out to play, and me and " Lakeland Flyer" will buy you a butty and a brew. :popcorn:.
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 15, 2013, 06:58:35 PM
Dave, calm down man :sweatdrop: yer heart will give in. I think we should :kiss: and make up. :mfr_lol:. Scooter boy :scooter: pisses me off sometimes as well, but it's just a bit of fun and banter. Give us a shout when yer coming out to play, and me and " Lakeland Flyer" will buy you a butty and a brew. :popcorn:.
I'm not pissed of with you, Rog or the other rider that was riding in a sensible and in alert manner :smiley: but your scooter mate seem hell bent on getting up front which he did managed but only when I stopped behind the car and he over took up my in-side and nearly ended up as a ornament on the rear of the bus :laugh: in-fact if I would have sharp turned to my left to avoid the car that had stopped to let on-coming traffic pass before making his turn.. your scooter mate "ex-racer" that's a :laugh: would have had me of my bike :hammer: I've got zero tolerance for bad planning and riding and a bloody sight less tolerance if that person causes me to damage my " PRIDE AND JOY"
"Pride and Joy", Yes, But what about yer bike :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
This is like watching an episode of Last of the Summer Wine :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on November 15, 2013, 09:13:27 PM
This is like watching an episode of Last of the Summer Wine :mfr_lol:
SO was riding with the "dithering doderers" :mfr_lol:
P.S Asif.. lets not forget my-self and the wolf also had a "dithering doderer" behind us on the way home from the cotswolds :whistling:
Fancy a meet at the bridge sometime....
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 15, 2013, 09:34:05 PM
SO was riding with the "dithering doderers" :mfr_lol:
P.S Asif.. lets not forget my-self and the wolf also had a "dithering doderer" behind us on the way home from the cotswolds :whistling:
Fancy a meet at the bridge sometime....
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Dream on Compo :mfr_lol:
Now I understand about that fit waitress. You didn't have any blue pills!
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 15, 2013, 06:39:44 PM
Buzzed by a 300 cc scooter :scooter:, :ohplease: with respect :yes: I could of over took and got to the front and took the lead at various points along the way :smiley: but what would be the point of that! I didn't even know the route :no: the only time you where out of sight and not directly in front of me was when that sheep ran out in front of me :sweatdrop: and I needed to brake hard then the sheep decided to run in front for a while so it was a least a few minutes before I could make a pass that was safe, when I did I catch up with you with-in seconds I might had :smiley: I stayed in turn, and when your scooter mate eventually caught up :whistling: he still wanted to overtake, a bit of a knob if you ask me!!! I wasn't going to say anything :no: but seeing you mentioned your scooter mate :whistling: so :yes: I remember your mate on the 300 scooter :hammer: and to be honest he was starting to piss me off :angry: I understand he wanted to stay close as possible because on the straights he was just a dot in my mirrors :grin: but it doesn't matter what bike you have.. you can only go round a bend as fast as that bend will allow so he eventually caught up :whistling: what pissed me off.. was he couldn't get passed me on the bends due to us both riding the bends limits, then hell bent on getting passed me he passed me on my in-side and never allowed for the bus stopping which he nearly ran into the back off :wacko: this was a group ride out, which riders tends to stay in line the way they start off! "at the said point" of the bus stopping!! I read the road and seen a car driver in front looking a for a right turn and I assumed he was not local and he was going to turn the next right which he did, there was also a bus which was stopping at the bus stop, due to people standing at the stop which is a good indication the bus was stopping :whistling: which I allowed for both theses vehicles, yet your ex-racer mate never :no: then with me seeing the hazard and slowing down he seen his chance to eventually over take me on the inside :angry: and the bus slowed to a stop, your ex-racer nearly ran into the back of the bus :wacko: he may be a ex-racer :undecided: but on the race track the point is to get in front :yes: on the road with mates in a group he should stay in line and allow for what other road users might and often do and not put other riders at risk :no: also he should consider getting rid of that scooter which could not "pull you out of bed" then he would not need to ride up the arse of the rider in front on bends so he hasn't got as much distance to make up when he's left behind on the straights.
Bloody hell Dave, This must go down as the biggest rant ever :taz: on this forum. Brilliant just brilliant :clap: :clap: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Dave, I applaud you for raising this. This is the precise reason why I am the Lonewolf and often prefer to ride alone unless I'm with a select few individuals who I trust to ride responsibly.
WHOAHHHHH, Dave, I just heard your gasket go boingggggg, and all this ranting took place after my bedtime :mfr_lol:
I think I'd rather be entertained by JohnnyTs posts than read all the poo ...now where was I...oh yesssss :sleep1: :sleep1: :sleep1: :sleep1: :sleep1:
Anyways this stuff is all 'off topic' anyroad, cos this thread was originally about L.Ws sale or no sale post, or whatever he was trying to say (I still don't know the answer to that one either) :mfr_lol:
The entertainment value from this thread is priceless :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 16, 2013, 06:19:22 AM
Dave, I applaud you for raising this. This is the precise reason why I am the Lonewolf and often prefer to ride alone unless I'm with a select few individuals who I trust to ride responsibly.
Steve.. a lot can be said on who we ride with :smiley: I also only ride with mates who don't feel as if they need to prove something :no: there is a devil inside us all and although ourselves are in control of our own bikes we don't need riders that think their better than you or better than their bikes :sweatdrop: the scooter man :smiley: was a good rider he managed to keep up with me on the twisties, but what pissed me of was he was riding to close to me on twisties and in built up areas leaving nothing for error :angry: if I needed to brake suddenly like I did for that "PESKY SHEEP" and it was just coming out of a bend he would have slammed into the back me :hammer: also due to the fact he over took me on my inside :angry: and I would have decided at the spare of the moment to swerve left around the car that stopped to turn right he would have had me of my bike :hammer: hence "never under take" but to be fair.. I must point out that I had both Rog and Geoff in my sights and they kept a good distance between each other at all times and rode in a sensible yet spirited manner :sweatdrop: :wink:
Ah yes the original thread, Steve, I estimate the value of your bike at this time of year in a private sale ( although I doubt very much that unless you got very lucky you would sell it private) as maybe £6.5 or in a PX deal for something very expensive, with no discount off the new bike as maybe a grand more than that. Are you ever going to tell us what ideas you have running around your brain?. feel free to keep us all interested, as this thread, apart from The two old codgers, who are so old that they can hardly stand up, and a bloke from Liverpool, who spends half his life in a rage :taz: has turned into what can only be descibed as a motorway journey :sleep1: :sleeping: :feedback:
I do believe Steve's desire lie in the Bayerische Motoren Werke area....
If anyone came round my gaff and offered me £6.5k for mine I'd kick their arse up to £7.5k. They may be a niche bike but show me a dealer with 2010/2011 bikes priced up as low as the figures here say even allowing for the time of year.
If I was looking now I'd rip the arm off the seller with an '11 bike for £6.5k!
Massive difference between pre and post Traction control and if I was after one now and wanted a cheaper but equally capable bike I'd buy a minter, low mileage A8 but as luck has it I've got the CAF.
With K not significantly upgrading the model next year lets hope the depreciation is limited and not the freefall it was when TC was introduced.
For me the bike is a financial necessity for the job so the price is pretty key. It's a shame I don't get the pleasure I used to as I HAVE to ride.
Not complaining too much though!
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 16, 2013, 04:14:14 PM
Ah yes the original thread, Steve, I estimate the value of your bike at this time of year in a private sale ( although I doubt very much that unless you got very lucky you would sell it private) as maybe £6.5 or in a PX deal for something very expensive, with no discount off the new bike as maybe a grand more than that. Are you ever going to tell us what ideas you have running around your brain?. feel free to keep us all interested, as this thread, apart from The two old codgers, who are so old that they can hardly stand up, and a bloke from Liverpool, who spends half his life in a rage :taz: has turned into what can only be descibed as a motorway journey :sleep1: :sleeping: :feedback:
HERE'S YOUR :feedback:............ BOLLOCKS :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 16, 2013, 06:58:26 PM
HERE'S YOUR :feedback:............ BOLLOCKS :mfr_lol:
See, your shouting again. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 16, 2013, 08:41:09 PM
See, your shouting again. :mfr_lol:
is that your come back :popcorn:
see you scraping the bottom of the barrel again :mfr_lol:
Steve, will you please come back, and get this thread back on course. :listencarefully: we are :offtopic: :whistling: :rolleyes:
Quote from: tommytool on November 16, 2013, 06:26:08 PM
If anyone came round my gaff and offered me £6.5k for mine I'd kick their arse up to £7.5k. They may be a niche bike but show me a dealer with 2010/2011 bikes priced up as low as the figures here say even allowing for the time of year.
If I was looking now I'd rip the arm off the seller with an '11 bike for £6.5k!
Massive difference between pre and post Traction control and if I was after one now and wanted a cheaper but equally capable bike I'd buy a minter, low mileage A8 but as luck has it I've got the CAF.
With K not significantly upgrading the model next year lets hope the depreciation is limited and not the freefall it was when TC was introduced.
For me the bike is a financial necessity for the job so the price is pretty key. It's a shame I don't get the pleasure I used to as I HAVE to ride.
Not complaining too much though!
I'm not sure what mileage Steve's GTR as done to date :no: but it's must be near or past the 20,000 miles mark, which means it's near due the major service which involves the shims at a cost of approx £600 plus! also it's a bad time to sell private :yes: have also seen 11 plates and 12 plates with under 5,000 miles selling for around £8,250 so although I rather not agree with the "the old boy" :grin: I would also say private sale for a 11 plate with approx 20,000 miles on clock in good condition soon due the major service would be £6,500 to £6,750 max! and trade in on new bike with a value of £13,000 plus "without discounts" would expect a p/x value of approx £7,250 max :smiley:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 16, 2013, 09:13:11 PM
Steve, will you please come back, and get this thread back on course. :listencarefully: we are :offtopic: :whistling: :rolleyes:
already done :yes: :smiley:
Yes, it's a fact that when we pay big money for our bikes, when the time comes to move on, we have to swallow a big pill :sad: . This and most other bike forums are full of people who think their bikes are worth more that they really are. We have had members on here (Keith) getting next to no money for utterly mint bikes that are just like brand new, In the real world It's a buyers market, and it always will be. So enjoy your bikes whilst you own them, and just accept the fact that they are never worth what you imagine them to be. :cry:
You know Geoff, I had a similar conversation today with a fellow BMW owner...
No matter how much it costs, it's what it's worth to you. At the time.
Ah.... Whinny pops in on page 7 with the really only useful comment I have read for a while ! :yes:
Quote from: Winston Smith on November 16, 2013, 10:12:30 PM
You know Geoff, I had a similar conversation today with a fellow BMW owner...
No matter how much it costs, it's what it's worth to you. At the time.
I must agree. Also what most people fail to add into the equation is, how much have you enjoyed doing your 20,000 (or whatever) miles?. In pounds shillings and pence terms, you just cannot put a value on the fun you have had.
Quote from: Rusty on November 16, 2013, 10:19:17 PM
Ah.... Whinny pops in on page 7 with the really only useful comment I have read for a while ! :yes:
Yep, and the bloke who started it all is still saying nowt.
Ok, I'm here, I was just letting you all get on with it. Hyperthetically if I were to be selling the bike I'd be looking at £7500, I simply wouldn't sell it for anything less at the moment. The bikes done 19200k which is nothing really.
If I were to sell or PX, the only two bikes which interest me at the moment is something called a GS and a K16.
I'd never dream of selling at this time of the year, early Spring approx would be much better.
Anyway it's been an interesting thread to say the least. As for this scooter rider, I agree with Dave, I would not appreciate having someone riding so close to me that they were a liability.
There are some excellent riders on here, Winston, Rusty, Rossendale Rider, Dave, Asif, :whistling: etc.
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 17, 2013, 03:19:02 AM
Asif, :whistling: etc.
I'm always considerate when riding in a group
The value of our 'pride and Joy' depends on a number of factors, mileage condition, etc etc, every dealer has to also take into account what his current stock profile is i.e if he already has a GTR or two in stock he most likely won't be too bothered about adding a third one, hence his P/X offer may be reduced accordingly, additionally every dealer has bills to pay, profits to make, repairs and servicing to conduct on P/Xd machines before he can re-offer them for sale, plus most purchasers of used machines expect a warranty to be included with a machine that's offered for sale.
Dealers offer a P/X price which often (should) includes an "over allowance" that is to say he offers more for the P/X than it is actually worth in terms of residual/realisable value, ergo he may offer you £7,500.00 for your machine which in fact probably has a residual value of say £6,800.00 therefore the £700.00 "over allowance" is taken out of any profit within the machine you are proposing to buy. This enables the dealer to outbid other dealers who may be competing to sell you a new or used machine from their stock, and this is the reason why some dealers are apparently able to offer you more for your miachine than the guy down the road.
Also consider, some dealers, with a franchise, do not like to have non-franchised stock on their showroom floor, BMW dealers, and other franchised dealers, are notorious for only wanting another BMW in P/X, as such they will get a 'trade bid' on your P/X if its not one of their franchised marques, before they do a deal with you, what happens then is that your P/Xd machine will go straight out of the dealership to a trader and not remain in his stock of used machines.
Any dealers stock, be it cars or bikes, must be valued at a realisable figure, its basic accounting/auditing practice in order to show a true valuation of assets within a balance sheet.
Sorry for the extended explanation, but I have managed, as a General Manager, dealerships, so I do know what I'm talking about, and its often useful to understand that not all dealers are trying to rip off existing and potential customers alike, they simply want to make a living, granted some are greedy bast*rds and others aren't, as individuals they have different overheads and different profit aspirations........we are all different...... and dealers are too.
Prices for privately sold and prices for a machine sold from a dealership will always be different to those offered through a dealership :yes:
Maybe this will help to clarify why there is often a disparity in P/Xing your bikes :wink:
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on November 17, 2013, 08:39:40 AM
I'm always considerate when riding in a group
And as you've happily ridden out with us in the past Asif, you know that we are too :yes:
I wouldn't want anyone on here to get the wrong impression about my and Geoffs (100milesaway) riding skills/tactics whilst we are riding out
We both have many, many years of riding under our belts and are both considerate riders who both ride with respect and we always 'expect the unexpected'
I wouldn't want the banter or ranting on here cloud anyones judgement :wink:
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on November 17, 2013, 08:39:40 AM
I'm always considerate when riding in a group
Yes, he is.
Aye, can attest to the fact that you guys ride safe.
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 17, 2013, 03:19:02 AM
If I were to sell or PX, the only two bikes which interest me at the moment is something called a GS and a K16.
Not a Versys then?
I do like the look of the K16 and hope Kawasaki up their game with the GTR soon
Quote from: O.C. on November 17, 2013, 08:53:39 AM
And as you've happily ridden out with us in the past Asif, you know that we are too :yes:
I wouldn't want anyone on here to get the wrong impression about my and Geoffs (100milesaway) riding skills/tactics whilst we are riding out
We both have many, many years of riding under our belts and are both considerate riders who both ride with respect and we always 'expect the unexpected'
I wouldn't want the banter or ranting on here cloud anyones judgement :wink:
Rog.. just in case you missed my post on the previous page... I did make it obvious that my comments did not involve yourself or Geoff :smiley: and I quote my statement as follows.... but to be fair.. I must point out that I had both Rog and Geoff in my sights and they kept a good distance between each other at all times and rode in a sensible yet spirited manner :sweatdrop: :wink:
I would also like to point out that Geoff brought the scooter man up first not me :no: :whistling: I was just defending myself :grin: p.s now I know why the scooter man was but behind me :hammer: :wink:
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on November 17, 2013, 09:53:26 AM
I do like the look of the K16 and hope Kawasaki up their game with the GTR soon
Each to their own. I've always thought that all the K-series BMWs should actually have a Samsonite badge.
While the K1 was very different it managed to do it in a very clinical, sensible way, and was dull to ride.
The GSs are at least different and the Boxers have their charm, but the Ks never appealed to me.
Honda have the same problem pretty much across their range,...... blandness.
Yes, I'm a Lamborghini man, Ferraris, Bugattis, and most other supercars are for wussies and those with no taste. :laugh:
I could be tempted by a Pagani though. :mfr_lol:
Quote from: O.C. on November 17, 2013, 08:49:13 AM
The value of our 'pride and Joy' depends on a number of factors, mileage condition, etc etc, every dealer has to also take into account what his current stock profile is i.e if he already has a GTR or two in stock he most likely won't be too bothered about adding a third one, hence his P/X offer may be reduced accordingly, additionally every dealer has bills to pay, profits to make, repairs and servicing to conduct on P/Xd machines before he can re-offer them for sale, plus most purchasers of used machines expect a warranty to be included with a machine that's offered for sale.
Dealers offer a P/X price which often (should) includes an "over allowance" that is to say he offers more for the P/X than it is actually worth in terms of residual/realisable value, ergo he may offer you £7,500.00 for your machine which in fact probably has a residual value of say £6,800.00 therefore the £700.00 "over allowance" is taken out of any profit within the machine you are proposing to buy. This enables the dealer to outbid other dealers who may be competing to sell you a new or used machine from their stock, and this is the reason why some dealers are apparently able to offer you more for your miachine than the guy down the road.
Also consider, some dealers, with a franchise, do not like to have non-franchised stock on their showroom floor, BMW dealers, and other franchised dealers, are notorious for only wanting another BMW in P/X, as such they will get a 'trade bid' on your P/X if its not one of their franchised marques, before they do a deal with you, what happens then is that your P/Xd machine will go straight out of the dealership to a trader and not remain in his stock of used machines.
Any dealers stock, be it cars or bikes, must be valued at a realisable figure, its basic accounting/auditing practice in order to show a true valuation of assets within a balance sheet.
Sorry for the extended explanation, but I have managed, as a General Manager, dealerships, so I do know what I'm talking about, and its often useful to understand that not all dealers are trying to rip off existing and potential customers alike, they simply want to make a living, granted some are greedy bast*rds and others aren't, as individuals they have different overheads and different profit aspirations........we are all different...... and dealers are too.
Prices for privately sold and prices for a machine sold from a dealership will always be different to those offered through a dealership :yes:
Maybe this will help to clarify why there is often a disparity in P/Xing your bikes :wink:
As a forma fully paid up member of the addictive career path that goes by the general description "Motor Trade" I could not of put it better. :goodpost:
There are also other factors to consider too, if you are financing the ballance you may get a better deal due to the fact the dealer will make money off the finance company from the deal depending on the ammount of APR they can get away with. The dealer will get a kick back % depending on their base rate% from the finance company. If you would also decide to have GAP insurance the dealer will be rubbing his hands and counting the profit. The dealer will always do the deal with you but will adjust the figures to accomodate for VAT, in short you will get the same deal but the figures will be altered to suit the dealer books. I used to make more money through finance deals than actual profit in some of the bikes, i would cringe when cash was mentioned and would give minimal discount for cash sales. Unfortunately thats business today.
In short you will get a better px through finance but in the long run you will pay more, you pay's your money and takes your choice.
Quote from: zedmeister on November 18, 2013, 08:49:30 PM
There are also other factors to consider too, if you are financing the ballance you may get a better deal due to the fact the dealer will make money off the finance company from the deal depending on the ammount of APR they can get away with. The dealer will get a kick back % depending on their base rate% from the finance company. If you would also decide to have GAP insurance the dealer will be rubbing his hands and counting the profit. The dealer will always do the deal with you but will adjust the figures to accomodate for VAT, in short you will get the same deal but the figures will be altered to suit the dealer books. I used to make more money through finance deals than actual profit in some of the bikes, i would cringe when cash was mentioned and would give minimal discount for cash sales. Unfortunately thats business today.
In short you will get a better px through finance but in the long run you will pay more, you pay's your money and takes your choice.
Yep, absolutely correct, your point about finance further demonstrates that buying a bike, or car for that matter, from a dealer is not as straight forward as some seem to think it might be......I won't bore everyone on here with dealer stocking costs...legal representation requirements, trades description laws..... it just goes on and on, and on and................... :yes:
Just bought a new (to me) car and the dealer simply sat at the computer after the p/x had been struck and stated what the monthly payment would be.
PMSL when his face dropped when I said I was paying the remainder in cash!
Never assume my son, never assume!
(Oh and when it arrived - was at another branch of the dealership - it was higher spec than they had realised too, cruise control auto lights/wipers, leather....ROFPMSL!!)
What did you get then?
BMW ???? ...cummon Chris stop taking the you know what :mfr_lol:
Spot on Winnie - thats how to do it, get a really good finance PX then when the deal is verbally done drop it out that you are settling in cash. Seems your dealer honoured the deal which is good for you, i myself would have said that was for a finance PX deal only not a cash deal, which does go to show how much better a finance deal can be although not in the long term. The sales exec should have asked which payment method you were opting for in the first instance, this was always my first question before getting into the nitty gritty.
I have to ask the question ( although surprised if you say yes ) ASTLE ??
To be fair whatever he's bought it'll be an improvement on his Focus. :popcorn:
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 20, 2013, 05:36:49 PM
To be fair whatever he's bought it'll be an improvement on his Focus. :popcorn:
What a dam cheek!!! How dare you :hammer: I've got a ford focus titanium model with all the goodies on :smiley: in fact what extras it hasn't got is not even worth having :no:
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 20, 2013, 07:20:35 PM
What a dam cheek!!! How dare you :hammer: I've got a ford focus titanium model with all the goodies on :smiley: in fact what extras it hasn't got is not even worth having :no:
Yes Dave, but you could put glitter and sequins on a turd, :shit: but it's still a turd :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :whistling: :popcorn:
Quote from: 100milesaway on November 20, 2013, 07:31:30 PM
Yes Dave, but you could put glitter and sequins on a turd, :shit: but it's still a turd :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :whistling: :popcorn:
:no: I'm not having that :nono: As you know I don't buy :shit: only read it :whistling: :mfr_lol:
Geoff.. I know your a keen biker and will carry on till the end :yes: and I applaud you for your commitment :clap: but seen this clip and thought of you in a year or two :mfr_lol: P.s love the way you put your helmet on :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amO2Q5QLeV8
Roger - Spot on! 3 series Touring. In anticipation of a four legged friend...
Steve - Sod Off! The CC was brilliant and had it not been for the canine factor I would have kept it for a long time.
Zed - No. Car Shop at Doncaster
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 20, 2013, 07:40:12 PM
but seen this clip and thought of you in a year or two :mfr_lol: P.s love the way you put your helmet on :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
The helmet part is :mfr_lol:
So out of Dave, Geoff and Roger, who is Compo, Clegg and Foggy? :popcorn:
Quote from: Kwikasfuki on November 20, 2013, 08:36:58 PM
The helmet part is :mfr_lol:
So out of Dave, Geoff and Roger, who is Compo, Clegg and Foggy? :popcorn:
Asif... you do realize don't you! that the "dithering doderers" :grin: have got decade and a half on me :hammer: I'm still in my prime :yes: that's why I ride a ZZR 1441 and get all hyped up :smiley: then ride a versys 1000 to wind down :mfr_lol:
Chris what sort of hound are you getting?
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 20, 2013, 09:03:06 PM
Chris what sort of hound are you getting?
4 legged one with fur :mfr_lol:
Quote from: 2kwacks on November 20, 2013, 09:07:47 PM
4 legged one with fur :mfr_lol:
Now listen my little Scouse friend, there are many types of hounds, rescue, pups, foster dogs etc I was only asking.
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 20, 2013, 09:23:31 PM
Now listen my little Scouse friend, there are many types of hounds, rescue, pups, foster dogs etc I was only asking.
they all smell and bark don't they :yes: that's good enough for me :mfr_lol:
Labrador Steve.
Field, not show bred.
Hopefully the bitch is filling up with pups and should be due to whelp Xmas, so should be February if all works out properly
Plenty of lovely abandoned labs out there at various rescue centres. Just think, you could have one, (or maybe two) by the end of the week! :whistling: Only one of my dogs, a GSD, I got as a pup, all my Springers and the Cocker are rescue dogs and I would always go that route in the future. God can you imagine a Springer pup!!!! :mfr_lol:
I have never been so insulted in my life :nono: :no: Oh hang on a minute, :oops: yes I have, :yes: loads of times. :mfr_lol: Very funny clip that Dave :mfr_lol: , but it IS coming your way SOON, anyhow at least the old fossil is still out there giving it his all :banana:, and giving people a laugh at the same time :yes: And yes the helmet bit was bloody comical :mfr_lol: It was like he was winding his arms up, You go like that ya know when yer knocking on a bit :embarrassed: . He can defo join our Old codgers motorcycle club. :banana: :banana:
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 20, 2013, 09:56:17 PM
Plenty of lovely abandoned labs out there at various rescue centres. Just think, you could have one, (or maybe two) by the end of the week! :whistling: Only one of my dogs, a GSD, I got as a pup, all my Springers and the Cocker are rescue dogs and I would always go that route in the future. God can you imagine a Springer pup!!!! :mfr_lol:
Rescue dogs, !!!! they are all the same :yes: they will all have yer bloody hand off :mfr_lol:
Geoff, what twaddle. :nono: .
I'm with the Wolf on this one. Had two rescue dogs, both been a joy to have as part of the family.
I'd rather give a dog a second chance, which has possibly had a poor start to life, than to give some scrote a wad of cash for a dubious pedigree which has been brought up in the kitchen.
Most of them aren't interested in the dogs health or the pups, They just want the cash to bump up their dole cheque. I think you should have to apply for a special license before you're allowed to breed dogs. Just read that back and blimey..... sounds like a right ol rant :mfr_lol:
I also think that you should have to pass some sort of aptitude test before you are even able to own a dog & you should then have to prove that you can afford to keep one and then the dog must be insured and it must be neutered and it must be licenced, other than that, you can do what you want. (I'd hate to come across as a dictator! :mfr_lol:
Thanks for all the 'advice' boys :wacko:
Reputable breeder, supplies working dogs to estates and is not 'bumping up her dole cheque'
Quote from: Winston Smith on November 21, 2013, 11:00:24 PM
Thanks for all the 'advice' boys :wacko:
Reputable breeder, supplies working dogs to estates and is not 'bumping up her dole cheque'
Chris, you know us, always happy to help. Any particular colour you're hoping for?
I wonder what the next topic will be on this thread, it seems to be going off in many directions. :oops:
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 21, 2013, 11:07:51 PM
Chris, you know us, always happy to help. Any particular colour you're hoping for?
I wonder what the next topic will be on this thread, it seems to be going off in many directions. :oops:
No it's not, you started off talking about BMWs, and now your are talking about DOGS :whistling: :popcorn: :rolleyes: :mfr_lol:
:mfr_lol: :mfr_lol: :mfr_lol:
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 21, 2013, 11:07:51 PM
Chris, you know us, always happy to help. Any particular colour you're hoping for?
I wonder what the next topic will be on this thread, it seems to be going off in many directions. :oops:
Pups due Christmas Eve! Jilly wants a yellow, my preference would be fox red, but they are few and far and besides, I know who'll win!!
My Yellow bitch Labrador (Kite) was eleven years old yesterday, she's the best dog I've ever had, without a single bad bone in her body, she hardly ever even barks, and is sooooo gentle.
She was worked by me for 7 seasons so she's still exceptionally fit, and lives in her own well insulated kennel outside (I can hear L.W groaning now) and is the happiest dog I know, her tail never stops wagging :yes:
A dogs place is by the fireside. If I wanted to keep a pet outside I'd buy a goat! :popcorn:
LOL @ that video on page 8 :clap: :clap:
Quote from: Lonewolf on November 23, 2013, 07:56:11 PM
A dogs place is by the fireside. If I wanted to keep a pet outside I'd buy a goat! :popcorn:
Twaddle :whistling:
Quote from: O.C. on November 24, 2013, 09:29:32 AM
Twaddle :whistling:
:mfr_lol: I'll give you that one.