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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Forbes1964 on April 14, 2016, 10:35:13 PM
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There is a 2006 Bet and Win that has been sitting at my job for about 2 years according to those who've been there longer than I have. . I think they took it in as a partial down payment on a car. According to those who worked there at the time, it was running when it came in. But the battery died, and it's been sitting around back of the service department for most of that time. Rumor has it that they may want to get it off their hands.
It LOOKS to be in decent physical shape and has a top box on the back. Mechanical condition is a big unknown.
What is a reasonable offer to give them? I'll likely just load it on my truck and pay my local dealer to get it started. I know that right off the bat it will need a carb cleaning or replacement, fuel system cleaning, and a battery. So that needs to be factored in in addition to the overall uncertainty of the mechanical condition of the bike.
What should I offer knowing that there's a POSSIBILITY that it COULD be anything from a good second scooter to a bottomless money pit?
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I bought both my 2006 People 250 and 2009 Grand Vista in the same unknown condition. I paid $1K for the People 250 and $1500 for my Grand Vista. Personally, $1,500 would be my limit for a Kymco 250 in unknown condition. Also, take a look at the tires for dry rot. If the tires are cracking, you'll need to factor in another $200 for the purchase and installation of new tires. Take a look at the KBB values for this year and model bike. This will give you an idea of what one in excellent running condition goes for, and then adjust from there.
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I bought both my 2006 People 250 and 2009 Grand Vista in the same unknown condition. I paid $1K for the People 250 and $1500 for my Grand Vista. Personally, $1,500 would be my limit for a Kymco 250 in unknown condition. Also, take a look at the tires for dry rot. If the tires are cracking, you'll need to factor in another $200 for the purchase and installation of new tires. Take a look at the KBB values for this year and model bike. This will give you an idea of what one in excellent running condition goes for, and then adjust from there.
Thanks. That's a good starting point. It's a 150 . Upon further investigation, I found out that it had fuel delivery problems when it came in. So I'll factor in the possibility of fuel lines, pump, and carburetor. It not something the I need. So if they want too much, it can just sit there for another 2 years.