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Offline azzie

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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« on: December 21, 2005, 11:04:19 AM »
What is a fair offer for a 2000 Bandit 1200 with less than 100 miles and new Suzuki warrenty? The bike has been out of the crate less than a year.
Thanks for any advice, wisdom.

azzie

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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2005, 11:14:44 AM »
Interesting question.  Knowing where in this world you are my help get you some more informed opinions.
Rob
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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2005, 11:21:24 AM »
Sorry, I edit like I'm buying the ink.  The bike is in Iowa, USA

azzie

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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2005, 11:40:28 AM »
Nadaguides.com shows 200 Bandit 1200 S high retail used for $3,675.  Unfortunately once you buy it that is what it is worth!  If you can pick it up for under $4k out the door I would say it is worth it.
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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2005, 01:55:24 PM »
When you consider the cost, don't forget that you'll need to purchase new tires for the bike as the old ones are about 5 years old now.  There are also break lines, fuel lines and clutch line to replace since the rubber hoses are aging even if the bike is in a crate.  I'd look at it as an upgrade opportunity - get some nice tires and steel braided brake/clutch lines, but it's something you may want to use as a bargaining point with the seller.  

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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2005, 07:20:53 PM »
+1 x2
What they said.  :motorsmile:
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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2005, 08:07:42 PM »
Quote from: "azzie"
Sorry, I edit like I'm buying the ink.  The bike is in Iowa, USA

azzie


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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2005, 10:25:37 AM »
Thanks for the replies, they are in line with what I had in mind.  I was thinking around $4000, which is ~10% over nada used price, the dealer has it listed for over $5000.  It's worth a try, at least I know that for an old bike it hasn't been hurt much.

I was thinking of riding it, as is, for a season as an "extended test ride", & taking care of the aging stuff if I kept it.  I'll probably keep looking for a similar used bike that has already been upgraded for less money.

azzie

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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2005, 11:50:16 AM »
:shock: I also have to ask, where in Iowa?  

Ditto on the tires and brake/clutch lines.

Keep us posted on what you decide to do! :motorsmile:
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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2005, 01:31:16 PM »
FWIW, I paid $6200 for my '99 B12s when it was new in '99.
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« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2005, 01:39:02 PM »
I don't know if this will help or not, but a local dealer here in Dayton, OH has a 2003 B12 that's only been out of the crate for about three months and it has zero miles on it. It's listed there for $5700.00. :bigok:
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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2005, 03:12:11 PM »
I paid $5995 ($1000 off) for my new 2002 B12 in 2003 - zero miles, sitting on the showroom floor all that time.  I'd guess you can find similar deals on '04 or '05 models now, which makes $5K for a 2000 seem high.  But if you can get it for under $4K....
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What is a new G1 1200 Bandit worth?
« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2005, 06:01:02 PM »
I didn't know how to place a value on a new bike that is this old.  It is the first NOS Bandit I've run across. I've been riding a Suzuki GS850 and was looking for something newer and bigger, like a GS1100 and not having any luck within a couple of hundred miles or so.  The Bandit is an updated GS, and this dealer has a real good shop that can take care of any problems.  I'll see what I can work out, and am prepared to keep looking, it's not like I'm on foot.

thanks for the data,
-azzie