"new" 1098S concerns - Ducati.ms

blackpixi7 · Jan 25th, 2012, 8:49 am

Ok I'm about to make an offer on a 1098S that my dealer has, it's an '08 with 285 miles, thats right 285. Considering its 4 years old with such little mileage on it should I have any concerns? I don't believe the 600 mile service was ever done to it either. The dealer said that an old guy traded it in because it was too fast for him, 1 owner. There's a full warranty that goes into effect when I sign the papers on it. They're listing it for $14,700, what would be a good price to offer?

disgo duc · Jan 25th, 2012, 9:04 am

wouldnt pay more than 10k otd since the panigale is coming...idk if i would even pay that....its a great bike though...

blackpixi7 · Jan 25th, 2012, 9:14 am

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Originally Posted by disgo duc

wouldnt pay more than 10k otd since the panigale is coming...idk if i would even pay that....its a great bike though...

10k? I think thats a little too low. I was thinking of offering 12.5k

DR14 · Jan 25th, 2012, 11:20 am

No way will you get that bike for 10k esp. from a dealer. Offer 12 or 12.5 and see what he says. At the break in service he should take care of the belts
as they are almost 4 years old now and new fluids. Best of luck with it, my 1198s is the best bike I've ever had, you'll love it.

-Dave

disgo duc · Jan 25th, 2012, 2:05 pm

thats true u wont get that price from a dealer...im just telling you that from experience selling one awhile back...still have a 1098r but is getn redone after crash at infineon..but when i went to sell my s a year ago to get a r for 24k.. i couldnt even get those numbers with an with bst wheels and tons of carbon,exhaust,slipper etc..with 2k on her...so i stripped her and got 11k so another year went by...

if you by that bike for 12k...you would have a hard time selling the next day for 10.5...thats all im sayn...good luck with sale...could have something to do with location as well..i see your from nj i grew up in freehold nj as well as my parents..went back last summer to look at some classic cars and the prices were outrageous for rust buckets! must be spoiled living out west now....

zvez · Jan 25th, 2012, 4:31 pm

I don't get how you'd get a full factory warranty. The warranty clock would've started ticking the minute the first owner bought it.

Chris

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Originally Posted by blackpixi7

Ok I'm about to make an offer on a 1098S that my dealer has, it's an '08 with 285 miles, thats right 285. Considering its 4 years old with such little mileage on it should I have any concerns? I don't believe the 600 mile service was ever done to it either. The dealer said that an old guy traded it in because it was too fast for him, 1 owner. There's a full warranty that goes into effect when I sign the papers on it. They're listing it for $14,700, what would be a good price to offer?

FrostyFire · Jan 25th, 2012, 4:42 pm

Offer him $12k if they don't accept, walk away and wait a week. They may change their mind. As far as the warranty, that's a valid point. Might only be good with THAT dealer. If that's the case, offer less.

efiniGTX · Jan 25th, 2012, 5:08 pm

I actually test rode that bike, it's from metuchen right? when I was "looking" they had it listed for 15K, and the only reason why I didn't buy it was the payments and color. I'm not so sure that they would be willing to drop the price that much, one of the reasons why I walked away. That bike has been sitting there since the summer, so it's been there a while. Make a reasonable offer but stick to your guns, let that bike sit there even longer. Last time I was there a few weeks ago there was two red 1098s', both of them asking price was too high. For a brand new base 1198 is around 18K, and this is for a 2011!

Tenninetyeight · Jan 26th, 2012, 1:12 pm

I was in the same situation as you back in November. I ended up getting a "new" 1098S with 600 miles on it for $12.5K. As part of the deal, the dealership did a full service on the bike including belts. They also replaced the battery, which I would highly recommend if you get the bike. After 4 years of sitting, the original battery was done & wouldn't crank the bike. Other than that, the 1098S has been flawless, such an amazing bike to have in the garage. Good luck with your decision!

P.S.- make sure all the recalls have been done on the bike.

Paisanoracer · Jan 26th, 2012, 2:58 pm

$15K is ridiculous. $12K to $12.5K is still a good price. As stated already, you will have to catch up on service and depending on the dealer you may negotiate that into the final price. I wouldn't worry about the extended warranty. It's (more than likely) an 'aftermarket' policy with lots of stipulations and conditions. BTW: I have a 1098S...LOVE IT!