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Buying a vehicle you haven't seen
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Is it completely stupid? Ive been offered an excellent condition suzuki gs500 (the bike I was after) for £500 - the reason its so cheap is its 1990, and was a bit crap but the guy has redone everything as a project and is now selling it on to get a new project. But as with most enthusiasts, hes in theory, left no stone unturned. The guy is quite reputable, so Im not worried about being conned as such.
However, one thing that does concern me slightly is that hes in accrington which is about 3 hours drive away! Just to see a bike is probably not worht it, so I might just buy it, get a good bike firm I know to pick it up and deliver (55p per mile + £25, not too expensive; some charge £1 - £2 per mile!) and then for around £600 I can have the bike delivered to my doorstep.
Or is it not worth it / too risky?
Your thoughts.
Rich
However, one thing that does concern me slightly is that hes in accrington which is about 3 hours drive away! Just to see a bike is probably not worht it, so I might just buy it, get a good bike firm I know to pick it up and deliver (55p per mile + £25, not too expensive; some charge £1 - £2 per mile!) and then for around £600 I can have the bike delivered to my doorstep.
Or is it not worth it / too risky?
Your thoughts.
Rich
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Just bear in mind- If something is too good to be true, it usually is
It's a gamble. Go for your life.
I would personally go visit and see if it is exactly what I'm after.
I think it would be a mistake to not go and check the bike before buying. Hire a trailer, and go down with a cheque. If you don't like the bike, don't hand over the cheque.