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I'm a thief!!!!

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I've been looking for a really good deal on a BIG scooter. I saw an ad in Louisiana for a 2011 650 Burgman for $4500, which is $1000 less than NADA average retail and right at the trade in value. Since it was 300 miles away, I called to make sure it matched the description on Craigslist. 1,100 miles, not 11,000 or 110,000? Yep, 1,162 miles. No scratches? None. Starts and runs good? Yep.

Since I seldom buy a used vehicle without discussing price, I asked if they would take $3500. Jay says he will have to call me back since the scooter belongs to his dad. He texts me back and says his dad will take $3,000 if I'm willing to drive 300 miles to get it. I stole it for $3000.
 
Yes, you did steal it!!! Here I thought I did well with my '09 @ 7500 miles for $2800 Check out Burgmanusa.com Great source of technical information.
 
Sounds like you haven't picked up the bike yet. I hope everything works out as promised and bike is in the condition represented. I've been on my share of Craigslist wild goose hunts.

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No, I took my wife for a ride on it last night. I got home too late the night before and she was already dressed for bed.
 
Greene Hornet said:
Yes, you did steal it!!! Here I thought I did well with my '09 @ 7500 miles for $2800 Check out Burgmanusa.com Great source of technical information.
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My wife's comment on getting off the bike was, "You have to do something about that seat." Any suggestions?
 
It came with a backrest for rider and passenger so I guess a new seat or modifications are in order.
 
Sweet. Smoking deal. No wonder I can't sell my TMax for $3800.

Yeah head over to BurgmanUSA for seat modification options. Ride the snot out of it and smile.
 
Let me get this straight. You offered $3500 and he talked you down to $3000? Man, he drives a hard bargain. :trust:
 
I'll bet you could have talked him up to $3250 if you'd put your mind to it. :lol2:
 
He's moving and the only reason I can think of to lower the price below my offer is to make sure I would drive the 300 miles to his house.
 
Now,...you hafta ride it like--well you know

(And that's not a problem for you in any case, is it?)

:thumb:
 
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Good people get good deals.

Congratulations!
 
Get this for coincidence! He was in the Navy for 30 years and I was in the Marines for 4 years. We were both stationed at Cherry point MCAS at the same time.
 
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