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Okay, here's my thoughts...
It sounds like you're pretty set on this bike. F3's are super sharp bikes and it's easy to fall hard for them. Wanting a bike RIGHT NOW is the #1 reason people end up getting screwed on a deal. Yes, it's for fun but it's still a vehicle and should be considered a major purchase. Nothing could be worse than splashing down your hard earned green (especially if you're still in college) and then feeling like you got the proverbial shaft if things go south.
That being said, here's my advice. The bike is probably reasonable at $2500 if the CCT is in in working order. (This makes me kind of nervous that the bike is at a shop and they don't automatically fix the most common problem with particular model. Even if it's a $60 part, it's always easier to sell a bike that is in strong running order.) If the seller won't go lower than $2700 then it's time to walk. Another option is to ask for a WRITTEN warranty of some sort. If they are a shop they should make no bones about giving a labor warranty for something like 250 miles. I have a buddy that worked out a deal on a bike by getting a warranty that covered labor on any MECHANICAL repair in excess of $400. This protected him from anything wrong that may have been hidden but also protected the seller (also a repair shop) from him nitpicking over small things. Sorry for the rant. Good Luck and ride safe.
It sounds like you're pretty set on this bike. F3's are super sharp bikes and it's easy to fall hard for them. Wanting a bike RIGHT NOW is the #1 reason people end up getting screwed on a deal. Yes, it's for fun but it's still a vehicle and should be considered a major purchase. Nothing could be worse than splashing down your hard earned green (especially if you're still in college) and then feeling like you got the proverbial shaft if things go south.
That being said, here's my advice. The bike is probably reasonable at $2500 if the CCT is in in working order. (This makes me kind of nervous that the bike is at a shop and they don't automatically fix the most common problem with particular model. Even if it's a $60 part, it's always easier to sell a bike that is in strong running order.) If the seller won't go lower than $2700 then it's time to walk. Another option is to ask for a WRITTEN warranty of some sort. If they are a shop they should make no bones about giving a labor warranty for something like 250 miles. I have a buddy that worked out a deal on a bike by getting a warranty that covered labor on any MECHANICAL repair in excess of $400. This protected him from anything wrong that may have been hidden but also protected the seller (also a repair shop) from him nitpicking over small things. Sorry for the rant. Good Luck and ride safe.
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When drawing up your bill of sale, make sure the warranty on repairs is specified and initialed by both parties. You can find a handful of examples online if you one or PM me and I'll put one together for you.
My dad would be so proud, I'm finally using that law school education for the good of the common man!
My dad would be so proud, I'm finally using that law school education for the good of the common man!
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haha, yea, thanks for the legal advice, my marketing degree sure isnt going to help me out in that area. im going to try to find an example or outline online, but if you wouldnt mind PMing me one, that'd be great too.
Thanx for all the input guys, i just come to figure its here, its running good, comes froma trusted selling the the bike community, adn needs nothing so i dont mind the price too much. Could be worse, could find one for around $2000, then find out it needs $1000 in work or something and end up spending more in the long run and having down time on the bike for a while
Thanx for all the input guys, i just come to figure its here, its running good, comes froma trusted selling the the bike community, adn needs nothing so i dont mind the price too much. Could be worse, could find one for around $2000, then find out it needs $1000 in work or something and end up spending more in the long run and having down time on the bike for a while
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