Advice please guys...

Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

I have been offered an aprilia rsv mille don't know if its the R or not, 28000 miles full service history, special titanium double under seat exhausts, expecting it to be the 2000/2001 model. THe only thing is its a parallel import/grey import whatever you like to call it. All this for 2 grand. Is this worth it?
Cheers
Bod

NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

For two grand I'd be ooo just a little bit suspicious...
They sell for something like £12,000 new don't they?
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Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

no this guy is ultra squeeky clean,

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

No no no no no no no

Don't tell me, the bikes currently in the usa/portugal/istanbul/atlantic ocean and that they are going to ship the bike over to you after you pay by western union/other pay pal type thing

Smells like

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dibbster · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

If it sounds too good to be true.................

...............it is.
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

If you do know the guy, and it comes out clean on a HPI then yes, its a very good buy.
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NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

Those scams smell more like:
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Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

no its a guy my godfather is in business with all legit, this aint no con or ebay scam

Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

ill find out more tomorrow about the bike and exactly how much he wants

NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

If it's all legitimate, then as Col says, it is a very good buy indeed.
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Most importantly - DO A HPI CHECK!
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

If it's a UK registered bike, and check out to be HPI clear, have a test ride make sure all is in order and if it seems okay buy it. Really wouldn't buy it over the phone or whatever without seeing it first even if it is family, just because it is someone your god father knows doesn't mean it's not dodgy, anyone can be dodgy and have a hiden interest in selling dodgy stuff but whatever I'd still go and check the actual bike out before parting with any money.

Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

to be honestly I know nothing about these bikes, are they good or what? I am only used to my zxr400 so help...... Very Happy

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Very good track bikes - possibly a tatd harsh on the road but then most sports bikes are.

I want one next. Cool

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Will be a farking big jump onto a RSV Millie

And to be honest, £2000 sounds way way too good to be true, so don't get your hopes up

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

They are good and for £2,000 assuming it all check out okay then it's worth buying if not to stick it in Bike Trader and sell it at a profit. Does seem very very strange, he could very easily sell it for twice that with very little effort so does ask the question why is he only trying to get £2k for it. Confused

NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

I'd be *scared* to buy a Mille after riding a 400 Laughing

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Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

lol he said a couple of grand so who knows

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Makes it seem even more strange and vague. Surely he has a number and if you were selling a bike and someone asked you how much it was you'd give them a numerical answer? Confused

Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

no no no......i spoke to my godfather tonight who told me about the bike and told me he was looking at a couple of grand. I am waiting for an email with more info just want to know about the bike

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

£2000 is dirt cheap for that. £4000 would probably still not be a bad deal.

If it is all legitimate and not crashed then bite his arm off.

All the best

Keith
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Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

will know more tomorrow but still would like to know about the bike

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

I got my HPI check from HPI Check.com for £40 with no problems, online report then sends you a paper copy in the post to back it up.

What are you wanting to use the bike for? It is a very high performance racing orientated bike so not a good choice for commuting and high milage. But at that price if it is legit buy it if just to sell it on as £4,000 wouldn't be too hard to get for it.

EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

I was looking at prices for these a few weeks ago. Like keith said, it'd be cheap at 4k.