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« on: December 22, 2012, 10:30:21 AM » |
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The bike is for sale in Western Canada but was originally a US bike. It has a CB and a bunch of chrome goodies, stock pipes, 25,000 miles, looks cherry from the pictures. Listed at $13500 CDN which I think is high but looking for opinions. I'd like to replace my 2000 I/S to get lower mileage and the "last year made". "She who must be obeyed" says I can only own one at a time.
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Thunderbolt
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« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2012, 11:42:27 AM » |
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What is the exchange rate on CDN vs U.S. dollars? Probably somewhere around 9 or 10K U.S. on the high side.
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Novavalker
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« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2012, 12:13:26 PM » |
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13500 is too high. How many miles are on your 2000 Interstate?
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« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2012, 12:48:28 PM » |
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They are asking way too much. Had an 01 I/S with only 5400 miles on it, with all the bells and whistles sell for 7 grand in Hermiston , Id.
Now a 2000 I/S is worth maybe 50 bucks..so, I'd offer you a hundred, for a quick deal.
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« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2012, 12:54:28 PM » |
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There is a less than 1% difference, so for all practical purposes, they are the same. Price waaaaayyyyyy too high!
MP
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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2012, 04:05:52 PM » |
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Like I said 13500 is too high. I have seen several Interstates over the past year up here for around 10K.
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« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2012, 06:43:38 PM » |
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Keep an eye on it, wait for it to not sell and try $10K. That would be the high end, I think, but it does matter what you are willing to pay. I paid $10 for mine and knew it was too much; but it was love at first sight and I have no regrets...
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« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2012, 05:53:35 AM » |
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I just paid 7,000 for 2001 IS with 27,000 miles , all stock and no CB .
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« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2012, 06:53:52 AM » |
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As far as Supply and Demand, why not look at a US bike and have it shipped or fly in and ride home? You could ship a bike a couple thousand miles for $500-750, so why pay a couple thousand more just to get a local bike. Personally, flying in and riding home sounds like a pretty cool adventure. jj |
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« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2012, 06:59:20 AM » |
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As far as Supply and Demand, why not look at a US bike and have it shipped or fly in and ride home? You could ship a bike a couple thousand miles for $500-750, so why pay a couple thousand more just to get a local bike. Personally, flying in and riding home sounds like a pretty cool adventure. jj The Tax Man waits at the border for those seeking a southern deal. |
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« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2012, 07:45:09 AM » |
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Miker, that's still a high price even for Canada. It would be handy if you could place your location in your profile.
I would definitely look at a bike in the USA and import it back to Canada. You could save thousands for very little work and some time. The RIV process (importation to Canada) is very easy. I've done it for both a bike and trailer and have saved thousands.
Canuck is a bit wrong, the RIV is only 195 plus gst/pst. You will have to pay pst when registering the vehicle.
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« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2012, 07:47:43 AM » |
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I'd say it is way too much. I'm from Ontario and only paid 11,000 for my 2000 Interstate with 18000 km 5 years ago. As stated earlier I would pay no more than 10,000 and that's on the high side. The cheaper ones are out there you just have to be patient. I looked for a year before I found mine. Good luck with whatever you decide and ride safe.
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« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2012, 08:02:01 AM » |
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As far as Supply and Demand, why not look at a US bike and have it shipped or fly in and ride home? You could ship a bike a couple thousand miles for $500-750, so why pay a couple thousand more just to get a local bike. Personally, flying in and riding home sounds like a pretty cool adventure. jj The Tax Man waits at the border for those seeking a southern deal. Even with the taxes at the border you still save. With the strong Canadian dollar there are plenty of deals to be had in the USA. That's why there are so many secondhand dealers buying bikes in the USA and reselling them in Canada. |
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« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2012, 08:21:59 AM » |
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As far as Supply and Demand, why not look at a US bike and have it shipped or fly in and ride home? You could ship a bike a couple thousand miles for $500-750, so why pay a couple thousand more just to get a local bike. Personally, flying in and riding home sounds like a pretty cool adventure. jj That's a wondertful idea  Blinged out front to rear with many hard to find Hondaline accessories.   |
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« Reply #15 on: December 24, 2012, 09:10:07 AM » |
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Thanks to all who replied. I'm going to look at it in the new year but I'll leave my wallet at home until I can determine how bad he wants to sell it.
The bike posted by Smokin' Joe looks good but I just can't live with the green.
Merry Christmas everyone.
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Madmike
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« Reply #16 on: December 24, 2012, 09:18:03 AM » |
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What is the exchange rate on CDN vs U.S. dollars? Probably somewhere around 9 or 10K U.S. on the high side.
Dollar is pretty much par these days.... sometimes you get a USD for just under a dollar CDN. Look at importing.... it is easy and straightforward you just have to do it in the correct order and have your paperwork lined up in advance. Shipping a bike within the US is reasonable, I got one sent from Texas to Everett Washington and then hauled it across the border in my pickup, had to tell Canadian customs that I was bringing the bike in - they never asked about it. Stop at the US Customs and get the title stamped for export and stop at Canada customs and pay the GST and you are good to go. Last time I brought anything in was a couple of years ago but I don't think it has changed any. Bottom line is that you will likely save at least 3 thousand at the end of the day. You live in Alberta so there is no provincial Tax to pay just GST plus the Inspection Fee. You can get insurance on a US bike from Canada but not sure how to handle the plate issue. I rode a Texas plate in Alberta until I had the paperwork done. Then first day I put the Alberta plate on I got a speeding ticket about 60 miles south of High Level out in the middle of the jungle. Check out the Registration of Imported Vehicles site to get all the procedures etc. Send me a note if you want more details. |
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