Used bikes vs. New

[Riding4fun]

Gents,
Please give me the low down differences on these 2 machines; or should I just wait till I can afford a 07 300?

2003 Gas Gas 250 EC - $3000 w/ shipping
Well maintained – Runs Excel.

2004 gas gas 300 - $4500 5hr. drive to pickup
Desc: super low hrs. perfect condition. red. nickel frame, 6SPEED. Ohlins front and rear. Braking oversize wave rotors .d.i.d. lipless rims. arc folding levers ,acerbis hand guards,stainless cables and brake hoses. ti pegs ,ti nuts and bolts,blue printed motor, hi-lo ignition, V-force reed,FMF Gnarly pipe and spark arrestor(w DB snorkel),LTR ex manifold .GRUNTS and HAULS. handles FANTASTIC!!!! XTRAS!!! adult owned,never raced.

I should add that I have a 05 450 exc, and I'm looking to go 2t.

 

[widebear]

I'd take $3800. cash and offer it to the guy with the 04. take it or leave it!

 

[AZRickD]

That '04 looks to be pretty well equipped. What? $1000 worth of add-ons?

Still a bit high though, unless it has just a handful of hour on it.

Rick

 

[Boomhauer]

I will sell you my 04 that has plenty of mods and extra parts.

 

[rockyroad]

Hold out for an '05 or newer.

 

[Riding4fun]

Hey Boomhauer,
I tried to buy your's but you didn't want to play the shipping game.

Hey Rockyroad,
What diff's would make me hold out for a 05 or newer?

 

[Boomhauer]

Hey Boomhauer,
I tried to buy your's but you didn't want to play the shipping game.

Hey Rockyroad,
What diff's would make me hold out for a 05 or newer?

Your right I don't want to play the shipping game. To much of a hassle and a general concern. I like the buyer to see what he is getting up close. Not just open a crate a boom there is a bike that he knew nothing about except for some pictures. JMO

The 05's & newer turn in just a bit faster, plus they have the dual CDI.

 

[Riding4fun]

Boomhauer I respect your opinon and thanks for the info.
On the 04 bike metioned in the post above the seller refers to a hi-lo ignition, is this the same as the dual map button?

 

[rockyroad]

My reference to the '05 and newer concerned the revised frame(steering angle I believe) and the CDI with dual maps. Either way, just be sure to give any used bike a thorough inspection. Don't look at the plastic or tires, get it on a stand and check wheel/linkage bearings, spokes, and ask about motor work, etc. Any bike with black trans oil and filthy air filter steer clear of. Good luck.

 

[Boomhauer]

Boomhauer I respect your opinon and thanks for the info.
On the 04 bike metioned in the post above the seller refers to a hi-lo ignition, is this the same as the dual map button?

Yes that would be a dual CDI. You can upgrade most of the bikes with a dual CDI and the cost is around $300. To me the dual ignition is not that big of a difference for the cost.

 

[smithys ec250]

i own an 04 250 and it rips and have been on an 05 and 06 also , v little difference to me except the plastics, great bikes