You guys were so great to jump in with advice on my last question, I thought I would put you to the test. I hope there I'm not breaking a "new guy rule" by asking this question and possibly creating "civil unrest" within the group. 
This question is kind of like, "Do you prefer a Chevy truck, or a Ford?" You will get some pretty passionate responses.
I am a pretty analytical person so I do a LOT of research before I make a big purchase. I would say I am above average when it comes to understanding the automobile world, and although I'm not a "new" rider, I have been out of the bike world for awhile. So here is my question..
Price being the same, would you prefer to buy an older bike (2002 and older) with low miles (less than say 30 to 40k), or a new bike (newer than 2002) with higher miles (say 50k or more)? (I can already hear people saying for a BMW that's NOT high miles) I get that, but you know my point.
(150k miles on a Toyota engine may not be a LOT of miles, but in fairness it's also 150k miles on the Drivetrain, shocks, etc)
A 1999 LT was just listed on CL, and happens to be right down the street from me. Beautiful bike and looks like well taken care of with only 29k. Asking price is $ 7,500.00. But for a few grand more I could move up quite a few years (with higher miles) and was wondering if it is worth it. I also know that "it's worth whatever you are willing to pay for it", but that's not what I'm after here.
I am curious as to your opinion regarding this issue, so fire away.
Let the games begin!!
Thanks again,
Dan
This question is kind of like, "Do you prefer a Chevy truck, or a Ford?" You will get some pretty passionate responses.
I am a pretty analytical person so I do a LOT of research before I make a big purchase. I would say I am above average when it comes to understanding the automobile world, and although I'm not a "new" rider, I have been out of the bike world for awhile. So here is my question..
Price being the same, would you prefer to buy an older bike (2002 and older) with low miles (less than say 30 to 40k), or a new bike (newer than 2002) with higher miles (say 50k or more)? (I can already hear people saying for a BMW that's NOT high miles) I get that, but you know my point.
A 1999 LT was just listed on CL, and happens to be right down the street from me. Beautiful bike and looks like well taken care of with only 29k. Asking price is $ 7,500.00. But for a few grand more I could move up quite a few years (with higher miles) and was wondering if it is worth it. I also know that "it's worth whatever you are willing to pay for it", but that's not what I'm after here.
I am curious as to your opinion regarding this issue, so fire away.
Let the games begin!!
Thanks again,
Dan