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I am requesting some help thinking and deciding what to do.
I am 67 and really enjoy my recently aquired 05 LT but I am getting a little scared thinking of all the potential problems I might encounter with the LT which has 45k on it. I am scheduled for a major maintenance and rear rotor/pads replacement next Tuesday which will probably cost around $1,200.00 with valve check which has not been done since 12K.
I found a 2001 R1200C Montana with only 1,200 miles on it, but, they want 2k and my LT for it. All the oils FD, trans, motor, brake fluid flushed and renewed. My only concern here is dry seals from the low mileage but it has been used recently and no oil leaks or clutch issues thus far anyway.
I think the C would be easier for me to handle and ride with my 29" inseam, although not as good for touring which I do little of. I am thinking it is a more basic design and easier to maintain with no tupperwear to remove etc. Being underpowered should not be an issue because I ride one up only these days. It does have ABS. I also realize they are two different animals one being a cruiser and one touring. But I am thinking the C should ride very comfortable and the engine should be smooth and quiet and I would still own a BMW !!
As far as trying to sell my LT and then buy I would probably ask about 8,500.00 for the LT and they are asking 10,500.00 for the C model so it is a wash and if I trade I only pay 6% sales tax on the 2k difference here in Pennsylvania. The R1200C's seem to be at
a premium due to supply and demand. I have seen a few between 6 and 8k with higher mileage on them.
So am I thinking stoopid?
I realize I am the only one who can make the decision but I welcome comments, comparisions and experiences being new the the BMW world.
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Just do not flame me too bad.
Willie
I am 67 and really enjoy my recently aquired 05 LT but I am getting a little scared thinking of all the potential problems I might encounter with the LT which has 45k on it. I am scheduled for a major maintenance and rear rotor/pads replacement next Tuesday which will probably cost around $1,200.00 with valve check which has not been done since 12K.
I found a 2001 R1200C Montana with only 1,200 miles on it, but, they want 2k and my LT for it. All the oils FD, trans, motor, brake fluid flushed and renewed. My only concern here is dry seals from the low mileage but it has been used recently and no oil leaks or clutch issues thus far anyway.
I think the C would be easier for me to handle and ride with my 29" inseam, although not as good for touring which I do little of. I am thinking it is a more basic design and easier to maintain with no tupperwear to remove etc. Being underpowered should not be an issue because I ride one up only these days. It does have ABS. I also realize they are two different animals one being a cruiser and one touring. But I am thinking the C should ride very comfortable and the engine should be smooth and quiet and I would still own a BMW !!
As far as trying to sell my LT and then buy I would probably ask about 8,500.00 for the LT and they are asking 10,500.00 for the C model so it is a wash and if I trade I only pay 6% sales tax on the 2k difference here in Pennsylvania. The R1200C's seem to be at
a premium due to supply and demand. I have seen a few between 6 and 8k with higher mileage on them.
So am I thinking stoopid?
I realize I am the only one who can make the decision but I welcome comments, comparisions and experiences being new the the BMW world.
.
Just do not flame me too bad.
Willie