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Thanks for everyone's comments. I bought the bike today. My purchase price is $6,699 with no fees, dealer prep or transportation charges. I'm getting the helmet, 10 percent off accessories and free labor to install the saddle bags and the knee pads.
The dealer kept hammering the fact he was offering me such a good price on the Bonneville that I should give more consideration to his offer on my trade. I finally got him to give me $1,400 for my trade, so I agreed. He started at $1,200. He went to $1,350 pretty easy, but we had a real pissing contest over the last $50. Sounds petty to haggle over $50, but if was willing to fight for it, so was I.
While my Kawasaki is in very good shape, it does have few minor issues: the rear view mirror will not stay tight and the battery cables need replaced as they are frayed and the connections are not good. Also, I have never had it serviced in the two years I owned it. So it needs a few things, and I just don't want to put any money into it nor do I want to sell it myself. I have sold several vehicles myself, and it is not a pleasant experience.
Deprecation wise, I am sure the Bonneville will cost me much more than my two-year ownership with the Eliminator, which, when considering depreciation and all repairs, cost me $51 a month. Probably a bad way to look at it, but I'll bet the Bonne will lose value faster than $51 a month.
Anyway, I am really excited about my first NEW bike. I sort of feel a little guilty -- and kind of embarrassed -- as this is really a just big toy and a luxury item. But I get that giddy feeling kids have around their birthday or Christmas -- I am nearly 40. And -- I'm almost embarrassed to say this -- the Bonne has an almost-sexual appeal. I nearly get excited when I first sat on it. Believe me, I don't want to "do it" with my bike, I just think it's beautiful and it represents a sort of passion. Sick or not, the bike kinda turns me on. Can't say that about the Kawasaki.
I've said plenty. I just really can't wait to pick it up tomorrow. I don't know that last time I was this giddy over something. It all sounds crazy, I know.
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