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Post by russie on Jan 1, 2017 20:35:16 GMT 1
I've been offered a 1981 250LC which is in boxes and needs full rebuild, repainted, the full monty. Is £1000 about right for it or am I being too stingy?
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Post by aid22 on Jan 1, 2017 20:45:42 GMT 1
I've been offered a 1981 250LC which is in boxes and needs full rebuild, repainted, the full monty. Is £1000 about right for it or am I being too stingy? Hello mate, In my experience, I would buy it for that if it's mostly all there. Especially if it's got a v5 with it. Happy New Year! |
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Post by aid22 on Jan 1, 2017 20:53:20 GMT 1
Still be as stingy as you can without letting it go.
Your signature made me laugh and think maybe a 250 would be best for you. Ha Ha.
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Post by spooch63 on Jan 1, 2017 21:06:40 GMT 1
Personally think you'd be better off buying a complete bike, I bought a project in box's only to find that most of the parts in the box's were knackered and fit for nothing. Mine cost £600 if that helps, uk bike with matching numbers.
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Post by paulba on Jan 1, 2017 21:17:29 GMT 1
I think you should buy it mate ,because if you don't someone else will
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Jan 1, 2017 21:20:03 GMT 1
If its complete, then buy it, especially if matching numbers. You would only strip it down anyway so will save you a few hours!
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Post by stusco on Jan 1, 2017 23:14:44 GMT 1
I paid £1300 fr mine in 2013 in boxes some bits missing most of what previous owners work had to be redone still think I got a bargin not matching numbers
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Post by wonkywheel on Jan 1, 2017 23:34:23 GMT 1
After you have checked it over, ask yourself, will i enjoy restoring it and i don't mind spending a £1000.00 + getting it sorted?
If not- buy a ready to ride example.
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Post by jakethepeg007 on Jan 1, 2017 23:41:59 GMT 1
Probably cheaper than finding all the bits to build one up, even if you have to refurbish everything, I'd be interested if you decide not to
Happy new year by the way, will pop in sometime soon for a blether
Cheers
John
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Post by Gitram on Jan 2, 2017 11:03:26 GMT 1
if you want some moral support, i'll have a look at it with you, i have bought loads in boxes and two eyes are better than one..
marti
happy new year
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Post by alistair64 on Jan 2, 2017 22:20:34 GMT 1
The thing is it's a gamble, so it could go either way in terms of whether it's a good deal or not.
It really depends on whether you don't mind taking risks, so to put a value to a pile of bits isn't possible IMO.
Ok, a grand sounds reasonable, but no-one knows the condition of these parts and what unforeseen problems there might be.
Whatever you decide, good luck.
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Post by mattybeckett on Jan 2, 2017 22:36:40 GMT 1
Sounds to good to be true, but if you have contacted the seller and it's as described to your satisfaction i would buy it before someone else snap's it up.
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Post by rogirdtwofiftee on Jan 8, 2017 16:52:10 GMT 1
I paid £500 for mine 5 years ago which was in boxes , cost quite a few quid since , I would try and get a bit knocked off and then if its got a V5/matching numbers buy it.
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Post by mattmoore93 on Jan 8, 2017 22:53:06 GMT 1
Paid 700 for matching numbers in boxes this time last year
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