The worth of a 2008GS SM5?

[wyliec]

First off, I'm not trying to sell it here. Secondly, I'm not asking because I want to purchase a Ryker. Thirdly, I don't want the hassle of selling it myself.

I purchased my 2008 new in Jan 2009. It has under 36,000 miles, and I have all maintenance records, and no major issues. What can I expect if using it as a trade in for a new auto/jeep?

 

[Navydad]

That's a tough question and it probably depends on so many different variables. Here in southern Ohio the dealers are probably going to upset you by offering nothing or next to nothing. I believe a Spyder is a vehicle that needs to be traded for another Spyder or sold outright to someone who really wants your bike. Of course I can only speak for my area and it may be different in other areas. We have chosen to buy and enjoy a rather unique vehicle and that alone may work against us when we decide to part with it. I'm sorry that this response is the same as no response, but as I said, tough question.

 

[LeftCoast]

Check cycletrader, you will at least get a ballpark on comps to give you an idea.

 

[Culpjp]

You can look at the NADA values for it. If you're taking it to a car dealership it's hard to tell you what they will offer. I wouldn't expect much over 5-6 thousand though.

 

[ARtraveler]

There was an ad on SL for exactly the same. It was down to $6K for a couple months. Not sure if he sold it at that price either.

With the price drops across the board in the last couple days--I am thinking $5K may be in the works.

It is NOT a sellers market currently. Remember Bob and the 10th Anniversary?

If I were to sell currently--I am thinking $12K for the 2014, and $10K if I am lucky on the 2011. Both with 30-32K miles and in really good shape.

 

[dpetrick]

I paid $5000 for my 2009 RS SE5 in October of 2016. I purchased it from a dealer, had 23,000 miles when I bought it.

 

[wyliec]

You can look at the NADA values for it. If you're taking it to a car dealership it's hard to tell you what they will offer. I wouldn't expect much over 5-6 thousand though.

It's all done; $5000 was it.