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Discussion in '5th Generation 1998-2001' started by joner7777, Dec 29, 2008.

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  1. joner7777

    joner7777 New Member

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    Hi chaps,I had a vfr 800 fi a few years ago, then woman trouble(bike went).
    Now i`m sorted ! so i want a vfr again.
    I have been offered a black VFR 800 fi ,7500 miles, year 2000 , 1 owner, not dropped ect, all genuine.
    Is it worth £2600 ?
    Also before i spend in a rececion, do i get the old type or the newer v tec type?
    I understand new ones have not got so much low down grunt?
    Can`t wait to get some grunt back between my legs (i am 50)
     
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    derstuka Lord of the Wankers Staff Member

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    Hello and welcome mate. Please do start an intro thread when you are feeling brave.

    I am not even gonna answer your question about what is better (VTEC or Non-VTEC) as a flame war :2guns: will start....however, I am assuming you are across the pond in the UK...yes no? That is pretty low miles for a 2000. I bought mine (1998 5th gen) with aftermarket exhaust, and saddlebags/tankbag included for 4600 bucks (US dollars) in Nov 2006. It looks like £2600 PDS = ~$3803 (US dollars)at the current exchange rate.

    If the bike is in good condition, and well maintained, then YES, in my opinion it is a good deal.
     
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    Welcome aboard! For what it's worth, I would sell mine for that. There are tons of threads about which is better. What it comes down to is which you like best. Both are VFR's so how can you go wrong.
     
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    Only 7500 miles!?! If it's as clean as you say it is then hell yeah I'd pay $3800 us dollars for a 2000 vfr. Good luck and welcome aboard!
    :cheersaf:
     
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    thanks, i think i will!
    Cockpit= is a pit where the big knobs hang out
    knobs in u/k is -- the big boys--- the rich guys----??
     
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    That's pretty funny but I'm an airline pilot so I'm definitely not one of the rich guys...I'm more lucky to have a job:cheersaf:
     
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    Welcome aboard. Sounds good to me.
     
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    You cant pass up a 5th gen with only 7500 miles. Even if it was $500 more, it would still be hard to pass up.

    Go for the 5th gen. No sweeter sound than gear driven cams IMO.
     
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    lets see pictures when you get it
     
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    Got it today!!!! can`t sleep now!! I need to mount her, but -8 and ice stops me from bringing it back to mine!
    Pics soon! Looks cool in black------------ mmm old memories of a old gambian g/f:cheersaf:
     
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    Welcome and congratulation on your new toy, Post some pictures
     
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    One pic to start with, more when i can get outside when it stops raining!
    Seems to be still a lot of salt on the roads.I don`t want it rusting before i can really get going!
     
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