RE: Buying a pre-owned RS from a dealership - tips? - 2

Oddly enough, I thought the question was directed at the service issues and longevity of the RS, more than the purchasing itself.

If the question was, "Disregarding price, are there any issues with buying a second-hand RS?" my answer would be no, apart from normal inspection items.

Any damage to the wheels? Any scoring on the brake rotors? Wear on tyres and pads? Any evidence of any leaking or weeping of fluids? Any tell-tale scrapes or grazes? Any issue with the display or any of the lights (the LEDs cost a bomb compared to globes!). What's the colour of the oil in the sight glass? Does it have both keys (if keyless). Does it start promptly? Does it run? Does it shift up and down, and (if fitted only!!), how is the GASP? Last of all, and in my view normally not something I would bet my life savings on, is there a service history?
Obviously the legalities are important, things like ownership (title) and liens (finance hold) - but each country has laws to protect the consumer to a greater or lesser degree.

Zitat von Oscarguitar im Beitrag #15

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CW in Dorchester have two Lupins and a couple of non-colour ones as well.

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Hi
I tend to agree with Aussie Import in my case I picked up a 2015 rs from stratstone Harley in Birmingham in March it was advertised as a rs1200 with 2700 miles on the clock and a 3 month 'warranty' the bike was the cheapest on biketrader by at least £500 but with less miles than any other i could find for sale.
I held the bike with a £250 refundable deposit and bought it when I saw it in the flesh.
The salesman told me it was a basic rs but when I viewed it it was obviously the SE version in the 'faster' granite grey with all the extras. Quite clearly he had no and stealth black clue what he had for sale.
I've put 5k on it this year and the bmw dealer bikes are still more expensive than I paid for mine (£9199)
It's well worth looking round and I would say if it's a proper dealership you shouldn't have any issues.

Zitat von Aussie Import im Beitrag #16

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Oddly enough, I thought the question was directed at the service issues and longevity of the RS, more than the purchasing itself

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Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #19

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Zitat von Aussie Import im Beitrag #16

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Oddly enough, I thought the question was directed at the service issues and longevity of the RS, more than the purchasing itself

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Yes this query was really about the buying/negotiating process really - I've made the decision to buy a warrantied, recent machine from a franchised dealership, so as Wessie pointed out above, I'm reasonably confident that any bikes which make my shortlist should be pretty well sorted or BMW wouldn't be selling them. So, being far from expert on buying used vehicles I'll be relying fairly heavily on that (otherwise I'd be happier to pay substantially less money and go for a private sale or non-franchised dealer.

Useful checklist - thanks!

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Just thought I'd follow up on this thread, as finally the stars have aligned (ie, I got my insurance payout on the last bike and my collar-bone is healed enough to ride again) and I got my replacement R1200RS this morning. Came from a BMW dealership and is immaculate; really pleased with it.

Thanks a lot for the advice from people here. I ended up ringing round dealerships as suggested, and got £500 off their list price which I was happy with.

Just in time for winter

Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #21

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Just thought I'd follow up on this thread, as finally the stars have aligned (ie, I got my insurance payout on the last bike and my collar-bone is healed enough to ride again) and I got my replacement R1200RS this morning. Came from a BMW dealership and is immaculate; really pleased with it.

Thanks a lot for the advice from people here. I ended up ringing round dealerships as suggested, and got £500 off their list price which I was happy with.

Just in time for winter

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