newbie question Fatboy totalled-resale value

[jmwen]

im lookin at a 2005 Anniversary Fatboy. it was totalled, rebuilt. What does this do to the resale value? It rides like its new so im told. i only looked at it and thought it was in mint shape, but found out today it had been wrecked. Has 8000 miles and wants $12,000 for it. thanks for any input,

jeff

 

[motor]

I'd say walk away

 

[HDDon]

im lookin at a 2005 Anniversary Fatboy. it was totalled, rebuilt. What does this do to the resale value? It rides like its new so im told. i only looked at it and thought it was in mint shape, but found out today it had been wrecked. Has 8000 miles and wants $12,000 for it. thanks for any input,

jeff

If it was totaled you might have trouble getting a title. You would have to have the frame checked for strightness and all the welds inspected. Unless I did the work myself I don't know I would trust anyone else.

 

[mat 60]

Just walk on by....I think its something to stay away from.. 12,000?

 

[Bodeen]

What everybody else said and specially not for $12K!

Bodeen

 

[HDSickness]

for 12 grand you can get a nice clean title bike.

 

[jmwen]

wow. . i really like that bike. I cant find a fatboy in this area for that price. .should i offer less? how much less? or like EVERYONE has already told me. . walk away!!

Appreciate this all,
jeff

 

[lorne]

I'd say walk away

like motor said....i just bought a 2001 with less than 10k and chrome to the hilt for under 10k.....walk away!!!

 

[jmwen]

yea. . i will find out all that stuff, but im sure im walking. Thanks all.

 

[JROB4438]

In my opinion there are alot better deals to be found out there on non wrecked bikes. I would def walk away theres just to much potential for bad stuff to happen even if all work was done by a good dealer/ repair person. Dont let your eyes fool and overide your head you'll def find another/better bike out there. Good luck