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Helpful Tips on how to buy Motorcycles

by: Karen Nodalo

Buying motorcycles isn�t just about buying because you need to know some helpful tips ant hints to get the best deals. It would even be very helpful if you consult an expert so you will never have to go wrong or think that your money has been put to waste.

In purchasing a used motorcycle, every part of it needs to be checked for durability. All goes well for well-maintained parts. Whether you are and expert or novice, you can easily identify it even by just looking at it. If the parts look grumpy and all worn-out, that won�t pretty serve you much for long. So why invest in buying a cheap one when it entitles you to overspend when it crashes.

In buying motorcycles, it would be better if you know the owner you are buying from. At least you will have an idea on how the motorcycle has been treated if the owner took extra efforts in maintaining the motorcycle�s performance. You can also estimate as to whether the motorcycle you are purchasing will still have a longer life or spend your time keeping it up. Some experts say that purchasing second-hand or used motorcycles are better than new ones because the motorcycle has performed several times. Used motorcycles don�t need warming ups and series of road tests.

There are other options in buying motorcycles. You can buy a motorcycle from an auction in companies and the Internet usually. When motorcycles are being sold, they deal it through auctions with great deals too. But purchasing with this type is first-come first-serve basis.

If you really are in desperate need to purchase a motorcycle very soon, you can easily find one in the newspapers in the ads page. Internet ads and motorcycle sites offer their selling online. They offer product information, listings, pricing and specification.

For assurance and warranties, you can buy your motorcycle from an authorized dealer. You can have great deals and discounts depending upon your contract. They also offer selling their products for easy installment for a given period of time. That sure is painless if you don�t have enough money and have other priorities.

The simplest and most common way to purchase a motorcycle is through your friends. You will usually hear from them talking about selling motorcycles. If you purchase from a friend, prices can get lower and you can talk about the motorcycle�s condition and performance comfortably. You can also ask for advices because they pretty know well and they are used to operating the motorcycles themselves.

No matter how you want to purchase a motorcycle, don�t always be in a hurry to buy one unless you are sure especially if you are a beginner. Of course you won�t want your money to be put waste.

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About the author:

Karen Nodalo came across writing when she was about 11. The whole craze for writing started when she first wrote her diary during elementary years. After school, she would write in it first before doing homework. She finds it cool and until now she still keeps one.

Her passion for writing started and improved. She joined in the school publications and they made her the editor.

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Used Car Buying Tips
by: Steve Gillman

Some of these used car buying tips won't be new to you. Often the trick is just to apply what you already know. On the other hand, when it comes to expensive areas of life like buying a car, one new thing learned can save you hundreds of dollars. Try some of the following.

1. Make a low offer. Okay, you knew this one. A trick you may not have used, though, is to make a low offer, and then leave your phone number with the seller. Time has a way of making sellers desperate, especially after you just helped convince them that they are asking too much.

2. Be careful with car price guides. Use the "blue book" etc, but try not to pay more than wholesale. I can't think of many times when people I know have paid more than "bluebook," so these "average" sales prices are doubtful.

3. Talk to people. This is one of the simplest and effective used car buying tips. Just let friends, family and others know you're looking for a car. Quite often people would be happy to avoid the whole process of advertising and showing their car if they could just get rid of it by giving a good deal to a friend.

4. Check out the engine. Have a mechanic look at the car, and tell you what it's likely to need in the next year or so. Then make a list, so the seller can see in writing why you are offering less than he wants.

5. Auctions. See if there is a public auction in your area. If not, maybe you can go with a dealer friend and give him a $100 to buy a car for you.

6. www.carfax.com. It's around $25 to run vehicle background checks for a month - long enough to find your next car. They'll show the chain of title, accident reports for the car, and even safety and reliability scores for that model.

7. "Ugly" cars. Watch for cars that sit on the lot for months. Dealers will often sell these "ugly ducklings" at a loss just to move them. Again, you may want to leave your phone number with a low offer.

8. Rental company cars. They are sold fairly cheap when they get the new ones in. Buy at bluebook wholesale or less, because they have had many different drivers, so they've more wear than normal.

9. Repos. Credit unions and some small banks do their own selling of repossessed cars. You usually bid on paper, maybe with a $50 deposit, and then get your $50 back if you're not the winning bidder. If they don't sell their own repossessions, ask where they are sold.

10. Consider gas mileage. High mileage may be better, but maybe a car that costs $500 less will use only $400 more gas in the two years you expect to own it. Do the math.

Use the tips here the next time you are shopping for a used car. Meanwhile, why not learn a few negotiating strategies. This helps in many areas of life, and is the most important of these used car buying tips.

About The Author

Steve Gillman has been hunting down obscure knowledge and useful secrets for years. Learn more and get a free gift at: http://www.TheSecretInformationSite.com

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