Everyone selling their BMW scooters?

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Spdrush

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On this forum and on the Google+ forum there are quite a few owners selling their scooters.

The prices are not good for resale or trade. What are people buying, another BMW 2016 or some other scooter or motorcycle?

I thought about buying a new C650GT but my dealer won't talk discounts for the two he has in stock. I have the feeling that the interest for our scooters is very low. I have looked at other small motorcycles which have held their value better than the BMW scooters.

I even looked at the Can Am trike displayed at my local auto show. Huge bike(?) and really expensive in touring trim.

Although I expected depreciation the current trade offerings are depressing. Oh well I like my scooter for touring and will probably run the wheels off it until there are used 2016s for sale.

Comments?
 
JaimeC

JaimeC

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I certainly don't have any plans of getting rid of Snoopy. I'm not a fan of what they've done to the GT, and as attractive as the new Sport model is, it isn't as practical or comfortable as the GT.
 
Sparkrn

Sparkrn

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Ill keep my GT til they make one with cruise control. Till then, im headed toward 1000000 miles.
 
TwoPort

TwoPort

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I plan to keep my '13 GT till the extended warranty runs out which is about 5.5 years. Then I'll evaluate. The makeover on the new models doesn't seem even close to justify the financial hit involved if all I wanted was a new one. IMHO its more like distinctions without a difference. Heck, even if I was a first time buyer of a GT I'd probably opt for a used one and get an extended warranty and save a few thousand dollars.

Then again, I've had zero problems so that skews my view. If I had significant problems like others have experienced, I may see it differently.
 
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Snowdog

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JaimeC said:
I certainly don't have any plans of getting rid of Snoopy. I'm not a fan of what they've done to the GT, and as attractive as the new Sport model is, it isn't as practical or comfortable as the GT.
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I sat on both 2016 models and didn't think there was much of a difference in comfort. That's why I went to look. If one had been more comfortable than my 2013 Sport I would have bought it. And I thought they made the GT better looking. Just my opinion.
 
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toomuchvinyl

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I have a tendency to keep whatever I buy (Auto and Cycle-wise) forever. I can't see getting rid of mine unless I can no longer ride it or it needs an out of warranty repair that BMW breaks me for. The cruise control sounds good, but I'm not a touring type of rider. I have no interest in going anywhere more than a 2-hour ride away.
 
exavid

exavid

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Nope, no thought of getting rid of my GT. It's still the best maxi scooter I've ever ridden. When I get down to it the machine has most of the good features of the touring bikes I've owned and the ease of handling of a motor scooter in town. Not to mention some pretty respectable performance in the twisities. What's not to like?
 
JaimeC

JaimeC

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Besides, the new GTs come in such BORING SLOW colors... ;)

Another pet peeve of mine is putting TWO mufflers on one side of the bike. For some stupid reason, SO many bike manufacturers seem to think that if Harley Davidson does it, it must be good. The reason Harley does it is because their engine design makes putting a muffler on either side of the bike more difficult (just check out the routing of the left-side exhaust on an Electra Glide if you don't believe me). On any other bike it just looks STUPID, especially if it is NOT a cruiser.

If I were to get a new BMW scooter, the first thing I'd do is ditch the stock muffler for the Akrapavic and that would be purely for looks... NOT to make it louder or faster. The same applies to the R-nine-T motorcycle, by the way.
 
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Edumakated

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I'm keeping mine although I have been considering trading it in for a "real motorcycle". Considering a MV Agusta Turismo Veloce or the BMW s1000xr. I like my c600 and it has been flawless, but I'd like a little more power (acceleration) and cruise control. I don't get to ride as much as I'd like anymore, so thinking I might want something more visceral for the times I do get to ride. Practicality isn't as important anymore.
 
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alice761

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I am keeping mine but yes there been some for sale and the price is low. Obviously it does not hold it value well I thought of going for a motorcycle but when i test rode one there was no way i could go back to switching gears again.
 
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Boulder Bob

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Greetings folks. I see several posts from those who have no intention of getting rid of their scoot. I thought I'd comment on why I did sell my 2013 GT last May after 18 months and about 7K miles. First of all I had no complaints about the scooter itself. It was absolutely trouble free and only had to have a failed battery replaced under warranty. It never failed to start, rode quite comfortably and handled responsively and predictably. I must say I really did enjoy it. I did decide to sell it for a the following reasons.
Primarily, it didn't "stir my soul" like I need my two wheeled conveyances to do (I still have a 1983 BMW R80RT). The old Airhead does just that for me. While I must admit that I enjoyed the shift-free convenience around town I missed the sound and feel of the a well tuned motorcycle working it's way up through the gears. It's like listening to your favorite music over and over again. I do about 4,000 miles/year so it's just not enough to keep more than one around.
Secondly, I have to admit that even though I had favorable dealer experiences with routine maintenance, it was an inconvenience to have to ride 40 miles from Boulder to south Denver through morning rush traffic. In addition to that I began hearing scary stories of high costs for basic scheduled services as the miles added up. Even though I sold it I still follow the Forum and recall reading recently about Jaime's breakdown away from home. I have to admit that I don't miss the scooter and I would miss my old Airhead. I'll continue to peek in on the Forum and still enjoy reading about everyone's experiences.
 
SteveADV

SteveADV

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I am the kinda guy that changes bikes as often as I change underwear. So, that would be annually. I also am normally a multi-bike owner. The BMW scooters fit one kind of riding (for me) and are SUPER at what they do.

But I also like the control of shifting and own a more traditional bike for that reason. Each to his own, but since I've been exposed to these big scooters (my first being a 2013 C650GT) it is my opinion that they are hard to beat for overall use around town or touring.
 
grey.hound

grey.hound

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As you know I just added a BV350. I considered a Moto Guzzi V7, but neither as a replacement for the C600. I think this thing is awesome. Now that my wife rides, it's even more necessary. To say I haven't thought about replacing the C600 is a lie. But usually, my head gets in the way and I do the smart, practical thing. Hence, despite saying I was going to get a real motorcycle I opted again, for a scooter and don't regret it.
 
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Snowdog

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Scooters (or what ever you want to call them) aren't real motorcycles? I didn't know that. What was I thinking.
 
SteveADV

SteveADV

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Well, if a motorcycle can't be a scooter, a scooter can't be a motorcycle.:D

Then again, many "motorcycle" owners refer to their bike as a "scooter".
 
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