Might have a New Bike.....

[Bigevildoer]

Came across a little deal that I'm having a VERY difficult time passing up...

A 2007 Ducati 1098 with 3200km on it....
Never dropped, never raced, excellent condition...

For around half (about $5K) of what she should probably be selling it for - got it as part of her divorce settlement and now wants to stick it to her ex by selling it, 'cause she can't ride it (no license) and doesn't have a place to store it. And you can't ride a bike in the winter in Ontario (Canada, not Cali).

Insurance would be insane - around $2500-$3000, so I'd store it for a year until my insurance rate drops a bit (another year riding, another year older bike).

Decisions, Decisions... ack! I've got the money, so that makes it harder to pass up!

Anyone else have a suggestion?

 

[dart1963]

If you think it's a great deal, go for it.
It's really a personal decision, for me it's can I use the money for something else, or do I need to set aside some for unexpected events. If I have cash that's just burning a hole in my pocket and I come across a great deal , I'll usually get it. Did that with most of my power tools, didn't have a specific use at the time, but knew I'd need them someday (and the deal would be gone) and haven't regretted too many of my purchases.
If you do get it, it's going to be hard seeing it setting for a year... but it'll make the first time you take it out even better!

 

[OTTF]

If I had the cash and knew it would not leave me strapped I would jump all over that. Then if you don't want to keep it for some reason sell it back the her husband

 

[Yone]

Hmm, sounds like a good deal. Divorces suck to go through...but they make for a great opportunity to get nice stuff for cheap (houses, property, vehicles, etc.)

 

[GoGreen09]

I like the idea of selling it back to her husband. You could be a nice guy and just sell it back the same as what you paid.....NAH!

 

[Manna69247]

I agree with the others, if you have the cash you have second thoughts you can sell it for more and make some more for aftermarkets on 6R

 

[cbzdel]

I would buy it and resell it if I had the cash.. I would have no need for a bike like that though since I am a commuter..

 

[Bigevildoer]

Well, ends up it was a scam...
Thought it was too good to be true, and of course, it was... Oh well, no big deal - I'm just glad I caught it before sending any money etc.
Been reported to the proper authorities.

Take care!

 

[FitZ6R]

Good save!