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Reply #1 on: December 07, 2015, 12:55:54 am
Someone should nab this. They aren't making the G5 Deluxe anymore, & with 19" wheels, BLACK with CHROME, It should hold its value.  Mine is a keeper, it goes like a rocket, after some tweaking it really handles.

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Reply #2 on: December 07, 2015, 03:44:08 am
It looks like a nice deal, but it is from a dealer. I wonder if that means the selling price will have $1500 worth of bogus dealer fees added to it. If so, it's no longer a good deal. Also, it is 3-4 years old, I can't help but wonder if it has any issues caused by setting for several years. I would ask the seller about fees before bidding on it.
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Reply #3 on: December 07, 2015, 05:06:06 pm
I don't really see this as a deal- it's 4 years old.

I paid $3972 (plus $159 dealer fee) for a used 2015 B5 with 29 miles on it.


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Reply #4 on: December 08, 2015, 06:31:30 am
I paid $4999 for a new 2013 B5, plus $120 dealer fee, plus title and registration, plus $500 sales tax (we get nailed big time on sales tax in AZ) plus having the dealer deliver it over 100 miles to my house. Total came to $6000 and change.

Whether this is a deal or not depends on whether you want this model. I like everything about it except those long chrome covers below the sidecovers. I do like the chrome fenders and tank. I see it sold for $3450. Not bad IMO unless there are a bunch of fees. It seems like the motorcycle industry in general is plagued with absurd fees. I hope RE doesn't go in that direction.
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Reply #5 on: December 11, 2015, 02:02:50 am
Local dealer in Enfield, CT has this beauty at a great price. http://8974.motorcyclesforless.net/web_display/view/23788610


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Reply #6 on: December 11, 2015, 02:44:10 pm
That's $1000 below MSRP for only 77 miles. It looks like a good deal, but my guess is that it was used as a demo bike, and those miles were probably put on it by many different riders. I have always avoided buying demo bikes, as well as low mileage "beginner" type bikes, because they have likely been abused by either inexperienced riders, or riders who didn't really care. Especially on an Enfield, the first few miles are the most important. Not saying that there is anything wrong with it though.
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Reply #7 on: December 14, 2015, 03:11:44 pm
I hear you Suitcase.......I am so anal about breaking in an engine it is painful even to me lol.  :o
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Reply #8 on: December 14, 2015, 08:38:53 pm
please refrain using "anal" and "painful" in one sentence, especially on a motorcycle forum.
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Reply #9 on: December 17, 2015, 04:44:21 am
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Reply #10 on: December 17, 2015, 07:03:59 am
anal - breaking in - painful -  ::) all well and good but no-where on the ads did I see the deal breaker - if you buy the bike they throw in a full set of steak knives ;D


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Reply #11 on: December 18, 2015, 02:05:59 am
I hear you Suitcase.......I am so anal about breaking in an engine it is painful even to me lol.  :o

Maybe you should see that World famous Proctologist, Dr. Ben Dover?

He earned his fame by sticking his nose into other peoples business.
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Reply #12 on: December 18, 2015, 06:53:12 am
I don't think Ben had any medical qualifications!  ;D

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Dover

Ben Dover, is an English pornographic actor, director and producer.

Back on topic! Even though I've got the GT, I really like the classic looking Enfields. I would definitely have bought one if the GT hadn't been produced.

John