james111089 Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 The price for a new bike these days is around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofont Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Yes James, they will, its called inflation. On the whole though, the bikes are more expensive but you do get more for your money. Having said that, weren't bikes more expensive a few years ago? Maybe ten or so years back? Maybe your Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest coflet Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 In terms of a percentage of the average national wage, I think the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ba baraccus Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 I remember back in 1993 I bought my Aprilia Climber for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james111089 Posted March 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 I reckon the uk is one of the most expensive places for anything James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-shock 250 Posted March 30, 2005 Report Share Posted March 30, 2005 10 years ago, a new Gas Gas cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofont Posted March 31, 2005 Report Share Posted March 31, 2005 Hrm... We need to be careful on this topic, lets not forget this a free site and it's supported by many dealers etc. I don't think we should start comparing what's on offer else where in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boncebackability Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Hrm... We need to be careful on this topic, lets not forget this a free site and it's supported by many dealers etc. I don't think we should start comparing what's on offer else where in Europe. Yes, lets not have an open debate like adults. From what I've read above, nobody has said anything against any dealer or importer. I don't think the people who use this forum are naive enough to think a brittish based dealer is able to sell bikes for the same price as spannish dealers can. It laws of economics, most of the bikes are made in spain, no import tax, smaller transport costs and the major facter is the standard of living, the standard of living in spain is not comparable to that of England. Thats why things cost more. you can have everything i.e. NHS, toll free roads, public services the money has to come from somewhere and thats tax! The price of bike over the pass couple of years has only being increasing slightly and I'd say that this more to do with price raises in spain than anything to do with any UK based Dealer or Importer. Gas Gas still remain the cheapest bike to buy and the only one under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonsurge Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Yes, lets not have an open debate like adults. From what I've read above, nobody has said anything against any dealer or importer. I see what you're saying but I think what Boofont is referring to is the fact that the last time this subject came up for discussion on TC, a couple of people started posting messages like "don't buy a new GasGas in the UK, call these people who'll grey import one and sell it to you in the crate..." and suchlike. Which is all well and good but you need to consider 2 (unrelated) facts of life: 1. The UK importers end up having to service warranty claims on bikes that they didn't initially supply (and therefore made no money on). In the long term, all this means is that the "offical" price will rise to cover these costs. 2. TC is run "not for profit" and relies on the advertising income (and the less tangible support of) people such as GasGas, Beta etc. to pay the hosting and bandwidth charges etc. If the site is seen to be providing members with easy access to unofficial importation channels, those same people might quite justifiably withdraw that support and before long you'll have... TA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philippe Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 One thing is sure :don't come to France to buy a trial bike, we're near Spain but the cost of a 250 is the same than in GB.And the cost and hassle to get a french registration is such than it's not worth buying a bike abroad.As far as dealers are concerned they make more money on accessories and spares than on bikes and they don't have the worries and cost induced by the bike's warranty.so I'm not sure if they really mind about grey imports! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofont Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Thanks Neonsurge, I was refering to the reasons you've stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ringo Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Interesting to note that I walked into Del Amo Suzuki last week and saw a brand new Montesa 4 stroke with a $9,000 price tag, set off to the side of about 200 other rice burners, wheelchairs, and jet skis. Boy, am I glad I know my local dealer farther south!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofasttim Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Interesting to note that I walked into Del Amo Suzuki last week and saw a brand new Montesa 4 stroke with a $9,000 price tag, set off to the side of about 200 other rice burners, wheelchairs, and jet skis.Boy, am I glad I know my local dealer farther south!!! Could trials be going "mainstream" again? Back to the glory days of the mid '70's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1 Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Mainstream? Hugh! not at those prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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