Some times its about trade offs....

red_johnny · 08-08-2017, 03:16 PM

So while I have my 16 2SS one of the conditions of its purchase was to try and sell my 06 Ducati 800SS. Next week I officially put it up for sale. While it kind of sucks I was ready to do that anyway next year as my initial plan was to sell it and buy a new Aprilia RSV4. But that was before the Camaro became an option. Don't get me wrong, I am not regretting the decision of getting the Camaro. Its just that this particular model of Ducati is getting harder and harder to come by and even though I was ready to part with it I was planning on getting a replacement. In a way I guess I did but its not exactly the same. In the end I am very happy with the way things have turned out and look forward to the mods that will come.

I could go into the back story here about the events that lead up to me selling my 2010 Camaro 3 years ago but its a long and sad tale.

redcoats1976 · 08-08-2017, 04:51 PM

so hold off on the camaro mods and keep the ducati.problem solved.

zx9rmal · 08-08-2017, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by redcoats1976

so hold off on the camaro mods and keep the ducati.problem solved.

This.

But I'm biased.

LuvMI · 08-08-2017, 08:02 PM

Sounds like an awesome bike... accompanied by a smoking Camaro... decisions decisions. Find away that isn't too painful to keep both if you can.

JLSuperfly · 08-08-2017, 08:38 PM

Bologna sandwiches aren't that bad once you get used to them. Keep both.

hotlap · 08-08-2017, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

Bologna sandwiches aren't that bad once you get used to them. Keep both.

you can get a 24 pack of Ramen noodles for $12.88... delivered... and kids like them too

https://www.amazon.com/Maruchan-Rame...T41SXJVT8TQJJ0

meyouand987.2 · 08-08-2017, 10:05 PM

In your situation I would always look at depreciation as a factor. I bought a Porsche Spyder last year for the same price as the 1LE and as of today, the Spyder is worth around $15k more than I paid for it and my 1LE will be down $15k by the end of the year. Point is, buy the bike and hold off on the car, as IT IS going to go down in value. Period.

LibertyHill · 08-08-2017, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zx9rmal

This.

But I'm biased.

+1

BrianL · 08-09-2017, 09:28 AM

I had a similar condition. Not with a bike, but a '56 Thunderbird. Sold it and have no regrets. Our thought is stick to the plan and never get over your head financially.

gpskinzhut · 08-09-2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hotlap

you can get a 24 pack of Ramen noodles for $12.88... delivered... and kids like them too

https://www.amazon.com/Maruchan-Rame...T41SXJVT8TQJJ0

I have 3 Camaros. I know all there is to know about ramen. There's ramen kabobs, baked ramen, sauteed ramen, ramen stew, ramen soup, ramen flambe......

red_johnny · 08-09-2017, 10:16 AM

Thanks for all the words and encouragement to try to keep the bike. I will try but I do have to "attempt" to sell it. The market sucks for these right now and I don't think it will sell with where I am at. So if all goes the way I want I should be able to keep it. Time will tell.

zx9rmal · 08-09-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LibertyHill

+1

I've had many Beemers, including the first year K13S. Loved that bike. Shame they killed it.

wwiiavfan · 08-09-2017, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gpskinzhut

I have 3 Camaros. I know all there is to know about ramen. There's ramen kabobs, baked ramen, sauteed ramen, ramen stew, ramen soup, ramen flambe......

Thank you, Bubba 😉

08-08-2017, 03:16 PM	#1
red_johnny Drives: 2016 Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 753 View My Garage	Some times its about trade offs.... So while I have my 16 2SS one of the conditions of its purchase was to try and sell my 06 Ducati 800SS. Next week I officially put it up for sale. While it kind of sucks I was ready to do that anyway next year as my initial plan was to sell it and buy a new Aprilia RSV4. But that was before the Camaro became an option. Don't get me wrong, I am not regretting the decision of getting the Camaro. Its just that this particular model of Ducati is getting harder and harder to come by and even though I was ready to part with it I was planning on getting a replacement. In a way I guess I did but its not exactly the same. In the end I am very happy with the way things have turned out and look forward to the mods that will come. I could go into the back story here about the events that lead up to me selling my 2010 Camaro 3 years ago but its a long and sad tale.

08-09-2017, 09:28 AM	#9
BrianL Drives: 2016 2SS, Red Hot, NPP, Nav, M6 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Eagle Creek OR Posts: 783	I had a similar condition. Not with a bike, but a '56 Thunderbird. Sold it and have no regrets. Our thought is stick to the plan and never get over your head financially. Attached Images

08-08-2017, 04:51 PM	#2
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	so hold off on the camaro mods and keep the ducati.problem solved.

08-08-2017, 08:02 PM	#4
LuvMI Lovin the growl... Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 926	Sounds like an awesome bike... accompanied by a smoking Camaro... decisions decisions. Find away that isn't too painful to keep both if you can.

08-08-2017, 08:38 PM	#5
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Bologna sandwiches aren't that bad once you get used to them. Keep both.

08-08-2017, 10:05 PM	#7
meyouand987.2 Drives: 2011 Cayman R 2017 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 142	In your situation I would always look at depreciation as a factor. I bought a Porsche Spyder last year for the same price as the 1LE and as of today, the Spyder is worth around $15k more than I paid for it and my 1LE will be down $15k by the end of the year. Point is, buy the bike and hold off on the car, as IT IS going to go down in value. Period.

08-09-2017, 10:16 AM	#11
red_johnny Drives: 2016 Gray 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Hermitage, PA Posts: 753 View My Garage	Thanks for all the words and encouragement to try to keep the bike. I will try but I do have to "attempt" to sell it. The market sucks for these right now and I don't think it will sell with where I am at. So if all goes the way I want I should be able to keep it. Time will tell.

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