[shumanrog]

I'm in the market for my first bike. After a lot of reserch I have decided on the Suzuki Volusia. My question is: new or used? It seems like a no brainer when you can save 2K or 3k by getting a low milage 2 or 3 year old bike. The only advantages to the new bike are the warranty and knowledge of its history. The answer seems so obvious, when cost is an issue, am I overlooking something? Also are there any big differences between a 2001, 2002, 2003 or 2004 Volusia? Thanks.

 

[MadCow]

I went new if only for the warranty and the fact that I am the only one who will ever fart on the seat

I did look at a few used ones but...opted for the new Intruder.

 

[vol01jim]

I bought a 2001 in 2003 with 6kmiles babied with $1500 extras. Guy was just moving up to a bigger bike.(roadking) paid $5500, would have paid almost $8000 if new with extras. So if money is an issue, shop around. Look for a mover up. Find out why the bikes for sale etc.

If money is not an issue, buy new. See Volusia owners.com web site for more cool stuff.

 

[keylo4life]

Buy new

I struggled for approximately a year trying to decide whether to buy used or new. You will get more satisfaction with a new bike. Saving a few thousand dollars is good, but you know all there is to know when inquiring about the true history of a new bike. Dont buy someone else's mess.
Attend the MSF course, choose a bike that fits your needs and personality, and never look back.

Good Luck!

 

[Trapper]

Buy used!! It probably wont be your last bike and chances are you will drop the bike in your first few thousand miles or so. It hurts a lot less if it's on a used bike that is not all shiney and new. After a few K miles sell the bike (very little devaluation on and already used bike) then get you brand new one.

 

[blackie1491]

01-04 Volusia is used, the 05-06 are the C50, and they come with FI vs carbs. for the Volusia. There is a reduction in the fuel tank size to accommodiate FI.

There are a lot of good buys on low milage ones out there. A few dealers may have a new 05 in stock.

Either version is a great bike. Having said that, I enjoy the FI.

Personal taste in colors, carbs. or FI. money saved.

 

[v0lusia]

My vote would be for used..... There are a lot of used Vols out there. Look in the Bikes for Sale section here and on Volusiariders.com $4,000 - $4,500 should hook you up pretty well.

 

[Chappy206]

I bought new, but if I came across a great deal on a low mileage, used Volusia or C50 I might consider it, particularly if I knew the seller or could verify the service history of the bike. That would make a big difference to me.