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Prospective Aero 50 purchase?

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:11 pm
by back2basics
I think the price that is being asked is a bit high, but I thought I'd check to see what you all think. It's a 1985 Honda Aero 50, decent cosmetic condition, supposidly runs reliably. The asking price is $650. If that doesn't sound right, what do you think I should go after it for?

Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:30 pm
by CharlotteSpreeRider
Depends on area and mileage. You could not sell something that old around here (NC/SC) at any price. Do you know the mileage? Anything broken/missing?

-aseigler

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:32 am
by stillspeeding
The aero seems to hold its value, make sure the plastics are in good shape.

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 4:44 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
Always talk people down, even if its the best deal ever. From what I have heard the 85 is the best aero motor.

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 5:49 pm
by back2basics
Alright, unfortunately that Aero was sold before I was able to go and check it out but...............I did just find a 86 Spree by me that seems to be in excellent condition. He's had it for only a year and the guy he bought it from just had the engine rebuilt, new battery, carburator overhaul, and new tires. Great cosmetic condition and none of the plastic is cracked. Fender and some areas are a little faded, but it looks very clean overall. Its got a clean title too. I can get it for $725. What do you think about this one?

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Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:11 pm
by mopedman
that would suck to be in an area were sprees are that much. last spree i bought that ran good i payed 200 for it

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:23 pm
by CharlotteSpreeRider
That looks like an 85 Spree (no kickstart).

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:54 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
in 1986 im pretty sure a spree was $800 NEW, even in that shape its not worth more than $500.

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:16 pm
by berreta22
Kenny_McCormic wrote:in 1986 im pretty sure a spree was $800 NEW, even in that shape its not worth more than $500.
I have to agree..450-500 max anywhere.

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:45 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
If that spree is an 86 it has mismatched parts in it(86 motors have kickstarters), you can tell the year from the info plate stamped to the frame behind the front wheel.

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:05 pm
by greg_bingham
kenny,

in 1986 my inlaws paid $453 out the door, tax included, for my wife's spree. I have the invoice.

in 1985 they were $399 out the door almost....

FYI

Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:49 pm
by chevyguyjay
if i were u, id pass. look for an elite50. 8)

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:04 am
by back2basics
Well, an elite 50 is what I found next. The guy with the Spree would not come down in price at all.

So the Elite is supposidly in great running condition as well. Its an 1989, says it runs 33-34mph, sat in storeage for 5 years, original owners manual included for $650. He wanted another $25 to bring it down to me (I live 25 min away and dont have a vehicle to pick it up), but I told him that $650 sounded high anyways so I just asked if we could keep it at $650 including delivery. Opinions on this third attempt?

Here it is: Image

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:13 pm
by chevyguyjay
looks nice. :wink: looks like a SB50. cant do to many mods to that engine performance wise. seems a lil high for the price to me. whats the mileage on the scooter? if it were me, id talk him down a lil, but not to insult the guy. :wink:

Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:55 pm
by mopedman
I dk how you guys pay that much for this stuff..... Here in michigan i wouldn't pay more then 400 for that bike