1600 or 1700

kjaxntn · 01-12-2009, 03:54 PM

First i would like to thank all of you for the welcome. It is time to trade the 800a in on a new bike. So a new Nomad is in my near future, but now must choose between 08 1600 or the new 09 1700. I like both bikes but is a 1700 going to be worth the $1400 more. I assume dealers will be wanting to be rid of all the 1600's before the new ones hit the show rooms and will be willing to deal more on the 08's. Your thoughts please.

**schoeney** · 01-12-2009, 04:14 PM

Welcome aboard Jackson. I am excited for you....not everyday that someone here is buying a new Nomad. If you are lucky enough to find a new 08 you can save a bundle of dough...I would think alot more than $1400.

If you buy an 08 you might consider a "New out of the crate" 07 or even 06 if you can find one, I believe thay are all pretty much the same.

Here is a link to a dealer in Oregon that advertises NEW 06 and 07's. The 06 two tone Green/Silver is only $9999! The 07 in black is $10,999.

I did not call them to confirm any details.

The extra power + torque of the 09 would be nice but after you read feedback from all of us here I think the smart thing is to wait until MaKaw works out any new "bugs". If you do buy the 09 I think the extended warranty is a must...but take a copy of the cheap ones off ebay when you go to negotiate...it should save you some $$$.

dogdoc · 01-12-2009, 10:15 PM

1600 would still be my ONLY choice. i own one.

rksaw · 01-13-2009, 01:24 AM

Greg,
Did you forget to put the link in for the guy? Just asking.
Rich

rhunt4 · 01-13-2009, 10:06 AM

If I was just buying I would have to see a 1700 before I made up my mind. The new bikes come with more horsepower and factory cruise. I just don't know if they are as well balanced as the 1600 It seem like the bigger they make them the heaver the front is when in tight turns. If that is the case I know I would stay with the 1600. That is why I didn't like the 2000 Vulcan

bobzinger · 01-13-2009, 10:52 AM

I'd have to drive a 1700 first. I haven't heard of any reviews in the new Nomads.

**taranis** · 01-13-2009, 12:39 PM

The real question is when do you plan to purchase, or what is "near future"?

Nomad for Nomad, I'd say no. The 1600 is a proven platform, lots of aftermarket support and rider information available. The best I've seen of the '09's were pre-production prototypes at the Cycleworld show. They are nice bikes, but when $1400 is concerned, I think I'd pocket that and use it for a good, long road trip. My opinion only.

I wouldn't make too many assumptions about the dealers. Call me a skeptic, but dealers aren't dumb - you're not the only one with that mindset, so maybe they're willing to deal, maybe not. People that are dead-set against the new '09's may be rushing to get an '08 before the disappear. Never know.

Todd · 01-13-2009, 01:07 PM

Hey Jackson,

I am from Greensboro NC and just bought a car at Gateway Ford there in Greenville TN just before Thanksgiving. The reason I bring this up is that a short 3-4 hour drive to get a deal is well worth it.

trjam brought this bike in Matthews NC (just outside of Charlotte) to my attention the other day........

http://www.matthewsfunmachines.com/new_v....99&pov=10486 30

New 2008 1600 for $9899..........short drive for you to get a great deal!!!!!

**schoeney** · 01-13-2009, 01:49 PM

OOOOOOOOOps...Sorry, Thanks for watching me like a hawk Rich. I will make sure I stop you during your Sunday sermon sometime and point out any mistakes

;)

Here is the link

http://www.hillsboromotorcycles.com/..._inventory.asp

**schoeney** · 01-13-2009, 01:52 PM

Yeah.....like I would know if you made any!

dabull · 01-13-2009, 04:07 PM

test ride in your future...one will call out over the other....

01-12-2009, 03:54 PM	#1
kjaxntn Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 25	1600 or 1700 First i would like to thank all of you for the welcome. It is time to trade the 800a in on a new bike. So a new Nomad is in my near future, but now must choose between 08 1600 or the new 09 1700. I like both bikes but is a 1700 going to be worth the $1400 more. I assume dealers will be wanting to be rid of all the 1600's before the new ones hit the show rooms and will be willing to deal more on the 08's. Your thoughts please. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-12-2009, 04:14 PM	#2
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	1600 or 1700 Welcome aboard Jackson. I am excited for you....not everyday that someone here is buying a new Nomad. If you are lucky enough to find a new 08 you can save a bundle of dough...I would think alot more than $1400. If you buy an 08 you might consider a "New out of the crate" 07 or even 06 if you can find one, I believe thay are all pretty much the same. Here is a link to a dealer in Oregon that advertises NEW 06 and 07's. The 06 two tone Green/Silver is only $9999! The 07 in black is $10,999. I did not call them to confirm any details. The extra power + torque of the 09 would be nice but after you read feedback from all of us here I think the smart thing is to wait until MaKaw works out any new "bugs". If you do buy the 09 I think the extended warranty is a must...but take a copy of the cheap ones off ebay when you go to negotiate...it should save you some $$$. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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01-12-2009, 10:15 PM	#3
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	1600 or 1700 1600 would still be my ONLY choice. i own one.
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01-13-2009, 01:24 AM	#4
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	1600 or 1700 Greg, Did you forget to put the link in for the guy? Just asking. Rich
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01-13-2009, 10:06 AM	#5
rhunt4 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryville Tn Posts: 489	1600 or 1700 If I was just buying I would have to see a 1700 before I made up my mind. The new bikes come with more horsepower and factory cruise. I just don't know if they are as well balanced as the 1600 It seem like the bigger they make them the heaver the front is when in tight turns. If that is the case I know I would stay with the 1600. That is why I didn't like the 2000 Vulcan __________________ Ronald C Hunt:\Users\cat\Pictures\goldwing 1.jpg Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-13-2009, 10:52 AM	#6
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	1600 or 1700 I'd have to drive a 1700 first. I haven't heard of any reviews in the new Nomads. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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01-13-2009, 12:39 PM	#7
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	1600 or 1700 The real question is when do you plan to purchase, or what is "near future"? Nomad for Nomad, I'd say no. The 1600 is a proven platform, lots of aftermarket support and rider information available. The best I've seen of the '09's were pre-production prototypes at the Cycleworld show. They are nice bikes, but when $1400 is concerned, I think I'd pocket that and use it for a good, long road trip. My opinion only. I wouldn't make too many assumptions about the dealers. Call me a skeptic, but dealers aren't dumb - you're not the only one with that mindset, so maybe they're willing to deal, maybe not. People that are dead-set against the new '09's may be rushing to get an '08 before the disappear. Never know. __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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01-13-2009, 01:07 PM	#8
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	1600 or 1700 Hey Jackson, I am from Greensboro NC and just bought a car at Gateway Ford there in Greenville TN just before Thanksgiving. The reason I bring this up is that a short 3-4 hour drive to get a deal is well worth it. trjam brought this bike in Matthews NC (just outside of Charlotte) to my attention the other day........ http://www.matthewsfunmachines.com/new_v....99&pov=10486 30 New 2008 1600 for $9899..........short drive for you to get a great deal!!!!! __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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01-13-2009, 01:49 PM	#9
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	1600 or 1700 OOOOOOOOOps...Sorry, Thanks for watching me like a hawk Rich. I will make sure I stop you during your Sunday sermon sometime and point out any mistakes ;) Here is the link http://www.hillsboromotorcycles.com/..._inventory.asp __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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01-13-2009, 01:52 PM	#10
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	1600 or 1700 Yeah.....like I would know if you made any! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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01-13-2009, 04:07 PM	#11
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	1600 or 1700 test ride in your future...one will call out over the other....
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