[Johnnyp]

 

[Jspree]

Book value is between $2,000 & $4,000, with excellent showroom condition at $6,000.

 

[Johnnyp]

Someone want to trade me this for my 1980chevy monza not sure if it’s a good trade

 

[Jspree]

Depending on where you live and if you don't need a car for kids the value is about the same.
Here in Pensacola I can ride 12 months out of the year, I have no kids at home , so don't need a car .

 

[Shotround]

can you work on it yerself? no dealer is going to work on it. then there's the availability of parts

 

[Shotround]

Depending on where you live and if you don't need a car for kids the value is about the same.
Here in Pensacola I can ride 12 months out of the year, I have no kids at home , so don't need a car .

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is that $4500 in 1980 money? i barely remember gas was below $1 back then.

 

[Jspree]

Partzilla for parts, depends on your ability. For me it would be a good deal, now you have to decide if it is a good deal for you.

https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1996/v-max-1200-vmx12h

 

[Jspree]

i barely remember gas was below $1 back then.

When I started riding gas was $0.19.9 a gal

 

[Brad_G]

The value of a 27 year old bike is going to be all over the map IMHO. If someone wants "that bike" in it's OEM state it might be worth a lot. There are also things that may need replaced/refreshed that are difficult to come by which could be problematic and diminish the value to others.

 

[Pancake81]

How much are you asking for the monza? Personally I almost always just try to sell my stuff as apposed to trade. I can do a lot more with cash than anything else. Even if you really wanted a bike, wouldn’t it be nice to shop for a bike you want and even top up the kitty for the right one…?

The VMax’s do have a cult following. A lot of folks love them

 

[In cider]

Can never have enough Vmax's, or should that be Vmaxii?

 

[Jspree]

Welll what did you decide?

 

[TK3333]

I'd take the Max but I very biased when it comes to them. Just make sure it doesnt have the dreaded 2nd gear issue or it could mean a tranny repair. Run it up through 1st to 3rd fairly hard and make sure it doesnt pop out of 2nd. It was more common in the early models before they upgraded the shift segments. Other than that they are solid runners with a decent supply parts available new and used, oem and aftermarket. And yes there is a following with lots support from owners across the globe. I would "venture" to say your decision will be easy after 1 test ride. Pm sent. Good luck.

 

[TheDaveySprocket]

I miss my vmax