I have a 88 Honda 250R that is in show room condition, totally bone stock. Everything is perfect on this thing right down to the ignition switch. I got it off a guy that stored it for 12 years after he got it for a graduation present. Everyone that I've talked to really couldn't tell me what it's worth. Most people don't notice its a 250R because it looks brand new. Do any of you guy's have an idea?

 

at least $62

 

In washington if it is truly as nice as you say you should be able to sale it in one day for 6500-7000 that would be by putting just one add in the cycle trader

 

Brand new it was 2900 bucks.....12 years later?
6500-7000!? NO I would guess no more than 4500.

 

I do know one thing about it. I've had a 400EX and that thing doesn't even come close to it in stock trim. I've never been on a quad that handles better. Honda hit it right on the nose with the 88.

 

the prices in washington go like this 2500-3000 will get you a beater 86-87 in real rough shape. 3000-3500 will get you a 86-87 in fair shape. 3500-4000 will get a fairly nice 86-87 with maybe aftermarket front shocks and pipe, or a real thrashed 88-89. 4000-5000 will get you a 86-87 with after market suspension,300 kit ,good shape, but definetly not excellent, or a well used 88or 89 that dosn't look thrashed but shows the signs of its age. 5000-6000 will get you a highly modified 86 or 87 with lots of aftermarket parts on it in pretty good shape, and maybe a 88or 89 that looks good, but for that price it is real rare and the guys neighbor or best buddy buys it. 6000-7000 gets you a real nice 86-87 with after market frame and lots of extras, or and real low hour stock 88-89 like you have desribed that you have.I have bought and sold many R's so I know what they go for in washington. Anything above 7000 gets you a aftermarket framed suspended and 300 kit 88-89.

 

Wow, was that 1 sentence?

 

LOL

 

Haven't you heard of anything gaining value.Do you know anything about cars?How much did a classic car cost when they came out (say a 68 camaro convertible ssrs like my dad's)and how much is it worth now? More then what it cost in 68!

 

Yeah i know cars. But a 250r is NOT a car! Yes, it will gain value. But 6500 bucks for a 12 year old wheeler you'll more than likely have to rebuild every year or so? You redo a car it'll last bout 10 years if you do it right. I just can't see paying that much for a 250r. Thats just me. I'm happy with my 400 that i only paid 5200 out the door with the extended warranty. I've got a quad that will do just fine for me, i don't have to work on it all the time, and if something does go wrong, i've got the warranty til it's paid off. But thats just me.