Oilburner and I never purchase something with our eye on value retention or resale. We purchase what is good and plan on keeping it until it is worn out. After all, I drive a truck that is 18 years old with 230,000 miles (370,000 km) on it. And yes, we bought it new. It has been paid off for over a decade and hasn't required much work beyond normal maintenance. The engine should be good until 400,000 miles (645,000 km) at least.
So mileage doesn't mean too much to us. But I know it is important to some people. A friend was looking at used GT's and RT's that had 50,000 miles and 75,000 miles (80,500 km and 120,700 km). He was seriously concerned over longevity. We told him that shouldn't be the only limiting factor. But to him it was a deal breaker.
Of course, mileage really depends on your expectations. It might be a different story if you want a daily or long distance rider. Higher mileage may be less appealing. A collectors item that will be ridden less frequently might not be a problem.
Now, I did forget to add the winking smiley to the end of the last post. I have no qualms about keeping my R1200R in my garage. Truthfully, it would be next to impossible to ask me to get rid of it. (Sometimes I get really attached. Just ask Oilburner. He's been trying to bribe me for 17 years to get my truck.)
There are a couple people out there wanting to get their fingers on my R1200R. But I ain't listing to them. So yes, the beautiful R1200GS with the DOHC engine is appealing. After all, I have been drooling over GS' for years. It has always been a bike that was unattainable to me, a dream: too tall, too heavy, I don't need that kind of power. My eye sparkles and delights looking at the GS, but never at the expense of my "R". I just can't give up the bike I love for one that I don't know.
Rest assured. The R1200R is remaining in my garage.
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But that doesn't mean I don't have enough love to share...
So that "number" is now TWO. hehehe. I'm catching up to you Brady. :) And rIePe...have you ever been accused of being a prophet? ;)
