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Hi All;

Currently looking into buying a PCX125; and currently the only available used PCX in my area is an Ex-Demo one. It's only currently got between 900-1k miles on the clock.

I understand that it would not have been run in (Almost 100% positive on this as it's been tested out by potential customers) and I guess this would come with consequences.

My question to you guys would be; would you ever buy an "ex-demo" PCX? If so/not; why?

Leafeh wrote:Hi All;

Currently looking into buying a PCX125; and currently the only available used PCX in my area is an Ex-Demo one. It's only currently got between 900-1k miles on the clock.

I understand that it would not have been run in (Almost 100% positive on this as it's been tested out by potential customers) and I guess this would come with consequences.

My question to you guys would be; would you ever buy an "ex-demo" PCX? If so/not; why?

Yes if the price was right.

Is it?

Warranty like new?

The price is currently set at £1999, at an official Honda Dealership - which definitely seems like a good price.
I have the option to purchase 24 months extra warranty - and the quality of the bike definitely seems like new.

What do you guys think about the fact that it may not have been run in, would this affect the life of the engine and the performance dramatically?

Leafeh wrote:Hi All;

Currently looking into buying a PCX125; and currently the only available used PCX in my area is an Ex-Demo one. It's only currently got between 900-1k miles on the clock.

I understand that it would not have been run in (Almost 100% positive on this as it's been tested out by potential customers) and I guess this would come with consequences.

My question to you guys would be; would you ever buy an "ex-demo" PCX? If so/not; why?

Yes

Unlikely these days. First of all I doubt most ran it much wide open if at all the first 50 miles or so. If it is in excellent condition and runs good with a warranty it should not be a problem with a nice discount. Be careful they aren't trying to get their profit back on the extra warranty. Honda usually offers the extended warranty on new bikes directly during the first 12 months.

The current bikes don't need much break-in. They told me to take it easy for at least the first 50 miles. Some say up to 300.

Leafeh wrote:The price is currently set at £1999, at an official Honda Dealership - which definitely seems like a good price.
I have the option to purchase 24 months extra warranty - and the quality of the bike definitely seems like new.

What do you guys think about the fact that it may not have been run in, would this affect the life of the engine and the performance dramatically?

Is that roughly 3000 US dollars converted?

What's the going rate for a new PCX 125 in £ ?

London dealers were charging £2700 otr for the 2015 pcx when it came out - often that included some basic Datatag security markings and datadots (not tracking), licence plates, L plates (if needed), registration and half tank of fuel. Road Tax was extra but about £17. It also included 2 years AA breakdown cover for 'get you going' or relay to a garage if un-fixable roadside.

As many dealers pre-reg'd new bikes, in that case the 2 yr Honda warranty starts from that time with the dealer as 1st owner. If the bike had 50 miles on it 15 months on when purchased, there would only be 9 months Honda warranty remaining irrespective of having every service as a new owner.

Leafeh wrote:The price is currently set at £1999, at an official Honda Dealership - which definitely seems like a good price.
I have the option to purchase 24 months extra warranty - and the quality of the bike definitely seems like new.

What do you guys think about the fact that it may not have been run in, would this affect the life of the engine and the performance dramatically?

Probably not. It depends on where the test-run takes place, but in order for it to be run-in "hard", we'd probably be talking about full throttle for over half an hour straight, which should be freeway speeds.

In any case, it's dubious that modern engines even need a run-in, and even then I doubt a lack of one would cause any noticeable issues, at least before you sell the thing .

I bought a 2 year old PCX with approximately 14K kms (9K miles) without knowing anything about how it was broken in. It is a risk you take with the purchase of anything "used". You just have to determine of the cost savings is worth the risk. If the list price is £2,700 then £1,999 doesn't sound too bad. Maybe he will move down a bit.

I'd have him throw in an extended warranty for free. It's a profit center item for the dealer that doesn't cost them much.

Valiant wrote:

Leafeh wrote:In any case, it's dubious that modern engines even need a run-in, and even then I doubt a lack of one would cause any noticeable issues, at least before you sell the thing .

I asked one of the mechanics at the place where I got mine about this and he told me that it's not as big of a deal as it used to be. He just told me not to force it at the beginning and that it would be ok (I think he said like maybe 200km). I asked him about the 80km/h limit everyone talked about for the first 500 km and he told me it was not necessary. He said that if you are going over 80 and there is still room to squeeze the grip further, you are not forcing it and it'll be fine. I must admit, though, that I haven't gone faster than 60 km/h because I don't wanna risk it and because I use it strictly around town, where the speed limit is generally 50.
I've known these guys for a while now (I always have my bike fixed there and I'm a frequent customer) so I trust them.

Hope I made myself clear and that it was helpful.