Thanks for the responses. Where are you getting the 910 MSRP? I've been trying to find a number like that but can't seem to find it anywhere. There is a website for a store here in chicago and when I look at their trek 1.5 inventory I get this....
http://villagecycle.com/sitesearch.c...SiteSearch.y=0 . They have the exact same bike as on craigslist for 804 dollars new but it's 52cm and I need 56cm. Do I still count the result as a valid price for the bike if it doesn't fit me? I would probably spend the 800 dollars for a new one if I could find it. They also have the 2012 model for 967 dollars. Seems a bit difficult to really nail down a new price, this website says the MSRP is over 1100:
http://road-bikes.findthebest.com/l/341/2011-Trek-1-5 . I'd like to explain the facts as much as possible for why i'm going to offer 150 - 200 dollars under his asking price.