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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 03:14 PM
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Another thing to consider is that a lot of people swap the tanks on the 48 eventually anyway...when I was looking for mine the paint color was the last thing on my mind since I knew I was going to ditch the tank as soon as possible. Could save you some money just getting the black.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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I ended up with the 14 for $8500 plus the tax and reg and the recon. I was right over 10k I am happy with it. All the used ones i looked at were more and no where near as nice. Hell i could drive myself crazy if i kept looking. I will have it soon and then the fun starts. Great info in these forums and it is appreciated.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 08:36 AM
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I will have it soon and then the fun starts.
Yes. Enjoy!
 
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 07:08 PM
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To me none of the changes from 2010 -13 to 2014 are significant, with the exception of ABS.

You wont find a new 48 for 8500, but if you are patient enough you will find a used one with very low miles for 8k or less.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2015 | 07:23 PM
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Heck, you should wait for the 2017's ! Your not going to believe what they are planning !
 
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